WSL Sunset Maresias 2026 takes place on Saturday, September 26, at Maresias Beach in São Sebastião, São Paulo, as the music program tied to the opening of the Banco do Brasil São Sebastião Pro. The key planning point is to separate two things: the surfing competition is part of a Challenger Series event running from September 26 to October 3, while WSL Sunset is a specific ticketed music event sold through Ticketmaster.
What is confirmed for September 26
Ticketmaster lists the WSL Sunset gates opening at 5:00 p.m. and also shows 5:00 p.m. as the event start time. Announcements about the event published by the São Sebastião city government and local outlets describe the WSL Sunset Reggae Edition program as starting at 7:00 p.m.. Because the two references do not use the same time, the safest interpretation is to treat 5:00 p.m. as the operational opening time and not assume that the first performance will begin at that exact moment.
The announced acts are Maneva, Planta & Raiz and Gabriel Elias, with Maneva presented by organizers as the headliner. In the sources checked through September 14, 2026, there was no official timetable with an individual start time for each act. To avoid missing the beginning of the program, check the ticket page again on the event day and arrive early.
How WSL Sunset fits into the São Sebastião Pro
The Banco do Brasil São Sebastião Pro is an event on the 2026/27 World Surf League Challenger Series, the pathway to the Championship Tour. The São Sebastião city government and official tourism portal state that the event will run in Maresias from September 26 to October 3 and will feature 128 athletes.
This makes Saturday, September 26, an expanded opening day: the surf event begins its competition window on the beach and WSL Sunset adds concerts in the late afternoon and evening. However, the two should not be treated as a single admission product. Ticketmaster sells a ticket specifically for WSL Sunset. The sources checked do not state that this concert ticket is required to watch the surfing competition, nor that watching the surf automatically grants access to the concert area.
Surf competitions also depend on ocean, wind and daylight conditions. The official sources confirm the overall event window but do not publish a fixed heat schedule for September 26. Anyone trying to combine surf and concerts should follow WSL channels closer to the date for the daily call and heat order.
Practical timeline for Saturday
| Time | What to plan for |
|---|---|
| During the day | Opening day of the Banco do Brasil São Sebastião Pro window in Maresias. Actual heat times should follow the updated sports schedule and conditions. |
| Before 5:00 p.m. | If WSL Sunset is part of your plan, allow extra time for transport, food and entry. Maresias can see heavier traffic and demand on event days. |
| 5:00 p.m. | Ticketmaster lists gate opening and event start for WSL Sunset. |
| Evening | Program featuring Gabriel Elias, Planta & Raiz and Maneva. Individual set order and times were not detailed in the checked sources. |
Sections and published prices
General sale offers two areas: General Admission and Premium General Admission. Ticketmaster's published table shows:
| Displayed section/tier | Full price | Half-price |
|---|---|---|
| Premium General Admission — Tier 1 | R$150 | R$75 |
| General Admission — Tier 1 | R$90 | R$45 |
| Premium General Admission — Tier 2 | R$180 | R$90 |
| General Admission — next displayed price line | R$120 | R$60 |
There is an inconsistency on the page itself: the last General Admission price line is again labeled “Tier 1,” while the quantity table immediately below identifies a General Admission — Tier 2. It is therefore better not to silently correct the source. Use the values as a reference and confirm the actual tier selected at checkout. Ticketmaster also warns that prices may change according to tier and availability.
Purchase and entry rules that affect your plans
- No online service fee: the sales page states that this event has no online service fee.
- Payment: credit card in up to three interest-free installments and Pix.
- Limit per taxpayer ID: up to four tickets, with a maximum of two half-price tickets.
- Single entry: each ticket allows one entry only; leaving the event area means you cannot return using the same ticket.
- Under 18: the age classification and access conditions were still pending a court determination on the page checked. Anyone attending with a minor should verify the updated rule before traveling.
The single-entry rule is especially important for people planning a full day around the surf event and the concert. Once you enter the WSL Sunset controlled area, leaving to return to the beach, car or accommodation may prevent re-entry. Organize what you need to carry and settle food, transport and meeting plans before passing access control.
Location and which address to use
Ticketmaster identifies WSL Sunset at Maresias Beach and gives Av. Doutor Francisco Loup, 1,815, São Sebastião, SP as the reference address. The official tourism portal uses a different street number on the same avenue for the surf event, which suggests the event infrastructure spans a broader area of the beach. For concert arrival, prioritize the address and instructions shown on your ticket or the current Ticketmaster page.
The Maresias box office is listed as operating only on the event day, but its exact location was still marked “to be defined” on the checked sales page. Buying in advance through the official channel reduces that uncertainty.
Do not confuse the concert ticket with the surf schedule
A simple rule helps: WSL Sunset = ticketed music event on September 26; São Sebastião Pro = Challenger Series surf competition with a September 26–October 3 event window. They are part of the same broader program but have different schedules and access controls. If your priority is specific heats, follow the WSL sports schedule. If your priority is the concerts, follow Ticketmaster and WSL Sunset updates.
Checklist before you go
- Recheck gate times and any published concert timetable.
- Confirm the tier and section shown on your ticket.
- Check half-price eligibility rules and, if traveling with a minor, the current age policy.
- Plan to arrive before 5:00 p.m. if you want an easier entry.
- Remember that the concert ticket is single-entry.
- Check the daily surf schedule, which may change with ocean conditions.
Sources: Ticketmaster — WSL Sunset Maresias; São Sebastião Tourism — World Surf Challenger Series; São Sebastião city government — São Sebastião Pro planning.
