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 - groups such as funk como le gusta, bossacucanova, and azymuth, have impressed the large crowds in the past.

the dixie square jazz band are regulars at the festival and the group make their way through the town while performing. aside from the traditional blues and jazz many musicians play an infusion of samba, jazz, funk, and soul. many of the concerts are free.