Zurich School of Samba

Gabriel Lopes Samba Weekend – Zürich

📅 24–26 April 2026 · 📍 Zurich School of Samba, Zürich

Tickets are now available.

Brazilian percussionist Gabriel Lopes returns to Zürich for a special weekend of samba with Zurich School of Samba.

The weekend opens with a Pagode workshop on Friday evening, followed by two days of Samba Enredo workshops on Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday and Sunday form a two day musical progression, building groove, ensemble balance and the energy of playing together in a samba school style bateria.

Open to all levels. Instruments will be available, and participants are also welcome to bring their own samba instruments.

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Gabriel Lopes Workshops – May 9th, 10th & 11th 2025

This May we are hosting three wonderful workshops from Gabriel Lopes of SambaBeats and Monobloco

Friday 9th May – Roda de Samba (Samba de Mesa)

Saturday 10th May – Samba School Batucada Workshop PART 1 with Gabriel Lopes

Sunday 11th May – Samba School Batucada Workshop PART 2 with Gabriel Lopes

See details at the link below or click on Gabriel’s photo below 👇

Sign-up here …

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Gabriel Policarpo Workshops – 12th & 13th March 2024

Come and learn Brazilian percussion with inimitable Gabriel Policarpo from Rio de Janeiro.

Gabriel is an incredible talent, and a wonderful teacher. You will learn more than you ever imagined in his workshops. We can’t wait to see you! Click here, or on the images below for registration and further information.

Photo credits: @RodrigoSimasPhoto

Registration Workshop 1 – All-Levels Samba Bateria 12.03.24

https://www.meetup.com/zurich-school-of-samba-meetup/events/299505618

Registration Workshop 2 – All-Levels Brazilian Rhythms 13.03.24

https://www.meetup.com/zurich-school-of-samba-meetup/events/299505881

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Thursday 29th June & Saturday 1st July- Open Samba Workshops with Mauro Jorge

This Thursday at Zurich School of Samba Come and join these wonderful Brasilian drumming workshops with Mauro Jorge … You’re gonna love them!

Click below and sign-up in Meetup.

THURSDAY 29th JUNE
Samba Bateria Workshop com Mauro Jorge (All-Levels & Open to Public)

SATURDAY 1st July
Samba Bateria Workshop com Mauro Jorge (All-Levels & Open to Public)

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Gabriel Policarpo Samba Drum Workshops: 18,19 & 20th March 2023

Come and learn Brazilian percussion with inimitable Gabriel Policarpo from Rio de Janeiro.

Gabriel is an incredible talent and a wonderful teacher. You will learn more than you ever imagined in his workshops. We can’t wait to see you! Click here on the images below for registration and further information.

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Saturday 22nd OCt -BIG AUTUMN PARTY with Gabriel Policarpo and DJ Livia

Come and party with us this coming Saturday 22nd of October! We can’t wait to see you! Click on the images below for tickets and more information.

When you attend our Open Escolas de Samba Workshop on Saturday or one of this week’s workshop series, your entry ticket for the party will be deducted from the cost of the workshop. In other words, buy entry to the workshop, enter the party for free.

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Gabriel Policarpo in Zürich, 19.10 – 23.10 SAVE THE DATES !

Yes that’s right folks, he’ll be here again, we’re super proud to be hosting the most amazing Mr. Gabriel Policarpo sponsored by Contemporânea Musical
Gabriel will be with us in October from the 19th the 23rd of October.

We’ve designed an exciting 4 day series of courses for you, culminating in your participation in a live bateria show on Saturday 22nd at our Jam Session & Party.

Wednesday 19th – Brazilian Rhythms Workshop
Thursday 20th – Escola de Samba Workshop
Friday 21st – Repique for Beginners & Repique for Intermediates & Advanced Saturday 22nd at 16:00 – Gabriel Policarpo – Escola de Samba Workshop (up to 70 places available!!)

Saturday 22nd 14:00 – 02:00 – Afternoon & Evening Party – featuring Gabriel Policarpo & Friends, Bateria Show from Os Patos Poderosos, Samba no Pé from Celebre Samba and groovetastic sets from DJ Lívia, Brazilian Food and more…

Tickets here: Gabriel Policarpo, DJ Lívia & Friends – Jam Session & Party

Photo Credit: IG @RodrigoSimasPhoto http://rodrigosimas.fot.br/

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Workshop with DuettO

Join us this Thursday 7th July for a fantastic Brazilian Music Experience with DuettO from São Paulo…

Follow the link to register…. you’re going to love it!

https://meetu.ps/e/LdfqN/lWgRH/i

Thursday 7th July 18:30 at Zürich School of Samba

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Friday 1st July at 20:00
Saturday 2nd July at 17:00

Alte Kaserne – Caliente Festival

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Samba Drumming Workshops with Gabriel Policarpo!

We’ve got some wonderful drumming workshops lined-up for you with the inspirational Mr. Gabriel Policarpo, of G.R.E.S Unidos do Viradouro.

Sign-up here while places last or scan the code below with your mobile device…

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Gabriel Policarpo Workshops Coming soon!

Coming soon to Zürich, the legendary Gabriel Policarpo !! Offering drumming workshops to die for!!! Keep an eye on our IG and FB feeds…

Gabriel is an astonishing teacher who creates a very joyful, safe-space for learning, his passion for rhythm is utterly infectious!

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