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.
Penshurst Village Fete
Debut appearance at Penshurst Village Fete — live samba sets across the afternoon in the heart of the Kent countryside 🔥
Bubble Rush, Maidstone
Returning to Bubble Rush with live samba sets before each wave, supporting Demelza Hospice Care for Children 🫧🥁
Edenbridge Summer Fair
Debut appearance at the Edenbridge Primary School Summer Fair — community fun, entertainment, and live samba beats 🔥
+KSamba Festival
Returning to Mallorca for the +KSamba Festival 2026 — a weekend of samba, street and stage performances, and international bands in sunny Lloseta. 🔥
International Samba Festival Coburg
We’re off to Coburg this July for the International Samba Festival — performing across streets and stages at the world’s biggest samba festival outside Brazil. 🔥
Horsmonden Summer Festival
Opening the Horsmonden Summer Festival Music Festival once again from 18:30 with samba beats, live music, food, and summer festival vibes 🔥🥁
Buddi Bench Spring Picnic - ⚠️ CANCELLED due to weather (06/06/26 11:43)
Bringing the samba beats from around midday at this community-focused Buddi Bench event. 💛
Unfest
Returning to Unfest 2026 — a free celebration of music, poetry, and food across Tunbridge Wells. Catch Bloco Fogo outside The Forum from 13:00–13:30 🔥🥁
The Halfway House Beer Festival
Supporting our local once again at The Halfway House Beer, Cider & Music Festival — expect live music, great beer, and plenty of samba reggae 🍺🥁
Maidstone Civic Parade
Maidstone Civic Parade 2026 — Victorian carriage procession, military bands, and live samba in Jubilee Square from 11:45–12:45 🔥🥁
Petts Wood May Fayre
Bloco Fogo leads the Petts Wood May Queen Parade (11:15–12:00), kicking off a full day of community celebrations.
Tambor
A Brazilian arts festival uniting artists and groups from across the UK in a powerful celebration of community, rhythm, and culture. 🔥
London Landmarks Half Marathon
Team Macmillan x Bloco Fogo — London Landmarks Half Marathon. 💚
Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon
Back at the Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon, drumming up support for runners along the scenic and challenging course. 🏃🏻♀️🥁🔥
Tunbridge Wells Winter Lantern Parade
A magical community parade through the town centre, illuminated by handmade lanterns created by local volunteers. This year’s theme: Monsters 🏮
Maidstone Light Up Festival
Bloco Fogo returns for Light Up Maidstone 2026, performing at the lantern parade and Jubilee Square celebrations. 🏮
Dover's Winter Light Up
We’re joining Dover’s Winter Lantern Procession on Saturday 6 December! A night of samba, lights, and festive magic across the town from 3–7:30pm. ✨
Snodland Christmas Light Switch On
The Snodland Christmas Light Switch On begins with a lantern parade setting off from Potyns Sportsground (Snodland Community Centre) at 4:30pm, making its way to the High Street for the big switch-on at 5pm. 🎄✨
Dartford Festival of Light
Lanterns, lights, and fireworks! Celebrate unity and community pride at the Dartford Festival of Light. 🏮
Edenbridge Bonfire
Samba, fire, fireworks… and a celebrity effigy about to go boom at Edenbridge Bonfire! 💥🔥
Lewes Bonfire
No intro needed — we’re back with Lewes Borough Bonfire Society in the heart of the world’s bonfire capital. 🔥🔥🔥
Wrotham Fireworks
The second of two debut events for us this month — it’s Wrotham Fireworks! 🎆
Seaford Bonfire Night
Our debut at Seaford Bonfire Night! Drums, flames, fireworks… can’t wait for this one! 🔥
Wrotham Festival of Light
Back at the brilliant Wrotham Festival of Light! Expect a dazzling lantern parade with music, colour, and creativity from St George’s CE Primary School — plus a spectacular fireworks finale to top it all off! 🎆
Rotherfield and Mark Cross Bonfire Night
Bonfire season continues in Rotherfield! Processions, fireworks, and plenty of samba… 🔥
Buxted Bonfire
We’re back drumming for Buxted Bonfire — a night of tradition, flames, and rhythm! 🔥
Crowborough Bonfire
Catch us at Crowborough Bonfire — a night of fire, drums, and community spirit! 🔥
Uckfield Carnival
Kicking off the 2025 bonfire season in East Sussex with Uckfield Bonfire & Carnival Society for their carnival and torchlit procession from 7:30 pm. 🔥
Ryde Carnival, Isle of Wight
Ryde Illuminated Carnival – the Isle of Wight’s spectacular season finale! Thousands flock to the streets for this dazzling night-time parade, departing Esplanade & Canoe Lake at 20:30. 🌟
CarFest
Bloco Fogo – aka The CarFest Samba Band – returns to Laverstoke Park Farm for C4R-FEST 2025! 🎪
International Samba Festival Coburg
Heading to Germany! Bloco Fogo is off to the Coburg International Samba Festival—Europe’s biggest celebration of samba. Seven shows, 3,000 sambistas, and one unforgettable weekend! 🔥