Festivals and events in Lagoa Santa

Lagoa Santa, in the state of Goiás, Brazil, has a festival calendar that follows the rhythm of tourism: Carnival in February, the town's anniversary in the July high season, the patron saint in October and New Year's Eve at the lagoon. Beyond that, fishing tournaments take place throughout the year at the Municipal Lake. Here is the month-by-month rundown.

• JanuaryFeast of the Three KingsReligious and cultural tradition that opens the year.
• FebruaryCarnalagoaLagoa Santa's Carnival, with street groups and concerts by the lagoon.
• AprilFest-Vôlei and car audio contestVolleyball tournament and the traditional car sound competition.
• JuneFesta JuninaSquare dances, traditional food and bonfires in the heart of the cerrado.
• JulyTown anniversary (July 21)Special program in the peak season, with concerts and sports events.
• SeptemberSenior Citizens' FestivalGathering dedicated to older residents, with a ball and activities.
• SeptemberExpo LagoaBull riding, barrel racing and free concerts; first edition on 17–20 Sept 2026.
• OctoberPatron saint Nossa Senhora Aparecida (Oct 12) and CELEBRAIReligious feast of the patron saint and a worship celebration.
• DecemberNew Year's EveParty by the water to welcome the new year.
• Annual dateFishing FestivalTeam competition at the municipal lake and on the Aporé River; check the date with the city hall.

Highlights of the year

Carnalagoa (February)

Lagoa Santa's Carnival brings residents and tourists together in street parades (blocos) and concerts with the lagoon as the backdrop. It is one of the busiest times of the year: book your lodging in advance.

Fest-Vôlei and car audio contest (April)

A volleyball tournament that draws teams from across the region, accompanied by the traditional car audio competition. A lively program for anyone who enjoys sports and music.

Town anniversary (July 21)

Lagoa Santa's independence was signed into law on July 21, 1997, and the date falls right in the middle of the high season. The City Hall usually lines up concerts, tournaments and cultural events, and the town fills up. Check the official program at lagoasanta.go.gov.br.

Expo Lagoa (September)

New in 2026: the 1st Expo Lagoa brought together bull riding, cutiano rodeo, barrel racing and concerts by Gabriel Gava, Talles & Júnior, Gustavo Moura & Rafael and Jennifer Scheffer, from September 17 to 20, with free admission. The organizers intend to make the fair a fixture on the calendar. See the Expo Lagoa page.

Patron Saint Festival and CELEBRAI (October)

Our Lady of Aparecida, the municipality's patron saint, is celebrated on October 12 with Mass, a procession and a church fair. The same month brings CELEBRAI, a praise and worship celebration that gathers churches from across the region.

Fishing Festival

The Lagoa Santa Fishing Festival reached its 22nd edition in 2026, contested in pairs. Throughout the year, the City Hall also organizes fishing pools ("bolões de pesca") at the Lago Municipal Clarito Pereira Campos. Dates change every year: check with the City Hall at (64) 99612-9341 (from abroad: +55 64 99612-9341). Learn more under fishing in Lagoa Santa.

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is one of the most sought-after dates, with a party and fireworks. December and January are school holidays, so the town welcomes many families.