Samba da Virada
A free samba concert in the Historic Center, held on January 1 to open Paraty’s annual events calendar.
- January · Jan 1
- 17th ed.
- Ended
When
In the calendar reviewed, the 2026 reference appears as “January · Jan 1”. The edition has ended; this page remains as a record and does not automatically project a date for next year.
- Month: January
- 2026 dates: Jan 1
- Edition: 17th ed.
About the event
Music shapes the experience, while the relationship with Paraty’s streets and cultural venues gives the gathering its own identity. This page presents Samba da Virada through facts confirmed for 2026, without turning recurring features into a promise of a future program.
What to expect
The main elements are live samba on the first day of the year; free programming. The exact format changes with each edition, so this page separates recurring features from information specific to 2026.
- live samba on the first day of the year
- free programming
Location and access
During “Samba da Virada”, most movement through the Historic Center is on foot. Cobbled streets are uneven, and rain or high tide may change routes and access.
- Historic Center
Before you go
For the next edition of “Samba da Virada”, use the 2026 details only as a historical reference and confirm dates, programming, registration, tickets and access conditions before traveling.
- Main source: Paraty 2026 calendar and official event channels
- Last factual review: 30/08/2026
Monthly update
September 10, 2026.
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