Save the date! August 6-9 (2026)
Colorado Brazil Fest is excited to announce more peformances in our August Concert Series!
We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the richness and diversity of Brazilian music with these special events.
Upcoming Events
Thursday August 6: Brazilian Jazz Night with Gabriel Santiago Project & Elisa Garcia Quartet
Location: Roots Music Project (4747 Pearl St Suite V3A, Boulder, CO 80301) | Date/Time: 7:30PM-10:00PM | Doors: 7:00PM
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Colorado Brazil Fest presents an evening of Brazilian jazz featuring acclaimed guitarist Gabriel Santiago. Performing a selection of original compositions alongside special arrangements of Brazilian jazz classics, Gabriel is joined by an outstanding ensemble featuring Peter Stoltzman on keyboards, Gonzalo Teppa on bass, and Adriano Santos on drums. Together, they explore the intersection of Brazilian rhythms and contemporary jazz, creating a performance rich in improvisation, melody, and musical dialogue.
Opening the night is the Elisa Garcia Quartet, led by vocalist Elisa Garcia and featuring percussionist Leo Muñoz Corona, along with pianist Victor Mestas. Their repertoire spans a wide range of Latin American folk traditions, including Cuban boleros, Brazilian choros and sambas, Mexican huapangos, Argentine zambas, and Uruguayan candombe.
Friday August 7: Samba on the Mall Show (FREE SHOW)
Location: Boulder County Historic Courthouse | Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Plan to arrive 15-30 mins before show starts.
Celebrate the spirit of Brazilian Carnaval at this lively community samba event on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall. Featuring performances by Bateria Alegria, Dandha da Hora, Escola de Samba Denver, and Samba Colorado, the show brings together music, dance, and percussion inspired by the traditions of Rio de Janeiro and Bahia.
Free admission. Come early, bring a chair, and find a spot on the 1300 block of Pearl Street, in front of the Boulder Historic Courthouse.
Friday August 7: Choro and Forró Dance Night With Dexter Payne Quintet & Dandha da Hora
Location: Junkyard Social Club (2525 Frontier Ave Ste A, Boulder, CO 80301) | Date/Time: 8:30PM-11:00PM | Doors: 7:30PM
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Kick off a lively night of music and dance at Colorado Brazil Fest with the Dexter Payne Quintet & guests, opening the evening with spirited instrumental choro and forró that set the perfect tone for a festive atmosphere. As the night unfolds, the focus shifts to the rich rhythms of Brazil’s northeast, with a second set featuring styles like forró, xote, arrastapé, and baião. 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.
Born in the sertão, the arid interior of the region, Forró was formed by the many traditions, cultures, and musical styles of the Northeast. Forró is danced by couples locked in a sensual embrace and has three main rhythms: baiao, xote, and arrasta-pe.
Saturday August 8: Samba, MPB, and Carnaval Show
Artists: Michele Castro, Dandha Da Hora, Members of Ginga, Bateria Alegria & Batalá
Location: Roots Music Project (4747 Pearl St Suite V3A, Boulder, CO 80301) | Date/Time: 7:00PM-10:00PM | Doors: 6:00PM
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Colorado Brazil Fest presents an exciting evening of live music and dance celebrating the richness, diversity, and energy of Brazilian culture. The night begins with Michele Castro, a dynamic vocalist and guitarist from Rio de Janeiro, performing Samba, Bossa Nova, MPB, and other Brazilian styles. The festival culminates with an electrifying performance by singer and dancer Dandha da Hora, a master artist from Salvador, Bahia, and longtime member of Ilê Aiyê. Joined by members of Ginga, she brings the evening to a joyful and unforgettable close, filled with the vibrant rhythms and spirit of Bahia.
Bateria Alegria and Batalá will join the evening with percussion performances representing the samba traditions of Rio de Janeiro and the Afro-Brazilian rhythms of Bahia, adding another dimension to the festival’s celebration of Brazilian culture
Colorado Brazil Fest 2026 Schedule
