The Sul de Minas region of Minas Gerais is set for a vibrant cultural weekend, with a schedule packed full of national music headliners, gastronomic festivals, and community events running from Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 10. Cities across the area, including Patrocínio, Campo Belo, Luminárias, and Cristina, are opening their doors to a diverse array of entertainment, with special programming also planned for Mother's Day on Sunday in locations like Poços de Caldas and Caxambu.
In Patrocínio, the FeMcafé 2026 festival takes center stage with free admission. The event at the Parque de Exposições Brumado dos Pavões combines a professional rodeo, a cavalcade, a business fair, and an amusement park with a strong musical lineup. Gates open at 7 PM, with sertanejo music stars taking the stage after 10 PM. The weekend kicks off on Friday, May 8, with a performance by João Bosco & Vinícius, followed by Murilo Huff on Saturday, May 9.
Campo Belo hosts its own Festival Gastronômico e Cultural at the Praça Cônego Ulisses, also with free entry. This event spotlights local culinary entrepreneurs and artists while offering a rich musical program. The Friday schedule features Adriano Kami at 8 PM, followed by a headline show from MPB legend Flávio Venturini at 10 PM. Saturday's lineup is extensive, beginning at 2 PM with Jesus Moreira e Banda and includes performances by an Orquestra de Violeiros, the Barroco Jazz ensemble at multiple times, The Gusta, Wanderson, and culminating with a show from renowned singer-songwriter Renato Teixeira at 10 PM.
For those seeking an intimate outdoor concert experience, the municipality of Luminárias presents Zé Ramalho in a show titled 'Os Sucessos.' The iconic Brazilian artist will perform a repertoire of his career classics at the Borda do Céu venue, located on the road between Luminárias and Carrancas. The event on Saturday, May 9, begins with venue opening at 4 PM, with the main show starting at 6 PM. Tickets for this performance are available for purchase.
The weekend's activities extend beyond these highlighted events, with additional programming in other municipalities ensuring a wide range of options for residents and visitors. The convergence of major national acts with local festivals and free community events underscores the region's active cultural calendar. Based on reporting from g1.