Micareta brings thousands of people into the streets in search of music and of course, lots of fun!
Everyone knows that Carnival is the biggest popular celebration in Brasil. What you might not know, dear traveler, is that Brasil also has the Micaretas, i.e. the famous off-season carnivals. In Brasil, the first micaretas happened in the countryside of Bahia and, today, they take place all over the country, from North to South. The blocks are formed on the street, rocked by axé music stars, where revelers party for several hours in a row.
If you come to Brasil during the Rio 2016 Olympics, take the opportunity to check out some of those parties.
Month of July
Fortal – Fortaleza (Ceará)
The city of Fortaleza is known as a site of major events, and Fortal is a true spectacle. The event brings together renowned brazilian musicians that set the mood for numerous revelers.
Month of August
Axé Brasil – Belo Horizonte (Minas Gerais)
Axé Brasil is considered one of the greatest axe music festivals in the country and, every year, brings the biggest names of Bahia's music to the capital city of Minas Gerais.
Month of September
Sauípe Folia – Costa do Sauípe (Bahia)
Sauípe Folia is set in Costa do Sauípe, one of the most beautiful landscapes of the North coast of Bahia. Just over 100 kilometers from Salvador, thousands of people gather to enjoy three days of performances and attractions.
Copa Vela – Paulo Afonso (Bahia)
A party that brings together all types of northern songs: this is Copa Vela, a party that caters for all tastes, rhythms and tribes. The Copa Vela, which takes place in Paulo Afonso, always has a variety of musical rhythms and a big following.