29th Scandinavian Capoeira Meeting

May 1-3, 2026 in DGI-Byen, Copenhagen

Welcome to the 29th Scandinavian Capoeira Meeting, the biggest celebration of capoeira in Denmark in 2026.

Mestre Peixinho had a vision of a large international capoeira meeting that represented his work outside of Brazil, which we have developed and realized over many years. It is therefore with great pleasure that we can celebrate the 29th Scandinavian Capoeira Meeting on May 1-3, 2026.

The event takes place in
DGI-byen, Tietgensgade 65, Copenhagen

Tribute to Mestre Leopoldina

This year we honour Mestre Leopoldina (1933–2007) – capoeirista, malandro and Velha Guarda from Rio de Janeiro.

He was one of the role models for the founders of Grupo Senzala, and back in 2003 we had the unique honour of his participation in our 6th Scandinavian Capoeira Meeting.

Mestre Leopoldina was the quintessential malandro – the art of seduction, one of the fundamental pillars of the capoeira game both inside and outside the capoeira roda.

Velha Guarda – the old guard – are the elders on whose shoulders we stand, who pave the way for the generations that follow, and who therefore deserve the utmost respect and care.

I hope that Mestre Leopoldina's life and history can inspire and illuminate even more of the rich Afro-Brazilian culture and its many unique qualities, and I look forward to sharing it with all of you.

Batizado & Troca de Corda

On Saturday, students are celebrated with this year's capoeira party.

During the batizado, the school's newest students will receive their capoeira baptism as they play with a champion or high-level graduate for the first time with the entire invited capoeira community, family and friends as witnesses. The more advanced students will be awarded new belts on merit.

Guest tickets can be purchased at the registration desk at the school and in DGI-Byen during the event and cost DKK 80 for adults and DKK 60 for children (4+ years).

Batizado After Party

Information will be announced closer to the event.