the festival takes place in conjunction with show búzios, a conference wherein film companies meet with distributors to exchange ideas and promote better quality and efficiency for all. 

the búzios jazz and blues festival hosts hundreds of national and international acts all over the area.

there are small intimate venues, huge outdoor stages, and jam sessions that spring up on the street.

the stage at chez michou, the patio havana, and the praça santos dumont in the city centre host the likes of eric gales, blas rivera, leo gandelman, bobby lyle, marcos valle, and big joe manfra.