The Curitiba Spring Festival 2026 is scheduled to run from September 20 to October 18, with more than 50 performances spread across parks, wooded areas, memorials, squares, and cultural venues. Curitiba City Hall's official September 14 publication highlights Demônios da Garoa at the opening and Renato Borghetti at the closing, with a program that changes location from weekend to weekend.
For anyone trying to decide when to go and where to focus the outing, the most useful approach is to follow the detailed City Hall schedule rather than relying only on the festival's general description. This matters because some summaries on the same page simplify times or periods, while the date-by-date listing includes exceptions and days without a detailed entry.
What is already confirmed
- Dates: September 20 to October 18, 2026.
- Scale: more than 50 performances by local musicians and invited guests.
- Venues named by City Hall: Jardim Botânico, Memorial Ucraniano, Bosque Gomm, Memorial Paranista, Parque Tanguá, Memorial Polonês, Praça da Espanha, Parque Barigui, Rua XV de Novembro, Bosque Alemão, and other spaces.
- Opening: Domingo no Centro on September 20, with OABC inviting Demônios da Garoa at 3:30 p.m. on the Palco Osório stage.
- Closing: October 18, with Serra Acima Trio inviting Renato Borghetti at 3 p.m. on the Palco Sala de Estar stage, plus programming at Memorial Ucraniano and Parque Tanguá.
Weekend-by-weekend guide
| Date | Where to focus the outing | Anchor attraction | Confirmed free admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 20 | Downtown: Palco Osório and Ônibus Palco | OABC invites Demônios da Garoa, 3:30 p.m. | Domingo no Centro has free admission; the festival's main article does not individually label every attraction as free |
| Sep. 26–27 | Jardim Botânico, Parque Gomm, Memorial Ucraniano, Memorial Paranista, and Parque Tanguá | Mocidade Azul, Sep. 27 at 4 p.m.; Bloco do Polakinho, 5 p.m. | Not stated in the official schedule consulted |
| Oct. 3 | Memorial Polonês and Parque Tanguá | Bananeiras Brass Band, 5 p.m. | Not stated in the official schedule consulted |
| Oct. 10–12 | Palco das Flores, Jardim Botânico, Praça da Espanha, Parque Barigui, Parque Tanguá, and Memorial de Curitiba | Turma da Mônica, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. in Parque Barigui | The two Camerata sessions on Oct. 10 are announced as free; for the other attractions, the publication does not state admission status item by item |
| Oct. 17–18 | Palco das Flores, Memorial Polonês, Bosque Alemão, downtown, Memorial Ucraniano, and Parque Tanguá | Serra Acima Trio invites Renato Borghetti, Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. | Not stated in the official schedule consulted |
September 20: opening downtown
The first day already lends itself to a concentrated itinerary. On Palco Osório, programming starts at 11 a.m. with Blokids, continues at noon with O Bloquinho, and at 1 p.m. with Ana Decker in “Djavamos e Let’s Go Bananas.” At 3:30 p.m., Orquestra à Base de Corda welcomes Demônios da Garoa. Ônibus Palco features Os Barbacas at 2 p.m. The themed Domingo no Centro edition, which is part of the opening, was announced by City Hall with free admission.
September 26 and 27: parks and memorials
On Saturday, September 26, Camerata da UTFPR performs at noon at Galeria As Quatro Estações in Jardim Botânico. At Parque Gomm, the sequence starts at noon with Olívia Yells, continues at 2 p.m. with Deisy Parno, and ends at 4 p.m. with Escambau.
On Sunday, September 27, Memorial Ucraniano hosts Coral Harmonia at 11 a.m. and the choir of Grupo Folclórico Ucraniano Poltava at noon. At Memorial Paranista, Viola Quebrada performs at noon, Mariana Zibah at 2 p.m., and Mocidade Azul at 4 p.m. At Parque Tanguá, Bloco do Polakinho closes the day at 5 p.m.
October 3: a lighter Saturday
The detailed schedule published on September 14 lists activities for Saturday, October 3: Jessé Souza at noon and Diego Willian at 12:30 p.m. at Memorial Polonês, plus Bananeiras Brass Band at 5 p.m. at Parque Tanguá. The same detailed schedule does not include a specific line for October 4, so anyone planning to go out on Sunday should check the official page close to the date rather than assume there will be an equivalent program.
October 10 to 12: the fullest family-oriented block
On Saturday, October 10, Palco das Flores hosts Ricardo Salmazo at noon, Last Tango at 2 p.m., and Ecos do Salão at 4 p.m. Jardim Botânico presents “Vozes da Primavera – Do Barroco ao Brasil,” with Ana Spadoni, at noon. At Praça da Espanha, Syd Vinicius, The Sweethearts Trio, and Black Maria take the noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. slots.
On Sunday, October 11, Parque Barigui concentrates a long sequence from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Coral Brasileiro, Juliana Cortes, Duo Varandas, Cia dos Palhaços, Regional da Orquestra à Base de Corda, and OABS + Coral Brasileirão. Parque Tanguá has Big Belas Band at 5 p.m., while Memorial de Curitiba hosts four attractions between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. On Monday, October 12, Parque Barigui features Coral Brasileirinho at noon, Rockids at 1 p.m., Cia dos Palhaços at 2 p.m., and Turma da Mônica at 4 p.m.
City Hall also states that Camerata Antiqua de Curitiba will give educational concerts at Auditório da Fiep from October 7 to 9, followed by two sessions open to the public on October 10 with free admission.
October 17 and 18: final stretch and closing
On Saturday, October 17, Palco das Flores features Valsa das Flores – Ballet at noon, Vem Bumbar Meu Boi at 2 p.m., and Grupo Areia Branca at 4 p.m. At Memorial Polonês, an itinerant piano will be available until 6 p.m., along with performances by Jessé Souza and Pauline Golt. Bosque Alemão hosts Ana Júlia e Grupo at noon, Rosa Armorial at 2 p.m., and Banda do Caximba at 4 p.m.
On Sunday, October 18, Palco Sala de Estar, as part of Domingo no Centro/Outubro Rosa, starts at 10 a.m. with Duo Curlys and continues with Fole Baixo, Vina Lacerda Quinteto, and Jo Nunes e Grupo. At 3 p.m., Serra Acima Trio invites Renato Borghetti for the closing attraction highlighted by City Hall. The same day also includes Circo Espalhafatus on Ônibus Palco at noon, choirs at Memorial Ucraniano at 11 a.m. and noon, and Janine Mathias at Parque Tanguá at 5 p.m.
Palco das Flores: how to read the October 7–17 schedule
City Hall's overview says Palco das Flores, in front of Galeria Ritz, will have activities between October 7 and 18 and mentions noon and 6 p.m. sessions. The detailed schedule, however, shows variations: weekend slots include 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., and there is no specific Palco das Flores line for October 12 or October 18. For planning purposes, it is safer to prioritize the date-by-date times and treat the overview as a summary.
From October 7 to 9, the schedule includes Tupinamblues, Tony Gambel, Personagens com Delírio, Até Onde o Vento Levar, and Bernardo Manita. From October 13 to 17, it lists Chou da Clementina, Bloco Pretinhosidade, Carlos Simas Quarteto, Valsa das Flores – Ballet, Clarissa Bruns, Baile do Caboclo Tingui, Vem Bumbar Meu Boi, and Grupo Areia Branca.
How to choose the best day
- Want the opening's biggest nationally known attraction? Prioritize September 20, with Demônios da Garoa downtown.
- Prefer combining green spaces and music? September 26–27 spreads performances across Jardim Botânico, Parque Gomm, memorials, and Parque Tanguá.
- Going with children? The October 10–12 block concentrates Cia dos Palhaços, programming in Barigui, and Turma da Mônica.
- Want to stop by downtown during the week? Palco das Flores offers a sequence of performances from October 7 to 17 according to the detailed schedule.
- Want the closing? October 18 combines Renato Borghetti downtown with parallel programming at Memorial Ucraniano and Parque Tanguá.
Check the schedule before leaving
Because the program is extensive and many activities take place outdoors, times, venues, or performers may change. The main reference should be the schedule published by Curitiba City Hall on September 14, 2026. For specific events, especially when admission status is not stated or when the summary differs from the detailed schedule, check the latest version before traveling.
