# Betim Christian Expo 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/betim-christian-expo-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-02T14:45:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In late July, organizers announced the return of the Expo Betim Cristã after a 14‑year hiatus, scheduling the two‑day event for 7‑8 August in Betim, Brazil. Free tickets would be distributed online, and attendees were required to bring two kilograms of non‑perishable food each day for donation to vulnerable families. The program was set to include gospel concerts by Bruna Karla and Eli Soares, sermons from local pastors, a children’s zone, vendor stalls, and a March for Jesus. By early August, the month‑long promotional effort culminated in the Betim Fest Gospel competition. The final, held on 1 August, selected Ruah Worship, Belém Music and Projeto Cristo as winners, granting them prize money and performance slots at the upcoming expo. Ruah Worship earned the opening act for Eli Soares’ concert on 8 August, while Belém Music will open Bruna Karla’s show on 7 August, and Projeto Cristo will lead the worship segment of the March for Jesus. The competition highlighted the expo’s role in fostering faith‑based community gatherings and showcasing local gospel talent. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Betim Fest Gospel crowns winners, sets line‑up for Expo Betim Cristã Ruah Worship won Betim Fest Gospel, earning R$ 5,000 and a slot to open Eli Soares at Expo Betim Cristã; Belém Music and Projeto Cristo also placed and will perform at the expo. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/betim-fest-gospel-crowns-winners-sets-lineup-for-expo-betim-crist ### 2026-07-20: Betim Christian Expo Returns with Free Tickets and Food Drive The Betim Christian Expo returns after 14 years, held Aug 7‑8 at Monte Carmo Shopping, offering free tickets via Sympla in exchange for 2 kg of non‑perishable food, featuring gospel concerts, sermons, a kids' ​ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/betim-christian-expo-returns-with-free-tickets-and-food-drive --- Cite as: Betim Christian Expo 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/betim-christian-expo-2026