Brazil MotoGP (Goiânia) 2027: race weekend guide and things to do nearby

2 to 4 April 2027 · ProvisionalGoiânia, Brazil

Brazil MotoGP (Goiânia) fills Goiânia with fans for three days, but the track only runs for a few hours a day. Practice starts around lunchtime, qualifying leaves the morning free and the day after the race is open. This guide fills those gaps.

Tours in Goiânia Hotels for these dates Official site

Know before you go

Goiânia is a 1-hour flight from São Paulo or a 3-hour drive from Brasília.

Airport to Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna, Goiânia

Goiânia airport (GYN) has flights from São Paulo (1.5 hours) and Brasília.

The circuit is on the edge of Goiânia, 15 minutes by car from the centre.

Public transport directions to Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna, Goiânia

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Setor Central	Simple hotels.
Mid-range	Setor Marista	Restaurants and bars.
Splurge	Setor Oeste	Business hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Ibis Goiânia
Mid-range: Mercure Goiânia
Splurge: Castro's Park Hotel

Links search the nights from 1 April to 5 April. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual MotoGP weekend schedule for 2 to 4 April 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival day

Thursday 1 April

Nothing on track that matters yet. Check in, then use the afternoon.

Free ideaParque Vaca Brava.
EatMercado Central Market food

Practice day

Friday 2 April

First practice rarely starts before lunchtime, so the morning is free.

EatPamonharias Corn pamonha

Qualifying day

Saturday 3 April

Support races fill the morning. Skip them for a slow start in town and reach the track after lunch.

FreeGoiânia Zoo.

Race day

Sunday 4 April

Go to the track early and stay after the flag: leaving straight away means the worst of the traffic.

EveningSertanejo night Evening · Nightlife
Country music bars.

The day after

Monday 5 April

A full free day before the flight home. This is the best day for a longer trip out of town.

Full dayPirenópolis day trip Full day · Family
Colonial town and waterfalls.
EatEmpadão goiano Local pie

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

Pirenópolis day trip

Colonial town and waterfalls.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Caldas Novas hot springs

Thermal water parks.

See times and prices

Goiânia Zoo.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Nightlife

Sertanejo night

Country music bars.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Pirenópolis day trip

Colonial town and waterfalls.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Caldas Novas hot springs

Thermal water parks.

See times and prices

After dark

Setor Marista bars.

3 tours worth booking for Brazil MotoGP (Goiânia)

Tour	Length	Good for
Pirenópolis day trip	Full day	Families
Caldas Novas hot springs	Full day	Families
Sertanejo night	Evening	Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Pamonharias Corn pamonha
Empadão goiano Local pie
Mercado Central Market food

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Centro Cultural Oscar Niemeyer.

Getting around on event days

Uber is the easy option.

Day trips from Goiânia

Pirenópolis: 2 hours
Brasília: 2.5 hours

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Brazil MotoGP (Goiânia).

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Brazil MotoGP (Goiânia) 2027?

The next edition is 2 to 4 April 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna, Goiânia?

Goiânia airport (GYN) has flights from São Paulo (1.5 hours) and Brasília. The circuit is on the edge of Goiânia, 15 minutes by car from the centre.

Where should I stay for Brazil MotoGP (Goiânia)?

For most visitors the best base is Setor Marista: Restaurants and bars.

What is there for kids and families near Brazil MotoGP (Goiânia)?

Family-friendly picks: Pirenópolis day trip, Caldas Novas hot springs. Goiânia Zoo.

How far is Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna, Goiânia from Goiânia centre?

About 9 km in a straight line. The circuit is on the edge of Goiânia, 15 minutes by car from the centre.

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