Festival “Do Bira ao Samba”

A vibrant celebration that combines the energy of Minho with the contagious rhythms of Brazil.

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The Do Bira ao Samba festival is a vibrant celebration that unites the energy of Minho with the contagious rhythms of Brazil. Held in the heart of Braga, this event transforms the city into a multicultural party where music, dance and percussion take center stage.

Organized by the Bomboémia group and ARCUM - Associação Recreativa e Cultural Universitária do Minho (Minho University Recreational and Cultural Association), the festival brings to the public space a unique fusion of Portuguese and Brazilian traditions, with highlights including the lively Off-Season Carnival Parade, the colourful Arraial Minhoto, open-air shows, batucadas, concerts and DJ sets that make the city pulsate.

More than just an event, Do Bira ao Samba is an experience of joy, inclusion and cultural sharing, where locals, students and visitors come together to dance, celebrate and experience Braga with a tropical soul.