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 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 19thBrazilian Rhythms Workshop
Thursday 20th Escola de Samba Workshop
Friday 21st – Repique for Beginners & Repique for Intermediates & Advanced Saturday 22nd at 16:00Gabriel 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

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