Spectacular Bumba meu boi of Maranhão
Bumba meu boi (Bumba-meu-boi do Maranhão)
Maranhão, Brazil
Cultural festivals
What it is
Cultural festivals in Maranhão, Brazil.
Dates
The next dates have not been announced yet. We check the official site regularly and update this page when they are.
“Each year, the Bumba groups from Maranhão reinvent this celebration, creating the songs, comedies, the embroideries on the ox leather and the performers’ costumes.”
Before you go
- Where
- São Luís and other towns, Maranhão (MA), Brazil
We have not confirmed opening hours, prices or access details yet. The official website is the best place to check.
How we checked
Last checked October 20, 2026 against ich.unesco.org. Before anything appears here, a separate check fetches each source again and confirms that every date we show is in the quoted text. One of the sources could not be fully re-checked, so a person will review this listing.
Notes from the last check
The UNESCO element page confirms the tradition is a recurring annual cycle peaking at the end of June, and a 2026 state government release confirms the most recent season, but no official source gives the season dates or any next-edition dates.
Dates, prices and details change. This information is gathered and checked automatically and may contain mistakes. Always confirm with the official website before you book travel.