Mineirinho, Indoor arena in Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Mineirinho is an indoor multipurpose arena in Pampulha designed to hold around 25,000 people for sports competitions and concerts. The spacious interior accommodates diverse events and includes facilities throughout the complex.
The arena opened in 1980 as a major addition to the city's sports infrastructure under ADEMG management. It has since become an established venue for hosting large-scale events.
Every Thursday and Sunday, a craft fair known as the Feirinha do Mineirinho fills the area outside the arena, drawing visitors of different ages and social classes. The arena's nickname, "little Mineiro", comes from its position beside the larger Mineirão stadium. Concerts by Brazilian and international acts have long alternated with volleyball and MMA events here.
The arena sits in the Mineirão sports complex in Pampulha, and a suspended walkway over Avenida Abrahão Caram links it to the stadium. Outside the building, a craft fair known as the Feirinha do Mineirinho runs every Thursday and Sunday. The arena is open according to the event calendar, so check what is on before travelling.
The arena's official name honors journalist Felipe Henriot Drumond, chosen by the sportswriters who ran ADEMG, the state stadium administration that built it. Outside the hall, a crafts fair known as the Feirinha do Mineirinho takes place every Thursday and Sunday, drawing visitors of different ages and social classes.
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