We are a Samba Reggae drumming band based in Kent, UK.

Bloco Fogo is a community samba band performing across Kent, the South East, the UK and Europe. Drawing on Samba Reggae and a range of Afro-Brazilian rhythms, we bring high-energy drumming, colour and carnival atmosphere to festivals, parades, community celebrations and corporate events.

  • Watch Bloco Fogo

    See Bloco Fogo in action! Explore our videos and photo galleries, and discover the energy, colour and rhythms of our live samba performances.

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  • Join Bloco Fogo

    Fancy having a go? Join our friendly community samba band in Kent! No previous drumming experience needed — just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Get in touch to find out about joining our next beginner intake.

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  • Book Bloco Fogo

    Looking for a samba band for your event? Bloco Fogo brings high-energy Brazilian drumming to festivals, carnivals, parades, private celebrations and corporate events across Kent, the UK and Europe. Get in touch to discuss your event!

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FROM KENT TO EUROPE

CarFest · Coburg · Mallorca · London & beyond

  • “Thank you so much for your incredible support at the London Landmarks Half Marathon. It looks like you all had a fantastic time entertaining everyone on the day. Please do pass on our thanks to everyone who took part. All the best - Liz.💚”

    — Macmillan Cancer Support, 2026

  • “We just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredible performance at last night’s Maidstone Christmas Light Switch On. The event was a huge success, with fantastic feedback pouring in from audiences on social media and through to the kmfm studio this morning. ”

    — KMFM, Maidstone 2024

  • “The performance was amazing and really set the scene for the event. Please say thank you to all of your band from us.”

    — Private Event, 2024

  • “WOW! Truthfully for the first time, I am speechless! The best Parade ever (as people are calling it) and that is thanks to you! I honestly cannot thank you all enough – What an event and what a way to welcome 2024! It was officially the biggest and best Parade to date (surpassing Millenium at long last) and in truth that is all absolutely thanks to you and all your hard work and amazing performances. Truly incredible from everyone!”

    — Executive Director, LNYDP, 2024

  • “The band were absolutely amazing and they really made the event special. They sounded brilliant and the band choreography is terrific. Thank you again to everybody.”

    — Artistic Director, Strange Cargo, 2023

  • “Bloco Fogo were AMAZING once again. Rotherfield loves listening and dancing along, and it really brings the best atmosphere to our Carnival! It was fantastic to see so many of you.”

    — Rotherfield & Mark Cross Bonfire Society, 2023

  • “I thought your corner was perfect, enthusiasm of the band was ace! Just what I needed as I was in agony with my hips!!”

    — Runner, London Landmarks Half Marathon

  • “We just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredible performance at last night’s Maidstone Christmas Light Switch On. The event was a huge success, with fantastic feedback pouring in from audiences on social media and through to the kmfm studio this morning.”

    — KMFM, Maidstone 2024