# Legal disputes over Gusttavo Lima concert contracts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-disputes-over-gusttavo-lima-concert-contracts
> Updated: 2026-10-10T13:39:04.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Legal scrutiny has emerged regarding municipal contracts for concerts by singer Gusttavo Lima in Brazil.

In Ribeira do Pombal, the Court of Accounts of the State of Bahia (TCM-BA) ordered the suspension of a R$ 1.5 million advance payment to Balada Eventos e Produções Ltda. for an upcoming October 2026 performance. The court cited insufficient justification for full advance payment and expressed concerns regarding potential financial loss, noting that the artist had canceled performances in other municipalities earlier in 2026.

In Maranhão, the court has annulled a R$ 1.2 million contract signed by the São Luís City Hall for a performance during the city’s 413th anniversary in September 2025. Judge Douglas de Melo Martins ruled that the contract involved overpricing and financial irregularities, noting that the municipality paid R$ 300,000 more than what Balada Eventos e Produções Ltda. charged for the same artist in Petrolina, Pernambuco.

The ruling found that price research conducted by the Municipal Secretariat of Culture was insufficient because it relied on invoices from private corporate events instead of comparable public contracts. Additionally, while the initial proposal required split payments, the final contract allowed for full payment up to ten days before the event. Because the performance was successfully held, the court ordered the company to refund only the R$ 300,000 difference rather than the full contract amount.

## Claims

- The Maranhão Court ordered Balada Eventos e Produções to return R$ 300,000 to the city of São Luís. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The contract for the singer Gusttavo Lima's performance in São Luís was valued at R$ 1.2 million. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The court identified an overcharge of R$ 300,000 compared to a R$ 900,000 performance by the same artist in Petrolina, Pernambuco. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The concert was held on September 8, 2025, as part of the 413th anniversary celebrations of São Luís. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The contract allowed for full advance payment of the R$ 1.2 million before the show took place. (single source)
- Balada Eventos e Produções Ltda. must return the R$ 300,000 plus interest and monetary correction. (single source)
- Former mayor Eduardo Braide was removed from the lawsuit in April 2026 due to lack of individualized conduct. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Maranhão Court annuls Gusttavo Lima contract over overpricing

A Maranhão court annulled a R$ 1.2 million contract for a Gusttavo Lima show in São Luís, ordering the production company to refund R$ 300,000 due to overpricing and payment irregularities.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-lus-court-orders-return-of-r-300000-over-gusttavo-lima-concert-overpricing

### 2026-10-02: TCM-BA suspends advance payment for Gusttavo Lima concert

The Bahia Court of Accounts has blocked the advance payment of R$ 1.5 million by Ribeira do Pombal for a Gusttavo Lima concert, citing risks of financial loss to the municipality.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tcm-ba-suspends-advance-payment-for-gusttavo-lima-concert

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