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Festa do Brasil Fukuoka brings Brazilian music, samba, capoeira and food to the waterfront at Bayside Place Hakata on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 11:00 to 18:00. Now in its ninth edition, the festival combines live performances with a samba parade featuring dancers and percussionists.
- Venue: Bayside Place Hakata’s seaside event space.
- S seats in the first two rows: ¥3,000. Unreserved seating: ¥2,000.
- The parade and finale are scheduled for 17:00–18:00.
Date, venue and admission
The event takes place beside Hakata Bay, in Fukuoka’s Hakata Ward. Seating is paid; choose the ticket category that suits you and check the organizer’s latest information before visiting.
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours | 11:00–18:00 |
| Venue | Bayside Place Hakata, seaside event space |
| Address | 13-6 Chikko Honmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City |
| Admission | S seats (rows 1–2): ¥3,000 Unreserved seating: ¥2,000 |
| Organizer and enquiries | Festa do Brasil Fukuoka Executive Committee Deja-Vu: 092-271-4567 |
Live music, capoeira and samba
The programme begins with Roda de samba at 11:00, followed by Brazilian jazz and other live acts. Afternoon performances include Hakata Elementary School’s brass band club, Kyushu Capoeira and samba dancers. Some performer names appear in Japanese on local signs and announcements.
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 11:00–11:20 | Roda de samba |
| 11:20–11:50 | H4Brazilian Jazz Unit |
| 11:50–12:20 | 南国商会 |
| 12:20–12:50 | O sabia |
| 12:50–13:20 | ハカタトシア |
| 13:20–14:20 | Performance time |
| 14:20–14:50 | Hakata Elementary School brass band club (博多小学校金管バンドクラブ) |
| 15:00–15:30 | BandaPenas |
| 15:30–16:00 | Kyushu Capoeira (九州カポエイラ) |
| 16:00–16:30 | バーデン野村&和音 |
| 16:30–16:50 | Samba dancer Masashi & Samba Kumamoto (サンバ熊本) |
| 17:00–18:00 | Parade and finale |
Performers and times may change at short notice. If the parade is your main reason for visiting, plan to arrive before 17:00 rather than near the 18:00 finish.
Brazilian food and a waterfront afternoon
Brazilian food stalls are planned alongside the music and dancing. You can spend the whole day listening to live acts, or join in the afternoon for capoeira and samba before staying for the finale. Individual stall menus and food prices are not listed in the current venue announcement.
The festival aims to encourage cultural exchange through Brazilian music, food and dance. The waterfront setting makes it an option for visitors who enjoy live performances and international festivals during a trip to Fukuoka.
Explore Bayside Place Hakata
For information about the venue and nearby attractions, see the Bayside Place Hakata guide. Other music events held here earlier in 2026 include BAYFES2026 and the Hawaiian Festival in Fukuoka 2026; these were separate events, not additional October 25 performances.
Check the latest festival information
Before setting out, check for changes to the programme and admission information. The venue’s October 8 announcement lists the current schedule and seating prices.
