Brazil Fest Gainesville 2025 brings the heart of Brazil to the Gainesville community in a vibrant, family-friendly cultural festival! Join us on Saturday, September 13th at Heartwood Soundstage for music, dance, food, art, and joy.

The event begins at 3:00 PM with a screening of the Brazilian children's film Tarsilina followed by the Brazilian dance documentary film Pure Mutt: puro vira lata at 4:30pm. Live music and dance begins at 5:30 with performances on 2 stages.

Free event

$20 VIP experience

Full entertainment lineup Includes:

3pm Children's film: Tarsilina

4:30pm Dance Documentary: Pure Mutt: puro vira lata

5:30pm Capoeira Resgate Cultural

6:00pm Floresamba

6:45pm Flores do Samba (dance)

7pm Tenison Delrey (indoor Stage)

8pm Flores do Samba (dance)

8:10pm Maca Reggae Samba (indoor Stage)

9:05pm Flores do Samba (dance)

9:15pm Pagode do Kinhos

Explore artisan markets, enjoy Brazilian cuisine, and let the kids play and dance! This is more than a festival — it’s a celebration of Brazilian culture for all ages. All films, music and dance performances on outdoor stages are free and open to the public. Want to experience more? Indoor performances are just $20.

Brazil Fest is produced in partnership with the Gainesville Circus Center, Latina Women's League and the 21st annual Latino Film Festival and supported by Visit Gainesville / Alachua County and the City of Gainesville.