Parintins Folklore Festival
Festival Folclórico de Parintins
When is it
Usually the last weekend of June, over three nights, with the result announced on the Monday
The 2027 date is not published yet. Last held: 26–28 Jun 2026.
At a glance
- Where
- Parintins, Brazil
- Usually
- Usually the last weekend of June, over three nights, with the result announced on the Monday
- Kind
- Folk and Tradition, Music
The town of Parintins, in the Brazilian state of Amazonas, divides in two for one weekend a year. Blue on one side, red on the other: the Caprichoso and the Garantido, two boi-bumbá troupes that have competed since the 1960s. The festival began in 1965 as a fundraiser by a local Catholic youth group for the cathedral. The bois joined a year later, and the first head-to-head contest was on 24 June 1967, when the applause of the audience picked the winner.
Today the contest is held in the Bumbódromo, a purpose-built arena. In 2026 the gates opened to the public at 5 p.m. and the performances began at 9 p.m., Brasilia time. Each night has three acts, and each boi gets around two to two and a half hours to tell its story with dancers, singers, giant allegorical floats and the figure of the boi itself. The shows follow a theme: in 2026 Caprichoso performed "Brinquedo que Canta seu Chão" and Garantido "Parintins - Portal do Encantamento".
A jury of ten scores 21 items across the three acts. The winner is the boi with the most points in the official count, announced on the Monday after the weekend. In 2026, the 59th edition, the festival ran from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 June.
How to go. The festival usually falls on the last weekend of June, but the date for 2027 has not been published. The organisers say schedules can change, so check the official pages of the two bois before you book. The performances are broadcast on television and YouTube.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | – | Expected | |
| 2026 | 26–28 Jun | Confirmed | tribunadosertao.com.br |
Parintins Folklore Festival: FAQ
When is the Parintins festival in 2027?
The date has not been announced. It usually takes place on the last weekend of June, over three nights.
Who are Caprichoso and Garantido?
Two boi-bumbá troupes from Parintins. Caprichoso is blue and white, Garantido red and white. They compete for the title each year.
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