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Seattle Center Festal is presenting Brasilfest in partnership with Brazil Center and Show Brazil Productions. This will be happening at Seattle Center on August 16, 2026, from 11 am to 6 pm. The fest will be happening in the Armory, Food & Event Hall, Fisher Rooftop and Mural Amphitheater. It is free and open to all ages.
Started in 1999, its goal is to share Brazilian arts and traditions during the week of Brazilian Folklore Day. Brasilfest invites the community to enjoy capoeira, food, music, dance and more. It is hoped Brasilfest will increase the visibility of Brazilian culture to the Seattle community.
At the festival, you can expect to see
- Live Music
- Dance Workshops
- Music Workshops
- Brazilian Food
- Cooking Demonstrations
- Kids Activities
- Traditional Costume Exhibits
- Panels
- Vendors
Entertainment
Performers at Brasilfest will include
- Grupo Onda Verde
- Celebrates the music of Brazil, especially Bossa Nova
- Show Brazil!
- Features traditional & contemporary Samba, percussion & dance performances
More performers will be added as the date gets closer.
Capoeira is a method of self defense disguised as a dance. It blends fighting, dance, acrobatics and music. You’ll see this at BrasilFest and learn more about it.
Experience the energy and diversity of Brazil with live performances, Samba, capoeira, authentic Brazilian cuisine and activities for the entire family. This cultural festival will be filled with rhythm, color and excitement. BrasilFest brings the traditions and joyful spirit of Brazil to the Pacific Northwest.
Brazilian Food
If you liked the Brazilian food at the festival and want to learn more about Brazilian cooking, try these cookbooks. Use our links to see the savings you can get on each one.
- Churrasco: Grilling the Brazilian Way by Evandro Caregnato
- Travel to Brazil: The Cookbook by Polyana de Oliveira
- Brazilian Cookbook: Get A Taste of The Tropics by Brad Hoskinson
Or you can enjoy Brazilian cuisine at home with food from Botteco Brazil Restaurant delivered by DoorDash. Check out their menu.
Seattle Hotels
If you’d like to visit Seattle for Brasilfest, you should consider these hotels. They are all offering discounted rates which can save you money on your stay.