On the bus on the way to Carnaval 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, my guide gave my group a heads up on what to expect: “It’s like Cirque du Soleil, times 100.” Having never seen Cirque du Soleil, that ...

If you pay no mind to Canada’s winter season, you’re probably unaware of the dazzling 130-year history of the Carnaval de Québec. This festival, held annually in Québec City, takes place over a ...

This weekend, Carnaval San Francisco will take over the streets of San Francisco’s Mission District, bringing a flurry of colors, feathers and sequins — moving to the beats of samba, regional mexicano ...

If experiencing the electric rhythm of the Southern Caribbean at its most culturally vibrant time of year — Carnaval season — is on your travel bucket list, Carnival Cruise Line has the perfect cruise ...

This weekend, SF Carnaval is expected to draw an estimated 500,000 people to San Francisco’s Mission District. The celebration, which takes place May 23-24, celebrates the music, dance, and culture of ...

What prompted pianist and composer Antonio Adolfo to record, in 2025, an album of songs from the 'golden age' of Brazilian carnaval music, circa 1920-1950? He has known and loved this music since he ...

Lowrider passengers drive by an audience of thousands during the annual Carnaval Parade in the Mission on May 24, 2026. Photo by Abigail Vân Neely. Before professional athletes play for the 2026 World ...