Pre-Carnival
Paraty’s Pre-Carnival program ran from February 6 to 12, 2026. Confirmed activities included live music at Praça da Matriz and Carnaval dos Povos events at Casa Caiçara in Tarituba ahead of the city’s official Carnival opening.
- February · Feb 6–12, 2026
- Praça da Matriz · Tarituba
- Ended
Before the official Carnival
Pre-Carnival filled the week immediately before Paraty’s main Carnival celebrations. The consolidated official calendar lists the 2026 edition from February 6 to 12; the main Carnival opened on February 13 and continued through February 17.
Distinguishing the two periods makes the 2026 schedule easier to understand. Pre-Carnival served as a time for preparation and community gatherings, but the sources reviewed did not publish a complete day-by-day schedule for the full date range.
Confirmed activities in 2026
At Casa Caiçara in Tarituba, Carnaval dos Povos included a Carnival accessories workshop on February 6. On February 8, the venue hosted a Carnival percussion workshop and a procession with masked performers, Bloco Cocantar, FCT Mirim, and stilt walkers.
In central Paraty, the Municipal Gazette confirms a performance by Grupo Chega Mais on February 10 at Praça da Matriz. These are documented activities from the 2026 edition, not a reconstruction of the entire week’s program.
Central Paraty and local communities
The 2026 edition shows that the lead-up to Carnival extended beyond the Historic Center. Praça da Matriz hosted live music, while Casa Caiçara in Tarituba brought together a workshop and a Carnaval dos Povos procession.
For visitors, this means that “Pre-Carnival” refers to a period with activities in different parts of the municipality. Venues, performers, and times may change each year and should be confirmed once the next edition’s program is published.
Dates, venues, and status
- Dates held: February 6–12, 2026
- Status: ended
- Confirmed venues: Praça da Matriz and Casa Caiçara in Tarituba
- Confirmed activities: accessories workshop, percussion workshop, procession, and live music performance
- Main Carnival dates in 2026: February 13–17
- Future program: not yet announced
Sources and last review
- Paraty Municipal Gazette No. 1996 — official date range of February 6–12
- Paraty Municipal Gazette No. 1958 — February 10 performance at Praça da Matriz
- Paraty.com.br — Carnaval dos Povos activities at Casa Caiçara in Tarituba
- Last editorial review: August 29, 2026
Monthly update
September 10, 2026.
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