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Bloco de Pífanos de São Paulo — Street Blocos São Paulo

Bloco de Pífanos de São Paulo

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São Paulo, SPSince 1994

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2026· 2 past parades

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    February 8th, 2026

    Gathering
    13:00
    Parade
    14:00
    Dispersal
    18:00
    Gathering
    Al. dos Guaicanas
    Alameda dos Guaicanãs, Planalto Paulista, Saúde, São Paulo, Região Imediata de São Paulo, Região Metropolitana de São Paulo, Região Geográfica Intermediária de São Paulo, São Paulo, 04060-009, Brasil
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    Al. dos Guaicanas, Av. Itacira, Al. dos Guaiases, Av. Nhandu, R. Embaixados Sousa Dantas, R. Cornelio Procopio, Al dos Guatás, Av. José Maria Whitaker

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    February 22nd, 2026

    Gathering
    14:00
    Parade
    15:00
    Dispersal
    18:00
    Gathering
    R. Girassol
    Praça Girassol do Campo, São Paulo
    Route
    R. Girassol, R. Purpurina, R. Harmonia, R. Aspicuelta, R. Girassol
2025· 2 past parades

  • Event details

    February 23rd, 2025

    Gathering
    15:00
    Parade
    16:00
    Dispersal
    18:00
    Gathering
    Alameda dos Guaicanas 519
    Al. dos Guaicanãs, 519 - Planalto Paulista, São Paulo - SP, 04064-030
    Dispersal: Alameda Guatás
    Route
    Al. dos Guaicanas 519, Av Itacira, R. dos Indígenas, Al. Nhandú, R. Emb. Souza Dantas, R. Cornélio Procópio, Al. Guatás

  • Event details

    March 9th, 2025

    Gathering
    15:00
    Parade
    16:00
    Dispersal
    18:00
    Gathering
    Rua Belmiro Braga 186
    Rua Belmiro Braga 186, São Paulo - SP
    Dispersal: Rua Belmiro Braga 186
    Route
    R. Belmiro Braga 186, R. Girassol, R. Aspicuelta, R. Hamonia, R. Luis Murat, R. Belmiro Braga 186

About Bloco de Pífanos de São Paulo

The Bloco de Pífanos of São Paulo, founded in 1994, preserves traditional Northeastern Brazilian music in the city, playing frevo, baião, and xote. Their cheerful and relaxed performances feature pífanos (a type of flute), zabumbas (a type of bass drum), and triangles.

The bloco performs annually at the São Paulo carnival, parading through the streets of the city center. Open rehearsals are also held throughout the year.

About Bloco de Pífanos de São Paulo

Bloco de Pífanos of São Paulo: Preserving the Northeast in the São Paulo Carnival

Since 1994, the Bloco de Pífanos of São Paulo has been enlivening the streets of the city center with its traditional Northeastern music. Born in the Bixiga neighborhood, the bloco carries the legacy of Northeastern culture in the midst of the São Paulo metropolis.

Musical Identity and Repertoire

The Bloco de Pífanos preserves the essence of regional music, performing frevos, baiões, and xotes with mastery. The musicians use characteristic instruments such as pífanos, zabumbas, and triangles, creating a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere.

Performances and Rehearsals

Annually, the bloco parades in the São Paulo carnival, attracting revelers with its contagious energy. In addition to the performances during the holiday, the group also holds rehearsals open to the public throughout the year, providing an opportunity for lovers of Northeastern music to experience the culture up close.

Special Features

The Bloco de Pífanos of São Paulo is known for its authenticity and connection with the community. The group values tradition and popular participation, fostering cultural exchange between different regions of Brazil.

Call to Action: For those passionate about Northeastern music and the spirit of carnival, the Bloco de Pífanos of São Paulo is an unmissable invitation to celebrate Brazilian popular culture. Participate in the bloco's rehearsals and parades and live the unique experience of an authentic and vibrant carnival.

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City of origin
São Paulo, SP
Established
Since 1994

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