Festival de Música de Itajaí Opens Its Biggest Edition Ever: Free Shows Through September 5
Key Facts
- The festival. 28th Festival de Música de Itajaí — the largest edition in its history, with 15 national acts.
- Dates. August 29 to September 5, 2026, across several venues in Itajaí, Santa Catarina.
- Headliners. Almir Sater, Elba Ramalho, Nenhum de Nós and more; opening night features the Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira.
- New venue. The Vila da Música — 17,000 m² next to the Centreventos, with two stages, food court and full infrastructure.
- Entry. Free and open to the public; the program also includes 21 workshops and three masterclasses.
The Festival de Música de Itajaí 2026 opens Saturday, August 29, for its biggest edition ever: the 28th festival brings 15 national acts — including Almir Sater, Elba Ramalho and Nenhum de Nós — to a brand-new 17,000 m² Vila da Música, with free entry through September 5.
Santa Catarina’s coast gets its biggest music week ever: Itajaí’s 28th festival opens today with the Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira — and everything is free.
Festival de Música de Itajaí 2026: The Biggest Edition Yet
The Festival de Música de Itajaí 2026 arrives at its 28th edition bigger than ever: 15 national attractions, a formative program and a purpose-built new home for the free shows.
Opening night on Saturday brings the Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira, setting the tone for a week that crosses styles, generations and moments of Brazilian music.
Meet the Vila da Música
The headline novelty is the Vila da Música, a 17,000-square-meter festival village beside the Centreventos de Itajaí, with two stages, a food court, restrooms and parking — infrastructure built for a major cultural week.
The stages honor local music memory: the Vila da Música stage is named for Arnou de Melo, the Teatro Municipal stage for musician Mônica Uriarte and the Mercado Público stage for drummer Peninha, with a further tribute to Louise Lucena.
More Than Shows: A Formative Festival
Beyond the concerts, the festival keeps its educational DNA: 21 workshops and three masterclasses connect participants directly with music professionals and artists.
That mix — big free names at night, hands-on learning by day — is what has made Itajaí’s festival a fixture of Santa Catarina’s cultural calendar.
Practical Notes for Visitors
All shows are free; the Vila da Música is beside the Centreventos on Itajaí’s waterfront, an easy ride from Balneário Camboriú across the river.
The week pairs naturally with the region’s food festivals — Brusque’s Festival Nacional da Cuca runs through Sunday, about an hour inland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Festival de Música de Itajaí 2026 free?
Yes — all shows at the Vila da Música and the other venues are free and open to the public, from August 29 to September 5, 2026.
Who is playing at the Festival de Música de Itajaí 2026?
Almir Sater, Elba Ramalho and Nenhum de Nós headline the 28th edition, which opens with the Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira on August 29.
Where is the Vila da Música in Itajaí?
Next to the Centreventos de Itajaí — a new 17,000 m² venue with two stages, a food court and parking, purpose-built for the festival.
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Sources: Vale SC; Prefeitura de Itajaí / Fundação Cultural.
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