Key Facts
- ✓ The 2026 edition marks the festival's 25th anniversary.
- ✓ Saturday, January 24 tickets are completely sold out.
- ✓ The event moves to the new Arena Festival on Avenida Paralela.
- ✓ The new venue has a capacity for 25,000 people per day.
- ✓ The production used 200 tons of structure and 310 meters of LED panels.
- ✓ Sunday tickets are in their final sales phase.
Quick Summary
The Festival de Verão 2026 has officially sold out all tickets for its opening day on Saturday, January 24. Announced on Tuesday, January 13, this milestone highlights the massive anticipation for the event's 25th edition.
While Saturday is fully booked, ticket sales for Sunday, January 25, remain open but are entering their final phase. A change in ticket batches is scheduled for the transition from Wednesday, January 14, to Thursday, January 15.
A Quarter-Century of Music
Establishing itself as one of the most significant and unique musical events in Brazil, the festival celebrates a 25-year trajectory. It is renowned for its pluralism, bringing together various rhythms and styles that define the country's musical landscape.
The event has built a history marked by historic encounters and the bridging of generations. The 2026 lineup continues this tradition of diversity, offering a broad snapshot of contemporary Brazilian music.
Confirmed artists include:
- Rachel Reis with Márcio Victor
- Ney Matogrosso
- Caetano Veloso
- Ivete Sangalo
- Carlinhos Brown
- Luísa Sonza
- Léo Santana
- Wesley Safadão with Elba Ramalho
- Péricles and Belo
A major highlight is the group "Dominguinho," featuring the collaboration of João Gomes, Jota.Pê, and Mestrinho.
"The Festival de Verão is an event that is already part of the Bahian calendar and that we are very proud to have placed on the national stage. We have put together a lineup with great names of Brazilian music and I am sure that the 2026 edition will be even more unforgettable."
— Marcelo Britto, CEO of Salvador Productions
The New Arena Festival
In a significant logistical shift, the festival is moving from the Parque de Exposições to a new location: the Wet Eventos space on Avenida Paralela in Salvador. This new site has been rebranded as the Arena Festival, managed by Salvador Produções in coproduction with Bahia Eventos.
The venue spans 45,507 m² and has been totally redesigned to enhance circulation, comfort, and flow. It offers complete accessibility, rest areas, and integration between the general admission and VIP areas. The facility includes bathrooms in all sectors to reduce queues and improve the guest experience.
"The Festival de Verão is an event that is already part of the Bahian calendar and that we are very proud to have placed on the national stage. We have put together a lineup with great names of Brazilian music and I am sure that the 2026 edition will be even more unforgettable,"
said Marcelo Britto, CEO of Salvador Productions.
The construction of the Arena Festival began in December, mobilizing a task force of 500 to 600 professionals daily. The setup utilizes approximately 200 tons of structure, 6,000 meters of audio, light, and video cables, and 310 meters of LED panels.
Production & Design
The Arena Festival is designed to host up to 25,000 people per day. The operational layout features three distinct stages distributed throughout the complex to facilitate movement and offer varied experiences.
The Stage Configuration:
- Cais and Ponte: These twin stages are designed to operate in an integrated and alternating manner, concentrating the event's major shows.
- Palco Rua by Coke Studio: This stage is dedicated entirely to music produced in Bahia, gathering artists who represent the cultural diversity of the state.
The 2026 scenography embraces a sensory concept. It incorporates synthetic grass, contemporary installations, and integrated environments, transforming the Arena Festival into a large space for social interaction and living.
Complete Schedule
The festival spans two days, featuring a packed schedule across the three stages. Saturday focuses on the main headliners, while Sunday offers a mix of pop, forró, and sertanejo hits.
Saturday, January 24:
- Rachel Reis with Márcio Victor
- Ney Matogrosso
- "Dominguinho" (João Gomes, Jota.Pê, and Mestrinho)
- Caetano Veloso
- Ivete Sangalo
- Carlinhos Brown
Sunday, January 25:
Looking Ahead
The Festival de Verão 2026 represents a new chapter for the historic event. With a sold-out opening day and a state-of-the-art new venue, the organization is poised to deliver a top-tier experience.
As Sunday tickets enter their final sales phase, attendees can expect a seamless experience at the new Arena Festival. The combination of a diverse musical lineup and enhanced infrastructure promises to make this 25th edition a landmark celebration of Brazilian culture.
