Queensland Forro Festival
Queensland Forró Festival is Brisbane's first dedicated forró festival, bringing authentic Brazilian forró culture to Australia.
This three-day celebration marks a historic moment as the first event to bring a live forró band directly from Brazil to Brisbane, alongside international instructors specializing in traditional forró pé-de-serra.
The festival offers 18 comprehensive workshops designed for dancers of all skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. Attendees experience immersive social dancing sessions where forró enthusiasts from across Australia gather to connect and celebrate together.
Cultural activities and rodas de conversa provide deeper insights into the rich traditions of northeastern Brazilian dance and music, creating an authentic experience that extends beyond regular weekly classes.
Queensland Forró Festival delivers complete cultural immersion into this vibrant art form. The event welcomes forró lovers and curious newcomers alike, offering an inclusive environment where participants can discover or deepen their connection to forró.
Three days of continuous music, dance, and community create unforgettable memories and lasting friendships. Queensland Forró Festival represents a milestone for the Australian forró community, providing experiences previously unavailable in the region. Traditional forró pé-de-serra takes center stage, honoring the authentic roots of this beloved Brazilian dance style.
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.