Tickets for the Círio de Nazaré 2026 grandstands go on sale on September 8 at 8 a.m., exclusively through the Lojinha do Círio. For anyone planning to watch the Trasladação or the main Sunday procession from a reserved place on Avenida Presidente Vargas, the main choice is between Sector A, uncovered, and Sector B, fully covered. The Diretoria da Festa de Nazaré (DFN) also said purchases will be limited to five tickets per CPF and that there will be no half-price tickets.
Free admission follows a separate process: people aged 60 or older and people with disabilities may request a free ticket starting September 10 on the same website, but pickup will be in person on September 15. The free-admission registration should therefore not be treated as a regular purchase.
Círio 2026 grandstand prices by procession and sector
The DFN announced about 4,000 seats for each day. Sector A is located in front of Basa and is uncovered; Sector B is in front of Bradesco and will be fully covered.
| Procession | Date | Sector A | Sector B | Grandstand opening time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trasladação | October 10 | R$ 150,00 | R$ 180,00 | 5 p.m. |
| Círio | October 11 | R$ 210,00 | R$ 250,00 | 6 a.m. |
The prices and opening times above were published by the Diretoria da Festa de Nazaré. The official notice does not state any difference in view, seat numbering or other benefits between the sectors beyond location and roof coverage, so additional advantages should not be assumed.
Sector A or Sector B: what actually changes
Based on the official information available before sales open, the objective difference is straightforward:
- Sector A: in front of Basa, uncovered and cheaper for both processions.
- Sector B: in front of Bradesco, fully covered and more expensive.
For the Trasladação, the price difference is R$ 30,00 per ticket. For the Círio, it is R$ 40,00. People who prioritize protection from sun or rain may prefer Sector B because it is covered; those who want the lower price may prefer Sector A, knowing that it is uncovered. The official publication does not say that either sector has priority entry, a guaranteed better view or exclusive services.
How to buy on September 8
Sales will be online only. The Lojinha do Círio homepage says tickets will be available from 8 a.m. on September 8, 2026. The process announced by the DFN is:
- Access the Lojinha do Círio once sales open.
- Choose the desired procession: Trasladação or Círio.
- Select Sector A or Sector B, subject to availability.
- Observe the limit of up to five tickets per CPF.
- Pay by Pix or credit card.
All tickets will be issued in the holder's name and will carry a printed QR Code, according to the DFN. Because the official source does not list every field that the checkout will require in advance, allow time to complete the requested information carefully. There will be no half-price tickets.
The store also announced a promotion for buyers who purchase the official Círio shirt together with a ticket, with a discount on the shirt price. This is optional and does not change the main grandstand access rules.
Checklist to have ready before 8 a.m. on September 8
- Choose the procession: Trasladação on October 10 or Círio on October 11.
- Choose your preferred sector: A is uncovered and cheaper; B is covered and more expensive.
- Have a second option: availability can change during the sale.
- Remember the limit: no more than five tickets per CPF.
- Prepare payment: Pix or credit card.
- Remember that tickets are nominal: carefully enter the information requested by the website.
- Do not expect half-price tickets: the DFN said this category will not be offered.
The 8 a.m. opening time appears on the Lojinha do Círio website; the DFN notice published in August confirms the September 8 sale date but does not give the time in the main article. Together, these two official sources provide the clearest basis for planning when to access the sale.
Free admission is not a purchase: registration, documents and pickup
The DFN reserved 900 free tickets for eligible visitors: 600 for the Trasladação and 300 for the Círio. The eligible groups named officially are people aged 60 or older and people with disabilities.
Free-ticket requests begin on September 10 on the same website used for sales. Pickup will then take place only in person on September 15, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Casa de Plácido, in Centro Social Nazaré, in the parking area of the Basílica Santuário.
At pickup, visitors must prove their right to free admission and present photo identification. Children up to two years old are admitted free and do not need to register.
Two points are not clarified by the official source and should not be assumed: it does not state what time free-admission registration will open on September 10, nor how the 900 free tickets will be distributed between Sectors A and B. If the DFN publishes additional instructions, those details may be clarified later.
What to expect from the grandstands on procession days
The grandstands will be installed on Avenida Presidente Vargas. According to the DFN, the structure will include a food area, religious handicraft stands and restrooms. Installation is expected to begin in the second half of September and the structure is scheduled for a Fire Department inspection by early October.
Entry will be released from 5 p.m. on October 10, the day of the Trasladação, and from 6 a.m. on October 11, the Sunday of the Círio. Having a ticket does not remove the need to plan arrival, transportation and entry in advance, especially because of the large crowds around the processions.
Practical summary
- Online sale: September 8, from 8 a.m.
- Sector A: uncovered; R$ 150,00 for the Trasladação and R$ 210,00 for the Círio.
- Sector B: fully covered; R$ 180,00 for the Trasladação and R$ 250,00 for the Círio.
- Limit: up to five tickets per CPF.
- Payment: Pix or credit card.
- Tickets: nominal, with QR Code; no half-price tickets.
- Free admission: registration from September 10 for people aged 60+ and people with disabilities.
- Free-ticket pickup: September 15, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Casa de Plácido.
- Children up to two years old: free admission without registration.
