SAMBA IN THE PARK : Free Celebration of Brazilian Culture
SAMBA IN THE PARK : Free Celebration of Brazilian Culture
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Samba in the Park 2026
A Free Brazilian Cultural Celebration for the Whole Family
Join Dance Migration Project for a full day of movement, music, culture, and community at Samba in the Park July 26, 2026.
This free outdoor event invites people of all ages to experience the vibrant traditions of Brazil through interactive workshops, live performances, drumming, capoeira, storytelling, arts and crafts, and social dance.
Whether you're discovering Brazilian culture for the first time or reconnecting with traditions you love, Samba in the Park offers an opportunity to learn, move, create, and celebrate together in a welcoming community atmosphere.
Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Walter Saunders Memorial Park
Family & Kids Activities
Bring the whole family for a morning of creativity and cultural exploration.
10:00 AM
Story Time, Arts & Crafts
11:00 AM
Kids Samba Workshop
11:30 AM
Kids Percussion Workshop
Children will have the opportunity to engage with Brazilian rhythms, movement, storytelling, and hands-on creative activities in a fun and supportive environment.
Open Community Workshops
Participate in a series of free classes led by experienced artists and cultural practitioners.
1:00 PM
Capoeira with Chaveco
2:00 PM
Brazilian Drumming with Aline Morales
3:00 PM
Samba with Patrick Carvalho
4:00 PM
Forró with Forró For All
No experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome to join.
Live Music & Performance
5:00 PM
Live Music
5:30 PM
Dance Migration Performance
The day concludes with live Brazilian music followed by a special performance from Dance Migration Project & Special guest Patrick Carvalho
About Samba in the Park
Produced by Dance Migration Project, Samba in the Park is an annual community celebration dedicated to sharing Brazilian arts and culture through education, participation, and performance.
Our mission is to create meaningful cultural experiences that connect people through movement, music, history, and community. Through free public programming, we aim to make Brazilian cultural traditions accessible while honoring their roots, legacy, and contemporary expression.
We invite you to spend the day with us, dance, learn, connect, and celebrate.
Free Admission • All Ages Welcome
Supported by the Arts in the Parks, Toronto Arts Foundation, Toronto Arts Council, and the City of Toronto.
