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The Brazilian Carnaval is a Latincouver celebration of Brazilian culture with live music and dancing in Vancouver. It’s a great event and lots of fun.

For tickets and full details about this event click Brazilian Carnaval.

This article contains the following information about the Brazilian Carnaval:

When and Where | Admission Prices | Featured Artists | Other Information

Vancouver’s Brazilian Carnaval in 2026

The Brazilian Carnaval is an event showcasing Brazilian culture in Vancouver. It features live music and various activities indoors.

As many as 15,000 Brazilians live in British Columbia, many of them in Metro Vancouver. The Brazilian Carnaval is hosted by Latincouver which is an organization that brings together Latin Americans and fans of the culture. Latincouver is also behind Carnaval del Sol in the summer and Latin American Heritage Month in the fall.

When and Where

In 2026 the Brazilian Carnaval happens on Saturday, March 7th. It’s held at the Croatian Cultural Centre, located at 3250 Commercial Drive in Vancouver.

The entire program runs from noon until 10:00 pm. There are family-friendly activities including face painting, cultural booths, demonstrations and Brazilian music. From 6:00 pm onward, there’s also a Night Party for ages 19 and above. Headlining artists take the stage and perform the night away with rhythms of Samba, Axé and more. During the Night Party there’s a designated family area for folks with kids. This section’s capacity, however, is limited.

Admission Prices

Kids passes for the Brazilian Carnaval cost about $15 each in 2026. Tickets for adults, meanwhile, cost $20 for one, $35 for two, and $85 for five. This year, one adult gets in for free with each child.

Brazilian Carnaval Featured Artists

As of mid-January, 2026, this year’s entertainment lineup has yet to be announced.

The nighttime Brazilian Carnaval in 2025 featured performances by Sambacouver, Nando Aguiar, DJ Diego Valente and Meni axé band.

Sambacouver is a Brazilian band formed in Vancouver. They’ve been putting on lively performances for more than nine years. Nando Aguiar is another entertaining performer with lots of energy. DJ Diego Valente brings a great set to the event. Also performing last year was Meni axé band, featuring popular music by singer and composer Menilson.

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