Colorado Brazil Fest (CBF) is Colorado’s premier festival celebrating Brazilian music, dance, and culture and one of the leading events of its kind in the United States. Produced by Boulder Samba School, the state’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to Brazilian cultural arts, the festival reflects the organization’s longstanding commitment to cultural exchange through high-quality performances, educational programming, and community engagement. Since 2009, Boulder Samba School has enriched Colorado’s cultural landscape by making Brazilian arts accessible to audiences and participants of all backgrounds.
Save the date! August 6-9 (2026)
Upcoming Events / Colorado Brazil Fest Concert Series:
Saturday June 27: Ginga Quartet & Michele Castro | Louisville Center for the Arts
The Colorado Brazil Fest Concert Series is excited to present two special performances featuring Colorado’s own Ginga Quartet and acclaimed vocalist Michele Castro from Rio de Janeiro.
6:00 PM — Brazilian Jazz with Ginga Quartet
This instrumental concert celebrates the richness of Brazilian jazz through works by legendary Brazilian composers. The ensemble will perform music by artists who have deeply influenced their musical journeys, including several whom the band members had the privilege of knowing personally.
8:30 PM — Michele Castro and Ginga Quartet
For the evening concert, Ginga Quartet joins Michele Castro for an intimate and energetic performance featuring MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), samba, Brazilian rock, funk, and other beloved Brazilian styles.
Venue: Louisville Center for the Arts
Address: 801 Grant Ave, Louisville, CO 80027
Tickets ($10-$30): https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ginga-quartet-and-michele-castro
Colorado Brazil Fest 2026 Schedule
