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In 2025, Lady Gaga brought her iconic Mayhem world tour to the sands of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro , for a spectacular free concert called "Mayhem on the Beach". The year before, in 2024, Madonna performed attracting 1.6 million people. These shows were part of the "Todo Mundo no Rio" initiative, aimed at boosting the local economy. In 2026, the show is set to return, but the performer is yet to be announced. Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming 2026 fr

Brazil is a country known for it's parties and festivals - and their elaborate New Year's Eve celebration is no exception. New Year’s Eve, or "Réveillon," is one of the most widely celebrated events in the Brazil. Its blend of indigenous, African, and European new year traditions has given rise to a unique event combining religious practices with the modern NYE experience, including a huge fireworks display on Copacabana Beach. This post will explore how Brazilians celebrate

If you're planning to attend Rio Carnival in 2026, you may be deciding the best way to celebrate. Aside from attending blocos (street parties), the Sambadrome is an important part of the Carnival celebration. Carnival brings Rio de Janeiro 's top samba schools to compete at the Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí . The Sambadrome is a purpose built parade venue with grandstands on both sides and a set parade length of about seven hundred metres. Every school enters at one end, cr

Círio de Nazaré (The Taper of Our Lady of Nazareth), is a Roman Catholic religious event held annually in Belém , the capital of the state of Pará in northern Brazil. It honours Nossa Senhora de Nazaré (Our Lady of Nazareth), who is one of the most revered Marian figures in the country. The event takes place on the second Sunday in October and is considered one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, attracting around two million participants each year. Planning to

Rio Innovation Week, held annually since 2021 in Rio de Janeiro , is set to be the largest global conference on technology and...

The Festa do Peao de Barretos , Latin America's largest and most iconic rodeo festival, is set to celebrate its 70th edition from 21-31...

Located in the historic centre of Salvador , Bahia, Pelourinho is one of Brazil’s most culturally significant neighbourhoods, and offers...

Global pop icon Dua Lipa is officially bringing her Radical Optimism Tour to Brazil in November 2025, as part of the highly anticipated...

The Town by Rock in Rio is back in Sao Paulo for its second unforgettable edition. Organised by the creators of Rock in Rio , this...