The Sou Manaus Passo a Paço 2026 festival announced its lineup on Monday, naming 17 acts including Amazonian and indigenous musicians. This year's edition is the festival's largest yet, expanding from four days to ten, running from September 4 to 13 in Manaus, the capital of Brazil's Amazonas state.
Organizers expect around 550,000 visitors this year. The event also marks a record for Amazonian representation, with 150 artists of national and regional standing taking part, including Iza, Léo Santana, Glória Groove and Filho do Piseiro.
Music lineup by day
Confirmed acts for September 4 include Kysha and Mine em lance de Escola. September 5 brings Filho do Piseiro, Dennis DJ, Iza, Pedre João Carlos, Aline Barros and Israel Salazar. On September 6, the bill features Filipe Ret, Léo Santana, Ana Castela, Duquesa, Dead Fish and Glória Groove. September 7 closes out the announced shows with Ferrugem, Gustavo Mioto, Natanzinho Lima, Yago Oproprio and MC Hariel.
Exhibitions and workshops
Beyond the concerts, the festival includes events across Manaus's historic center. The João Bosco Pantoja Evangelista Municipal Library will host workshops on painting and storytelling, theater sessions and a book launch, among other activities, from September 8 to 11.
The Museu da Cidade will present the exhibition "Origens - O futuro tem memória," featuring works by indigenous artists, alongside its long-running display "A Cidade de Manaus - História, Gente e Cultura." The Centro Cultural Óscar Ramos will host the Funkeiros Cults collective for 30 days, while the Centro de Arqueologia de Manaus will open its archaeological collection from the region to the public during the same period.
Budget and ticket price
This year's edition carries a budget of 15 million reais, approved under the city's Annual Budget Law, and mobilizes 2,500 workers. Manaus mayor Renato Júnior said in a statement to the press that the festival was more than a party, describing it as one of the biggest sources of income for the city's cultural workers and a showcase for Amazonian talent.
Admission to the shows costs one kilogram of non-perishable food, which will be donated to families affected by drought in the Amazon region.
