Politics · Brazil · 6 hrs ago
Brazil expects more than 500,000 people at Lula's 2027 inauguration
Brazil's government expects a record crowd at Lula's inauguration on Jan.
5, 2027, in Brasília.
The Workers' Party estimates more than 500,000 people could attend.
The ceremony is planned for Jan.
5 rather than Jan.
1, and party members think the later date may help more people come.
The government is considering a concert by Roger Waters, a Pink Floyd co-founder, though some favor a Brazilian performer instead.
First Lady Janja is coordinating the cultural program and is expected to choose who joins Lula on the presidential palace ramp, with young people among those being considered.
High demand and accommodation costs have prompted the party to seek public spaces from the Federal District government for use as lodging, including parks, public schools and Granja do Torto.
Brazil’s Workers’ Party expects more than 500,000 people in Brasília for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s inauguration on January 5, 2027.
The government expects a record crowd and is considering an international concert on the Esplanade of Ministries.
Roger Waters, a Pink Floyd co-founder and Lula admirer, is one option under discussion.
Some people involved in planning favor a Brazilian performer instead.
The party plans to ask the Federal District government to provide public spaces as accommodation because lodging is in high demand and prices are high.
- Who
- President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and more than 500,000 expected attendees.
- What
- Lula’s inauguration, with a possible concert on the Esplanade of Ministries.
- When
- January 5, 2027.
- Where
- Brasília, Brazil.
- Why
- Not stated
Supporters of an international performer
Advocates of a Brazilian performer
Concert choice
Supporters of an international performer
Roger Waters is one international option being discussed.
Advocates of a Brazilian performer
Some people involved in planning argue for a national act.
The government was forecasting a record crowd and discussing a possible international concert for the inauguration.
Lula’s inauguration is scheduled to take place in Brasília.
- Expected attendance
- More than 500,000 people
- Inauguration date
- January 5, 2027
- Concert venue under discussion
- Esplanade of Ministries, Brasília
- International performer considered
- Roger Waters, Pink Floyd co-founder
- Possible accommodation sites
- Granja do Torto, Parque da Cidade and public schools