The Sul de Minas region in Brazil is set for a dynamic weekend of cultural and musical events from Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 10, 2026. The agenda spans several municipalities, offering a mix of free concerts, gastronomic festivals, and traditional activities, with special programming for Mother's Day on the final day.
In Patrocínio, the FeMcafé 2026 event runs until Saturday, May 9, at the Parque de Exposições Brumado dos Pavões. This free-entry festival features major sertanejo music acts, including João Bosco & Vinícius performing on Friday and Murilo Huff on Saturday. The event also includes a professional rodeo, a horseback ride, a business fair, and an amusement park, with gates opening at 7 PM and shows starting at 10 PM.
Campo Belo hosts a Gastronomic and Cultural Festival on Friday and Saturday at Praça Cônego Ulisses, with free admission. The festival highlights local artists and culinary entrepreneurs, alongside musical performances. Friday's lineup includes Adriano Kami at 8 PM and Flávio Venturini at 10 PM. Saturday's schedule is packed with acts like Jesus Moreira e Banda, an Orquestra de Violeiros, Barroco Jazz at multiple times, The Gusta, Wanderson, and Renato Teixeira at 10 PM.
Luminárias presents a concert by Zé Ramalho titled 'Os Sucessos' on Saturday, May 9, at Borda do Céu on the Luminárias–Carrancas road. The outdoor show features a repertoire of the singer's classic hits, with gates opening at 4 PM and the performance starting at 6 PM. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Cristina celebrates its anniversary with three days of free shows from Friday to Sunday at Praça Santo Antônio in the city center. The program includes Rodrigo Lessa & Miguel with DJ Pedrinho Netto on Friday, an Orquestra de Violões e Violas and Douglas & Vinícius on Saturday, and Grupo Satisfação Aí on Sunday afternoon.
Varginha hosts the 1st Cavalgada do Café on Saturday, May 9, starting with a horseback ride from Fazenda Pro Café to the Parque de Exposições. The event gathers producers, families, and participants to celebrate rural traditions, with musical performances at the park including Foragidos Rock Band from 1 PM to 4 PM and Janio e Janil from 4 PM to 6 PM. Registration requires purchasing a credential bracelet.
Pouso Alegre offers a free screening of the 1927 classic film 'Metropolis' at the Teatro Municipal on Friday at 7 PM, organized by Cine Sherlock. The session has a charitable component, accepting donations of pet food for the ONG Adote um Vira Lata.
Special Mother's Day tributes are scheduled for the weekend. In Caxambu, a free show on Saturday at 8 PM on the Calçadão features singer Robson Carvalho performing Roberto Carlos hits. Poços de Caldas hosts a free samba show with Edna Santos on Sunday at 4 PM at Mirante Santa Rita, providing a festive close to the weekend's activities.
Based on reporting from g1.