Diego Figueiredo - Brazilian Jazz Series

Diego Figueiredo, a celebrated Brazilian guitarist, brings his Brazilian Jazz Series to Blues Alley for a single evening. At 39, Figueiredo has released 26 CDs and 3 DVDs, performing in over 60 countries. He is a winner of major competitions including the Montreux Jazz Competition. His current concert program, “From the Classical to the Jazz,” fuses jazz, bossa nova, and classical music, showcasing his technical precision and emotional depth. Born in Franca, Brazil, in 1980, he began playing at age four and has since performed at renowned venues worldwide, such as the Montreux Jazz Festival, Birdland NY, Jazz Alley, and the Hong Kong Jazz Festival. This Washington, DC performance offers a rare chance to experience his unique improvisational style.

When: Friday, September 11, 2026

Showtimes: 9:30 PM

Tickets: $40 per ticket, plus $7 in fees. A $15 food and beverage minimum per person is required but not included in the ticket price.

Lineup: Diego Figueiredo (guitar) – solo or with accompanying musicians as part of the Brazilian Jazz Series.

Run time: Not specified in the provided details; typical Blues Alley sets run approximately 90 minutes.

Ages: Not explicitly stated; Blues Alley generally welcomes all ages, but attendees should confirm.

Venue: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007. Doors open at 8:45 PM for the 9:30 PM show (Mondays through Saturdays) and at 7:15 PM for earlier shows on Sundays.

Note: Final sale – no refunds and tickets are non-transferable. Seating is first-come, first-served at the door. No photography or recording of any kind is permitted during the performance. Patrons are asked to keep conversation to a minimum.