Historic 10th edition at Kartódromo Sapiens Parque, Canasvieiras (~15 min from Jurerê). João Gomes, BaianaSystem, Gilsons, Duquesa, Carol Biazin, Maracatu Arrasta Ilha + Beco do Samba stage all day. 14h straight of music. Tickets via Shotgun.
Grammy and BRIT Award-winning British soul singer plays FREE outdoor concert on Beira-Mar Continental. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Ponte Hercílio Luz. All ages, no ticket required. “Super Duper Love,” “Right To Be Wrong.” Same day as ARVO — epic Floripa music Saturday.
Full IRONMAN course runs through your neighborhood: swim in Jurerê bay, bike out Beira-Mar Norte, run finish. World-class athletes from 60+ countries racing literally past your door. Set up a spot on Jurerê beach around 7 AM for swim/T1, then Beira-Mar for the bike. No ticket needed — just show up.
Six bands: Gambitos, Explícitos, Vazio Sujo, Pachorra, Cranqz & Dark Surtado. Closing party for a beloved indie venue in Centro. Culturally significant local scene event. Free.
Maestro Luiz Gustavo Zago conducting a full orchestral reinterpretation of the Clube da Esquina movement (Milton Nascimento, Lô Borges). Strong pick for both Scot and Ana. Tickets via DiskIngressos.
Beira-Mar Continental. Registration is open — 5K from ~R$69.99 (first lot), half and full marathon higher. Kit pickup Jun 5–6 at the airport. Prize money for marathon finishers. Good 5K or 10K option for Ana.
Ana
May 31 (Sun) — race starts 7 AM
IRONMAN Brasil — Spectate on Your Doorstep
Full IRONMAN course runs through Jurerê (swim/T1 on the beach) and Beira-Mar Norte (bike leg). Race registration closed, but spectating is free and incredible — set up on Jurerê beach to watch the swim start around 7 AM. See Florianópolis section.
Also upcoming: Corrida Urubici em Movimento (May 31, scenic mountain town ~2.5h away). Meia Maratona Timbó (Jun 7, ~1.5h). Check catarinarun.com.br for registration.
Ana
EDM — Jurerê (Walking Distance)
May — quiet season
P12 Calendar — Next Events from June
P12 goes quiet between the summer season and São João. Next confirmed events: Jun 4 Dubdogz Nostalgia 2026 (house/electronic), Jun 6 São João party, Jun 13 Feijoada do Jorge (Jorge Aragão samba). Tickets via Ingresse when available.
90s/2000s nostalgia theme with retro scenography. House/electronic. P12 beachside, walking distance. First big P12 event since the summer break. Tickets via Ingresse.
Brazilian music legend, 80 years old and still electrifying. “Bloco na Rua” tour. Arena Opus is ~20 min from Jurerê. Weeknight — strong pick for a special occasion. Tickets from R$140.
Programming rotates weekly. Only art house cinema in Florianópolis. “Terças Sonoras” live music on 1st Tuesday.
Ana
🎤
For Lia
May 31 (Sun) — from 7 AM
IRONMAN Brasil — Spectate in Jurerê
World-class triathletes swim right on Jurerê beach then race past on Beira-Mar Norte. Free to watch, genuinely epic. Set up early on the beach to see the swim start. Family event. See Florianópolis section.
Lia (family)
K-pop in SC — May/June 2026
No K-pop events confirmed in Florianópolis
All K-pop action is in São Paulo this month. Upcoming SP shows: EVERGLOW (May 17, Studio Stage), YVES (May 29, VIP Station), Monsta X (Jun 9, Espaço Unimed). Check k4us.com.br for updates closer to home.
LiaSão Paulo only — flight required
Save the Date
Jul 11–12
Dragon Anime Fest — Floripa
First edition. Geek marketplace, cosplay competition (cash prizes), K-pop presentations, games. Free for under 12. Sesc Cacupé.
Lorna Shore is the biggest name in deathcore right now. Paleface Swiss and Signs of the Swarm are elite co-bills. This is the metalcore event of the week.
Terror, Pain Of Truth, Rotting Out, Turmoil, Magnitude, End It, Advent, New World Man + more. 12+ hardcore bands for one ticket. $62–$77. Note: conflicts with COMMANDERJAM same day — pick one.
Luisa
May 16 (Sat)
Godsmack + Stone Temple Pilots — Coastal Credit Union Music Park
Classic rock/hard rock double bill at the big outdoor amphitheater. If Overcome Fest isn’t your vibe, this is the backup.
Four heavy bands, stacked bill. Killswitch Engage is a metalcore institution. Machine Head is legendary. One of the biggest heavy nights of the summer in Raleigh.
Biggest Commander event of the year at TGP. Commander Legends draft, Two-Headed Giant EDH, Planechase, deckbuilding workshops, artists, Alpha Pie pizza, door prizes. This is the one. Conflicts with Overcome Fest — pick wisely.
Sprint: 750m swim / 25K bike / 5K run. Mini-Sprint also available. Harris County Park, ~35 min from Chapel Hill. $65–$135. Packet pickup May 29 at Inside-Out Sports. Register at trisignup.com.
Check heellife.unc.edu directly for biomedical engineering talks, science events, outdoor adventure club outings. Usually has 20+ active events per week.
