Events
Events
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Lages is a city rich in culture and diversity of events, offering options for all tastes and interests. The city has become a favored place due to its location and today it is a hub for events of all segments. Whether tourism, business or culture, here are some of the main events that make Lages an unmissable destination:
General and Multisectoral Livestock Fair
Expolages is one of the largest business events in the state, with a focus on industry, commerce and livestock. Held annually, it attracts exhibitors and visitors from all over Brazil, offering an excellent opportunity for networking and innovation in these sectors..
Some figures from Expolages 2024:
- 100 years, the largest agricultural fair in the state
- 1,074 animals sold at the General Livestock Fair.
- 60 exhibitors and 90 stands at the Multisectoral Fair.
National Pine Nut Festival
Traditional and full of charm, it is one of the largest cultural festivals in southern Brazil, celebrating gaucho traditions, with shows, folk dances, typical cuisine and much more. During the event, tourists and locals can sample the best of mountain cuisine and enjoy nationally and internationally renowned artistic performances.
Some figures from the 2024 Pine Nut Festival:
Approximately 350,000 people visited the Pine Nut Festival
Over 100 national and local attractions during the event.
Estimated R$ 40 million turnover during the festival in the city.
Sapecada of the Native Song and Sapecada of the Serra Catarinense
One of the biggest cultural events in the South of Brazil. Held during the Festa do Pinhão, Sapecada brings together talents from all over Brazil for a true celebration of native music, with performances by artists who rescue the roots of rural culture and the typical sounds of the entire South of South America.
Expolider
One of the main events in the business sector in Lages and the surrounding region, it brings together entrepreneurs and professionals from different areas to discuss trends, innovations and growth opportunities. Its purpose is to foster business development, and to strengthening the network and business partnerships among participants.
Motoneve (público estimado: 10.000 pessoas)
A bikers gathering where the main attraction is the friendship between participants and the passion for two wheels. It is usually held in winter, with the cold being one of the event's attractions. During the event, there is a fair of biker's goods, concerts by local bands and a motocycles presentations.
Eventos de Negócios
Lages also hosts specialized meetings and conferences focused on specific areas, such as tourism, construction and technology, etc. These initiatives are promoted by entities such as ACIL, CDL, Unions, Orion Parque, Universities, among others, which seek to strengthen the city's business sector and provide an environment conducive to growth and the exchange of experiences.
These events attract professionals and companies seeking to update themselves, develop new partnerships and expand their network of contacts, promoting economic development and innovation in various areas. Lages positions itself as a strategic center for the business sector, always offering event options for companies that wish to expand their borders and explore new opportunities.
- SW Lages - Orion
- Orion Awards - Orion
- Reuni Challenge - Orion
- Semana da Inovação - Sebrae
- Orion Week - Orion
- Conecta Serra - Orion
- Simpósio de Gastronomia - ACIL e CDL
- Stammtisch da Serra - ACIL
- Entrevero Summit - ACIL
- Sabores de Lages - ACIL e CDL
- Serra Catarina - Fest. de Inverno - CDL
- Festival Colheita do Pinhão - Sec. Des. Econ. e Turismo
- Festival de Cinema de Lages - Sesc
- Natal Premiado - CDL
- Lages Fashion Day - CDL
- Festival de Compras - CDL
- Festival Int. Música na Serra - Inst. José P. Baggio
Cultural Events
Lages is a city that breathes culture and tradition, offering a variety of cultural events that delight both residents and tourists. The city stands out for its calendar of festivities, which involve music, dance and artistic expressions, reflecting the rich history and traditions of the region.
The Serra International Music Festival, for example, is a renowned event that brings together talents from various parts of Brazil and the world.
Event Venues
Lages offers several locations that are perfect for holding events of different sizes and characteristics. The city has spaces suitable for fairs, conferences, festivals, shows, as well as options for cultural and social gatherings. Below are some of the main locations in Lages:
The Centroserra Convention Center is one of the largest and most modern event spaces in Lages. With a complete infrastructure, the venue is ideal for large conferences, seminars, fairs and shows. It has large auditoriums, support rooms and an outdoor area that can be adapted for different types of events. It is a highly recommended venue for hosting large audiences, up to 8,154 people.
The Conta Dinheiro Exhibition Park is the venue for the city's two main events: Expolages, a fair that brings together exhibitors from various sectors such as commerce, industry, agriculture, and technology, and the National Pine Nut Festival. Additionally, the park is used for cultural programs, festivals, and rodeos, making it a versatile space for different types of celebrations with a large audience capacity. During the Pinhão Festival, its average attendance reaches 24,000 people per day..
The Pousada Rural Sesc Lages, surrounded by stunning landscapes, features an auditorium for up to 500 people, free Wi-Fi, and two rooms for 30 and 40 people, all equipped with multimedia technology, along with the convenience of on-site accommodation. The Vidal Ramos Cultural Center, located in a historic building, is a multifunctional space with a modern structure for fairs, exhibitions, and conferences, making it ideal for cultural and corporate events. The Sesc Lages Complex offers classrooms, auditoriums, and outdoor areas, perfect for workshops, theater, cinema, dance, and exhibitions, promoting cultural and educational activities aimed at social well-being.
Orion Park offers excellent facilities, including modular auditoriums that can create up to 4 spaces, each accommodating up to 70 people, 4 meeting rooms for 8 to 12 people, coworking spaces with 48 workstations, private coworking areas, and a room dedicated to courses, training sessions, and smaller events with a capacity of up to 30 people. Additionally, it features a podcast room, café, restaurant, and outdoor area.
The UNIPLAC Auditorium is an academic space that can be used for lectures, seminars, and conferences. With a capacity of approximately 200 seats, good infrastructure, and audiovisual equipment, it is a popular venue for academic events as well as education and culture-focused gatherings.
The Clube Caça e Tiro is ideal for social and corporate events, with a capacity of up to 2,895 people and various spaces for smaller gatherings.
The Serrano Tênis Clube also offers versatile halls for parties, celebrations, and corporate events, ensuring comfort and sophistication..
ACIL offers a complete structure of rooms and an auditorium, available for rent. All areas are air-conditioned and equipped with projector, projection screens and Wi-Fi, as well as large parking.
ACIL's physical structure includes:
- Training rooms with capacity for 45 and 80 people;
- Meeting rooms with capacity for 40 and 12 people;
- Auditorium for events, with capacity for 300 seated people;
- Community Center for up to 40 people.
The Lages CDL has modern infrastructure, with its own equipment for service. The spaces are available for rent, with audiovisual equipment available.
- Auditorium with 136 seats
- Plenary Room with 55 seats
- Training Room with 60 seats
- Coworking Space with 12 seats
- Museum
The Marajoara Theater is a prominent cultural venue in the city, dedicated to artistic and cultural events, such as theater, dance, music and cinema. With good infrastructure and excellent acoustics, the theater is perfect for theatrical performances, musical concerts and other medium-sized cultural events, with capacity for 520 people.