Samba Sommer Dresden

In the organizer's words:

Samba Universo at the "Colorful Summer Neustadt" 2025

A weekend full of rhythm, joie de vivre and vibrant diversity

From June 13 to 15, 2025, Dresden Neustadt will once again be the stage for one of the most

most energetic and colorful music events of the year: Samba Universo, the Dresden Samba

samba school, invites you to a weekend full of rhythm, dance and music as part of the "Bunter Sommer Neustadt"

weekend full of rhythm, dance and rousing energy. In keeping with the tradition of the

BRN, the festival sends out a powerful signal for cosmopolitanism, community and joie de vivre

joie de vivre - loud, cheerful and visible to all.

A musical exclamation mark for a colorful Dresden

"Dresden remains colorful" - under this motto, the Neustadt will be filled with life again this weekend.

filled with life again this weekend. Samba Universo is bringing together over 150 musicians, dancers and singers

singers from all over Europe and Brazil. Together they create an unforgettable

unforgettable experience of music, movement and color.

"What the carnival in Rio is for the Brazilian samba schools, the BRN has usually been for us: the absolute

BRN: the absolute highlight of the year!" explains Sven Schüler, founder and musical

musical director ("Mestre") of Samba Universo. "But even without BRN, from now on it will be

year in June will be loud, colorful and full of life."

What to expect - the Samba program at a glance

Saturday, June 14, 2025:

- 14:00 - Public dress rehearsal in Alaunpark:

This is where the international samba community meets in the middle of the countryside to

rehearse together. Here, curious people and samba fans can get up close to all the performers

ask questions and get an exclusive insight into the band's rehearsal work.

rehearsals. "We need opportunities to hang out with each other," emphasizes

band founder Sven Schüler emphasizes. "Music brings people together, and especially out

out on the street, samba has a special effect."

- 18:30 - "Samba Universo & Friends" live on Martin-Luther-Platz:

Samba Universo gets the Neustadt shaking here: Over 150 musicians,

dancers and singers provide powerful rhythms, an exuberant atmosphere

atmosphere and musical fireworks that will delight all age groups. The

show is free of charge and expressly invites you to dance and celebrate along.

Sunday, June 15, 2025:

- 13:30 - Grand Samba Parade along the main street (start at Jorge-

Gomondai Square):

The highlight of the weekend is the grand samba parade on Sunday: a

colorful procession moves along the main street to the Golden Horseman. The parade is

a celebration of community that impressively showcases Dresden's diversity and creativity.

impressively. "We just want to celebrate!", says Sven Schüler in a nutshell - and invites everyone

and invites everyone to get carried away by the musical energy.

International visitor from the world of samba - direct from Rio

A special highlight this year: the visit of the renowned Oliveira brothers,

mestres from the famous samba school "Acadêmicos do Salgueiro", who regularly perform at the

the top league at the legendary Rio de Janeiro Carnival. The two are among the most

the international samba scene - and are coming to Dresden for the third time.

to Dresden for the third time.

"It's like when you're a pop music fan and Michael Jackson comes - he's still alive - and

and gives a moonwalk workshop," jokes Sven Schüler with a twinkle in his eye. The

international exchange and the close connection to samba schools worldwide are a

trademark of Samba Universo.

Participation expressly encouraged: samba for everyone!

Samba is not music to watch - it thrives on participation. And at Samba

Universo expressly encourages participation! Anyone who would like to try out the instruments or dance steps

or dance steps can join one of the regular beginners' courses on offer - without any previous knowledge.

without any previous knowledge. Whether young or old, musically experienced or beginner: everyone is welcome.

welcome.

"With a drum and a little sense of rhythm, you quickly become part of an energy

whose joie de vivre is hard to escape," says Sven Schüler. "And that's exactly what

what we're about: we want to bring people together. Samba makes that possible in a very

possible in a very special way."

Book now and join the party!

All events are free of charge, barrier-free and open to everyone who wants to celebrate a cosmopolitan

Dresden - whether as a spectator or a future sambista.