Can Samba

Can Samba Pro Samba band, superb entertainers, award-winning, street theatre and Carnival arts. Art with heart
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For the past ten years, our company has been creating bold, joyful and unforgettable Carnival experiences πŸŽ‰πŸ₯, led by one of the strongest Samba bands in the region. Rooted in heavy Brazilian rhythms πŸ‡§πŸ‡·, our music is orchestrated by an exceptional teacher who brings together everyone from professional musicians to complete beginners, transforming diverse abilities into powerful, high-energy perform

ances πŸ”₯. This approach creates not only outstanding music, but also a strong sense of community, learning and shared ownership, both on and off the street 🀝. Alongside our music, we design and build striking, original costumes in-house ✨🎭, with inclusion at the heart of everything we do. From our unique mobility-scooter mini Carnival floats β™ΏπŸŽ  and award-winning signature golden costume πŸ†βœ¨, to our beloved Bee dancers 🐝,🐺 and unforgettable Howler characters our work is playful, ambitious and accessible to all. We are proud to be a professional company, trusted by clients and loved by audiences πŸ‘, with consistently excellent feedback from performers, partners and event organisers alike. In 2026, as we celebrate our 10th birthday πŸŽ‚πŸŽŠ, we are excited to expand our work, collaborating with more events, Carnivals and Pride celebrations πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ to mark this milestone with creativity, energy and joy. Accessibility and inclusion have always been central to Can Samba’s ethos β™Ώ ❀️ β€” not only in who can take part, but in how we value the people who make the work possible. We believe that art is work 🎨 πŸ’Ό, and that performers and musicians deserve to be paid for their time, energy and skill. Our company is built by its drummers, dancers and performers; without them, we would simply be two people holding a collection of drums and costumes! πŸ₯πŸ‘— By always attempting to ensure fair remuneration, we actively remove financial barriers that too often limit participation in the arts, enabling people from a wide range of backgrounds to perform, create and develop professionally, regardless of personal circumstance🌍. Can Samba is co-directed, combining strong musical leadership with experienced performance and company management 🎼 πŸ“‹. Alongside performing at the heart of the work, the company’s lead artist is responsible for project management, performer coordination, client liaison, and the design and production of our costumes 🧡🎭. This dual leadership model underpins the company’s professionalism, consistency and long-standing reputation ⭐.

Crossing from   πŸ‡§πŸ‡· to   I   my take on a   πŸ’€ Whilst I enjoyed painting the previous skulls it didn’t feel right especial...
06/08/2026

Crossing from πŸ‡§πŸ‡· to I my take on a πŸ’€

Whilst I enjoyed painting the previous skulls it didn’t feel right especially when the fabulous painter that is helped me with one. 🎨 πŸ–ŒοΈ

So back to the drawing board we went. Decorations were reimagined and then I did what I do best, cutting. βœ‚οΈ πŸ”ͺ

Together we elevated the skulls to new heights. πŸΉπŸ’˜

And at the last minute I made a tongue πŸ‘… for Skully and went about, er, licking the audience of 🀭🀭🀭

Most of them seem to see the funny side. 🀑

05/08/2026

One of our barn volunteers captured this super cute moment between Barney and one of our continental giants 🐰 Even when it was warm they can't get enough of each other πŸ₯Ή

01/08/2026

Took for a bop around today, lots of fun was had and Skully licked a few people with her new tongue πŸ‘…πŸ€­

πŸ₯ We are Can Samba, you can Samba too! ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 If you enjoyed our drums, our sharp professional look then come and jo...
29/07/2026

πŸ₯ We are Can Samba, you can Samba too! ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

If you enjoyed our drums, our sharp professional look then come and join the very best in the region.

Inclusion has always been at the heart of what we deliver, so it brings us great joy to pull out all the stops for Nottingham Pride and see our city and our community at its very best. Warm, welcoming and inclusive. Can Samba to a T.

We can’t teach you rhythm but we can pretty much teach you everything else and if you really don’t want to be in the lime light like a rock star there are plenty of other ways you can get involved and do something that benefits loads of people and the cultural scene here in Nottingham and beyond.

Don’t wait until next year - join us now.

Love,

Can Samba 🫢🏽
πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

27/07/2026

Did you see all the bouncing down to whoops and cheers like the super stars they are? πŸ”₯ πŸ”₯ you betcha! πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ Did you know that you can be a Howler too? We’re always on the look out for talented movers and grocers like this lot. And if you haven’t had them at your , did your event even happen?! Hate prejudice, love 🌈🫢🏽 thanks for all the love and support, see you next year πŸ₯°

Hope y’all had a Happy NOTTS PRIDE Pride. What a wonderful day full of love, joy, acceptance and good times. 🌈✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿...
26/07/2026

Hope y’all had a Happy NOTTS PRIDE Pride. What a wonderful day full of love, joy, acceptance and good times. 🌈✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿πŸ₯° Did you see did you hug or high five them? Thanks for all the love, see you real soon. Thanks to Georgi for this epic shot. My hero 😍

22/07/2026

Theeeeeeeeeeyyyy’re coming πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

It’s time to show the world your true colours, love and acceptance 🌈 Join Can Samba this Saturday as we bring a healthy ...
20/07/2026

It’s time to show the world your true colours, love and acceptance 🌈 Join Can Samba this Saturday as we bring a healthy dose of music, dancing, joy and silliness to NOTTS PRIDE

BIG NEWS…CanSamba is back for  !! Come and receive some love and experience the joy we spread across the city during thi...
08/07/2026

BIG NEWS…CanSamba is back for !! Come and receive some love and experience the joy we spread across the city during this beautiful event! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ’ƒπŸ•Ί

Next band practice is 2-6pm Sunday 29th March 2026 at The Place, Sherwood NG5 2JP. Come and join the the drum fun πŸ₯πŸͺ˜ eve...
16/03/2026

Next band practice is 2-6pm Sunday 29th March 2026 at The Place, Sherwood NG5 2JP. Come and join the the drum fun πŸ₯πŸͺ˜ everything else included.

Fundraiser is going well and we now have walls for our studio.

Please keep sharing, liking and commenting ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿✊🏽 people power all the way, will save the day.

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
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