QFF Byron Bay Edition 2027

Queensland Forró Festival brings its first Byron Bay edition to the region, celebrating Brazilian dance, live music and culture. The Byron Theatre program begins on Friday 7 May with a Welcome Baile and continues through Sunday 9 May with workshops, social dancing and nightly parties.

The program features Brazilian forró pé-de-serra band Coisa de Zé alongside visiting instructors including Léo Diniz, Mardio and Milena, and Layssa Valentina. The wider festival runs from Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 May across Byron Bay and the Gold Coast; this calendar listing uses the first Byron Theatre date. This is an 18+ event and may include strobe or lighting effects.

Event details can change. Please check with Byron Theatre or the festival organiser before attending.