Balaio Pre-Carnival opens Belo Horizonte’s 2026 Carnival calendar on January 11 at BARzenho, featuring bands from Asa de Banana and Batuque Coletivo blocks.
Following 2025’s success, the second edition delivers music, joy, and culture. It honors the vibrant diversity of Minas Gerais carnival, one of Brazil’s best.
Confirmed block bands
Asa de Banana (@asadebanana): Founded 2017, pays tribute to Bahian icons like Asa de Águia. Drew 50,000 in 2024 with infectious beats.
Batuque Coletivo (@batuquecoletivo): Since 2016, paints streets red. Gathered 200,000 revelers in 2024, a carnival standout.
Bloco da Esquina (@blocodaesquina): From 2013, celebrates Clube da Esquina with over 250 members and Minas music.
Sexta, Ninguém Sabe? (@blocoatencaocreuzebeck): Blends samba-enredo, rock, and drums, promoting diversity and inclusion.
Event Details: Balaio Pre-Carnival
Date: January 11, 2026, Sunday. Doors at 1 PM.
Venue: BARzenho, Rua Itapecerica, 865 – Lagoinha, Belo Horizonte.
Tickets: R$ 20 (1st batch) at https://www.sympla.com.br/evento/pre-carnaval-do-balaio-2-edicao/3254803.
Produced by Balaio Produções, BH carnival experts since 2015 and 2025 Prêmio Profissionais da Música finalist.
