Sacramento Brazilian Carnaval and Festival
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Date
July 18, 2026
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Time
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Presented by Samba da Terra at CLARA (E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts), Sacramento CA
Sacramento’s vibrant Brazilian community will come together on Saturday, July 18, for the Brazilian Carnaval & Festival, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Samba da Terra, one of Northern California’s longest-running Brazilian cultural organizations.
Taking place from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the CLARA Auditorium (1425 24th Street, Sacramento), the festival promises an evening filled with the music, dance, and traditions of Brazil for guests of all ages.
Founded by Marta Santos, Samba da Terra has spent the past quarter century introducing thousands of Northern Californians to Brazilian culture through samba dance, live performances, educational programs, and community events.
“This celebration is about much more than dance,” says Santos. “It’s about bringing people together through joy, music, movement, and cultural connection. For 25 years we’ve been building community, and we’re excited to celebrate that journey with everyone.”
Festival highlights include:
Live Brazilian bands
Authentic samba performances
Capoeira demonstrations
Community drum circle
Family-friendly activities
Brazilian food and beverages available for purchase
Whether guests have experienced Carnaval in Brazil or are discovering Brazilian culture for the first time, the event offers an immersive evening of color, rhythm, and celebration.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region’s one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
ADMISSION INFO
Advance $20
Door $30
*Email or call
Phone: (530) 556-0308
Email: alisatolman74@gmail.com
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES
- Jul 18, 2026 at 4:00pm – 10:00pm (Sat)
LOCATION
CLARA (E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts)
2420 N St, Sacramento, CA
