BrasilFest Honors Brazilian Women’s Strength, Beauty, and Diversity

The free, family-oriented event returns to Seattle Center on August 17

SEATTLE— BrasilFest returns to Seattle Center Festál from 12 noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17 at the Armory Food & Event Hall, Mural Amphitheatre, and Fisher Pavilion Rooftop with a powerful 2025 theme: “Brazilian Women: A Celebration of Strength, Beauty, and Diversity.”

This year’s festival shines a spotlight on the resilience, achievements, and cultural influence of Brazilian women, breaking outdated stereotypes and honoring their role as leaders, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.

BrasilFest has long been more than just a vibrant cultural festival — it is a living classroom of Brazilian history and heritage. This year, attendees can look forward to a dynamic lineup of performances, exhibitions, and conversations that celebrate the extraordinary women who have shaped Brazil’s past and continue to redefine its future.

Festival highlights include a special panel discussion on Brazilian Women Entrepreneurs, coordinated by Larissa Prates and Jonathan Batista. Additionally, don’t miss an insightful panel on Brazilian Health Care Professionals, sharing valuable knowledge from Brazilian health care professionals working in Seattle.

“BrasilFest is a one-of-a-kind celebration that brings Brazil’s rich traditions and contemporary culture to life,” said Eduardo Mendonça, co-founder of Brazil Center and Show Brazil Productions. “Each year, we return because we believe deeply in preserving and sharing our heritage with the community. The ever-growing audience shows just how much people look forward to experiencing the energy, diversity, and spirit of Brazil.”

This festival is part of the Festál series of 25 cultural festivals presented by community groups and hosted by Seattle Center throughout the year.

About BrasilFest, Brazil Center & Show Brazil Productions 

BrasilFest was established in 1999 by Brazilian immigrants and husband and wife duo, Eduardo and Ana Paula Mendonça, to share Brazilian arts and traditions during the week of Brazilian Folklore Day. This is unique because the holiday is not celebrated outside of Brazil, yet is an important day to educate and share Brazilian folkloric traditions. Information on the festival is available at brasilfest.org and www.seattlecenter.com, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. 

About Seattle Center Festál  

Seattle Center Festál is a unique public program series of 25 free cultural festivals, each offering its own celebration of heritage and identity. These events provide a range of engaging programs and activities to cultivate a deeper understanding of the diversity of our region. Seattle Center Festál is produced in partnership with community groups, presented on weekends from January to November and supported by City of Seattle, Seattle Center Foundation, and 4Culture. 

About Seattle Center — The Cultural Heart of the Pacific Northwest  

Seattle Center is a 74-acre civic, arts, and cultural gathering place in the heart of the city. It is home to more than 30 partner organizations—including Climate Pledge Arena, KEXP, MOPOP, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle Opera, Pacific Science Center, SIFF, and many others—alongside world-class attractions, historic venues, public art, and a dynamic calendar of free and affordable events for all ages, centered around the iconic International Fountain. 

As a department of the City of Seattle and anchor of the Uptown Arts & Cultural District, Seattle Center serves as a hub for creative expression, cultural diversity, and civic life. It also manages the City’s new Waterfront Park in partnership with Friends of Waterfront Seattle, delivering cultural programming, operations, and civic care on Seattle’s revitalized downtown waterfront.

In 2025, Seattle Center is projected to generate over $900 million in visitor spending, contribute more than $2 billion in total regional economic impact, and support more than 18,600 jobs. With the support of our Official Partners—Alaska Airlines, The Climate Pledge, Coors Light, Pepsi,  Symetra, T-Mobile, and WaFd Bank— Seattle Center is the #1 most-visited arts and cultural destination in the Pacific Northwest.  www.seattlecenter.com  

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