Events, Classes, Workshops for Percussion and Dance, Roda de Samba, Bateria Saideira Rehearsal schedule (weekly & open to the public). Updated weekly. Check back often and download calendar invites so you dont miss out on the fun. Make time for Joy!
Annual Roots of Samba
Feel the pulse of Rio right in Miami! ROOTS OF SAMBA is back: join the largest samba bateria in the USA for a night where tradition, joy, and revolution become one. Circle up for our signature roda de samba raiz with Pagode de Mesa, then lose yourself in the drum surge of Bateria Saideira
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Bateria Saideira Official PRACTICE [LAST]
Miami’s #1 Monday underground party! Join our FREE public samba percussion rehearsal and feel the energy of live samba percussion, dancing, cold 2x1 craft beers, and creative vibes. Bring a craft , join the official dance crew or the hype crews, or just come party with the city’s hottest drumming community! Don’t forget to Buy the Bateria a Beer! 🍺
Bateria Saideira Reh + We Met@ Miamibloco
Special Edition: Live samba in Miami at Magic 13 Brewing Miamibloco’s Bateria Saideira public rehearsal with 80+ drummers, intro samba dance, happy hour, and community connection in collaboration with WE MET IN MIAMI.
Bateria Saideira Official PRACTICE
Miami’s #1 Monday underground party! Join our FREE public samba percussion rehearsal and feel the energy of live samba percussion, dancing, cold 2x1 craft beers, and creative vibes. Bring a craft , join the official dance crew or the hype crews, or just come party with the city’s hottest drumming community! Don’t forget to Buy the Bateria a Beer! 🍺
Bateria Saideira Official Rehearsal (Public)
Miami’s #1 Monday underground party! Join our FREE public samba percussion rehearsal and feel the energy of live samba percussion, dancing, cold 2x1 craft beers, and creative vibes. Bring a craft , join the official dance crew or the hype crews, or just come party with the city’s hottest drumming community! Don’t forget to Buy the Bateria a Beer! 🍺
BlocoFest at GRAMPS (one last bang bENEFIT SHOW)
Don’t miss Miamibloco’s Last Bang! At Gramps. One night, all the bands from spanning Samba, Rock, and Experimental Jazz, Miami’s loudest heartbeat. All Proceeds from donations during the festival go to support Miamibloco’s programs, performances,
Bateria Saideira Official Rehearsal (Public)
Miami’s #1 Monday underground party! Join our FREE public samba percussion rehearsal and feel the energy of live samba percussion, dancing, cold 2x1 craft beers, and creative vibes. Bring a craft , join the official dance crew or the hype crews, or just come party with the city’s hottest drumming community! Don’t forget to Buy the Bateria a Beer! 🍺
Bateria Saideira Official Rehearsal (Public)
Miami’s #1 Monday underground party! Join our FREE public samba percussion rehearsal and feel the energy of live samba percussion, dancing, cold 2x1 craft beers, and creative vibes. Bring a craft , join the official dance crew or the hype crews, or just come party with the city’s hottest drumming community! Don’t forget to Buy the Bateria a Beer! 🍺
RODA DE SAMBA RAIZ: PAGODE DE MESA
Miamibloco’s Pagode de Mesa brings authentic Roda de Samba events for all ages to Casa La Rubia in Wynwood Miami on November 1, 2025. Experience classic samba grooves like Fundo de Quintal. Deep roots and real musicians, lots of percussion. Everyone welcomed, whether you’re steeped in the tradition or new to the Brazilian vibe. Bring a friend or meet new ones.
Bateria Saideira Official Rehearsal (Public)
Miami’s #1 Monday underground party! Join our FREE public samba percussion rehearsal and feel the energy of live samba percussion, dancing, cold 2x1 craft beers, and creative vibes. Bring a craft , join the official dance crew or the hype crews, or just come party with the city’s hottest drumming community! Don’t forget to Buy the Bateria a Beer! 🍺
Bateria Saideira Official Rehearsal (Public)
Miami’s #1 Monday underground party! Join our FREE public samba percussion rehearsal and feel the energy of live samba percussion, dancing, cold 2x1 craft beers, and creative vibes. Bring a craft , join the official dance crew or the hype crews, or just come party with the city’s hottest drumming community! Don’t forget to Buy the Bateria a Beer! 🍺
6th Bateria Academy Rehearsal
Last In-person Afro-Brazilian Samba drum rehearsal for current enrolled students FALL SESSION BATERIA ACADEMY. Winter Session is now open to join HERE
Joy is our birthright. Let’s Play!
Saideira + Rum & Coke OnStage Miami Beach
OnStage! Featuring Miamibloco’s Bateria Saideira with Rum & Coke at the Euclid Oval for FREE! Come dance and meet your community. Good Friends Samba Together
Bateria Saideira Official Rehearsal (Public)
Miami’s #1 Monday underground party! Join our FREE public samba percussion rehearsal and feel the energy of live samba percussion, dancing, cold 2x1 craft beers, and creative vibes. Bring a craft , join the official dance crew or the hype crews, or just come party with the city’s hottest drumming community! Don’t forget to Buy the Bateria a Beer! 🍺
5th Bateria Academy Rehearsal
In-person Afro-Brazilian Samba drum rehearsal for current enrolled students FALL SESSION BATERIA ACADEMY.
Wrap up your week of at-home practice with a lively group SUNDAY session NOON TO 2:00PM. Build rhythm, connect offline with your Miami community, and explore your path toward joining Bateria Saideira, or drum for FUN!
Joy is our birthright. Let’s Play!
Bateria Saideira Official Rehearsal (Public)
Miami’s #1 Monday underground party! Join our FREE public samba percussion rehearsal and feel the energy of live samba percussion, dancing, cold 2x1 craft beers, and creative vibes. Bring a craft , join the official dance crew or the hype crews, or just come party with the city’s hottest drumming community! Don’t forget to Buy the Bateria a Beer! 🍺
4th Bateria Academy Rehearsal
In-person Afro-Brazilian Samba drum rehearsal for current enrolled students FALL SESSION BATERIA ACADEMY.
Wrap up your week of at-home practice with a lively group SUNDAY session NOON TO 2:00PM. Build rhythm, connect offline with your Miami community, and explore your path toward joining Bateria Saideira, or drum for FUN!
Joy is our birthright. Let’s Play!
RODA DE SAMBA RAIZ: PAGODE DE MESA
Miamibloco’s Pagode de Mesa brings authentic Roda de Samba events for all ages to Casa La Rubia in Wynwood Miami on October 4 , 2025. Experience classic samba grooves like Fundo de Quintal. Deep roots and real musicians, lots of percussion. Everyone welcomed, whether you’re steeped in the tradition or new to the Brazilian vibe. Bring a friend or meet new ones.
3rd Bateria Academy Rehearsal
In-person Afro-Brazilian Samba drum rehearsal for current enrolled students FALL SESSION BATERIA ACADEMY.
Wrap up your week of at-home practice with a lively group SUNDAY session NOON TO 2:00PM. Build rhythm, connect offline with your Miami community, and explore your path toward joining Bateria Saideira, or drum for FUN!
Joy is our birthright. Let’s Play!
2nd Bateria Academy Rehearsal
In-person Afro-Brazilian Samba drum rehearsal for current enrolled students FALL SESSION BATERIA ACADEMY.
Wrap up your week of at-home practice with a lively group SUNDAY session NOON TO 2:00PM. Build rhythm, connect offline with your Miami community, and explore your path toward joining Bateria Saideira, or drum for FUN!
Joy is our birthright. Let’s Play!
Saideira at Samba da Antiga - Roda de samba
Come celebrate 1 year of Samba culture with Samba da Antiga, Bateria Saideira and other special guests at this authentic celebration in Deerfield Beach.
1st Bateria Academy Rehearsal
In-person Afro-Brazilian Samba drum rehearsal for current enrolled students FALL SESSION BATERIA ACADEMY.
Wrap up your week of at-home practice with a lively group SUNDAY session NOON TO 2:00PM. Build rhythm, connect offline with your Miami community, and explore your path toward joining Bateria Saideira, or drum for FUN!
Joy is our birthright. Let’s Play!
Ilê Aiyê show (opening set)
Miamibloco’s Bateria Saideira is opening for this legendary beacon of culture! Proudly Representing Miami’s Samba Movement DONT MISS IT!
The original Afrobloco, Ilê Aiyê holds a mythical place in the heart of Brazil. The group,first began parading through the streets of Salvador Bahia’s carnival in 1974, it launched as a joyous resistance against racism and the dictatorship of the era that made carnival a whites-only event.
Samambaia Quintet @ MOCA NoMI
Family-Friendly Free Jazz @ MOCA Friday, featuring: SAMAMBAIA . Miamibloco’s Afro Samba Quintet
Discover Miami’s top plan for museum and jazz lovers: live jazz , free entry, all ages welcome. Bring the kids, enjoy museum galleries before the outdoor concert, and kick off your weekend with music and art for everyone—perfect for Friday family fun!
GROWN FOLK Summer Camp WKND (18+)
Learn how to play samba and groove on traditional instruments from Brazil! For this camp we're collaborating with our friends over at SFCPA to bring you a unique 2 day experience. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and tradition of Brazilian music, led by Mestre and Musical Director, Dr. Brian Potts.
End the weekend playing in a real roda de samba with our friends and sambistas SAMBA DA ANTIGA coming down from Broward to play with you!