Opus Entretenimento Marks 50 Years with National Expansion Plans
Celebrating 50 years, Opus Entretenimento outlines ambitious plans for new venues and nationwide growth in Brazil's live entertainment scene.
- • Opus Entretenimento celebrates 50 years in May 2026 with a legacy of hosting over 3,000 annual events reaching 5 million spectators.
- • Founded by Geraldo Lopes in 1976, Opus introduced major national and international artists to Brazilian audiences.
- • Current CEO Lucas Zaffari and chairman Carlos Konrath lead Opus’s expansion including new venues in São Paulo and Canela.
- • The company operates eight venues across six states and has established Instituto Cultural Opus to support socio-cultural initiatives.
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Opus Entretenimento celebrates its 50th anniversary in May 2026, marking a significant milestone for one of Brazil's leading live entertainment companies. Founded in 1976 by Geraldo Lopes, Opus began with local theater productions and has grown to organize over 3,000 events annually, attracting around five million spectators nationwide. The company has played a pivotal role in bringing renowned artists such as Cyndi Lauper, Rita Lee, Eric Clapton, and Roberto Carlos to audiences across Brazil.
Under the leadership of current CEO Lucas Zaffari and chairman Carlos Konrath, Opus is poised for a major national expansion. Plans include opening new international-standard venues, notably a 400-seat space in Kempinski Laje da Pedra and a larger 2,800-seat venue in the Tatuapé neighborhood of São Paulo, with additional sites planned for Canela and São Paulo. These developments aim to consolidate Opus's presence and elevate Brazil’s live entertainment offerings to world-class standards.
Since the Zaffari family took over the company in 2013, transitioning leadership from Jonathas to Lucas Zaffari in 2024, Opus has expanded to eight venues across six states. The establishment of the Instituto Cultural Opus further emphasizes its commitment to socio-cultural enrichment. As Carlos Konrath noted, the company's history of producing large-scale events featuring major national and international artists continues to inspire its vision for the future.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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CEO timeline
Sources report different timelines for Lucas Zaffari becoming CEO
terra.com.br
"Today, Lucas Zaffari serves as the CEO."
coletiva.net
"Lucas Zaffari, who became CEO in 2024."
Why this matters: One source claims Lucas Zaffari became CEO in 2024, while the other does not specify a timeline for his appointment. This difference affects the understanding of the company's leadership transition.