2026 Carnaval Brasileiro at Speakeasy

Hailed as Austin’s wildest party, CARNAVAL BRASILEIRO is the city’s annual Brazilian style Mardi Gras celebration. The flamboyant sometimes risqué, costumes, the driving Brazilian samba, and the uninhibited, spirited atmosphere have earned CARNAVAL its reputation as one of the best and biggest such festivities outside Brazil.

Live Brazilian bands provide non-stop dance music…come in comfortable shoes, and be ready to dance for 5 hours straight!

Doors open at 8pm, music starts at 9pm.

Live body painter available.

Table Reservations available. Check the ticket section for placement information.

Speakeasy's newest room, The Ballroom, which matches the 140 year old historic feel you have always enjoyed at Speakeasy, gives you a lot more room to dance and roam. This space includes two bars , a stage, and limited reserved seating options. Visit SpeakeasyAustin.com for more information on The Ballroom at Speakeasy.

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In the Music Lounge on the first floor

9pm -1am - Dj MannyDojo - First floor

In the Ballroom located on the Second Floor
9 -10 - Austin Samba School

1 0-11 - The Brazilian Express

1 1-12 - Austin Samba School

1 2-2am - The Brazilian Express

Frequently asked Questions about Carnaval -

What’s it like?

Hailed as Austin’s wildest party, CARNAVAL BRASILEIRO is the city’s annual Brazilian style Mardi Gras celebration. Begun in the early 1970s to soothe homesick Brazilian students, CARNAVAL has grown into a local institution; at its peak attracting over 5000 partygoers from all over the United States. The flamboyant sometimes risque, costumes, the driving Brazilian samba, and the uninhibited, spirited atmosphere have earned CARNAVAL its reputation as one of the best and biggest such festivities outside Brazil.

What do i get for my 35 bucks?

You get admission to the best, wildest, craziest party you could ever want to attend. Two live Brazilian bands provide non-stop dance music…come in comfortable shoes, and be ready to dance.

Where is it held?

Our home this year is The Speakeasy. It is at 412 Congress Avenue. This is a non-smoking facility.

What about parking?

There are numerous parking lots downtown nearby, however we also encourage carpooling and cabbing as alternatives.

What are the hours?

Doors open at 8pm, music starts at 9pm and ends about 1:45 a.m.

Are cameras allowed?

Yes.

What kind of music will there be?

Hard driving SAMBA! with lots of drums

Do I have to wear a costume? No, you do not have to wear a costume, but a costume does help you get into the spirit of the event. Once there, you may decide you want to do something more festive with your appearance, we will have body painter on site.

What kind of costume do I wear?

You can wear any kind of costume you want… use your imagination. It is like Halloween without the emphasis on witches and hobgoblins: clowns, Carmen Mirandas, glamour, pseudo-celebs and cross dressing are traditional! But the main thing is: have fun! One way Brazilians increase their enjoyment is by gathering a group together, either from a neighborhood or any other affiliation, and costume identically, or at least thematically-this is called a bloco, and we highly encourage this kind of communal spirit.

Will face and body painters be available?

Yes. There is an independent body painter contractor who charge a fee for the service.

Will there be drinks?

Cash/credit bars are available on all floors of Speakeasy. By the way, bringing in your own alcoholic beverages is strictly taboo.

What about food?

No food available for purchase inside.

Smoking?

The Speakeasy is a non-smoking venue inside the building. There is a patio in the rear where smoking may be permitted.

Is there an age minimum? 21 and up

Will tickets be available at the door?

Maybe. Probably! Cash or credit.

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