Festa do Peão de Barretos launches riding program The Festa do Peão de Barretos will have more than 50 shows in 2026 and should maintain country music as the main axis of the program, but with focus on other genres to attract different audiences to Parque do Peão. According to Pedro Muzetti, cultural director of the event, the schedule is almost closed. The 71st edition will be held from August 20th to 30th, in Barretos (SP). "It is 99% closed. We are very happy with the response. Now we have to wait for August 20th to start the party", he stated. According to Pedro, the last general attraction that needed to be announced was Barretão Elétrico. The specific camping schedule, however, is yet to be announced in the coming days. Be part of the g1 Ribeirão e Franca channel on WhatsApp Gusttavo Lima was announced as ambassador for the Festa do Peão de Barretos for the 3rd time. Reproduction/ Social networks The cultural schedule will have more than 50 presentations over the 11 days of the event. According to the director, around 90% of the programming remains focused on country music, a genre that historically marks the party. Even so, the organization included attractions outside the predominant style, such as the pagoda invasion. Pedro mentioned pagode groups and DJ Alok, who returns to the event after a few years. "As there are so many shows, there are more than 50 shows that we have to book during the 11 days of the party. We try to please everyone and, sometimes, risk another musical genre to bring people who might not come to Barretos", he said. According to the director, the idea is to expand the reach of the party without distorting the program. He stated that, even on days with attractions of other styles, the public should find country shows in other spaces in the park. "Sometimes we can't please 100%, but 90% are country people. So, if people don't want to watch the pagode, just go to the stadium and there will definitely be country music playing", he stated. DJ Alok performed at the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2023 Érico Andrade/g1 READ MORE: Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 will have famous Brazilians at the US rodeo and R$1.5 million in prizes Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 will have Ana Castela, Chitãozinho & Xororó and two shows by Gusttavo Lima; see the shows already announced Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 announces Chiclete com Banana, Jammil and Xanddy Harmonia in the electric trio Meet the candidates for the title of queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 Camping gains weight in the program One of the cultural bets of the 2026 edition will be camping. According to Pedro Muzetti, the organization is preparing special projects for the space, as well as exclusive shows for those staying at Parque do Peão. The program has not yet been released, but there should be artists hired only for the campsite, with no performance on other stages of the party. "There are some artists who are going to do special shows there. We are finishing the format and should release it in the next few days", he said. According to the director, the decision is part of a larger investment in the space. The campsite welcomes people who stay in the park for several days and experience the party full time. Felipe and Rodrigo show at the camping of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2024 Ricardo Nasi/g1 "There are some exclusive shows that were hired especially for the camping. Artists that, sometimes, will not perform in other places at the party and will only perform at the camping", he stated. Pedro also said that some names from the arena should participate in special actions at the campsite, especially on the Saturdays of the party. The details, however, have not yet been released. No religious attraction in 2026 The Festa do Peão will not have a religious show on Monday in 2026. The date had been used in previous editions for presentations by artists or religious leaders. According to Pedro Muzetti, the organization tried to keep this type of attraction on the schedule, but was unable to close a presentation for this year. "No. We tried to bring another show back, but we couldn't. We're already talking about next year," he said. The director said that the proposal is to resume religious programming on the Monday of the festival in 2027. “It is well underway so that, next year, we can return and have a religious attraction on the Monday of the festival”, he said. Frei Gilson is an evangelizing phenomenon and performed at the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2025 Érico Andrade/g1 See more news from the region on g1 Ribeirão e Franca Videos: Everything about Ribeirão Preto, Franca and the region