We attend and host various events throughout the year. We are available to perform or teach at private events. Please email us at madcapoeira@gmail.com if you'd like to coordinate a special event with us or share information about your own event. Any events listed on this page are open to all capoeiristas, unless otherwise specified.
🎉Come celebrate 40 YEARS of capoeira in Madison and the growth of the students training in Madison and Chicago. 🎉
September 10-13, 2026 in Madison, WI
➡️ REGISTER HERE ⬅️
Confirmed Guests:
Mestre Mindinho - Grupo Capoeira Brasil
Mestre Espantalho - Capoeira Cura
Formando Marimbondo - Grupo Capoeira Brasil
Tentative Schedule
Thursday
7-9pm: workshop & roda
Friday
6:00- 9pm: split level workshops & roda
Saturday
10am - 1 pm: workshops (capoeira and samba)
1-2 pm: kids workshop
2-4pm: Batizado & Troca de Cordas
Sunday
10 am: Potluck Brunch at Guerreira's house
Review and sign the liability waiver and code of conduct if you have not already done so.
💵Payment options
Full event bundle for teens/adults (incl. shirt): $140
Kids package: $45
2 days: $120
1 day: $80
Payable in cash or via Venmo @MadCapoeira (Paypal accepted upon request)
Saturday, April 18
2-3:30 pm
Madison Youth Arts, Studio 2E
Come celebrate Guerreira's birthday with a roda and after party with live music from Saideira Pagode at her house!
February 20-22, 2026
Celebrate 40 years of Madison Capoeira! 🎊
Warm up in the dead of winter with some fun! ⛄
Uniforms are not required for the workshops. Please see "Performance outfits" below for details on the requested Carnaval performance clothing.
➡️Registration: https://forms.gle/iaZeKfLJv4MHPPTy8
🛌Housing available via registration
💵$70 for Fri-Sun, except the ticket to Carnaval
Advance payment is appreciated via VENMO @MadCapoeira
DETAILS
Friday 6:30 - 9p.m. - workshops and roda at MY Arts. 1055 E. Mifflin St. (free street parking or paid lot under building, entrance on Ingersoll St.)
Saturday 10a.m. - 1:30p.m. - various workshops (mobility, floreiro, flow, maculelê) and roda at Lussier Community Center. 55 S. Gammon Rd.
Saturday 1:45 - Private lunch buffet at Royal Indian. $18/person.
7475 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI 53717
Saturday 8p.m. - CARNAVAL performance (maculelê, capoeira, and frevo) at 8:00, then party! Please be in front of the stage by 7:45pm. (Street parking or ramp a block away)
Performance outfits this year will be BLACK shirts (rep your own group, generic capoeira, or purchase a new Madison Capoeira shirt) and colorful street pants 🏳️🌈
Sunday morning 10a.m.-potluck brunch at Guerreira's house