Frequently Asked Questions

Patas is a furry culture convention held in Sorocaba, SP, Brazil. Over an entire weekend, it brings together furries, fursuiters, artists, supporters, and the curious for activities, panels, socializing, and lots of anthropomorphic art. It's the kind of event where you arrive knowing nobody and leave with a list of new friends.

Patas 2026 takes place from December 11 to 13, 2026 at Sorocaba Park Hotel by Atlantica, located at Rua Prof. Joaquim Silva, 205, Alto da Boa Vista, Sorocaba, SP, Brazil.

No. The event is open to anyone curious about or sympathetic to the community. You don't need a fursuit, a created character, or any prior involvement with furry culture. Just buy a ticket and show up.

Exclusively through the event's official website. We do not sell tickets through WhatsApp groups, resellers, or any other channel. If someone offers a ticket outside the official site, be suspicious.

No. The ticket grants access to event areas and activities over the three days. Accommodation and meals are each attendee's responsibility. More details are in the "Accommodation" section below.

No. Tickets are registered and linked to the purchaser's CPF (Brazilian tax ID). They cannot be transferred, sold, or given to third parties.

Yes, within the first 7 days after purchase you can request cancellation with a full refund, in accordance with the Brazilian Consumer Protection Code. After that period, there is no cash refund, but you can transfer the ticket to the next edition of Patas by requesting at least 30 days before the event. See the Terms & Conditions for more details.

Yes, in two ways. Half-price tickets are guaranteed by Brazilian law (Law No. 12.933/2013) for students with valid student ID, seniors over 60, people with disabilities, and youth enrolled in CadÚnico. Documentation must be presented at the time of purchase and again at event entry.

Additionally, Patas offers the social entry, a discounted ticket for those who contribute a non-perishable item at check-in. Details about accepted items and discount amounts are available on the tickets page.

Yes, as long as they are accompanied by a guardian over 18 years old. This must be declared at the time of ticket purchase. The guardian can be a parent, legal tutor, or another adult authorized by the parents with a written document with notarized signature. Some event areas and activities are exclusive to those 18 and older.

No, staying at Sorocaba Park Hotel is not mandatory. You can stay at any other hotel in the city, an Airbnb, or even at someone's house in Sorocaba. What you can't do is sleep in the event area.

Absolutely. Being in the same place where the event happens means living Patas from early morning until late at night, meeting attendees at breakfast, in the elevator, and at the pool. It's a very different experience from those who come and go every day.

Go to the website menu under About > Location, where you'll find the booking link with an exclusive discount for Patas attendees. December is a high-demand period, so don't wait until the last minute. The hotel has double, triple, and quadruple room options, making it easy to split costs with other attendees.

Keep an eye on our official channels. We usually create specific spaces for this closer to the event date.

No. It's about 100 km from the capital, and the city is well served by highways. The drive via Raposo Tavares Highway (SP-270) usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic.

Yes. Sorocaba's Bus Terminal (Rodocenter), at Av. Comendador Pereira Inácio, 100, receives buses from São Paulo (Tietê and Barra Funda terminals), Campinas, Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro, and over 250 cities. From the terminal to the hotel, the most practical way is by Uber or taxi, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Viracopos International Airport in Campinas is about 60 km from Sorocaba. Congonhas Airport in São Paulo is about 100 km away. From both, you can reach Sorocaba by car or transfer bus.

Yes, Sorocaba Park Hotel has its own parking for guests. Confirm availability and any fees directly with the hotel.

The event features panels and talks on furry community and geek culture topics, an exclusive Fursuit Lounge for fursuiters and their handlers, Artist Alley and Artroom with community artists, activities and programming throughout all three days, and an adult area (18+) with restricted access requiring age verification. The full program will be announced on official channels as the event approaches.

It's a reserved space for fursuiters to rest, change costumes, and store their equipment safely. Access is restricted to the fursuiter and their handler. If you're coming in a fursuit, this will be your spot.

In event areas, yes. In general hotel areas that are not part of the event, the establishment's rules apply. Common sense and respect for other hotel guests are essential.

Yes. Patas will have an area with restricted access for those 18 and older. Entry requires photo ID verification. More details about how it works will be announced in the official program.

Yes, but always ask permission before photographing other people, especially those in fursuits. Specific panels and talks may have recording restrictions, which will be announced at the beginning of each activity.

Contact Staff. During the event, we maintain a lost and found point whose location will be announced on the day. Items found and not claimed by the end of the event will be kept by the organization for a limited period.

Use the contact form in the footer of this website. The team responds through the same channel. Be sure to first check if your question is already answered here or in the Rules and Terms & Conditions, also available on the website.