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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 activities in False Creek.

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 Harbour Convention Centre, located at 760 Pacific Boulevard in Vancouver. There are two different celebrations happening on the same day this year.

First is the family-friendly Carnaval para Todos from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm. It features activities for kids including face painting, play areas, inflatables and games. There’s also Brazilian music and live entertainment to enjoy.

The other celebration is a Night Party from 8:00 pm until 2:00 am. Unlike the activities earlier in the day, this event is only for ages 19 and above. Headlining artists take the stage and perform the night away with rhythms of Samba, Axé and more.

Admission Prices

Admission prices to each event vary depending on when you buy your tickets. The earlier you purchase your tickets, the more money you usually save.

Kids passes for the daytime event cost about $10 each. Tickets for adults, meanwhile, include access to the whole day of festivities (including the Night Party). Early bird rates are $17 for one, $32 for two, and $75 for five.

Last year, for the daytime event, up to two adults got in for free with each child. Whether this is the case again in 2026 is to be confirmed.

Brazilian Carnaval Featured Artists

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

The nightime 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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Other Information

For more information about the event, click Brazilian Carnaval. To learn about the organization behind the festivities, visit the Latincouver.ca website.

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