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Live music

Where live music happens in Salvador beyond Carnival: samba, percussion, axé and neighbourhood bars.

Percussionists of a bloco afro playing drums in front of a colonial wall in Salvador.
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Cultural centres, bars in Rio Vermelho and Santo Antônio, and open-air events in the Historic Center all carry live music through the year. Schedules move constantly, so treat any listing as a starting point and confirm on the day.

We do not publish recurring schedules as if they were permanent. Check the venue's current programme before going.

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