Maceió Carnival heats up: Pinto and Sais take over

Pinto da Madrugada hits the streets on Feb 7, and Sais Beach Living Hotel stacks masks, feijoada and rooftop parties from Feb 13–17 in Pajuçara.

Carnival in Maceió is already in full swing. Ahead of the official dates, the city’s summer energy turns into a packed calendar of street parades, traditional bloco culture, and dance parties that keep locals and visitors moving from morning to sunset.

One of the biggest draws is Pinto da Madrugada, set for February 7, the Saturday before the main celebration. The bloco leaves from 7 Coqueiros and heads toward Pajuçara, anchoring the weekend that many people treat as the real kickoff.

A beachfront hotel joins the party

For travelers who want the festivities with extra comfort, Praia de Pajuçara adds an upscale option: Sais Beach Living Hotel. The hotel’s in-house Carnival programming runs from February 13–17, designed to connect guests with local traditions while keeping the experience easy and curated.

At check-in, guests receive Carnival-themed welcome gifts such as a visor, a lanyard cup, confetti, and a welcome card listing the hotel’s schedule. Kids get their own kit with playful accessories, signaling a family-friendly approach.

On Saturday (Feb 14), activities include a children’s mask-customization workshop and the Masquerade Ball at 7 pm on the rooftop. Sunday (Feb 15) brings the Feijoada Sais, paired with a live local choro group—Rio-style Carnival flavor with an Alagoas twist.

Feijoada Sais is the only paid event in the lineup. It costs R$ 290 per person and includes water, juice, soda, craft draft beer from Alagoas brewery Hop Bros, caipirinhas, non-alcoholic drinks, and beer. Children aged 6–12 pay R$ 145; kids under 5 are free.

On Monday (Feb 16) at 8 am, the hotel rolls out its own bloco: Sais Pra Folia, with live music plus water and popsicles. The run ends on Tuesday (Feb 17) with Pagode do Beat at 4:30 pm, also on the rooftop.

The setting is part of the appeal. The rooftop’s 360-degree views frame Pajuçara and Ponta Verde, turning late-afternoon parties into a sunset experience—equal parts celebration and scenery, with a wellness-luxe vibe.

Key dates in the city

January 31 (Saturday)

Filhinhos da Mamãe bloco parade

8 am: Inclusion Hub (Polo da Inclusão)

2 pm: Turma da Rolinha (with Conexão Latina & Maestro Almir Medeiros)

2:30 pm: Bloco do Rei (with Chiclete com Banana)

3 pm: Bloco Caveira (with Saulo Fernandes)

3:30 pm: Bloco Pecinhas

February 1 (Sunday)

8 am: Bloco Pererê (kids’ bloco with Cazuadinha)

1 pm: Bloco Jaraguá

1:20 pm: Bloco Klub Rock Street

2 pm: Bloco Agarradinho

February 6 (Friday)

7 pm: Jaraguá Folia (bloco gathering at Museu Theo Brandão)

7 pm: Baile dos Filhinhos da Mamãe at Museu Théo Brandão

8 pm: Bloco parade and frevo at the bandstand (Coreto)

February 7 (Saturday)

8 am: Pinto da Madrugada (from 7 Coqueiros toward Pajuçara)

February 8 (Sunday)

10 am: Banho de Mar à Fantasia and Bloco Frevo Não Tem Idade

12 pm: Bloco Vulcão

2:30 pm: Bloco Turma da Esquina

Sais schedule (Feb 14–17)

February 14 (Saturday)

7 pm: Masquerade Ball on the rooftop at Sais Beach Living Hotel

February 15 (Sunday)

12:30 pm: Feijoada Sais with live choro and an open bar (craft draft beer, caipirinhas, non-alcoholic drinks, and beer), plus water, juice and soda. Price: R$ 290 per person. Children 6–12: R$ 145. Under 5: free.

February 16 (Monday)

8 am: Sais Pra Folia bloco with live orchestra plus water and popsicles at Sais Beach Living Hotel

February 17 (Tuesday)

4:30 pm: Pagode do Beat on the rooftop at Sais Beach Living Hotel

Service

Sais Beach Living Hotel (Praia de Pajuçara) – programming from February 13–17.

Feijoada Sais (Feb 15): R$ 290 per person; children 6–12: R$ 145; under 5: free.

Photo: Divulgação