Here are the amazing, age-appropriate weekend activities happening in Salvador, Brazil, on February 7th & 8th, 2026! Get ready for pre-Carnival energy with cultural street parties and family fun.
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Fuzuê Cultural Festival
Various Locations
The best free cultural immersion featuring folklore and traditional groups.
Museum of Art of Bahia (MAB) Cultural Circuit Day
Museu de Arte da Bahia (MAB)
A free, educational indoor experience as part of the city's museum festival.
Amô Pelô Cultural Action (Saturday Edition)
Pelourinho Historic Center
Spontaneous music and dance in the historic center—perfect for dancing toddlers!
· February 7
4FURDUNÇO CARNIVAL PREVIEWFREE : Kick off the pre-Carnival excitement at Furdunço! This street parade features about 60 artists and blends cultural displays with high-energy music. It’s a fantastic, massive taste of Salvador’s famous Carnival spirit for the older kids and teens.A major cultural street event that gives families a genuine, high-energy preview of the famous Salvador Carnival.
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART OF BAHIA (MAC-BA) SPECIAL WEEKEND PROGRAMFREE : The MAC-BA is hosting special activities as part of the Summer Cultural Circuit this weekend. It’s a perfect, free indoor activity to check out some contemporary art in a beautiful setting.This free museum event is part of a larger city cultural push, offering a structured indoor activity.
AMÔ PELÔ CULTURAL ACTION (SATURDAY EDITION)FREE : The Amô Pelô project takes over the Pelourinho with music, dance, and art interventions throughout January and February. Saturday is a great day to catch a samba circle or musical procession here!It's an ongoing cultural immersion project happening in the heart of the historic center, perfect for an energetic afternoon stroll.
MUSEUM OF ART OF BAHIA (MAB) CULTURAL CIRCUIT DAYFREE : MAB is part of the 'Virada Cultural nos Museus' running through January and February, promising shows, workshops, and educational actions. It’s a great, free, indoor spot for the morning or afternoon.It's confirmed as part of the free city museum weekend programming, perfect for an educational indoor outing.
· February 8
3FUZUÊ CULTURAL FESTIVALFREE : Fuzuê is the cultural counterpart to Furdunço, focusing on traditional aspects of Bahian celebrations. Expect to see Afro-blocos, folk groups, and historical traditions—a wonderful, educational outdoor experience for all ages.Focuses on cultural and folkloric attractions, offering a more traditional and educational pre-Carnival immersion for the whole family.
BAHIA MUSEUM OF ART (MAB) SPECIAL WEEKEND PROGRAMFREE : The Museum of Art of Bahia (MAB) is part of the city's Summer Cultural Circuit this weekend. Check for special workshops or family-focused activities that might be scheduled on Sunday as part of the Virada Cultural.It's part of the city-wide museum cultural circuit and is free, offering a great indoor cultural option.
AMÔ PELÔ CULTURAL ACTION (SUNDAY EDITION)FREE : Catch the Sunday vibe of Amô Pelô this weekend in Pelourinho! Look out for dance classes or family-friendly performances happening as part of the summer programming in the historic streets.Offers a chance to wander through the beautiful historic center while enjoying spontaneous, free cultural activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Salvador this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08), look out for the huge, free Furdunço street parade on Saturday and the equally free, more traditional Fuzuê cultural event on Sunday. Plus, the city's museum cultural circuit is offering free entry and activities at places like MAB and MAC-BA.
Are there any indoor activities for families if the weather is bad?
Since the city is heavily focused on outdoor Carnival previews, the best bet for indoor fun is checking the schedules for the museums participating in the 'Virada Cultural nos Museus' like MAC-BA or MAB on Saturday or Sunday for their special programming.
What is happening on Saturday, February 7th, specifically for kids?
Saturday is the day for the high-energy Furdunço street parade along the Barra-Ondina circuit, which gives a massive taste of Carnival. You can also check for activities in the Pelourinho as part of the Amô Pelô project.
