- 19th edition (UP 19) runs 27.12.2026 to 04.01.2027, eight festival days across seven stages.
- Final ticket batch went on sale 8 July; the festival has said it is approaching sold out.
- Avalon and GMS bring Age of Acid, billed as a world debut. Alok and Vintage Culture, and Thatha and ANNA, each play a B2B.
- AJJA returns to Bahia after 15 years, and Nação Zumbi plays Pratigi for the first time.
- The festival says it never agreed to the R$ 200 TUPI charge aimed at visitors, and that the 2026 edition goes ahead as planned.
Watch Universo Paralello
We found no official livestream for Universo Paralello. What exists is full-set videos that artists post to YouTube and SoundCloud after the festival. Expect the same for UP 19: sets from the Main Floor and other stages turning up in the weeks after the 4 January close.
| 2024 | YouTube · Main Floor stages |
| 2023 | YouTube Z-Cat's full set from the 2023 festival is on YouTube.[3] |
| 2022 | YouTube Avalon posted his New Year's opening set from the 2022/23 edition.[4] |
Most-watched sets
Latest
- Lockers opened for advance reservation through the website.[5]
- Announced VEGAS on the lineup.[5]
- Announced Nação Zumbi as a first-time performer at Pratigi.[5]
- Announced AJJA's return to Bahia after 15 years.[5]
- Announced Thatha and ANNA first-ever B2B set on Pratigi Beach.[5]
Brasil é território indígena. / Brazil is Indigenous territory.✊🏾❤️
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O bom filho sempre retorna! VEGAS é a nossa prata da casa, um dos maiores nomes do Psytrance brasileiro e parte fundamental da nossa história. 🧡 ⏳Em 87 dias no UP 19. ——EN The prod
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Tickets
Past prices
| 2024 | Ticket Solidario R$2,400[6] |
Face-value prices as reported at the time, from the linked sources. Not adjusted for inflation.
Lineup
Headliners include AJJA, Alok, Vintage Culture, Thatha, ANNA, Avalon, GMS, VEGAS and Nação Zumbi. The festival lists 1,000+ artists and 200h+ of continuous music.
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Stages
Seven stages, five of them on the beachfront. The Main Floor is the largest dancefloor and faces the ocean. The others cover dark psytrance, house and techno, reggae and MPB, and an art and culture space.
Plan your trip
Pratigi is 290 km south of Salvador and its beach is practically inaccessible by conventional road, so settle transport early. An official Salvador to Pratigi shuttle can be reserved on Ingresse.
- Pratigi is 290 km south of Salvador.
- The beach is practically inaccessible by conventional road.
- Reserve the official Salvador to Pratigi shuttle on Ingresse: choose date and package.
- Ticket includes the collective campground for all 8 days; bring your own tent.
- Vila Mundo offers official camping and glamping with hot showers and 24h security.
- Hotels, inns and seasonal houses are available in the region.
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- The ticket includes access to the collective campground for all 8 festival days. Bring your own tent and equipment.[7]
- Vila Mundo: official camping and high-comfort accommodation inside the festival, with pre-assembled tents, containers, domes (glamping), hot showers, 24h security, breakfast and exclusive common areas. Booking at vilamundo.com/universoparalello.[7]
- Hotels, inns and seasonal houses in the region. For information, the festival suggests contacting Pretinha at +55 73 9 8102-8102.[7]
- Under-18s must come with a legal guardian who stays on site; under 12s pay nothing.
- Food court and bars are cashless only; top up your wristband in advance.
- Buy only through official channels and confirm on the official Instagram first.
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- Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, who must remain on site. Children under 12 do not pay.[7]
- Students are validated at the gate by presenting a student ID card.[7]
- Lockers for belongings can be reserved in advance through the festival website.[5]
- Campers bring their own tents and equipment to the collective campground.[7]
- The food court operates exclusively with a cashless wristband; top up in advance to avoid queues. Cash is kept as a reserve for emergencies. Bar payments are also cashless only.[7]
- Buy tickets only through official channels and confirm on the official Instagram before any payment. Tickets are nominal.[7]
- Lockers can be reserved in advance through the website.
- The food court runs nonstop with Bahian, vegan and international food.
- Feira Mix, Círculo de Cura and Circulinho (ages 4 to 12) are on site.
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- The food court operates continuously during the festival, with shared tables and a shaded area.[7]
- Food court offers Bahian cuisine, vegan options, fruit and juices, international dishes, and cafés and snacks open between stages.[7]
- The festival's sanitation runs on dry toilets, using no flush water.[7]
- 250 waste bins, separated into common and recyclable, cover all festival areas.[7]
- Feira Mix: a marketplace for handicrafts, massages, fashion, alternative goods and sustainable products.[7]
- UPcycle: visitors exchange waste for gifts and learn to turn it into art, through workshops and meetings.[7]
- Circulinho: activities for children aged 4 to 12, including theatre, circus, music and beach.[7]
- Círculo de Cura area: holistic therapies, massages, shamanism, mantras and music therapy.[7]
- Last edition (UP18): 9,985 kg of recyclable material was separated for recycling, with 258 trained environmental agents.[7]
Aftermovies and photos
Editions and history
The festival started in 1997, moved to Bahia in 2003, and has been back at Pratigi for good since 2012.
| 2026 | Dec 27 – Jan 4, 2027 AJJA, Alok, Vintage Culture, Thatha, ANNA | Named as 19ª edição (UP 19). Eight festival days, seven stages (five on the beachfront), 1,000+ artists, 200h+ of continuous music. Avalon and GMS perform Age of Acid, a world debut. Alok and Vintage Culture and Thatha and ANNA each perform a B2B set. Homepage countdown shows portal opening at 16h00 BRT.[5,7] |
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- The TUPI (Tarifa por Uso do Patrimônio de Ituberá) is approved, with a R$ 200,00 charge directed at festival visitors; the festival states it never agreed to the fee.[5]
- Engagement reached the highest recyclables-per-person rate of recent editions.[7]
- Festival returns permanently to Pratigi.[7]
- Environmental management partnership with Greenhub begins; each edition is documented in a technical report since then.[7]
- Due to political differences, the festival temporarily moves to Praia dos Garcez.[7]
- Circulou social and cultural project begins its work with the festival.[7]
- First edition in Bahia; the festival arrives at Praia de Pratigi.[5,7]
- First edition in festival format, held in Chapada dos Veadeiros.[7]
- Born as a small trance party conceived by Juarez Petrillo (Swarup) and friends.[7]
FAQ
How many days does the festival run?
Eight days of festival. The 19th edition runs from 27.12.2026 to 04.01.2027.
Does the ticket include camping?
Yes. The ticket includes the collective camping area for all 8 days.
Can I pay for tickets in installments?
Yes, up to 12 installments by card through Ingresse. Cash (à vista) is also accepted from accredited commissioners.
Where should I buy tickets?
Only through official channels, and confirm on the official Instagram before paying.
Can I get a discount with a student card?
Students are validated at the gate by presenting a student ID card.
Can I get a ticket by donating food?
Yes. Donate 1 kg of non-perishable food at the festival gate to validate the Solidário ticket.
Do children pay for entry?
Children under 12 do not pay. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian who remains on site.
Where is the festival held?
On a coconut farm on Praia de Pratigi, 290 km south of Salvador, in the Costa do Dendê, Bahia.
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Sources (7)
Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked 2026-10-21.