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.

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

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.