From The Rio Times · Ana Clara Santos · · 2m
Virada Salvador Festival Runs 30 December to 3 January
Salvador's New Year's music festival runs until 3 January 2027 with free shows and paid lounges.
In brief
Salvador's New Year's music festival runs until 3 January 2027 with free shows and paid lounges. Salvador's Virada Salvador festival runs from 30 December to 3 January 2027 with free shows and paid lounge options. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Festival Dates
The Virada Salvador festival runs from Wednesday 30 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.
Venue Location
The festival takes place at Arena O Canto da Cidade on the seafront of Boca do Rio in Salvador, Bahia.
Headliners
Ivete Sangalo leads the midnight countdown on Thursday 31 December with Bell Marques also playing.
Festival Format
The festival spans five days with five acts per night on two stages, though full lineup not yet published.
Lounge Tickets
Paid lounge tickets range from R$170 (about US$34) to R$1,840 (about US$364) per day.
US Visitor Requirements
US citizens need a valid passport with one blank page and an e-visa for Brazil.
Transportation
Special bus lines run from Terminal Acesso Norte to the festival grounds until midnight.
Security Measures
Security includes 4,500 police and firefighters with facial recognition cameras at entry gates.
Unconfirmed Details
Full lineup for 30 December and 1-3 January not yet published; security plan for 2027 not confirmed.
Festival History
Last year's festival ran from 27 December to 31 December with over 800,000 attendees.
Lounge Pricing Details
Full-price tickets for 31 December cost R$1,840 (about US$364) with half-price at R$920 (about US$182).
Passport Requirements
US passport must be valid on arrival with one blank page for entry stamp.
Festival Timeline
Salvador has more events including Ivete Sangalo's show on 14 November and Carnival 2027.
Festival Logistics
The festival uses a 2025 transport plan with special bus lines running until midnight.
Festival Security
Security includes facial recognition cameras and police monitoring at entry gates.
Next Steps
Full lineup and security plan for 2027 will be confirmed before the festival starts.
The short version
Salvador's Virada Salvador festival runs from 30 December to 3 January 2027 with free shows and paid lounge options.
