Festival de Música de Itajaí, Brazil, Opens Its Biggest Edition Ever: Free Shows Through September 5
The Festival de Música de Itajaí 2026 runs August 29 to September 5 with free shows by Almir Sater, Elba Ramalho and Nenhum de Nós at the new Vila da Música. The post Festival de Música de Itajaí, Brazil, Opens Its Biggest Edition Ever: Free Shows Through September 5 appeared first on The Rio Times .
The 28th Festival de Música de Itajaí in southern Brazil began on Saturday, August 29, with the biggest edition ever, offering free shows through September 5. This year's festival features 15 national acts, including Almir Sater, Elba Ramalho, and Nenhum de Nós, at a newly built 17,000 m² Vila da Música, located beside the Centreventos de Itajaí on the coast of Santa Catarina.
The festival opens with the Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira and includes a formative program, two stages, a food court, restrooms, and parking. In addition to concerts, the festival offers 21 workshops and three masterclasses to connect attendees with music professionals and artists. The Vila da Música stages are named after Arnou de Melo, Mônica Uriarte, and Peninha, with a tribute to Louise Lucena. All shows are free, making Itajaí's festival a world-class cultural event in Santa Catarina.
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