When
19 June 2010 -
05 September 2010
please see feature
Where
Southbank Centre
Cost
depends on event
Age Restrictions
n/a
Pick up Festival Brazil tickets and look forward to a summer celebration of all things Brazil as the Southbank Centre dedicates over three months of events, activities and entertainment to the South American country. Festival Brazil tickets will enable revellers to enjoy everything from art at the Hayward Gallery and music at the Royal Festival Hall through to literature, food, debates and more throughout the Southbank Centre, promising a captivating exploration of one of the most colourful countries on the planet.
Pick up Festival Brazil tickets
Festival Brazil tickets look set to be in steep demand for a huge array of events taking place from throughout the summer, offering a unique insight into what makes this fascinating country such a vibrant and culturally important place. Festival Brazil visitors will be able to enjoy performances from leading Brazilian musicians, hear readings from Brazilian poets and writers, discover Brazilian art and even try their hands (or feet) at a bit of Capoeira – the stunning Brazilian martial arts dance.
Festival Brazil highlights
With more than three months of fantastic entertainment and events, the Festival Brazil features a veritable feast of bits and bobs to enable everyone to get acquainted with the South American country. Highlights of the Festival Brazil include a talk from footballing legend Socrates; performances from Rhythm Carnival, Brazil’s leading samba band; music from Maria Bethania, known as the ‘Soul of Brazil’; and stunning art from Ernesto Neto in the Hayward Gallery. For a full run down of events, please look below.
Festival Brazil line up
Art at the Hayward Gallery
Ernesto Neto
19th June – 5th September
Brazilian artist brings site-specific commissions to the upper galleries.
The New Décor
19th June – 5th September
30 contemporary Brazilian artists showcase sculptor, interior design and more.
Music at the Royal Festival Hall
Maria Bethania
17th July, 7.30pm
The legendary performer brings the ‘Soul of Brazil’ to town.
Os Mutantes and Tom Ze and Band
18th July, 7.30pm
The pioneers of Tropicalia combine for a rare set.
Gilberto Gil
21st July, 7.30pm
The acclaimed founder of Tropicalia performs live.
Literature at Various venues
Tatiana Salem Levy and Joao Paulo Cuenca
10th July, 7pm
Readings from two of Brazil’s most dynamic new writers.
Benjamin Moser: Why This World – The Life of Clarice Lispector
12th July, 7pm
The celebrated writer brings the life of one of Brazil’s key historical figures.
Arnaldo Antunes
15th July, 7.45pm
Poet and musician who combines both with video and fine arts.
Milton Hatoum
17th July, 1pm
One of Brazil’s greatest writers reads from his landmark novels.
A Safe Harbour For Elizabeth Bishop
18th July, 3pm
A new translation of a piece about the American poet who lived in Brazil for 15 years.
Socrates: Futebol and Brazil
18th July, 5pm
The legendary footballer, doctor and social activist in conversation with Jose Miguel Wisnik.
Entertainment at E4 Udderbelly
Brazil! Brazil!
11th June – 18th July, 2.30pm and 7.30pm
The masters of Capoeira bring their stunning skills to the Southbank Centre, joined by singers, dancers and musicians from Rhythm Carnival.
Festival Brazil tickets are available for the series of events taking place at the Southbank Centre from 19th June – 5th September 2010. For more information and to purchase tickets please follow the link below to the official site.
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Content updated: 09/02/2012 18:21