Acampamento Farroupilha 2026 is entering its final days in Porto Alegre, with free programming through Sunday, September 20, at Parque Harmonia. According to Porto Alegre City Hall, the event had already welcomed more than 1.1 million visitors by September 15. For anyone still planning to go, the final stretch combines traditionalist shows, activities inside the piquetes, creative tourism workshops and visitor support at the Galpão da Hospitalidade.
This guide reflects official information available on September 17, 2026. Because operational schedules can be adjusted, it is worth checking the official channels again on the day of the visit.
What you can still do through September 20
- Watch the free cultural program: the Jayme Caetano Braun and Nico Fagundes stages continue to host traditionalist music, artistic invernada performances, improvised verse, chula and recitation.
- Join workshops inside the piquetes: Turismo Farroupilha de Galpão continues to offer free experiences in food, chimarrão, dance, music, traditional clothing, games, oral traditions and memory through the final day.
- Use the Galpão da Hospitalidade: the space works as an information, rest and registration hub, and also offers a permanent chimarrão workshop and visitor support facilities.
- Follow the closing events on Dia do Gaúcho: on September 20, the Porto Alegre Municipal Band performs at 2 p.m. on the Jayme Caetano Braun stage. At 3 p.m., the band is scheduled to take part in the ceremony extinguishing the Chama Crioula.
Hours, admission and location
Acampamento Farroupilha takes place at Parque Harmonia, also known as Parque Maurício Sirotsky Sobrinho, next to the Guaíba waterfront. Admission to the park and the cultural attractions is free. City Hall lists the general operating hours as 8 a.m. to midnight.
The event includes accessible infrastructure, Brazilian Sign Language interpreters at major shows and priority service. Since the final week can draw large crowds, arriving early is helpful for anyone who wants to see a specific performance or join a workshop with limited capacity.
Final-days schedule: how to plan your visit
City Hall says performances continue daily on the event's two stages. Names announced for the final stretch include Mano Lima, Maria Alice, Jari Teres, Família Ortaça and Marinez Siqueira. Full times should be checked in the official Acampamento Farroupilha program, which is the best reference for choosing a day and stage.
On Sunday, September 20, the Municipal Culture Department has detailed one confirmed appointment: the Porto Alegre Municipal Band performs at 2 p.m. on the Jayme Caetano Braun stage, with a repertoire connected to Rio Grande do Sul music. The ceremony extinguishing the Chama Crioula is scheduled for 3 p.m.
How to join the free workshops
Turismo Farroupilha de Galpão workshops take place inside participating piquetes and have limited capacity. Official guidance is to register in advance using the online form provided on the Turismo Farroupilha de Galpão page.
- Open the official page and check the updated workshop schedule.
- Choose an available experience and time slot.
- Register using the electronic form indicated by City Hall.
- On the day, confirm the location of the piquete and arrive before the activity starts.
- If you need help inside the park, go to the Galpão da Hospitalidade, which also serves as an in-person registration point, subject to availability.
In 2026, half of the workshop slots were reserved for visitors referred by tourism agents. The remaining slots are available to residents and independent visitors, always subject to availability. Therefore, seeing a workshop on the schedule does not guarantee a place without registration or confirmation.
What types of workshops are planned
The program includes food and folk-culture experiences. City Hall lists, among other activities, the preparation of bolinho de chuva, café de cambona, polvilho rings, chimarrão and carreteiro, as well as traditional dances, blind truco, gaúcho clothing, recitation, improvised verse, legends, memory and folk knowledge.
Activities take place in different piquetes. Participants include Lendas do Sul, OABRS, Galpão dos Amigos, Laços da Amizade, Sentinela dos Pampas, Gadanha, Guardiões do Rio Grande, Manotaço, A Tradicionalista, Fronteiriços, Tropa Gaúcha, Liberdade, Las Piedras and Flores da Cunha, among others listed by the organizers.
How to use the Galpão da Hospitalidade
The Galpão da Hospitalidade is located at Piquete Estância do Harmonia, opposite the central stage. Tourism activities run from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The space was created to welcome visitors who want to understand the event better or build a route through the park.
- tourist information and guidance about the Acampamento;
- access to the schedule and help finding activities;
- an in-person workshop registration point, subject to availability;
- a rest area;
- a permanent chimarrão workshop;
- phone charging towers;
- a virtual tour experience featuring Porto Alegre attractions.
For first-time visitors, starting at the Galpão can reduce unnecessary walking and make it easier to combine a workshop, food and stage performances within the same period.
The best strategy for each type of visit
If stage shows are your priority
Check the official schedule first and choose the main performance you want to see. Then use the time before the show to walk through the piquetes and explore food and crafts. On September 20, anyone who wants to see the Municipal Band concert should use the 2 p.m. start as the key reference for arrival.
If a workshop is your priority
Register before leaving home and treat the workshop time as the central commitment of the visit. Capacity is limited. After the activity, the rest of the itinerary can be organized around nearby stages and piquetes.
If this is your first visit
Arrive with enough time to get oriented, stop at the Galpão da Hospitalidade and check the event map. The site includes 236 piquetes and, according to City Hall, covers about 75,000 square meters, so it is worth avoiding an overly tight itinerary.
What to know about the closing day
Sunday, September 20, is the final day of the 44th edition. In addition to the cultural program, the date carries the symbolism of Dia do Gaúcho and the extinguishing of the Chama Crioula. The Municipal Band performs at 2 p.m. and takes part in the ceremony scheduled for 3 p.m.
Anyone planning to visit only on closing day should allow extra time for heavier crowds, moving through Parque Harmonia and possible capacity limits at specific activities.
