FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Colorado Brazil Fest 2025 is coming August 7–10!
Join us for four days of incredible music, dance, and culture as we celebrate the heart and soul of Brazil right here in Colorado. From samba and forró to choro, MPB, and Brazilian jazz, each night brings something unique—featuring amazing artists and performers from Brazil and the local scene. Whether you come to dance, listen, or just soak it all in, this is a festival full of joy, rhythm, and community you won’t want to miss.
Festival Schedule
Thursday August 7th: Brazilian Jazz Night
Performers: Gabriel Santiago Project & Gisele Duque
Renowned guitarist Gabriel Santiago leads an all-star band featuring Peter Stoltzman (keyboards), Gonzalo Teppa (bass), and Adriano Santos (drums), performing a vibrant mix of original compositions and Brazilian jazz classics. Special guest vocalist Gisele Duque adds to the evening with a powerful set of beloved MPB songs.
Location: Roots Music Project // Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00PM // Tickets: Eventbrite.com
Friday August 8th: Samba on the Mall Show
Join us at 5:30 PM for the lively Samba celebration on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder with Bateria Alegria, Dandha da Hora, Escola de Samba Denver, Samba Colorado, and United Capoeira Association Colorado.
Location: Boulder County Historic Courthouse // Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Friday August 8th: Choro and Forró Dance Night
Performers: Dexter Payne Quintet Dandha da Hora and Guests
Kick off a dance lively night with the Dexter Payne Quintet and special guests, featuring spirited instrumental choro and forró. Special guest vocalist Dandha da Hora joins the band, along with percussionist Carl Dixon, to bring beloved Brazilian forró classics to life with powerful vocals and joyful energy—inviting everyone to the dance floor.
Location: Junkyard Social Club // Show Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)
Tickets: Humantix.com
Saturday August 9th: Samba, MPB, and Carnaval Show
Performers: Gisele Duquè Band, Dandha da Hora, Ginga, Bateria Alegria, Escola de Samba Denver, and Samba Colorado
Experience the vibrant spirit of Brazil at Colorado Brazil Fest! Get swept into the spirit of Brazil with Gisele Duquè, a bold new voice in Brazilian music, delivering a night of samba, soul, and swing with raw energy and refined artistry. Dance performances by Samba Colorado and Escola de Samba Denver bring colorful energy to the stage. The high energy continues with Dandha da Hora—a masterful singer and dancer from Salvador, Bahia and longtime member of the legendary Afro-Brazilian group Ilê Aiyê—joined by Ginga band and the powerful percussion of Bateria Alegria
Location: Boulder Bandshell // Time: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM // Tickets: https://thedairy.org/event/colorado-brazil-fest/
Sunday August 10: Drumming and Dance Workshops with Dandha da Hora
Venue: Boulder Ballet Studios at Dairy Arts Center
- 10:30AM-12:00PM: Brazilian Drumming with Dandha da Hora
- 1:30PM-3:00PM: Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop with Dandha da Hora
- 3:30PM-5:00PM: Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop with Dandha da Hora
Tickets are on sale now! Don’t miss your chance to be part of Colorado Brazil Fest 2025.Get tickets and festival details at: coloradobrazilfest.org
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Colorado Brazil Fest
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