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Carnival guide · February 4–9, 2027

Salvador Carnival 2027: guide for international visitors

When is Salvador Carnival 2027?

Salvador Carnival 2027 runs for six days, from Thursday, February 4 to Tuesday, February 9, 2027, Thursday to Tuesday.

  • Thursday, February 42 blocos · 7 camarotes on sale
  • Friday, February 54 blocos · 8 camarotes on sale
  • Saturday, February 66 blocos · 8 camarotes on sale
  • Sunday, February 75 blocos · 8 camarotes on sale
  • Monday, February 86 blocos · 8 camarotes on sale
  • Tuesday, February 93 blocos · 8 camarotes on sale

The last day is Tuesday, February 9, the day before Ash Wednesday. Each abadá is sold per day, so choose the days you will be in Salvador.

What are abadá, bloco, camarote and pipoca?

The abadá is the official shirt of a bloco or camarote and works as your ticket for the day you bought. Pipoca, outside the ropes, is free.

  • Bloco: you follow the trio elétrico (a truck with a stage and sound system) through the streets, inside a roped area with security, toilets and a bar. The abadá is your ticket.
  • Camarote: you watch the trios go by from a venue beside the route, with open bar, live shows, toilets and a place to rest. You can leave and come back on the same day.
  • Pipoca: the free Carnival, outside the ropes, following the trios without a bloco. It is the most crowded option.

Abadás come in one size, equivalent to L (Brazilian G).

What are the Carnival circuits?

The parade routes are Dodô (Barra–Ondina, by the sea), Osmar (Campo Grande, downtown) and Batatinha (Pelourinho, the historic center).

  • Dodô (Barra–Ondina): from the Barra Lighthouse to Ondina, along Avenida Oceânica. Most trio blocos and the camarotes are here. We sell 15 blocos and 8 camarotes on this circuit.
  • Osmar (Campo Grande): the most traditional route, downtown: Campo Grande, Avenida Sete de Setembro and Praça Castro Alves. We sell 1 blocos here.
  • Batatinha (Pelourinho): no ropes and no trios: brass bands, afoxés and percussion groups. Great for families.

Can I buy an abadá without a CPF?

Yes. Foreign visitors sign up with their passport number instead of the Brazilian CPF.

  1. Choose your bloco or camarote and the day, and add it to the cart.
  2. At checkout, tick “Sou estrangeiro” (I'm a foreigner) and enter your passport number, e-mail and mobile number with your country code.
  3. Confirm the 6-digit code we send to your e-mail or WhatsApp. No password needed.
  4. Pay with your international card. The confirmation arrives by e-mail.

Your Customer Center, payment pages and Voucher de Retirada are available in English. Product pages are in Portuguese.

How do I pay from abroad?

With an international credit card. Prices are shown in Brazilian reais (BRL) and charged in US dollars at the rate shown before you pay, in a single payment.

The payment is made on a secure Stripe page and your bank may ask you to authenticate it (3D Secure). Authenticated payments make pickup simpler: you don't need to bring the card or the statement.

If you have a CPF, you can also pay with Pix. An international card never needs the gov.br authorization; a Brazilian card belonging to someone else does.

How do I pick up my abadá?

With the Voucher de Retirada (a QR code) and your original passport. Before the voucher is released, everyone takes a quick selfie on their phone to confirm their identity.

  1. Once your orders are fully paid, open Voucher de retirada in the Customer Center.
  2. Take the selfie: it takes less than a minute and the camera shoots by itself when your face is well framed. If an ID check is requested, it is done on your phone too.
  3. Accept the terms and generate the voucher. One QR code covers all your orders; show it on your phone or printed.
  4. Go to the official pickup point at Salvador Shopping (free) or choose delivery at Salvador airport (R$ 130, free if you booked your hotel with us; bring the boarding pass of that day's flight).

Only the buyer can pick up the abadá, and we don't accept proxies. If someone else will pick it up, transfer the order to them first in the Customer Center. Pickup dates and times are announced close to Carnival.

Pickup locations and what to bring →

Where should I stay?

To walk to the party, stay on the seafront near the Barra–Ondina circuit. Book your hotel with us and your abadás are delivered at the airport for free.

All Carnival hotels (page in Portuguese) →

Safety, what to wear and getting around

Carry only what you need, wear light clothes and comfortable sneakers, drink plenty of water and use taxis or ride-hailing apps.

  • Bring only the cash you need for the day, an ID and your health insurance card. Leave jewelry and valuables at the hotel and keep your phone in a safe pocket.
  • Write down your hotel address, stay with your group and agree on a meeting point.
  • Light clothes and comfortable sneakers with socks; avoid high heels and flip-flops.
  • Use public transport, taxis or ride-hailing apps; don't accept rides from strangers.
  • At a camarote, you need both the abadá and the access card (or ticket) to get in.
  • Useful numbers: SAMU (ambulance) 192 · Salvador city line 156 · Bahia tourist line +55 71 3103-3103.

Who is Quero Abadá?

An official sales channel for Salvador Carnival blocos and camarotes since 2011, run by AMB Turismo, a travel agency registered with Embratur.

AMB Tickets e Turismo, CNPJ 10.999.058/0001-44, Embratur 05.043599.10.0001-3, registered with Cadastur and member of ABAV and ABRAPE. More than 700,000 abadás delivered to over 250,000 revelers. Store at Shopping Paralela (level G1), Salvador.

Support on WhatsApp +55 71 99164-1403, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm (Brasília time).

Blocos and camarotes on sale for 2027

We sell 16 blocos (from R$ 252) and 8 camarotes (from R$ 360) for Salvador Carnival 2027.

Product pages are in Portuguese. Prices change with each batch (lote): the price you pay is the one at the time of purchase.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Salvador Carnival 2027 start on February 9?

No. It starts on Thursday, February 4, and February 9 (Tuesday) is the last day.

Do I need a CPF to buy?

No. Foreign visitors use their passport number. Tick “Sou estrangeiro” when signing up.

Can I pay in US dollars?

Yes. International cards are charged in US dollars, at the exchange rate shown before you pay, in a single payment.

Do I need an abadá to enjoy Carnival?

No. The pipoca, outside the ropes, is free. The abadá is your ticket to a bloco or camarote.

Do I need to print the voucher?

No. Show the QR code on your phone, together with your original passport. The selfie must be done before the QR code is shown.

Can a friend pick up my abadá?

Only after you transfer the order to them in the Customer Center. We don't accept proxies.