UPCOMING EVENTS

Brooklyn Pride
Jun
13

Brooklyn Pride

  • Park Slope, Brooklyn (5th Ave, from Lincoln Pl. to 8th St.) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Brooklyn Pride celebrates with two weeks of fun events, including the Brooklyn Pride Twilight Parade featuring the amazing and vibrant LGBTQIA+ community, supporting organizations, and Fogo Azul’s premier power percussion!

Twilight Parade with Fogo Azul starts at 7:30 pm!

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Girls on the Run
Jun
14

Girls on the Run

  • Flushing Meadows Park Queens, New York, 11368 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Catch Fogo Azul NYC’s live electric Brazilian rhythms at the 2026 Girls on the Run 5K! New York's fiercest women-led samba-reggae drumline pumps up girls striding for-the-win at the start and finish line.

Fogo Azul turbo-charges the start of Girls on the Run at 9:45 AM.

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FIFA Watch Party: Haiti v. Brazil
Jun
19

FIFA Watch Party: Haiti v. Brazil

Fabulous and funky Fogo Azul drummers fuel the ultimate World Cup arena watch party experience with our big booming Brazilian beats! Watch the game on giant screens along with thousands of fellow fans, with delicious food from local vendors, face painting— entertainment for all ages!

Fogo Azul pounds out the samba-reggae sounds with multiple sets from 7:00 to 9:50pm!

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NYC DOT “Soccer Streets” World Cup Block Party
Jun
21

NYC DOT “Soccer Streets” World Cup Block Party

Mayor Mamdani's 'Soccer Streets' series travels to 50 schools across the five boroughs, turning car-free blocks into day-long soccer pitches, block parties and community celebrations leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

Fogo Azul‍ ‍hits the Soccer Streets with funky Brazilian beats! (Time TBA. Check back for updates or follow our IG!)

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Riverdale Pride
Jun
7

Riverdale Pride

Join us for an amazing afternoon of love, community, and advocacy as we honor the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies at Riverdale Pride 2026.

Fogo Azul closes out the celebration with powerful samba reggae rhythms at 4:30 pm!

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Queens Pride Parade
Jun
7

Queens Pride Parade

  • Jackson Heights: 37th Avenue from 89th Street to 75th Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dance and cheer as Fogo Azul dishes delicious drumming in the 2026 Queens Pride Parade in Jackson Heights! Then stay for the Multicultural Festival!

Parade with Fogo Azul steps off at high noon!

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Brooklyn Cyclones: Halfway to Halloween
May
31

Brooklyn Cyclones: Halfway to Halloween

Hot grooves and hot dogs: it’s Weenie Weekend! Come early to get your Kodai Senga Ghost Bobblehead, and end with fireworks! Try out your Halloween costume and see Fogo Azul hit it out of the “Ballpark on the Boardwalk”!

Fogo Azul welcomes fans at the gate at 12:45 pm, then revs things up with a pitch-perfect set before the game starts!

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DUMBO Drop
May
29

DUMBO Drop

  • Car-Free Washington Street, between Front & Water Streets (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Catch one of thousands of toy elephants parachuting down from the skies of Dumbo and win prizes! (Timed ticket required!) Ticket sales benefit PS307 Elementary + The Dock Street Middle School.

Fogo Azul jump-starts the Drops with heart-stopping grooves at 5 pm and 7 pm!

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espnW Summit NYC
May
7

espnW Summit NYC

The espnW Summit NYC is a one-of-a-kind experience that brings together thought-leaders across sports, business and entertainment. Join in person (fee) or virtually (free)!

The summit begins with Fogo Azul at 10:00 AM!

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EMERGE125 2026 Renaissance Gala
May
1

EMERGE125 2026 Renaissance Gala

Celebrating 10 years of Tiffany Rea-Fisher’s visionary leadership of EMERGE125, a Black, female-led dance company based in Harlem, the Renaissance Gala is an unforgettable evening of dance, music, and community.

Fogo Azul pops the cork with a powerful performance at 7:45pm!

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FIT Grad March
Apr
28

FIT Grad March

The Fashion Institute of Technology celebrates the graduates with a Grad March down 27th street to the sizzling sounds of Brazilian samba reggae rhythms (FIT log-in and registration required)—

Fogo Azul leads the grads across W 27th Street at noon!

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Walk MS: New York City
Apr
26

Walk MS: New York City

Experience the Power of the MS Movement! We will have you dancing to irresistible samba reggae drumming while waving and cheering along with your fellow walkers as we move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis.

Fogo Azul kicks off this annual fun-tastic fundraiser at 10:00AM, then welcomes back finishers throughout the morning!

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Queens Night Market
Apr
25

Queens Night Market

  • Behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED due to inclement weather!

The Queens Night Market is a large, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens, featuring over 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens. Gates open at 4:00 pm.

NO delicious performance by Fogo Azul @ 6:00pm.

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Car-Free Earth Day
Apr
25

Car-Free Earth Day

  • Brooklyn Sunset Park: Fifth Ave betw 41st & 45th Streets (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

FOGO AZUL’s PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER!

On Saturday, April 25th, New York’s streets welcome NO CARS.

Car-Free Earth Day is back (but without the blazing Brazilian samba reggae beats of Fogo Azul)! Come by Sunset Park @ 5th Avenue for family-friendly activities, live music, and more.

Fogo Azul hits no streets with our hottest beats at high NOON!

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Brooklyn Cyclones Season Opener
Apr
3

Brooklyn Cyclones Season Opener

Come see Fogo Azul hit it out of the “Ballpark on the Boardwalk” to celebrate the 25th anniversary season of the Brooklyn Cyclones! Hot grooves and hot dogs: it’s the season opener!

Fogo Azul welcomes fans at the gate at 6:15pm, then revs up the crowd with a pitch-perfect set before the game starts!

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Gotham FC Opening Day
Mar
21

Gotham FC Opening Day

Ready to see the 2025 Champions return in their 2026 Home Opener vs the NC Courage? Cheer along with the Big Brazilian Beats of Fogo Azul NYC and Fogo Azul NJ! Go Gotham!

Fogo Azul thunders out the dancey grooves around 4:30pm and 5:15pm.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Fogo Azul NYC is thrilled to join our BFF, Fogo Azul NJ! (Click names for IGs.) Don’t miss these double-strength double-fun performances!

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United Airlines Half Marathon
Mar
15

United Airlines Half Marathon

The United Airlines NYC Half is making its return on Sunday, March 15th! Join Fogo Azul near United Nations Plaza as we energize runners with our lively samba reggae beats.

Fogo Azul cheers on participants from 8:15AM until 11:30AM, with multiple sets all morning!

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St. Pat’s For All: 27th Annual Parade
Mar
1
to Mar 2

St. Pat’s For All: 27th Annual Parade

Join Fogo Azul NYC for the 2026 St. Pat’s For All Parade as we flash a funky groovy green in honor of St. Patrick and Irish and Celtic history and heritage. This joyfully diverse and inclusive parade welcomes all immigrant families and communities in Queens!

Festivities start with remarks and music at noon, then the parade with Fogo Azul steps off at 1:00pm.

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SOB’s Favela Fridays
Feb
13
to Feb 14

SOB’s Favela Fridays

Favela Fridays is NYC’s favorite Brazilian funk party, only at SOB’s!!! Come show off your moves to Fogo Azul’s irresistible funky samba-reggae beats, and continue all night with Baile funk DJ sets, live batucada, dancers, late night happy hour, caipirinha specials, & more to celebrate CARNAVAL WEEKEND!

Free entry w/ RSVP from 11-11:30pm (free entry not guaranteed, subject to venue capacity). Arriving later? Purchase a ticket online for priority entry and arrive any time!

*Kick off the Carnaval celebration with Fogo Azul NYC, performing around 11:30pm! *

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El Museo del Barrio’s Three Kings Day Parade
Jan
6

El Museo del Barrio’s Three Kings Day Parade

Celebrate culture and rhythm with Fogo Azul NYC at El Museo del Barrio’s Three Kings Day Parade!

El Museo’s cherished Three Kings Day Parade returns to the streets of El Barrio on Tuesday, January 6. This year’s theme, ¡Pa’lante, Siempre Pa’lante! (“Forward, Always Forward!”), is inspired by the legacy of the Young Lords and the enduring traditions of cultural resistance and mutual care in East Harlem.  

The vibrant procession will begin at 106th Street and Park Avenue, ending at 115th Street and Park Avenue, and will feature lively music, colorful floats, majestic camels, and the joyful participation of thousands of schoolchildren and community members.

The parade kicks off at 11am!

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Polar Bear Plunge- Coney Island
Jan
1

Polar Bear Plunge- Coney Island

  • New Year's Day Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's never too cold to dance on the beach to the sizzling Brazilian samba reggae breaks of Fogo Azul drummers!

Are you BRRRRRAVE enough to splash into the Atlantic Ocean on New Year’s Day? This is the largest off-season event at Coney Island, and a Coney Island Polar Bear Club tradition since 1903. Come and plunge into the new year with Fogo Azul’s powerful percussion!

Fogo Azul performs around 11:00AM!

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Lower East Side Holiday Parade
Dec
7

Lower East Side Holiday Parade

Fogo Azul happily returns to the beloved annual Lower East Side Holiday Parade. Kicking off the parade along with our swooning samba-reggae drummers: the prancing Pacemakers!

It’s a joyous time for all!

At NOON, the LES Holiday Parade with Fogo Azul starts at Grand Street and Samuel Dickstein Plaza.

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Girls On The Run 2025
Dec
7

Girls On The Run 2025

Girls On The Run 5K Celebration: Confidence through accomplishment!

This season-closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement.

Fogo Azul NYC plays multiple sets starting at 10:00 AM!

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