For anyone planning to follow Gramado Natural from Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27, 2026, the key distinction is straightforward: the shows at Lago Negro are the most direct options for watching artists work with open access, while the experiences at Garden Park and Olivas de Gramado require paid or arranged admission. The Friday morning gouache workshop is already closed to new registrations.
Schedule from September 25 to 27
| Date | Time | Activity | Location | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Sept. 25 | Morning | Gouache workshop with Catarina Chur | V Habitat Criativo | Registration closed and fully booked |
| Friday, Sept. 25 | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | En plein air art show | Lago Negro | Open to the public; part of the free cultural program |
| Friday, Sept. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | “Profissão Arte” talk with Cézar Prestes, followed by a discussion | V Habitat Criativo | Free |
| Saturday, Sept. 26 | Morning | En plein air painting | Garden Park | Admission by arrangement or purchase, with special conditions for event participants |
| Saturday, Sept. 26 | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | En plein air art show and Urban Sketchers gathering | Lago Negro | Free and open to the public |
| Saturday, Sept. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Social happy hour | Guz Pub | Social gathering; food and drinks are optional and follow the venue’s conditions |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | During the day | En plein air painting experience | Olivas de Gramado, Linha Nova | Optional; park access requires admission, with special conditions for participants |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | 4:30 p.m. | Closing toast | Olivas de Gramado | Part of Sunday’s program, which requires park admission |
Where to watch live painting without relying on a workshop spot
Lago Negro is the simplest option for visitors who want to arrive, walk around and watch the creative process. On Friday, Sept. 25, the En plein air Art Show runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 26, the same 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. window combines the art show with the Urban Sketchers gathering. The published program describes Saturday’s activity as free and open to the public and presents most of the event’s cultural schedule as free.
In practical terms, these two Lago Negro sessions are the best fit for visitors who want to watch paintings take shape, speak with participants and avoid depending on a registration that may already be full. The Gramado City Council also highlighted the invitation for the community to observe artists at work and confirmed Gramado Natural activities at Lago Negro on Friday and Saturday afternoon.
What is free and what requires admission
Free access does not mean every activity works the same way. The “Profissão Arte” talk at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at V Habitat Criativo was announced as free. The gouache workshop with Catarina Chur, scheduled for Friday morning, required advance registration and is fully booked. It should therefore not be part of a last-minute plan for anyone who has not already secured a place.
On Saturday, the morning painting session at Garden Park is an admission-based experience. On Sunday, access to Olivas de Gramado is also admission-based, and the program includes the painting experience, an optional lunch and the closing toast at 4:30 p.m. Organizers say Gramado Natural participants receive special conditions at both parks, but the available announcements do not list one universal price that applies to every visitor. Check the current terms directly with the park before heading out.
What is already sold out
Advance demand filled some activities before the event ends. The program states that Catarina Chur’s gouache workshop on the morning of Sept. 25 has closed registration and is fully booked. Earlier activities, including the Alla Prima Painting workshop and the Linha Lageana and Caracol Sketchtour, also sold out. For the weekend, this makes the difference between limited-capacity activities and the open Lago Negro shows especially important.
How to build a route without paying for park admission
For a plan focused on free cultural activities, the clearest combination is Friday afternoon at Lago Negro from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., followed by the 6:30 p.m. talk at V Habitat Criativo. On Saturday, the 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Lago Negro session is again the free, open option. Sunday’s main program takes place at Olivas de Gramado and requires admission.
V Habitat Criativo is the official event headquarters at Rua Prefeito Waldemar Frederico Weber, 488, in the Floresta neighborhood. Anyone combining Lago Negro and V Habitat on Friday should allow enough travel time between the two locations before the 6:30 p.m. talk.
There is also an exhibition at the City Council
The Gramado City Council is hosting a Gramado Natural exhibition that remains open for visits through October 9. It features works from the 2024 and 2025 editions, depicts 20 rural areas of the municipality and includes audio description. The official notice does not provide specific Saturday or Sunday visiting hours, so check the Council’s opening hours before adding it to a weekend itinerary.
What if it rains?
One published program notice says that, in case of rain, outdoor activities may be moved to V Habitat Criativo. Because the event depends heavily on landscapes and outdoor sessions, same-day updates can change the best route. Check the organizers’ latest notices before leaving, especially for Garden Park, Lago Negro and Olivas de Gramado.
