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Salvador Carnival

The trio elétrico city is a participatory Afro-Bahian street culture with radically different experiences inside and outside the rope.

Salvador, Bahia, Brazil · Pre-Carnival 29 Jan–3 Feb; Carnival opens 4 Feb 2027

WHY IT MATTERS

The trio elétrico city is a participatory Afro-Bahian street culture with radically different experiences inside and outside the rope.

THE NIGHT

What you’re here for

  • Pipoca beside independent trios
  • Abadá access inside a bloco cordão
  • Camarotes overlooking Barra–Ondina
BASE CAMP

Where to stay

  • Barra or Ondina for the Dodô circuit
  • Campo Grande / Vitória for Osmar
  • Historic Centre for Batatinha and Afro-Bahian programme
BETWEEN IT ALL

What to eat

  • Bahian moqueca
  • acaraje street food
BEFORE YOU BOOK

Know before you go

  • Choose circuit and access type before lodging; authorised abadás and camarotes sell independently
QUICK ANSWERS

The practical bits

when is salvador carnival 2027

Typically Pre-Carnival 29 Jan–3 Feb; Carnival opens 4 Feb 2027. Next edition: 4 February 2027. Dates are set.

what is an abada

The trio elétrico city is a participatory Afro-Bahian street culture with radically different experiences inside and outside the rope. Typically Pre-Carnival 29 Jan–3 Feb; Carnival opens 4 Feb 2027.