Live Music for Festa Junina and Arraial:
forró, xote and sertanejo raiz

A Festa Junina without live music is like an arraial without a bonfire: it misses the warmth that gets everyone involved. You can have great typical food, beautiful decorations and a rehearsed quadrilha, but live music is what connects everything and turns a themed event into an experience guests will remember.

In this guide, we present our complete Festa Junina repertoire: forró, xote, baião, sertanejo raiz, Brazilian pop and danceable international flashback. We also explain how booking works for company, condo, restaurant and private arraials, both in the vocals and guitar format and in live vocals with backing tracks.

1. Why live music transforms Festa Junina

Festa Junina celebrations are rooted in tradition, community and joy. Nothing translates that spirit better than music played and sung live. A playlist fills silence; live music creates moments: guests singing along, the quadrilha gaining real energy, the arrasta-pé pulling everyone to the dance floor.

• Audience interaction: the duo talks to guests, leads the quadrilha and energizes the games: something no speaker can do
• Tailored repertoire: pure forró, sertanejo raiz, MPB or a mix of everything, adjusted to the audience profile
• Authentic atmosphere: live guitar or backing tracks with zabumba and accordion create the Festa Junina mood that decoration alone cannot provide
• Versatility through the event: softer music on arrival, high energy for quadrilha, romantic songs at the end of the night

2. Types of Festa Junina events we perform at

Our Festa Junina repertoire works for many event formats. The musical approach changes according to the audience and the goal:

Corporate arraial

Companies that host Festa Junina for employees usually want integration and a relaxed atmosphere. The repertoire mixes forró and xote with Brazilian pop and sertanejo: songs everyone recognizes, regardless of age or region. The live vocals with backing tracks format works very well here, delivering party energy with simple logistics.

Condo arraial

Condo Festa Junina parties bring together families with children, teenagers and adults. The repertoire needs to be diverse and family-friendly: classic forró for adults, sertanejo for younger guests and children’s Festa Junina songs for kids. Vocals and guitar works well in smaller spaces; for large leisure areas, backing tracks bring more volume.

Festa Junina at restaurants

Restaurants that create Festa Junina theme nights can fill the room and increase average spend. Live music is the feature that turns a regular dinner into an event. The repertoire balances forró, MPB and sertanejo, with a volume that still allows conversation. Read more in our guide to live music for restaurants.

Private Festa Junina

Birthdays with a Festa Junina theme, family parties, celebrations on farms or country houses: private events where the repertoire is 100% personalized according to the host’s taste. See also our guide to live music for birthday parties.

3. Forró, xote and baião repertoire

The musical heart of any Festa Junina. These are the songs from our repertoire that most energize arraials:

Falamansa — the xote everyone sings

• "Xote da Alegria" — Falamansa
• "Xote dos Milagres" — Falamansa
• "Rindo a Toa" — Falamansa
• "100 Anos" — Falamansa
• "Asas" — Falamansa
• "Esperando na Janela" — Falamansa
• "Oh! Chuva" — Falamansa

Rastapé — festive pé de serra forró

• "Oh! Chuva" — Rastapé
• "Colo de Menina" — Rastapé
• "Lenha" — Rastapé
• "Beijo Roubado" — Rastapé
• "Um Anjo do Céu" — Rastapé
• "Esperando na Janela" — Rastapé

Luiz Gonzaga and Dominguinhos — the masters of baião

• "Asa Branca" — Luiz Gonzaga
• "Xote das Meninas" — Luiz Gonzaga
• "A Vida do Viajante" — Luiz Gonzaga
• "Eu Só Quero um Xodó" — Dominguinhos

Alceu Valença — Northeastern energy

• "Anunciação" — Alceu Valença
• "Morena Tropicana" — Alceu Valença
• "Flor de Tangerina" — Alceu Valença

More forró and Brazilian Northeast sounds

• "Pelados em Santos" — Trio Virgulino
• "Chorando Se Foi" — Kaoma
• "Admirável Gado Novo" — Zé Ramalho
• "Chão de Giz" — Zé Ramalho

4. Traditional and romantic sertanejo for arraial

Sertanejo is forró’s natural partner at Festa Junina. Our repertoire covers everything from traditional roots to romantic songs:

Sertanejo raiz — viola songs and classics

• "Amargurado" — Tião Carreiro & Pardinho
• "Estrada da Vida" — Milionário e José Rico
• "O Menino da Porteira" — Sérgio Reis
• "Panela Velha" — Sérgio Reis
• "Pinga Ni Mim" — Sérgio Reis
• "Vestido de Seda" — Teodoro & Sampaio
• "Bate o Pé" — Rionegro & Solimões
• "O Cowboy Vai Te Pegar" — Rio Negro e Solimões

Romantic sertanejo — for the end of the night

• "Evidências" — Chitãozinho & Xororó
• "Fio de Cabelo" — Chitãozinho & Xororó
• "Fogão de Lenha" — Chitãozinho & Xororó
• "Página de Amigos" — Chitãozinho & Xororó
• "Eu Juro" — Leandro & Leonardo
• "Não Aprendi Dizer Adeus" — Leandro & Leonardo
• "É por Você que Canto" — Leandro & Leonardo
• "Dormi Na Praça" — Bruno & Marrone
• "Bijuteria" — Bruno & Marrone
• "Vida Vazia" — Bruno & Marrone
• "Jeito Carinhoso" — Jads & Jadson
• "Casa Amarela" — Guilherme & Santiago
• "Meia Noite e Meia" — Guilherme & Santiago
• "Ela É Demais" — Rick & Renner
• "Estou Apaixonado" — Daniel
• "Jeito de Mato" — Paula Fernandes & Almir Sater

5. Brazilian MPB, Brazilian pop and international flashback for arraial parties

For arraials that want to go beyond forró and sertanejo, we complement the repertoire with Brazilian songs everyone knows and that work perfectly in the Festa Junina mood:

• "Fogo e Paixão" — Wando
• "Mulheres" — Martinho da Vila
• "Whisky a Go Go" — Roupa Nova
• "Mal Acostumado" — Araketu
• "Reggae Power" — Natiruts
• "A Sombra da Maldade" — Cidade Negra
• "Cowboy Fora da Lei" — Raul Seixas
• "Só Hoje" — Jota Quest
• "Aonde Quer Que Eu Vá" — Os Paralamas do Sucesso
• "Primeiros Erros" — Capital Inicial
• "Dancin' Days" — Lulu Santos
• "Velha Infância" — Tribalistas
• "Como É Grande o Meu Amor Por Você" — Roberto Carlos

We also perform a block of danceable international songs with a 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s flashback feel. This repertoire works very well during the party section, after the quadrilha and arrasta-pé, when the goal is to keep guests of different ages singing and dancing together.

Our complete repertoire includes more than 200 Brazilian and international songs. For Festa Junina parties, we build a setlist that balances the June-party theme with songs that keep the dance floor moving all night. See also our article on MPB for weddings and the 50 most requested songs at events.

6. Vocals and guitar or backing tracks: which works best for Festa Junina

Both formats work very well for Festa Junina parties. The choice depends on event size and the desired atmosphere:

Vocals and guitar — intimate arraial

A fully acoustic performance: live vocals + live guitar. Perfect for smaller condo arraials, Festa Junina dinners at restaurants and private parties with up to 80 guests. The sound is organic and warm, matching the bonfire, flags and countryside mood.

Live vocals with backing tracks — festive arraial

The voice is 100% live over a studio-produced instrumental track that includes zabumba, accordion, triangle, drums and bass. The result is a full-party sound, with the energy of a forró trio and the practicality of a duo. Ideal for corporate arraials, quadrilhas and parties with more than 80 guests.

The most requested combination: vocals and guitar at the beginning for guest arrival and dinner, then live vocals with backing tracks for the party, quadrilha, arrasta-pé and dance floor. To understand the difference better, read What Is Live Vocals with Backing Tracks?

7. How booking works for Festa Junina

The process is straightforward:

1. First contact: send us a WhatsApp message with date, venue, event type (company, condo, restaurant or private) and estimated number of guests
2. Quote: personalized proposal within 24 hours, with format and duration options
3. Repertoire: we build the Festa Junina setlist according to the event profile
4. Contract: we formalize the booking and reserve the date
5. Event day: we arrive early, set up professionally and the forró begins

Important: June is the busiest month of the year for Festa Junina events. We recommend booking at least 30 days in advance, especially for weekends. See also our live music pricing guide and our article on music for corporate events.

8. Frequently asked questions about live music for Festa Junina

How much does live music for Festa Junina cost?

The price depends on duration, format, location and date. Corporate Festa Junina parties usually last 2 to 4 hours. We send a personalized quote on WhatsApp within 24 hours.

Do you play forró and xote live?

Yes. Our repertoire includes a strong forró and xote block: Falamansa, Rastapé, Dominguinhos, Luiz Gonzaga, Alceu Valença, Trio Virgulino and much more, either with vocals and guitar or live vocals with backing tracks.

Do you perform at company and condo arraials?

Yes. We perform at corporate arraials, condo Festa Junina parties, schools, restaurants and private events in Atibaia, Bragança Paulista, Campinas, Jundiaí, São Paulo and across inland São Paulo.

What is the best format for Festa Junina: vocals and guitar or live vocals with backing tracks?

It depends on size and style. For intimate arraials of up to 80 people, vocals and guitar creates a cozy atmosphere. For larger parties with quadrilha and dance floor, live vocals with backing tracks brings more energy with drums, zabumba and accordion in the arrangement. Many clients combine both formats.

Is the repertoire only forró, or does it include other genres?

In addition to forró, xote and baião, our Festa Junina repertoire includes traditional and romantic sertanejo, festive MPB, axé, Brazilian pop and danceable international flashback from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. We build the setlist according to the event profile: fully themed or mixed.

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Published on May 13, 2026 · Last updated: May 14, 2026
By Dupla Bruno e Dani — Live music for Festa Junina and arraial