Events

Music Historic Center; Pontal; Flag Square

Bourbon Festival Paraty

A free jazz, blues, and Afro-diasporic music festival held in the Historic Center. Its 16th edition, in 2026, featured more than 60 acts across three days and was produced by the Bourbon Street team from São Paulo.

Religious Streets in the Historic Center

Corpus Christi

Colorful sawdust carpets cover the streets of the Historic Center for the Corpus Christi procession, bringing together ephemeral art and religious devotion.

Gastronomy Araújo Island

Shrimp Festival – Araújo Island

A food festival in the Ilha do Araújo community, with shrimp dishes, caiçara crafts and live music. Boats depart for the event from the Praia Grande pier.

Gastronomy Paraty — multiple venues

Paraty Gastronomic Festival

The 8th edition, themed “Biomes,” brings together chefs, producers, traditional cooks and researchers in a free programming connecting food, culture and sustainability.

Sport Historic Center and surroundings

Paraty Half Marathon

A road race with 3K, 5K, 10K and 21K courses starting in Paraty’s Historic Center.

Religious Araújo Island; Paraty Bay

Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

A feast honoring the patron saints of fishermen on Araújo Island, with a maritime procession, blessing of the boats, religious services and live music.

Nature & Wellbeing Paraty — multiple venues

Paraty Yoga Festival

A free festival with more than 100 activities, including yoga, meditation, talks, film, music, dance and workshops across different venues in Paraty.

Religious Santa Rita Church; Historic Center

Feast of Santa Rita

A religious celebration honoring Saint Rita, with Masses, processions and cultural activities around the historic church.

Literature Historic Center; Book Tent

FLIP — Paraty International Literary Festival

Founded in 2003, the Paraty International Literary Festival brings together Brazilian and international writers across venues throughout the city. Flipinha and FlipZona offer dedicated programs for children and young people, respectively.

Music Praia do Pontal

Tollosa Festival

An independent music and arts festival held at Praia do Pontal, with concerts, visual art and skateboarding activities.

Religious · Christian event Areal do Pontal

Oficina de Ideias

A Christian gathering in Paraty founded in 2006, with worship, messages, and musical performances. The 2026 edition took place on August 14 and 15 at Areal do Pontal.

Gastronomy Areal do Pontal

Cachaça Festival, Culture and Flavors

A festival celebrating Paraty cachaça, a spirit protected by a designation of origin, alongside local food, caiçara culture and live music.