Amazonas Folklore Festival

Festival Folclórico do Amazonas

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Cultural & TraditionalManaus
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsThe clearest specific quality here is
LanguagePortugueseCurrency: BRL
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Amazonas Folklore Festival in Manaus

Manaus hosts June folklore programming under the Amazonas state tourism authority, showcasing boi-bumba, indigenous-influenced dance and Amazonian folk traditions distinct from the much larger, internationally known Parintins Folklore Festival held in a separate river town. Evidence for a single, consistently branded, independently produced Manaus event is thinner than for Parintins, and available sourcing points mainly to a general tourism-board overview rather than a dedicated festival program.

Amazonas Folklore Festival gives Manaus, Brazil a music festival that is easier to enjoy when it is treated as a real day out, not just a pin on a calendar.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The clearest specific quality here is genuine geographic distinction: Manaus's June folklore programming is a real, distinct activity from the Parintins festival, even though both draw on the same Amazonian boi-bumba tradition and are sometimes confused by visitors booking Amazon travel

02

The mystery stays covered

Manaus's version tends toward smaller staged performances, cultural center programming and state-tourism-curated showcases rather than one arena spectacle, giving visitors based in the capital a lower-key but still genuine introduction to regional folk forms without the multi-day travel required to reach Parintins

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Programming draws on Amazonian boi-bumba traditions

Water and renewal

Living ritual

indigenous-influenced folk dance

The sacred route

Living ritual

and regional music and craft

The local code

Living ritual

presented through state tourism board-curated performances rather than one fixed ritual calendar

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual clothing suits outdoor and cultural center venues, with light, breathable fabric appropriate for Manaus's hot, humid Amazon climate.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

BRL

Family friendly

unknown

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil

Nearest airportMAO — Eduardo Gomes
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.
FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Amazonas Folklore Festival?

Amazonas Folklore Festival is listed for June. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Amazonas Folklore Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Manaus, Brazil. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLamazonastur.am.gov.br
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
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