2023 BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL IN CALGARY

  • Calgary Chinese Center – 197 1 St SW, Calgary AB  – T2P 4M4
  • Costume contest for kids and adults

  • CULTURAL PROGRAM*

    • 6:30 pm doors open
      Food and Drinks available (not included in tickets price)
      Face painting & balloons – 6:30 to 8:30pm
    • 6:45 pm – Costumes parade – All invited!
    • 7 pm – Local band “Os Bananas” with José Neto (lead singer), Jansen (acoustic guitar), Rodrigo (bass), Arthur (Keyboard), and Julio (Drums)
    • 8 pm – Aché Calgary Capoeira SHOW
    • 8:15 pm Sambacouver from Vancouver
    • 9:15 pm Samba Brazil Heritage Dance Group SHOW
    • 9:25 pm Batucada by Bloco Vivo
    • 9:30 pm Sambacouver from Vancouver

Cultural Program*

  • 6:30 pm doors open – Food and Drinks available (not included in tickets price)
  • 6:45 pm – Costume parade – All invited
  • 7 pm – Local band “Os Bananas” with José Neto (lead vocals), Jansen (guitar), Arthur (keyboards), Julio (drums), and Rodrigo (bass).
  • 8 pm – Aché Calgary Capoeira show
  • 8:15 pm Sambacouver from Vancouver
  • 9:15 pm Samba Brazil Heritage Dance Group
  • 9:25 pm Batucada by Bloco Vivo
  • 9:30 pm Sambacouver from Vancouver

* subject to change

About ‘OS BANANAS’ the local band:
Os Bananas, a musical ensemble formed in 2023, brings to life the nostalgic sounds of the 90’s Axé Music from Bahia’s carnaval. With a setlist that takes you on a trip down memory lane, Os Bananas will transport you to the lively street carnivals of Brazil as they perform some of the greatest hits from legendary bands like Chiclete com Banana, Asa de Águia, Araketu, Ricardo Chaves, Netinho, and many more. Get ready to be transported to the streets of Brazil and relive the heat of carnival.

Food Menu, and Cash Bar Menu coming up soon – please check again