Amazónico Mayfair is giving June a distinctly Brazilian rhythm with a month-long celebration of Festa Junina at its Berkeley Square address.
The programme brings together music, food, cocktails and art in a way that suits the restaurant’s lush, late-night personality.
For London diners, it’s a chance to step into one of Brazil’s most colourful annual traditions without leaving Mayfair.
At a glance
- Amazónico Mayfair is hosting a month-long Festa Junina celebration throughout June.
- The takeover includes live music, Brazilian-inspired dishes, limited-edition cocktails and an art installation by Gisella Stapleton.
- Highlights include Tropicalia Night, Tropicalia Asado and weekly Thursday DJ and percussion performances.
Festa Junina finds a London stage
Festa Junina is one of Brazil’s most characterful celebrations, known for its warmth, colour and communal energy.
At Amazónico Mayfair, that spirit is being translated into a full cultural takeover rather than a single themed evening.
The restaurant’s Berkeley Square setting will host live percussion, DJs, Brazilian dancers and a series of events designed to stretch from lunch into late-night service.
The result is a June calendar that feels built for both dinner reservations and more spontaneous after-dark plans.
Gisella Stapleton brings Latin American colour to the bar
The visual centrepiece comes from London-based Peruvian artist Gisella Stapleton, whose work is known for botanical detail, saturated colour and Latin American storytelling.
Stapleton has created 10 hand-painted balões, the traditional lanterns associated with Festa Junina, forming part of a larger 50-piece installation suspended throughout Amazónico’s bar.
It’s a smart fit for a restaurant already known for theatrical interiors, giving the space a celebratory layer without losing its Amazonian atmosphere.
The collaboration also extends to the drinks service with 40 bespoke hand-painted clay cocktail glasses.
These will be used for a limited-edition Brazilian cocktail made with cachaça, pineapple, ají panca and lime.
Late nights, asado and Brazilian-inspired plates
The June programme includes Tropicalia Night, a high-energy late-night party shaped around DJs, live percussion and Brazilian dancers.
There is also Tropicalia Asado, a festive Saturday lunch event that brings the celebration into the daytime dining room.
Every Thursday throughout June, guests can expect weekly DJ and percussion performances, adding a regular pulse to the month-long takeover.
Amazónico is also adding exclusive Brazilian-inspired dishes to the menu for the celebration.
Alongside the limited cocktail, these additions make the experience feel rooted in flavour rather than relying on decoration alone.
Who should book
This is likely to appeal to guests who already enjoy Amazónico’s blend of dining and nightlife, as well as anyone looking for a more transportive June evening in central London.
It also gives Mayfair a bright cultural moment at a time when restaurants are increasingly expected to offer more than a polished plate and a well-lit bar.
With its mix of artist-led installation, Brazilian rhythm and late-night programming, Festa Junina at Amazónico Mayfair feels less like a token seasonal menu and more like a full-room celebration.
