São João 2026 in Campina Grande, at Parque do Povo Maria Eduarda Batista/g1 São João 2026 in Campina Grande came to an end on Sunday (5), after 33 days of celebration at Parque do Povo. In addition to the big shows, the event was marked by moments that caught the public's attention, such as artists who threw themselves into the audience, a show opening inspired by Michael Jackson, awaited premieres and even broadcasts of games from the 2026 World Cup. To remember some of the episodes that marked The Greatest São João in the World in 2026, g1 brought together the main highlights of the party. Check it out below. ? Click here to follow the g1 PB channel on WhatsApp Nattan throws himself into the crowd Nattan throws himself into the audience at Parque do Povo in Campina Grande Singer Nattan starred in one of the most unusual moments of São João 2026 in Campina Grande when he threw himself into the crowd, on June 27th. The singer caught momentum, launched himself from the stage and was held by fans in the audience, repeating last year's game, when he also jumped into the audience from a trampoline. The scene had already been previewed by g1 before the show, when the artist revealed the surprises prepared for the Campina Grande audience. "I said I didn't bring a trampoline. But, if the gap there between the stage and the audience has a good distance, if I have a 1% chance, I'll throw myself into the audience, because at the time there's a lot of emotion. I ask: 'Guys, do you want me to go or not?'. Then the crowd responds: 'Come!'. So I'll go", he said. The opening of Nattan's show paid homage to Flávio José by showing images of the singer and accordion player from Paraíba on the screen while he sang the song “Tareco e Mariola”, one of the artist's biggest hits. "Long live São João! Long live Campina Grande! Long live Flávio José!", he declared. Nattan performed at São João de Campina Grande this Friday (26) Maria Eduarda/g1 In his repertoire, the singer mixed hits from the so-called “Nattanzinho do Velho Testament”, such as “Pelado”, “Morena”, “Não Mais” and “Não Me Esqueceu Né?”, with more recent releases, including “Aproveita Que Eu Tô Brigado”, in partnership with Zé Vaqueiro, and “Pela Última Vez”, recorded with the group Less is More. Before the performance, Nattan explained to g1 that this year's show was designed to bring news, but without giving up the songs that brought him closer to the Paraíba public. "Every year we try to reinvent ourselves, do something different. But we won't stop talking about love and singing our songs. Everyone asked for Nattanzinho from the Old Testament, and we're going to sing a lot of Nattanzinho from the Old Testament. The songs I recorded there at the beginning and I was always very embraced by my Paraíba", he said. Filho do Piseiro opens show inspired by Michael Jackson Filho do Piseiro surprises with lookalike and shakes up show at São João de Campina Grande, in PB Filho do Piseiro opened the show at São João 2026 de Campina Grande with a performance inspired by Michael Jackson. Before the singer appeared on the main stage, a lookalike appeared backwards on the roof of a building next to Parque do Povo, leading part of the public to believe that it was the artist. Moments later, Filho do Piseiro entered the stage and started the show. Another detail that caught attention was the shirt worn by the singer, printed with the Brazilian flag on one side and the Campina Grande flag on the other, in honor of the city where he ended the first São João tour of his career. Before taking the stage, Filho do Piseiro spoke, at a press conference, about the excitement of participating in the event. "It's unbelievable. We hope for one day, but when we start to live, we are perplexed. I know the weight of this stage. We are now entering São Julhão. And to finish our São João with a flourish, there is nothing better than Campina Grande", he said. The singer’s energy was evident right from the opening, to the sound of “Meu Pai Paga a Minha Faculdade”. Without stopping for a minute on stage, Filho do Piseiro also surprised the audience by doing a split during the performance. Filho do Piseiro sings at Parque do Povo Maria Eduarda Batista At the show in Campina Grande, the artist used a large array of special effects, with a pyrotechnic show, fireworks, choreography and the simulation of the sound of a wall, elements that have already become trademarks of his performances. The audience followed the performance from start to finish without standing still. 'Dominguinho' project at the opening João Gomes celebrates the premiere of 'Dominguinho' at São João 2026 in Campina Grande The official kickoff of São João 2026 in Campina Grande was given by the Dominguinho project, with João Gomes, Mestrinho and Jota.pê. The trio opened the show with the song “Rembrei de Nós”. Right after the presentation, João Gomes highlighted the achievement of taking the project to the main stage of O Maior São João do Mundo. "I'm very happy to be able to realize something that I dreamed of a long time ago. When I said I was going to bring Jota.pê to São João do Nordeste, when all those songs and melodies that I shared with Mestrinho brought me to a reality that we went from a dream to a real place. We have to thank God a lot for that", highlighted João Gomes. The opening also featured the return of singer Solange Almeida, who returned to the main stage of O Maior São João do Mundo after two years. Presence of MPB Marisa Monte at São João 2026 in Campina Grande Natasha Leoni and Thallys Andrade/Arte Produções Another highlight of this year's edition of the party was the presence of Brazilian popular music (MPB) artists. For the first time, Parque do Povo welcomed names like Marisa Monte and Roberto Carlos, artists that span generations. Marisa Monte performed on Valentine's night, Saint Anthony's Eve, June 12th. Parque do Povo was packed with fans of the artist, who prepared a special repertoire including classics of northeastern music and put on an unforgettable show. On the same weekend, Roberto Carlos took to the main stage at Parque do Povo for the first time. To see the artist, fans traveled from various parts of the country and managed to fulfill their dream of watching the king's performance for free. Debut artists In addition to the big names in MPB, other Brazilian artists debuted at São João de Campina Grande in 2026. Names like Filho do Piseiro and Michele Andrade, who stand out among the most listened to on digital platforms, were thrilled to participate in the party. "Being on the stage of Maior São João in the World is a big goal not only for me, but for every artist! At first we think 'one day I'll go up on the biggest stages', and the one in Campina Grande is one of the biggest in Brazil. This is my debut, I'm very nervous, anxious, happy... It's a mix of emotions. I've been preparing over the years, while it hasn't been working out. It's arrived at the right time and we're going to make a really cool delivery", said Michele Andrade. Michele Andrade at Parque do Povo Maria Eduarda Batista On the last weekend of the party, Martinho da Vila and Mart'nália also debuted at O ??Maior São João do Mundo. Mart’nália was the first to take the stage and opened the performance with hits such as ‘Tiro Ao Álvaro’, ‘Cabide’, ‘Pra Que Chorar’ and ‘Água de Chuva no Mar’. Then, Martinho da Vila took to the main stage and was received with applause. In his repertoire, he performed classics from his career, such as ‘Tom Maior’, ‘Disritmia’, ‘Ex-Amor’, ‘Mulheres’ and ‘Devagar, Devagarinho’. Showing of World Cup games Parque do Povo was also packed with fans on the days of the Brazilian team's games for the 2026 World Cup. The public was able to watch the matches on big screens spread around the place, which also guaranteed economic activity for traders. Forrozeiros watch the game between Brazil and Morocco at the 2026 World Cup at Parque do Povo, in Campina Grande Disclosure Luiz Gonzaga Exhibition Another novelty that also gained prominence at the event was the immersive exhibition in honor of Luiz Gonzaga. Installed in Parque Evaldo Cruz, the exhibition presented a rare collection about the life and work of the King of Baião. The exhibition brought together historical objects, photographs, costumes, records and personal items that help to reconstruct the trajectory of one of the biggest names in Brazilian music. According to the researcher, collector and curator of the exhibition, Paulo Vanderley, the space was designed as a way to bring the public closer to the history of Gonzaga through a sensorial and accessible experience. The organizers estimated an audience of more than 500 thousand visitors. Rei do Baião is honored with an exhibition at São João de Campina Arraiá do Crescer and religious moments The Peace Carnival, which brings together several religious events in Campina Grande during the carnival period, had a guaranteed space at O ??Maior São João do Mundo from 2026, with Arraiá do Crescer. Despite not being the first year with religious shows on Tuesdays, it was the first time that Crescer, a Catholic event, had guaranteed space at the party. Evangelicals also had guaranteed space with shows by big names in gospel, such as Fhop Music and Eli Soares. Capacity at the shows Natanzinho Lima, Nattan and Zé Vaqueiro Zé Vaqueiro fills Parque do Povo and celebrates the São João Maria Marathon Eduarda Batista/g1 Officially, the gates of Parque do Povo were not closed this year. But some shows registered a high number of people at the venue, which had the capacity to receive up to 79 thousand people per night. On the night of Nattanzinho Lima's show, more than 100 thousand people passed through Parque do Povo. Nattan also managed to bring together more than 60 thousand people, on the night which also included Xand Avião among the attractions. And Zé Vaqueiro, one of the main attractions, and Felipe Amorim, were also responsible for filling the party. Trending videos on g1 Most watched videos on g1 Paraíba