Brasilia Events, Things to Do and Festivals 2014 / 2015

(Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil)



Brasilia is a city of movie festivals, concerts and sport, and as the capital of Brazil, many political events are also staged within this cosmopolitan city, along with a spectacular carnival (carnaval) procession each February. Football is an integral part of Brasilia and the city boasts two soccer stadiums, the Estádio Nacional (45,000 spectators) and the Estádio Elmo Serejo Farias (35,000 spectators), the latter of which resides within the suburb of Taguatinga.

Many traditional celebrations are held throughout the year in Brasilia, with regular exhibitions, events, workshops, concerts, plays and similar things to do and see being staged at prominent venues such as the Teatro Nacional Cláudio Santoro (National Theater Claudio Santoro) and the Espaco Cultural Renato Russo (Renato Russo Cultural Centre). Live Brazilian-style music is widespread across the city and if you are looking to experience this, be sure to check out the daily newspaper entitled the 'Correio Brasiliense', or the 'Tablado' magazine, which is published twice a month.


Brasilia Calendar of Festivals and Events 2014 / 2015

Some of the most notable traditional parties and events taking place every year in Brasilia are often religious, with a number of festivals celebrating the Catholic saints held each June. These events are known locally as the 'Festas Juninas' (June Bonfire Festival) and usually include fireworks.

August is a busy month in Brasilia, when various different events can be expected. This month usually includes both the Japanese Festival and the Porao do Rock concert extravaganza. The Japanese Festival is hosted at the Honpa Hongwanji Temple on weekends throughout August and features much oriental dancing and food, while the Porao do Rock remains Brasilia's largest music festival and some years takes place in either late July or early September.

On September 7th, the Independence Day parade is well worth checking out and is based around the Ministries Esplanade. Towards the end of October / early November, the annual Festival de Cinema Brasileiro (Brasilia Cinema Festival) draws large crowds to the city and screens an appealing mixture of both independent and mainstream films.