Festival Zepelim Fortaleza 2026: Brazil Festival Plays Marina Park on 21 November, Tickets from R$215
Key Facts
- Date and venue. Saturday 21 November 2026 at the Marina Park Hotel in Fortaleza, capital of Ceará state. Gates open at 3 p.m. Fortaleza time.
- Main line-up. Marina Sena, BaianaSystem, Duda Beat, Gilsons, Gaby Amarantos, Duquesa, Carol Biazin, Julia Mestre and Link do Zap share the two main stages.
- Tickets. Sold by Ingresse online and over the counter at partner shops in Fortaleza. The listing showed R$215 to R$400 on 26 September 2026, about 41 to 77 US dollars.
- Two tributes. Belchior 80 honours the Ceará songwriter Belchior, with Cor dos Olhos, Mateus Fazeno Rock and Vannick Belchior. The Poesia Acústica show marks ten years of that Brazilian rap series.
- Not yet published. Stage times and the running order were listed as under revision. The line-ups for the ZEP Club and Fortaleza É o Futuro stages had not been announced.
Festival Zepelim Fortaleza 2026 takes place on Saturday 21 November at the Marina Park Hotel, bringing Marina Sena, BaianaSystem, Duda Beat and Gilsons to four stages, with tickets listed between R$215 and R$400, about 41 to 77 US dollars.
The fifth Festival Zepelim opens at 3 p.m. on Saturday 21 November 2026 in Fortaleza, in the northeast of Brazil. The one-day event fills four stages at the Marina Park Hotel with more than 13 hours of music.
Festival Zepelim Fortaleza 2026: One Saturday, Four Stages
Festival Zepelim returns to the Marina Park Hotel in Fortaleza on Saturday 21 November 2026. Gates open at 3 p.m. Fortaleza time, and the organisers promise more than 13 hours of music.
This is the fifth edition, and the two main stages carry the names Sol and Mar, Portuguese for sun and sea. Two smaller stages complete the site, one for electronic music and one for Fortaleza artists.
Who Is Playing
Marina Sena, BaianaSystem, Duda Beat, Gilsons and Gaby Amarantos lead the confirmed line-up. Duquesa, Carol Biazin, Julia Mestre and Link do Zap also play the two main stages.
Two special projects sit beside those names. One is Belchior 80, a tribute to the late Ceará songwriter Belchior by Cor dos Olhos, Mateus Fazeno Rock and Vannick Belchior.
The Poesia Acústica Show
The other project is Poesia Acústica, a Brazilian rap series that is marking ten years. The festival version brings L7NNON, Xamã, Chris MC, Luiz Lins and Cynthia Luz onto one stage.
Poesia Acústica began as a set of collaborative videos and grew into a touring show. For anyone new to Brazilian rap, it works as a guided introduction to the scene.
What Tickets Cost
The Ingresse listing showed prices between R$215 and R$400 on 26 September 2026, about 41 to 77 US dollars. Tickets are sold online through Ingresse and over the counter at partner shops in Fortaleza.
The Fortaleza newspaper O POVO reported an entry price of R$135, about 26 US dollars, when the main line-up was completed in August. Zepelim raises prices lot by lot, so the floor moves up as the date comes closer.
Where Fortaleza Sits in the Brazilian Festival Year
Fortaleza is one of Brazil’s largest cities, yet the big touring festivals still concentrate in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Zepelim started here in 2022 as a local answer, booking national acts beside Ceará musicians.
The festival has also moved within the calendar. Its 2024 edition ran across two days in August, while 2025 and 2026 are single Saturdays in November.
Practical Notes for Foreign Residents
The Marina Park Hotel stands on the waterfront avenue beside the Moura Brasil and Praia de Iracema districts. Most visitors reach it by taxi or ride app from the Iracema and Meireles hotel areas.
Entry is limited to people aged 16 and over, so bring an identity document to the gate. Payment runs in reais on a Brazilian platform, which usually needs a local card or Pix, Brazil’s instant transfer system.
A Free Stream Carries the Festival Nationwide
Sua Música, a music platform built in Brazil’s northeast, will stream the festival live and free in 4K on its YouTube channel. No ticket is needed to watch, and the company also promises backstage material.
That reach matters for a festival outside the São Paulo axis. A free national stream turns one Saturday in Ceará into a showcase for Ceará musicians far beyond the state.
What Is Still Open
Several details were still missing in late September. The running order and the stage times were listed as under revision, so nobody yet knows when each act plays.
The line-ups for the ZEP Club electronic area and the Fortaleza É o Futuro stage had not been published either. Both usually arrive in the weeks before the date, alongside the final ticket lot.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Festival Zepelim Fortaleza 2026?
On Saturday 21 November 2026 at the Marina Park Hotel in Fortaleza, capital of Ceará state. Gates open at 3 p.m. Fortaleza time.
How much do tickets cost?
The Ingresse listing showed R$215 to R$400 on 26 September 2026, about 41 to 77 US dollars. The newspaper O POVO reported an entry price of R$135, about 26 US dollars, in August. Prices rise with each sales lot.
Which artists are confirmed?
Marina Sena, BaianaSystem, Duda Beat, Gilsons, Gaby Amarantos, Duquesa, Carol Biazin, Julia Mestre and Link do Zap. The programme also holds the Belchior 80 tribute and the Poesia Acústica ten-year show. Stage times had not been published.
Can I watch the festival online?
Yes. Sua Música streams the festival live and free in 4K on its YouTube channel. No ticket is needed for the stream.
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Sources: Ingresse (consulted 26 September 2026), O POVO (11 August 2026), URB News (11 August 2026), Mapa dos Festivais (consulted 26 September 2026).
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