CURITIBA · Culture
A free chefs’ summit on Sunday 8 November, Social Distortion on 15 November, ZZ Top on 20 November and a holiday Friday shape the month. The month, day by day.
CURITIBA — This is your guide to things to do in Curitiba in November 2026, the capital of Paraná state in southern Brazil. Prices are in reais (R$); at about 5.38 to the US dollar (market-data provider RT, 1 November), R$100 is roughly US$19.
The month brings a free public gastronomy event with star chefs, two rock concerts from veteran American bands and the start of the city’s Christmas season on Tuesday 24 November. Brazil has three national holidays in the month: All Souls’ Day (Finados) on Monday 2 November, Republic Day on Sunday 15 November and Black Consciousness Day on Friday 20 November.
Only the last creates a long weekend. This guide lists only events we could confirm with an organiser, ticket seller, venue or official source.
Times and prices can change, so check the seller’s page before you go.
Early November: Chefs Come to Town
Sunday 8 November, 10:00 to 16:00
Gastronomy, Identity and Transformation (public day of the Basque Culinary Center’s International Council Meeting)
Memorial de Curitiba (a cultural complex in the historic centre) · free admission
The Basque Culinary Center, a Spanish gastronomy school and research centre, holds its 16th International Council Meeting in Paraná for the first time. The council meets from 6 to 10 November, with programming in Curitiba and at Iguaçu National Park, and only Sunday is open to the public, with talks, panel debates and live cooking demonstrations led by local chef Manu Buffara.
Mid-November: Rock Night and a Republic Day Sunday
Sunday 15 November
Proclamação da República (national holiday)
Nationwide · marks the founding of the Brazilian republic in 1889
The holiday falls on a Sunday this year, so it adds no extra day off. Expect normal Sunday opening hours.
Sunday 15 November
Social Distortion
Live Curitiba, a concert hall, Rua Itajubá, 143 · tickets via 101 Tickets, a Brazilian ticket seller
The Californian punk band returns to Brazil for the first time in 16 years, touring its album Born to Kill (May 2026). We could not confirm the start time or ticket prices.
Late November: A Holiday Friday and Christmas
Friday 20 November
Dia da Consciência Negra (Black Consciousness Day, national holiday)
Nationwide · a national holiday under Law 14,759 of 21 December 2023
The day honours Zumbi dos Palmares, a leader of resistance to slavery in colonial Brazil. It falls on a Friday, so most workers get a three-day weekend, and some shops and services may close.
Friday 20 November, doors 19:00, show 21:00
ZZ Top, The Big One! tour
Igloo Super Hall, a concert venue at Rua Dino Bertoldi, 740, in the Tarumã district · standing R$390 to R$780 (about US$72 to US$145), standing premium R$490 to R$980 (about US$91 to US$182), VIP package R$1,285 to R$1,775 (about US$239 to US$330) · Uhuu, a Brazilian ticket seller
The Texas blues-rock trio plays its first Brazilian dates in 16 years. Prices vary by half-price and solidarity tickets, and the opening act was not named in the listings we found.
Tuesday 24 November, evening
Natal de Curitiba (Curitiba Christmas) opens
In front of Teatro Guaíra (the city’s main theatre), Rua Conselheiro Laurindo · free
The city’s Christmas season opens with a concert by singer Luiza Possi with a choir and orchestra. The programme runs for 44 days with more than 150 free attractions across the city, and the city has not yet published the start time.
From Tuesday 24 November to 6 January
Casa do Natal O Boticário
Rua XV de Novembro, near the Ferris wheel · free
A small Christmas house is installed on the pedestrian street in the city centre.
Planning Your Curitiba November
Friday 20 November is the busiest day: the holiday, a long weekend and ZZ Top all land together. Book tickets and restaurants early.
Sunday 8 November suits visitors on a budget, since the public gastronomy day is free. Arrive early for a seat at the talks.
Not confirmed: we could not confirm start times for Social Distortion and the Christmas opening, ticket prices for Social Distortion, or whether the Memorial de Curitiba day needs registration. Other concerts reported for November, including Lobão, Cachorro Grande and Gilsons, were not confirmed on a seller’s page and are left out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there public holidays in Curitiba in November 2026?
Yes. Brazil has three national holidays in November: Finados (All Souls’ Day) on Monday 2 November, already past, Proclamação da República on Sunday 15 November and Black Consciousness Day on Friday 20 November. Only the Friday creates a long weekend.
Is there a free event in Curitiba in November 2026?
Yes. The public day of the Basque Culinary Center’s council meeting is on Sunday 8 November, 10:00 to 16:00, at Memorial de Curitiba, with free admission.
How much are ZZ Top tickets in Curitiba?
Standing tickets cost R$390 to R$780 (about US$72 to US$145) and the VIP package R$1,285 to R$1,775 (about US$239 to US$330). They are sold on Uhuu.
When does Christmas start in Curitiba?
The Natal de Curitiba programme opens on Tuesday 24 November in front of Teatro Guaíra and runs for 44 days with more than 150 free attractions.
Sources: Tribuna do Paraná, council meeting; Basque Culinary Center, council meeting; Rolling Stone Brasil, ZZ Top tickets; Billboard Brasil, Social Distortion; Curitiba city hall, Natal de Curitiba 2026; Gazeta do Povo, Christmas opening; Band B, 2026 national holidays; RT exchange rates. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
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