| amistura.nl | Amistura | Amistura is a samba band from Maastricht, founded in 2011 by eight music lovers and now consisting of more than twenty members. The band offers workshops and performances, emphasizing the combination of various musical genres and nationalities. Although prices vary, Amistura provides customized performances and workshops based on the client’s wishes. | Festivals → Music Festivals 1020 | samba 57 slogan 80 performance 7586 workshop 19325 event 45199 | Limburg → Maastricht 6008 |
| osmalandros.nl | Escola de Samba Os Malandros | Os Malandros is a Brazilian carnival team that has been active since 1974 and is known for the combination of a samba band and dancers in colorful costumes. The team offers performances for various occasions, such as corporate events, carnival parades, and private events, and features a list of recent and upcoming performances. The website includes photos and videos of past performances and offers the opportunity to book a performance. | Music & Performance → Party Bands 367 | samba 57 dancer 220 carnival 986 band 2977 event 45199 | Meierijstad → Erp 304 |
| outravez.nl | Outra Vez | Outra Vez has been active for 22 years and is known for energetic and uplifting percussion. The band has an agenda showcasing upcoming performances and provides information about news and media. The website also includes information about the band members, contact information via social media, and a link to the website of the developer. | Instrument → Percussion 262 | samba 57 percussion 175 agenda 4374 party 5928 | |
| asarraias.nl | As Arraias | The website describes As Arraias as the most fun samba band in Weert and the surrounding area. The band consists of 12 members and is open to new musicians. The website provides information about the rehearsal evenings in Café de Hook in Weert, and the possibility of booking the band. | | samba 57 instrument 1295 rehearsal 1639 performance 7586 | Limburg → Weert 2030 |
| diversao.nl | Diversão! Sambaband Heerlen | Diversão! is an energetic samba band founded in Heerlen in 2013 by Nick and Jeffrey. The band consists of over 40 enthusiastic members and performs a mix of original samba rhythms, Timbalada, Batucada, and Samba Reggae. Diversão! regularly performs in the Netherlands and abroad, often in spectacular carnival costumes and with their own designed shirt. | Festivals → Carnival 1150 | samba 57 shirt 669 carnival 986 performance 7586 member 10154 | Limburg → Heerlen 2755 |
| samba-show.nl | Brasil Tropical | Brasil Tropical offers samba shows for parties and tropical themed events, featuring traditional costumes and upbeat rhythms. The dance group can perform with a CD player for smaller events or with a percussion band for larger occasions, and provides videos of past performances. For bookings and more information, contact can be made by phone or email, with the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany specified as primary areas of operation. | Parties → Themed Parties 583 | samba 57 dance group 60 carnival 986 party 5928 video 6714 event 45199 | North-Brabant → Tilburg 8759 |
| 1anderfestival.nl | 1 Ander Festival | The festival, taking place from June 7th to 8th, 2025, offers a colorful and international music program with various genres. In addition to music, the festival also includes a theater program with street theater, stories, and children’s activities. The website provides information about the lineup, news, rules, opportunities to volunteer, and the history of the festival, including the 30th anniversary edition. | Dance Styles → Salsa 173 Festivals → Music Festivals 1020 | theater 2544 festival 3804 child 11566 music 13170 event 45199 | |
| unidosdeamsterdam.nl | Unidos de Amsterdam | Unidos de Amsterdam was founded in 1995 and is known as the only Samba school in the Netherlands. The school offers lessons in percussion playing and samba dancing, as well as the creation of cultural fusion through music and dance. Over the past decades, Unidos de Amsterdam has performed at various stages, festivals, and events, including corporate events and cultural festivals. | Instrument → Percussion 262 | samba 57 percussion 175 culture 3922 lesson 5154 event 45199 | |
| lijn7.nl | LIJN 7 | LIJN 7 is a live band that has existed for many years and is known for its energetic performances and broad musical taste, ranging from Dutch artists to international hits. The band, named after a bus line to their first rehearsal room, has toured throughout the Netherlands and beyond and is still active and full of new ideas. LIJN 7 offers entertainment for various occasions, including festivals, party tents and outdoor stages, with a focus on fun and an enthusiastic audience. | Rock → Metals 158 | audience 901 band 2977 party 5928 performance 7586 music 13170 | |
| carambasamba.nl | Caramba Samba! | Caramba Samba! is a samba band that plays Brazilian samba and samba-reggae, and also presents arrangements of contemporary percussion pieces. The band, founded in 2000, has become well-known in the southern Netherlands and is known for its energetic and lively performances that often reach a sound level of 9 on the Richter scale. Visitors can contact them for information, bookings, workshops, or to become a member. | Music → Genres 1752 | samba 57 percussion 175 band 2977 performance 7586 event 45199 | North-Brabant → Tilburg 8759 |
| dalecana.nl | Samba Percussion Band Dale Caña | Samba Percussion Band Dale Caña is based in Oss and consists of 25 experienced percussionists. The band performs at various events, including samba festivals and the Bloemencorso (Flower Corso) in the Bloemenstreek. Dale Caña was founded in 2004 and combines Brazilian percussion with interaction with the audience, with a repertoire of more than 10 diverse songs. | Music & Performance → Party Bands 367 | samba 57 percussion 175 audience 901 instrument 1295 performance 7586 member 10154 | North-Brabant → Oss 2962 |
| entusiasta.nl | entusiasta bateria de samba | ‘entusiasta bateria de samba’ is a samba group founded in the year 2000 and based in the Netherlands. The group consists of three sections: Primeira in Maastricht, Segunda in Middelburg, and Terceira in Utrecht. 'entusiasta' specializes in the batucada style of samba music and performs both domestically and internationally, with a focus on creating a festive atmosphere. | Popular → Dance Music 234 | samba 57 section 190 instrument 1295 performance 7586 | Gelderland → Apeldoorn 6996 |
| sambafestival.nl | Sambafestival | The festival organizers are planning three samba events for 2025, following a single-day event in 2024. They are expanding the program with new locations and extended durations for both a Workshop Saturday and a Play Out Loud Sunday. Specific events include 'Samba Beats by Gabriel Lopes' on May 29th (sold out), 'Workshop Saturday' on September 20th (tickets available), and 'Play Out Loud Sunday' on September 21st (program forthcoming). The website provides details about the festival and lists the participating organizations and sponsors, including BIZ Groesbeek, Kalango Brazilian Instruments, Ik Ben Aanwezig, Rhythm Experience, Gemeente Berg en Dal, and Stichting Toerisme en Recreatie Berg en Dal. | Festivals → Music Festivals 1020 | samba 57 sponsors 2642 ticket 2785 festival 3804 workshop 19325 | Berg en Dal → Groesbeek 653 |
| sambanda.nl | Sambanda | The band Sambanda combines explosive Brazilian samba with Dutch coziness. The website includes a news archive from 2009 to 2025 with various articles about the band's activities and events. Sambanda offers booking opportunities and promotes their participation in events, including the Tilburg Marathon. | | samba 57 percussion 175 bookings 523 band 2977 news 15293 event 45199 | North-Brabant → Tilburg 8759 |
| maisquenada.nl | Sambaband Maisquenada | The Sambaband Maisquenada is an energetic and enthusiastic samba band based in Breda. The website provides information about the band, its repertoire, members, and performances for various events, ranging from weddings to festivals. The website contains recent news articles and social media links for the band, and offers contact options for bookings and inquiries. | Institutions → Cultural Institutions 475 | instagram 1216 band 2977 performance 7586 news 15293 event 45199 | North-Brabant → Breda 9003 |
| batida.nl | Batida | The band, characterized by black and orange clothing, specializes in Brazilian rhythms with a sophisticated groove. The website provides news about recent events, such as performances during Oktoberfest, fairs, and other occasions. The website contains information about rehearsals, contact details, and sponsorship opportunities. | Instrument → Percussion 262 | samba 57 percussion 175 rehearsal 1639 sponsorship 2686 wedding 4258 event 45199 | Limburg → Maastricht 6008 |
| wateenkabaal.nl | Sambaband KABAAL | The band describes itself as the most energetic percussion band in the Westland and offers a wide range of performances, including samba music, glow-in-the-dark acts, and Brazilian dancers. KABAAL! offers workshops where visitors can create samba music together and organizes rehearsal evenings in Naaldwijk. Additionally, a surprise act, where visitors can learn to play samba themselves, is offered. The website informs about recent performances, such as drumming the runners of the Rijk Zwaan Run, and provides booking options for various events, from intimate weddings to large festivals. Contact information is available. | Music & Performance → Party Bands 367 | samba 57 dance 1834 performance 7586 music 13170 event 45199 | |
| batala.nl | Batala Netherlands | Batala Netherlands is an international samba reggae percussion band with strong ties to Brazil, particularly Salvador de Bahia and the deity Obatalá. The website offers news, stories, and a history of Batala Netherlands, as well as information about upcoming performances. Brazilian percussion workshops are also offered to allow people to learn the Brazilian rhythms. | | samba 57 percussion 175 history 7286 performance 7586 | North-Brabant → Tilburg 8759 |
| bandaloco.nl | Banda Loco | The group has been active since 2001 and regularly performs, where the audience enjoys and swings along. Banda Loco is looking for new members with a sense of rhythm and percussion experience and invites potential players to contact them. The group organizes events and activities, including a gingerbread promotion, team building, and performances at the Eindhoven Motor Aviation Club. | Associations & Societies → Music Associations 1003 | samba 57 percussion 175 rhythm 231 event 45199 | North-Brabant → Valkenswaard 1179 |
| labandafantastica.nl | La Banda Fantástica | The band, originating from Argentina, Chile, and Mexico, performs a unique blend of electric guitar, bass guitar, and traditional percussion within the cumbia genre. The website features a playlist of live recordings created with joy, showcasing the band’s energetic performances and exploration of cumbia’s subgenres. The site also includes information about the band’s history and some songs, labeled as 'Llegó la banda', hinting at their engagement with other Latin music styles like salsa and bachata. | Performance → Latin Music 52 | percussion 175 band 2977 music 13170 | |
| sambastica.nl | Sambastica | Sambastica is a percussion band playing Brazilian percussion music and performing at various events, such as parties, festivals, and openings. The band was founded in 2008 and consists of a group of musicians who play various percussion instruments, including Surdo, Timba, Repenique and Chocalhos. Sambastica has a wide repertoire, ranging from well-known rhythms to original songs and is open for bookings, providing updates via their website and Facebook. | Music & Performance → Party Bands 367 | percussion 175 repertoire 2497 performance 7586 event 45199 | Oss → Berghem 253 |
| bloco033.nl | Bloco033 | Bloco033 is a samba band that has been active in Amersfoort and the surrounding area for years and is known for its spectacular performances. The band combines traditional samba, samba enredo’s, batteriashows and samba reggae’s from various Brazilian regions. Bloco033 organizes performances at events and festivals and offers opportunities for individuals to learn to play samba. | | samba 57 festival 3804 atmosphere 5591 performance 7586 music 13170 event 45199 | Oost Gelre → Lichtenvoorde 571 |
| sambasabor.nl | Samba Sabor | Samba Sabor is a 15-member percussion band from Utrecht that plays Brazilian Samba music. The band focuses on the joy and energy they create during their performances, actively engaging the audience. Samba Sabor offers performances for various events, from workshops to large events, and is seeking new members with percussion experience or a musical background. | | samba 57 percussion 175 audience 901 performance 7586 event 45199 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| a-batucada.nl | A Batucada | A Batucada is a samba band that primarily plays cheerful Brazilian music at various events, including Carnival, King's Day, and fairs. The band regularly rehearses at Gemeenschapshuis De Ster in Lage Mierde and offers workshops on their premises in Lage Mierde or at a location. A Batucada was founded in 1999 by Jan Verhagen and has since been led by various bandleaders, including Theo Michelbrink and Hedwig Beekers, and currently by Martijn Cuypers. | | samba 57 instrument 1295 rehearsal 1639 band 2977 workshop 19325 | Reusel-De Mierden → Lage Mierde 80 |
| animoso.nl | Sambaband Animoso | The band offers a wide range of services, from performances at festivals to corporate events and private parties. An experienced team of musicians strives to transform the atmosphere of events with powerful and energetic samba performances. The band consists of 24 members who together create a unique and energetic sound, with instruments such as snares, tambourines, and drums. | Performance → Live Music 1612 | samba 57 rhythm 231 musician 1207 sound 1649 performance 7586 event 45199 | |
| latin-entertainment.nl | entertainment.nl | The website presents various entertainment options, such as Mexican live music and dance, acoustic trios, Mariachi bands, and percussion bands. Specific artists are presented, including Felix Perez, Carlos Rivas and Laura Rivas, as well as tropical dancers. The website also provides information about brass bands and samba dancers, and promotes various events such as salsa parties and Spanish parties. | Dance Styles → Salsa 173 | percussion 175 dancer 220 band 2977 music 13170 event 45199 | |
| almondegas.nl | Almondegas | Almondegas is a group of percussionists with extensive experience in Brazilian samba and unique percussion. They offer customized performances, including opening acts, percussion breaks, and optional samba dancers. The group is available for a variety of events, from large festivals to smaller corporate events and is reliable at the desired time. | Social & Events → Event Entertainment 92 | samba 57 percussion 175 interaction 245 dance 1834 performance 7586 event 45199 | De Fryske Marren → Lemmer 1188 |
| amizade-montereno.nl | Bateria Monte Reno | The band is known as ‘the First and very best Samba band’ in the region and boasts years of experience in Brazilian percussion. Their repertoire includes various styles of Brazilian percussion music, and they primarily play for their own enjoyment but also upon request. Bateria Monte Reno offers its services for parties, events, and other occasions, inviting visitors to follow the band on Facebook and contact them. | Music & Performance → Party Bands 367 | samba 57 band 2977 party 5928 member 10154 music 13170 event 45199 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| bloco-umoja.nl | Bloco Bahia | Bloco Bahia is a samba percussion group based in Deventer, performing Afro-samba rhythms and performing at various events. The group offers lessons and workshops for beginners and advanced students. Bloco Bahia is led by conductor Mireille Linger, who has been active in Brazilian Samba for more than 20 years. | Instrument → Percussion 262 | samba 57 percussion 175 conductor 1217 lesson 5154 event 45199 | Overijssel → Deventer 4751 |
| piknikke.nl | Piknikke bie de zusters | The website contains information about the 2023 edition of Piknikke bie de zusters, as well as plans for the 2024 edition. The website offers photos from Piknikke 2023 and the program of the live musicians for 2024, with the Veldman Stokerij no longer involved. Although the website is undergoing renovation, it remains the primary source of information about the event and the music programs. | | photo 7778 music 13170 | Netherlands → Limburg 31909 |
| desidhol.nl | Desi Dhol | Desi Dhol is a Dhol drum player from the Netherlands who can create an unforgettable party in Eastern atmospheres. The website describes the experiences of guests who have had Desi Dhol at their events, emphasizing the quality of his performances and the positive impact on the atmosphere. Desi Dhol is internationally active, trained by the best Dhol players in the world, and considers himself the best Dhol player in the Netherlands. | Performance → Live Music 1612 | party 5928 performance 7586 music 13170 event 45199 | |