GOOD GIGS
Don't miss out on our upcoming gigs! Our calendar is updated regularly with information on our performances, so be sure to check back often.

Bubble Rush, Maidstone
Catch us at Bubble Rush this year for vibrant beats and colourful foam, all in support of Demelza Hospice Care for Children!
Folkestone Harbour Arm
See us again at Folkestone Harbour Arm! Enjoy live music, stunning views of the White Cliffs, and a variety of food and drink vendors. We'll be performing from 14:00 to 16:00—don't miss it!





CarFest
Bloco Fogo – aka The CarFest Samba Band – returns to Laverstoke Park Farm for C4R-FEST 2025! 🎪


Horsmonden Summer Festival
We’re opening the Music Festival at Horsmonden Summer Festival! Join us from 6:30 PM for high-energy drumming, great food, live music, and a relaxed, family-friendly vibe. Free entry – don’t miss it! 🎉🥁

Carnaval de Barulho
Get ready for a Brighton samba-funk celebration with over 100 Barulho members and bands from across the samba scene. An unmissable seafront party! 🎉


Folkestone Harbour Arm
Catch us at Folkestone Harbour Arm this weekend! Enjoy live music, stunning views of the White Cliffs, and a variety of food and drink vendors. We'll be performing from 14:00 to 16:00—don't miss it!

Maidstone Civic Parade
See us bringing the beats to Jubilee Square following the Civic Parade for the incoming Mayor! 🎉

Buddi Bench Spring Picnic
We’re excited to be performing at a brand new event tomorrow, supporting the brilliant Buddi Bench project—promoting kindness, connection, and community. Catch us bringing the beats around midday! 💛

London Landmarks Half Marathon
We're excited to join forces with Macmillan Cancer Support again for the London Landmarks Half Marathon—a charity close to our hearts, a wonderful event, and a fantastic atmosphere. COME ON, TEAM MACMILLAN! 🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♀️

Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon
Excited to drum up support for this incredible event hosted by the Tunbridge Wells Harriers for over 30 years, raising funds for charity and local causes. Catch us at the Coach Road/Langton Road junction from 10 am! 🏃🏻♀️🥁🔥

Tunbridge Wells Winter Lantern Parade
We’re excited to be part of the Tunbridge Wells Winter Lantern Parade, celebrating community and creativity through this year’s theme: Storytelling. 🏮

Dover's Winter Light Up
We’re excited to be part of this magical event, featuring stunning lanterns, light displays, and a 4-metre-high dragon! Don’t miss the enchanting procession through Dover’s streets. ✨
⚠️ Postponed to 8th February due to Storm Darragh and adverse weather warnings.

Maidstone Light Up Festival
We’re excited to be part of the Maidstone Light Up Festival! A magical lantern parade and live entertainment await! 🏮

Magical Winter Festival
Kicking off 2025 at Ebbsfleet Magical Winter Festival! Join us from 4 PM for lights, performances, and samba vibes. Free entry—don’t miss it! 🔥

Burning the Clocks
Burning the Clocks is a magical winter solstice celebration in Brighton, held each year on December 21st. With a dazzling parade of lanterns, a beach bonfire, and a breath-taking firework display, this unique event celebrates the passing of time and the warmth of community. Founded by Same Sky in 1994, it brings together thousands to mark the longest night of the year. This year’s theme, Voyager, will add new energy and creativity to this beloved Brighton tradition. 🏮

Fundraiser for Burning The Clocks
Raising funds, drums, and glasses! Join us at The Hand in Hand, Brighton, this Friday for samba reggae vibes (7:30-8:00pm) as we support Burning the Clocks. Every pint of Shaka Pale Ale sold helps fund this magical event! 🕰️🔥🍻

Paddock Wood Lights Up
Join us at 2 PM as we kick off the festivities with a parade down the high street! Expect amazing stalls, live entertainment, and fun for the whole family, including a kids’ funfair. Don’t miss it! 🎄✨


Dartford Festival of Light
A vibrant parade through town celebrating the creative work of young people and schoolchildren from across the Borough, highlighting values of respect, excellence, friendship, and equality through the arts. 🏮

Maidstone Christmas Lights Switch On
Join us for the return of Maidstone’s Festive Lights Switch On! Jubilee Square will come alive with entertainment, and we’ll be on stage at 5:30 PM. Don’t miss this magical start to the holiday season! 🎄

Canterbury Christmas Light Parade and Switch On
We’re thrilled to return to this beautiful event! Sponsored by Canterbury’s local businesses, the light parade will wind through the streets and into the Cathedral grounds, featuring music and entertainment for all ages. 🎄

Lewes Bonfire
This legendary celebration speaks for itself. We’re excited to announce our return to support The Lewes Borough Bonfire Society, right in the heart of the bonfire capital of the world. 🎆




One Big Family Ultra Walk
On October 5th, a group of walkers will take on a 60k overnight journey from London to Chatham, raising crucial funds for One Big Family, a charity supporting those experiencing homelessness. We'll be there to welcome them at the finish line with some samba rhythms to celebrate their incredible achievement! 🔥


Buxted Bonfire
Buxted Bonfire Society is reviving the Sussex bonfire tradition after over 40 years! Join us for a torchlit procession, bonfire, and fireworks. We're honored to be part of this incredible community celebration! 🎆

Stephen's Road Street Party
A street party raising funds for The Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity, supporting young children with cerebral palsy and motor learning impairments. Organised by one of our very own bass drum players. If you’re in the area, come say hello! 🥳

Uckfield Carnival
Kicking off this year’s bonfire season, we’re heading back to East Sussex to join Uckfield Bonfire & Carnival Society for their carnival and torchlit processions from 7:30 pm onwards! For full details, including road closures, check out their website. 🔥

Ryde Carnival, Isle of Wight
Wrapping up our amazing summer tour, we can't wait to join our friends Raw Samba & Big Noise Samba at the Isle of Wight's Ryde Illuminated Carnival—the island's biggest and best, drawing thousands of spectators. It’s going to be a fantastic event! 💡

CarFest
Bloco Fogo, AKA The CarFest Samba Band (Chris Evans’ words, not ours!), is returning to Laverstoke Park Farm for C4R-FEST 2024! We’ll be bringing the energy with multiple sets throughout the three-day festival (times/venues TBA). Can’t wait! 🎪