The Zona Mundi Festival arrives in Salvador on June 5 and runs through June 9.

Now in its 9th edition, the event is renowned as a space for celebration and artistic exchange between Brazil, Portuguese-speaking countries, and Iberian nations.

This year’s festival will emphasize cultural diversity and the convergence of artistic expressions. Most of the Festival's program will be free to access, featuring musical performances and artistic activities. Zona Mundi 2024 is co-produced in partnership with the MARIMBA project, a cultural association based in Portugal and Mozambique.

Program Highlights

The program kicks off on Wednesday, June 5, at 6 p.m., at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC), with the Opening Panel: MARIMBA: A Network Articulation of Cultural Exchange between Portuguese-Speaking Countries.

On Thursday, June 6, the Nilda Spencer Room will host the Festival panels from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., exploring different perspectives on national artistic production and technology.

That same day, the Festival will feature Business Rounds in the Nelson Maleiro Room. Artists will have the opportunity to network, showcase their work, and strengthen connections.

On Friday evening, June 7, the Museum of Modern Art of Bahia (MAM) will host Zona Mundi performances, featuring Avuá, Indi Mateta (AO), Josyara, and Siwo (MZ), starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are R$20 (half-price) and R$40 (full-price).

On Saturday, June 8, the program begins at 10:30 a.m. with performances by Hugo Arán, Martins, Patche Di Rima, and Pedro Pondé. Pedro will invite Bahia artists Clariana and Udi to join him on stage for an energetic evening. Tickets for Saturday are R$30 (half-price) and R$60 (full-price).

Free Musical Finale

On Sunday, June 9, the Festival's musical lineup is free and will conclude Zona Mundi 2024. The event will take place at the amphitheater in Parque da Cidade, reinforcing multiculturalism and global connections. Starting at 11 a.m., the stage will feature performances by Jorge Mulumba (AO) with guest Luizinho, DuJêje, Luana Flores, Marina Tusett (ESP), Neila Khadi, Renata Bastos, and Vitrolab.

Photo: Courtesy of the Festival