44 upcoming art events
Belém: Hiromi Nagakura até a Amazônia com Ailton Krenak
Sun, 22 Mar 2026
Instituto Tomie Ohtake
A collaborative art exhibition at Instituto Tomie Ohtake titled Belém: Hiromi Nagakura até a Amazônia com Ailton Krenak, pairing Nagakura's works with Ailton Krenak's Amazonian insights. The immersive show bridges Belem's riverine culture and urban Brazil, offering a thoughtful dialogue through contemporary art and Indigenous knowledge.
O Baile
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Luciana Caravello Galeria
Luciana Caravello Galeria marks 15 years with a group exhibition, 'O Baile,' curated by Daniela Labra. The show brings together 15 artists to reflect the gallery's history and its ongoing dialogue between past and present.
Nelson Felix - Pedra de Rumo
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Almeida & Dale Fradique
Nelson Felix's Pedra de Rumo is a two-space solo show at Almeida & Dale in São Paulo, pairing marble and bronze sculptures with works that integrate plant elements and lead-based bases for drawings and collages. The exhibition extends into the urban fringe, guided by critic Keyna Eleison’s text and a map-like layout across the gallery and street.
do que são feitos os dias
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Central Galeria
An exhibition at Central Galeria brings together thirteen artists to explore how daily life and time shape art beyond the conventional gallery. The show invites reflection on the agents of the art circuit, connecting audience, works, artist, and context in a lively, dialogic space.
Between Bowls and Colors: Ceramic Art and Brazilian Flavors
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Grand Mercure São Paulo Ibirapuera
An evening ceramic workshop at Grand Mercure São Paulo Ibirapuera, where you paint your own ceramic piece while enjoying curated wines and Brazilian finger foods. Led by a ceramics artist, your piece is fired and delivered within 20 days, offering a stylish blend of hands-on art and social dining.
Inauguração da fachada da Sala do Conservatório
Tue, 24 Mar 2026
Praça das Artes
This free inauguration marks the conservation work on the facade of Sala do Conservatório at Praça das Artes. The ceremony showcases architectural restoration and the theatre's cultural heritage, inviting the public to learn about the project and its significance for the venue.
Sonora Brasiliana: Tahyná Oliveira em homenagem a Anacleto de Medeiros
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Itaú Cultural
A tribute concert at Itaú Cultural's Espaço Olavo Setubal features Tahyná Oliveira performing Sonora Brasiliana in homage to Anacleto de Medeiros on March 25, 2026. The 4th-floor space will be closed to visitors from 6 pm, marking an intimate, culturally rich evening.
Veredas
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Galeria 18
Veredas is a contemporary art exhibition at Galeria 18 featuring 21 artists curated by Jurandy Valença. The show surveys diverse media in a dialogue about routes, landscapes, and memory, housed in a new indoor space that invites close looking and conversation.
Book launch: Texts on Wesley Duke Lee at Itaú Cultural
Thu, 26 Mar 2026
Itaú Cultural
A new book collecting texts on Brazilian artist Wesley Duke Lee is launched at Itaú Cultural, organized by researcher Cacilda Teixeira da Costa. The event features a conversation and an autograph session, delving into Wesley Duke Lee's influence on contemporary Brazilian art.
Primórdios Digitais: Beto Gatti Exhibition
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Parque Global Cultural
Parque Global Cultural hosts Primórdios Digitais, a digital-art exhibition by visual artist Beto Gatti, curated by Aline Sultani. Showcasing 23 works—sculptures, installations and video—the show probes how technology becomes both tool and environment shaping human behavior. Set along the Pinheiros river, the venue expands the cultural program with contemporary art in a distinctive park setting.
FAAP in MAM São Paulo collection: The Artist's Formation
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 20:00
MAB Faap
FAAP in the MAM São Paulo collection: The Artist's Formation gathers about 160 works from MAM's collection, tracing six decades of the FAAP program and the artists who studied or taught there. Curated by Cauê Alves and Marcos Moraes, it unfolds across three cores: students, professors, and resident artists.
Macunaima é Duwid
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 at 20:00
Pinacoteca de São Paulo: Pina Estação
At Pinacoteca de São Paulo’s Pina Estação, Macunaíma é Duwid rethinks the Macunaíma centennial through Indigenous cosmologies, contrasting modernist imagery with Indigenous narratives under curator Gustavo Caboco.
Caras com caretas — Interativo no Bulevar do Rádio
Sat, 4 Apr 2026
Itaú Cultural
An interactive art intervention at Itaú Cultural invites the public to craft masks from recycled materials. This free, open activity welcomes visitors of all ages along the Bulevar do Rádio for a playful, participatory street-style experience.
SP+Cultura: Agenda de atrações da SMC
Mon, 30 Mar 2026
São Paulo
Discover São Paulo's cultural calendar at SP+Cultura. The portal gathers theatre, music, dance and more from the SMC, offering free programming accessible across all city regions. Explore upcoming events and plan culture across the metropolis.
Acorda
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Zipper Galeria
Opening March 21, 2026 at Zipper Galeria in São Paulo, Acorda showcases new works by Janaína Mello Landini. This contemporary art exhibition blends bold color, texture, and installation to challenge perception and invite reflective conversation in an intimate gallery setting.
Um presente para o futuro
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Zipper Galeria
Zipper Galeria in São Paulo presents Um presente para o futuro, a contemporary art exhibition by Rodrigo Braga. Set in a minimalist indoor space, the show invites visitors to contemplate time and memory through Braga's installation works, offering a distinctive Brazilian art moment.
Colectivo Acciones de Arte: democracia radical
Fri, 3 Apr 2026
MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo
Exhibition 'democracia radical' by Colectivo Acciones de Arte at MASP in São Paulo, exploring radical democracy through contemporary art. The show situates collective action within a major museum, inviting reflection on political aesthetics in a dynamic urban venue.
Sala de vídeo - Oscar Muñoz
Fri, 3 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Masp
Video art exhibition at Masp by Oscar Muñoz, exploring identity, memory and image through experimental photographic and audiovisual media. Muñoz's work investigates how memory is inscribed in photographs and moving images, inviting viewers to reflect on perception.
Santiago Yahuarcani: o princípio do conhecimento
Fri, 3 Apr 2026
MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo
A new exhibition at MASP featuring Santiago Yahuarcani, exploring epistemology and the origins of knowledge through immersive works. Housed in the iconic São Paulo museum, the show blends contemporary visual language with thoughtful critique.
Alice Yura
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Pinacoteca de São Paulo: Pina Contemporânea
Alice Yura presents a solo exhibition at Pinacoteca de São Paulo's Pina Contemporânea, unfolding a research that interweaves photography, archive, and memory. The show explores how images and records reshape personal and collective history.
Paulo Pedro Leal
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Pinacoteca de São Paulo: Pina Estação
Explore Paulo Pedro Leal's first solo show at Pinacoteca de São Paulo's Pina Luz, spanning three rooms on the 2nd floor. This Brazilian autodidact painter's works are presented in a formal museum setting; entry is R$15, with the opening on 11 April 2026 at 20:00.
Introdução à Montagem de Exposições com Pedro Cruz
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Unibes Cultural
Join Pedro Cruz for an introductory session on mounting exhibitions at Unibes Cultural. This art-focused talk/workshop covers curation concepts, installation planning, and display design, offering practical insights for emerging curators and art professionals in São Paulo.
Damián Ortega: matéria e energia
Fri, 15 May 2026
MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo
Damián Ortega's exhibition matéria e energia at MASP in São Paulo showcases sculptural works that transform everyday objects into kinetic explorations of matter and energy, blending humor with sharp material logic. Housed in the iconic MASP building, the show invites fresh reflections on contemporary sculpture.
ART & WINE Experience: Summer Edition - Electrohits
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Hotel Pullman Vila OlÃmpia
ART & WINE Experience: Summer Edition Electrohits blends art, wine, and music at Hotel Pullman Vila Olímpia. Attendees paint with a guided session by a ZIV gallery artist, sip from an open wine bar, and dance to Summer Electrohits hits in a stylish hotel setting.
Isay Weinfeld – Etcétera
Sun, 17 May 2026
Instituto Tomie Ohtake
Isay Weinfeld’s Etcétera exhibition at Instituto Tomie Ohtake surveys the architect’s contemporary design works in a gallery setting. The show blends architecture with visual art, highlighting Weinfeld’s signature minimalist language in São Paulo.
Ruy Ohtake – Percursos do habitar
Sun, 31 May 2026
Instituto Tomie Ohtake
The Instituto Tomie Ohtake hosts Ruy Ohtake – Percursos do habitar, an exhibition surveying the architect’s habitar-inspired works and bold forms. Set in the São Paulo venue known for contemporary architecture, the show traces Ohtake’s design journey and his impact on Brazilian architecture.
Allan Weber – Existe uma vida inteira que tu não conhece
Sun, 24 May 2026
Instituto Tomie Ohtake
Solo exhibition by Allan Weber at Instituto Tomie Ohtake in São Paulo, presenting contemporary works that probe perception and identity. Set in the sleek, iconic gallery space, the show offers an immersive experience that invites reflection on how we know ourselves and others.
Pablo Lobato – Profanações
Sun, 24 May 2026
Instituto Tomie Ohtake
Brazilian artist Pablo Lobato presents Profanações at Instituto Tomie Ohtake, opening May 24, 2026, a contemporary art exhibition with bold visuals and provocative imagery. Housed in São Paulo's renowned indoor gallery, the show invites visitors to see everyday scenes through Lobato's distinctive lens.
Carolina Caycedo: confluências
Fri, 3 Jul 2026
MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo
Carolina Caycedo's solo exhibition 'confluências' at MASP presents immersive works that explore water, land, labor, and migration across Latin America. Housed in the iconic São Paulo museum, the show foregrounds Caycedo's interdisciplinary practice and environmental justice themes.
Sala de vídeo - Regina José Galindo
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 at 20:00
Masp
Video art exhibition by Regina José Galindo at Masp in São Paulo, confronting power and violence through the artist’s body. The show gathers provocative videos that interrogate social structures and human rights.
Histórias latino-americanas
Fri, 4 Sept 2026
MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo
MASP hosts Histórias latino-americanas, a major art exhibition exploring the histories and diverse artistic voices of Latin America. The show blends painting, sculpture, and multimedia works across the museum's galleries, inviting reflection on shared and complex regional narratives.
Uma Noite com os Impressionistas, Paris 1874
Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at 10:00
São Paulo
Step into Paris 1874 with an evening of Impressionist works in São Paulo. A celebration of the Year of France in Brazil, this exhibition offers immersive displays and contextual narration that brings the era to life.
Salão de Arte
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 at 09:00
São Paulo
Salão de Arte is a three-day art fair and exhibition in São Paulo, running August 13–15. The event brings galleries and artists together for a citywide art salon experience featuring contemporary works across multiple venues.
Rosa Elena Curruchich: crônicas de Comalapa
Fri, 30 Oct 2026
MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo
MASP hosts a focused exhibition on Rosa Elena Curruchich, tracing her life and crônicas de Comalapa through archival photos, manuscripts, and multimedia installations. The show highlights indigenous storytelling and Latin American cultural history, inviting reflection and dialogue about marginalized voices in art.
Pablo Delano: Museu da Antiga Colônia
Fri, 30 Oct 2026
MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo
Pablo Delano presents the photography exhibition 'Museu da Antiga Colônia' at MASP in São Paulo. The show features Delano's contemporary images exploring colonial-era themes in Brazil.
Sala de vídeo - Claudia Martínez Garay
Fri, 4 Sept 2026 at 20:00
Masp
Claudia Martínez Garay presents a video program at Masp revisiting colonial Latin American narratives, especially Peru, told through fables built from museum artifacts and historical figures. A thought-provoking exploration of memory, representation, and identity in a museum setting.
Jesús Soto
Fri, 27 Nov 2026
MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo
MASP in São Paulo presents Jesús Soto, highlighting the Venezuelan artist's pioneering kinetic and optical art. The exhibition surveys Soto's influence on geometric abstraction and viewer perception with works from his innovative series. A must-see for fans of mid-20th-century Latin American modernism at Brazil's leading art museum.
FUNK: Um Grito de Ousadia e Liberdade no Museu da Língua Portuguesa
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 at 09:00
São Paulo
A major funk-culture exhibition arrives in São Paulo after a Rio run, presenting 473 works that reveal the cultural power and creative pulse of funk. Housed at the Museu da Língua Portuguesa, the show travels across styles and voices, inviting visitors to experience urban culture through art.
Fotografia AGNÈS VARDA Cinema (IMS Paulista)
Sun, 29 Nov 2026
São Paulo
An exhibition at IMS São Paulo showcasing around 200 photographs by Agnès Varda from the 1950s and 1960s, in dialogue with her cinema work. Many images are previously unseen, illustrating Varda's social and affectionate gaze on travel and everyday life. Entry is free.
Sala de vídeo - Edgar Calel
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 at 20:00
Masp
Edgar Calel's video installation at Masp offers a sensitive poetics infused with Maya-Kaqchikel spiritual dimensions and ritual imagery. The exhibition challenges marginalization of Indigenous communities and critiques dominant modes of art production, showcasing powerful contemporary Indigenous perspectives in a prestigious museum setting.
Manuel Herreros e Mateo Manaure: mi nombre es venezuela
Fri, 27 Nov 2026
MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo
Joint exhibition at MASP featuring Venezuelan artists Manuel Herreros and Mateo Manaure, titled 'mi nombre es venezuela'. The show juxtaposes personal identity with political and cultural memory through contemporary works in São Paulo's famed museum, inviting reflection on Latin American art and heritage.
TRANS documentary screening and photo exhibition
Fri, 27 Nov 2026 at 20:00
Masp
MASP in São Paulo hosts the first Brazilian exhibition centered on the 1982 documentary TRANS by Venezuelan artists Manuel Herreros de Lemos and Mateo Manaure Arilla. The program pairs the film with a new set of photographs that explore the lives and struggles of trans people and travestis in early-1980s Caracas.
Mooca Judaica Exhibition: Histories and Memories
Sun, 24 Jan 2027 at 12:00
Unibes Cultural
A compelling indoor exhibition at Unibes Cultural tracing the Mooca Jewish community’s stories and memories from Jan 24 to Mar 22, featuring archival material and personal testimonies in a welcoming São Paulo venue.
Exposição Recortes por Cristiano Mascaro
Mon, 25 Jan 2027 at 10:00
Unibes Cultural
Photographic works by Cristiano Mascaro are presented at Unibes Cultural in São Paulo, with Recortes running January 25 to April 26. The exhibition surveys Mascaro’s documentary imagery in a contemporary gallery setting, inviting visitors to reflect on everyday life through his lens.