

The revolutionary musical is coming to Danbury! Musicals at Richter will be presenting 1776-The Musical, from July 3 through the 18th. Get your tickets HERE!

The opening event will take place on August 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and will serve as the official launch of the Festival.
The ceremony highlights the historical and symbolic foundations of Rio Grande do Sul's traditions while strengthening the presence of the gaucho diaspora in North America.
The program will include a formal reception of authorities and community leaders, the execution of the official anthems of the United States, Brazil, and Rio Grande do Sul, a historical presentation on the Farroupilha tradition, and the symbolic lighting of the torch "Chama Crioula Paixão Cortes," representing cultural continuity and identity among gauchos abroad.