Patinhas

Patinhas is a free one-day furry meet in São Paulo, Brazil, run by the team behind the Patas convention. It is held at the Centro Cultural da Diversidade, a public cultural centre in Itaim Bibi, and the organizers describe it as a day for the furry community and the whole family. The next edition is planned for April 2027 at the same venue, and the exact day has not been announced yet.

What to Expect

Patinhas is a daytime meet rather than a full convention. The first edition ran for twelve hours, from 10:00 to 22:00, and the organizers announced a mixed programme: talks, theatre, a DJ, an animal adoption area, a furry bazaar with artist stands, food trucks, a fursuit parade and a dance competition. Guests announced for 2025 included the J-pop idol group Tapioca Club and the voice actor and dubbing director Raul Schlosser.

The Patas team calls Patinhas its "esquenta", the warm-up for the Patas convention in Sorocaba, so it suits anyone who wants a taste of the community before committing to a three-day hotel con. The organizers invite attendees to bring their fursuits, and the fursuit parade is part of the programme.

How to Get Tickets

Entry to the first Patinhas cost nothing, but each visitor had to reserve a ticket in advance through the organizer's listing on Sympla. Artists could also book a stand, which the Patas team offered at a promotional price of R$100 until November 20, 2025. Ticket and stand details for April 2027 have not been published yet, so follow the Patas announcement channel on Telegram and the Patas Instagram for the reservation link.

How to Get There

The Centro Cultural da Diversidade is at Rua Lopes Neto, 206, in the Itaim Bibi district of São Paulo. The organizers place it about 13 minutes from Cidade Jardim station on the CPTM commuter rail network.

For visitors from outside the city, São Paulo has two main airports, Guarulhos (GRU) and Congonhas (CGH).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patinhas free?

Entry in 2025 was free, with tickets reserved in advance on Sympla. Ticket terms for April 2027 are still to come, so check the Patas Telegram channel before you go.

When is the next Patinhas?

The organizers have announced April 2027 at the Centro Cultural da Diversidade in São Paulo. They have not published the exact day yet.

Is Patinhas the same as the Patas convention?

No. Both are run by the same team, but Patinhas is a one-day meet in São Paulo, while Patas is a three-day convention at a hotel in Sorocaba. The organizers describe Patinhas as a warm-up for Patas.

Can I bring my family to Patinhas?

The organizers describe Patinhas as an event for the furry community and the whole family. They have not published a separate age policy, so contact the Patas team on Telegram if you have a specific question about young children.