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Manaus Local Events

Manaus has a rich calendar full of festivals, cultural celebrations and Amazon events happening all year round. Several of these events feature theatre, opera, jazz and film festivals. Boi Manaus, usually celebrated on Manaus’ anniversary on October 24th, is enjoyed with great fanfare. The Boi Manaus festival celebrates Northern Brazilian culture with unique Boi Bumba music. Check back here regularly for news of upcoming events in Manaus or contact us to find our what will be happening when you are in town.

Events

Dance Festival at Amazonas Theater

08/08/2010 - 25/08/2010

Place: Amazonas Theater

This is a festival that intends to show the amazonian poeple talent, in different types of performances the artists have a chance to show to the public what they do best.

The Ciranda Festival

28/08/2010 - 30/08/2010

Place: Manacapuru - Amazon

The city of Manacapuru is approximately 90 km from Manaus. The Cirandas Festival features magical performances by Ciranda dance groups and takes place here every year for three nights in August. It is one of the largest folk festivals in the region.

Fecani Song Festival

04/09/2010 - 07/09/2010

Place: Itacoatiara - Amazon

The Fecani Song Festival takes place in September in the town of Itacoatiara. Each year the festival features music by new song composers. Itacoatiara is 226 km from Manaus and is accessible by car or by boat.

Christmas Concert

25/12/2010

Place: Amazonas Theater

It is one of the most beautiful shows that happen in the Opera House. The Christmas Concert will be held in Manaus on December 25th, starting at 7:00 pm. 2000 people are expected to participate in this big production at the Cultural Center Largo São Sebastião.

Christmas Festival in Manaus

06/12/2010 - 31/12/2010

Place: Amazonas Theater

The Christmas Festival happens every year in the month of December at St Sebastian's Cultural Centre. This is an event promoted by the Amazon's State government with the intention of keeping the magic of the season and also to help preserve the area around the opera house, which is very beautiful.

Manaus Reveillon

31/12/2010 - 01/01/2011

Place: Ponta Negra Beach

Come to the Amazon and stay at Ponta Negra Beach to see the fireworks and celebrate the coming year!

Carnaval Manaus

12/02/2011 - 16/02/2011

Place: Manaus Sambodromo

This is one of the best events that happen in Manaus! The Carnaval is the time when the locals have a chance to feel the Amazon beats and dance the samba to their hearts' content.

Parintins Festival

01/07/2011 - 04/07/2011

Place: Parintins, Amazonas

A fantastic three-night festival that takes place at the end of June and brings thousands of people from all over the world to Parintins. This festival is the colorful competition between two oxen - one is called Garantido and the other Caprichoso.

The Jazz Festival - Amazonas

16/07/2011 - 31/07/2011

Place: Amazonas Theatre - Manaus

Considered one of the most important music festivals in South America, The Amazonas Jazz Festival is having its 4th presentation of Brazilian and international jazz stars performing famous jazz songs in Manaus in the end of July.

Boi Manaus

22/10/2011 - 24/10/2011

Place: Convention Center - Sambodromo

An amazing party that celebrates the Manaus anniversary by mixing different songs as Toadas (local music) with intense carnival rhythms

Manaus - 2014 World Cup

01/06/2014 - 30/07/2014

Place: Soccer Stadium Vivaldo Lima

The environmental concerns expressed in the Manaus specifications submitted to FIFA at the end of last year, clearly demonstrate that Manaus, known as The Vanguard in Sustainability, is a major candidate to receive the World Cup 2014.





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