Carnaval Do Los Muertos by Udm Samba

Redbridge Festival of the Dead 2026 is excited to welcome UDM Samba, London's only dedicated Youth Samba band, to our Festival Parade, playing authentic music from the heart of Rio-carnival.União da Mocidade is a Brazilian music and dance project for 12-25 year olds, bringing together young artists from all over London to rehearse and perform.

Founded in 2004, the organisation has spent over two decades sharing a passion for the Brazillian Samba with young Londoners.

Their costumes and music tell the story of "Carnaval de Los Muertos" - a true celebration of all cycles of life in Carnival.Grab your costume and join the celebration between Redbridge Central Library and Ilford High Street.Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council EnglandThis event is part of our Festival of the Dead Programme - click here to see what else is on!