Bezerros Carnival 2026 Line-up Unveiled

The municipal government of Bezerros, in Brazil’s Agreste region of Pernambuco, has revealed the programme for the 2026 Carnival do Papangu. The announcement, made on Monday (29), names a range of performers from across Brazil and confirms that eight polos will stage events during the festivities.

The initial line-up includes established names such as Elba Ramalho, Edson Gomes, Conde Só Brega and Academia da Berlinda, alongside a roster of regional acts. The municipality said the selection intends to combine traditional elements of the Papangu carnival with contemporary sounds, aiming to serve both residents and visitors.

Bezerros Carnival 2026 line-up and stages

Organisers have mapped performances across eight separate polos, or stages, spread through the municipality. The multi-polo format has become a feature of the event in recent years, allowing simultaneous concerts, street parades and family-friendly activities that reflect local folklore and popular music genres.

The inclusion of both high-profile national artists and local ensembles is intended to balance mass appeal with a clear commitment to regional culture. Elba Ramalho, a figure closely associated with northeastern music, and Edson Gomes, known for his roots in reggae and popular Brazilian song, headline a varied bill that also features emerging talent.

City officials said the full schedule, including dates, set times and the detailed distribution of acts across the eight polos, will be published by the municipal administration in the coming weeks. They also indicated that logistical planning is under way to manage crowds and public services during the festival period.

Bezerros’s Papangu carnival is noted for its masquerade tradition, in which participants don elaborate masks and costumes. The event has long been a focal point for cultural expression in Pernambuco, drawing visitors from across the region and contributing to the local economy through hospitality, food and entertainment services.

Local business representatives and tourism officials welcomed the announcement, noting that a well-curated programme can increase footfall and extend stays in the city. While exact forecasts of visitor numbers were not released, stakeholders said they expect the 2026 festival to build on recent years’ momentum.

For prospective attendees the municipality has advised following official channels for updates on the complete programme, public security measures and any ticketing information for ticketed events. Residents and visitors alike can expect a combination of street festivities, concert stages and family activities that reflect the Papangu tradition.

Further announcements from the city will clarify ancillary details such as sanitation, transport and accessibility measures designed to ensure the event runs smoothly. With the line-up now public, attention will turn to logistics and marketing as Bezerros prepares for one of the region’s most colourful cultural celebrations.