ABADÁ-CAPOEIRA

FESTIVAL EUROPEU
DA ARTE CAPOEIRA
LISBOA
2025

Join the biggest Capoeira Festival in Europe! Show off your moves, make new friends, interact with other players from over 20 countries, train hard, and challenge yourself in this energetic and tradition-filled gathering.

 

 

 

WELCOME

Capoeira players from all over Europe and all around the world, we are thrilled to invite each and every one of you to the  Festival Europeu da Arte Capoeira 2025/26º Jogos Europeus and 5º Jogos Euro Brasileiros. Lisbon, with its rich history and culture, will be the perfect setting for this gathering.

This festival has been running for 26 years and will be much more than just an event—it will be a transformative experience where tradition and innovation come together to strengthen bonds and expand the horizons of Capoeira. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this great meeting, featuring a rich program of workshops, technical courses led by renowned Mestres, Capoeira circles, competitions, and the opening celebrations for Mestre Camisa’s 70th birthday. Come support making this event unforgettable. Lisbon awaits you with open arms!

Professor Perninha, Professora Minnie and team.

BE PREPARED

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The Festival Europeu da Arte Capoeira 2025/26º Jogos Europeus and 5º Jogos Euro Brasileiros will take place in Lisbon from April 17 to 21!

Over five days, the Portuguese capital will host intense competitions, Capoeira circles, workshops with renowned Mestres, and a rich exchange of knowledge and culture. Capoeira players from across Europe will come together to celebrate this art form that blends combat art, game and music in an event that promises energy, excitement and tradition. Don’t miss the chance to experience the best of capoeira in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities!

SCHEDULE

APRIL 16th

Reception for the guest Mestres

Location: Armazém Cultural Lisboa

 

APRIL 17th

Opening ceremony
Registration
Roda de capoeira               

Location: Complexo Desportivo Casal Vistoso
 
 

APRIL 18th
Workshops
Competitions
Seminar
 
Location: Complexo Desportivo Casal Vistoso
 
 

APRIL 19th

Workshops
Competitions
Seminar

Local: Complexo Desportivo Casal Vistoso

APRIL 20th
Workshops
Finals
Awarding Ceremony
Masterclass
Festival Cultural
 
Location: Complexo Desportivo Casal Vistoso e Fonte Luminosa
 

APRIL 21th

Rhythm Masterclass: The Musicality of Abadá Capoeira

Roda de Capoeira

Tourism in the Torre de Bélem

Location: Jardins de Belém

COME AND DISCOVER LISBON

Belém

Full of tourist attractions, the city combines history, culture and natural beauty. Among its landmarks are the Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery, the Coaches Museum and the incomparable Pastéis de Belém.

Places to Visit

Viewpoints, museums, Rossio Station, São Jorge Castle, Baixa Pombalina, Cais do Sodré, Praça do Comércio, Chiado and Santa Justa Elevator are some of the many sight points that must be visited on this trip!

Cuisine

A gastronomic paradise, Lisbon offers everything from typical dishes such as the iconic codfish to contemporary creations. The influence of the sea and the meeting of cultures over the centuries has enriched the local cuisine.

Lisbon night

Whether it’s Alfama, the city’s oldest neighborhood, where small venues offer intimate dinners to the sound of traditional Fado, or Bairro Alto, with its vast repertoire of bars, taverns and musical styles, Lisbon’s nightlife is an invitation for the most vibrant souls.

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