Festa Junina (Festival Of June) is an annual Brazilian celebration that mixes pagan and Christian traditions, featuring food, dance, dress and music. And it’s happening in London!
You can experience Festa Junina in at Guanabara in Covent Garden, London, with three nights of non-stop celebrations this weekend.
Friday June 24: Festa Junina at Favela Blocparty with Special Guests, Minibloco (bateria band) Live featuring Miska.
5pm-2.30am
Free before 9pm, £10 after
Saturday June 25: Festa Junina at Brazil Rocks with Special Guests, the Paraiso Samba School Live.
5pm-2.30am
Free before 9pm, £10 after
Sunday June 26: Festa Junina at Forro with Special Guests, Zeu Azevedu and his Forrodaki Band. Zeu Azevedu (accordion and vocal) playing traditional music from North-East Brazil that mixes European, African and indigenous rhythms.
5pm-12am midnight
Free before 8pm, £5 after
Guanabara, Parker Street (Corner of Drury Lane), Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5PW
020 7242 8600
guanabara.co.uk
