# Ipadê Popular Culture Festival in Pirenópolis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ipad-popular-culture-festival-in-pirenpolis > Updated: 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2. The 6th Ipadê – Encontro Cerratense de Culturas Populares is being held in Pirenópolis from August 24 to 30. The festival focuses on Afro-Brazilian cultural traditions, specifically highlighting Maracatu de Baque Virado alongside other forms such as afoxé, percussion, and samba. Hosted at the COEPi – Comunidade Educacional de Pirenópolis, the event aims to facilitate the transmission of cultural knowledge through artistic performances and educational workshops. Founder and director-general Juliana Bernardes noted that the festival was designed to provide a space where tradition can be “lived, shared, and renewed through community engagement.” ## Claims - The event aims to create a space for living, sharing, and renewing tradition. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The 6th edition of Ipadê – Encontro Cerratense de Culturas Populares takes place from August 24 to 30. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The event features Maracatu de Baque Virado as its central theme. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Activities are held at the COEPi – Comunidade Educacional de Pirenópolis. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Douglas Viana from Nação do Maracatu Porto Rico will lead a drum maintenance workshop. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Pirenópolis hosts 6th Ipadê Popular Culture Festival The 6th Ipadê cultural festival is being held in Pirenópolis from August 24–30, featuring Maracatu, percussion workshops, and Afro-Brazilian musical traditions. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pirenpolis-hosts-6th-ipad-popular-culture-festival ### 2026-08-20: Pernambuco Meu País Festival arrives in Buíque The Pernambuco Meu País Festival arrives in Buíque with free cultural events expected to draw 70,000 people, while the 16th Curitiba Biennial showcases over 300 international artists through November. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pernambuco-meu-pas-festival-brings-cultural-events-to-buque --- Cite as: Ipadê Popular Culture Festival in Pirenópolis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ipad-popular-culture-festival-in-pirenpolis