The Lavagem Celebration is a cultural community event that integrates African-Brazilian and international Indigenous traditions. The celebration includes dance, music, and educational workshops that highlight African-Brazilian, Indigenous, and African diasporic cultural practices.
The festival takes place from April 9 to 12, 2026, at various venues in Charlotte, North Carolina.
All the events are FREE.
The celebration fosters community engagement and cross-cultural exchange, offering participants a chance to learn and experience traditional dances and music, performances, and artistic expressions with master teachers from Salvador, Bahia, and Brazil.
Guests can join in on the dance workshops and/or enjoy the performances. It is a celebration for the entire family.
The celebration is inspired by the traditional Lavagem do Bonfim in Brazil, a cleansing ritual that symbolizes spiritual renewal and unity.
Remaining Schedule
Saturday, April 11
Wear All White (if possible)
The Gantt Center – 551 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
- 1:15pm-2:25pm Danca das Blocos Afros
- 2:30pm-3:40pm Dança Afro
- 3:45-4:25pm: Dandha da Hora
- 4:30-5:00pm: Performances
Sunday, April 12
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
- 1:00pm-4:30pm: Closing Ceremonies
- 1:00-2:30pm: Symbology of the Orixás
- 2:40-3:20pm: Samba Afro & Samba Reggae
- 3:30- 4:30pm – JAM
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Upcoming Events in the Charlotte area
Check out our full events calendar, where you can enter any date, or look at the events for the next few days here:Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-547-3700
