100 upcoming theater events
Shakespeare Embriagado
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 at 23:30
Coringa Mada
Shakespeare Embriagado offers a cheeky, bar-side Hamlet experience at CORINGA. The irreverent, improvisational show invites the audience to drink along with the actors, delivering sharp humor in a casual nightlife setting that makes the classic feel new.
Malabarismo e Simpatia em dose dupla
Sat, 11 Apr 2026
Malabarismo e Simpatia em dose dupla blends juggling feats with playful stage presence in a circus-style performance in São Paulo. Expect high-energy acrobatics, witty theatrics, and family-friendly fun that appeals to kids and adults alike in a compact venue. A lively slice of street theater in the city.
Laboratório de Cenas Curtas – 2026 Diadema
Sat, 11 Apr 2026
A theater short-scenes lab in Diadema, organized by local artists in partnership with Centro Cultural Serraria and the Diadema Culture Secretariat, exploring new forms to keep theatrical creation alive. The program aims to energize the local arts scene through collaborative exploration.
The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Teatro Gamaro
An immersive courtroom drama at Teatro Gamaro that puts you in the jury box. Listen to testimonies, weigh the evidence, and render the verdict—guilty or not guilty. A gripping moral dilemma about responsibility in a self-driving car unfolds as you decide the outcome in real time.
TEIMAR ATÉ QUE BROTE
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 17:30
Sesc Itaquera
A stage manifesto inspired by the GAU urban agriculture collective, TEIMAR ATÉ QUE BROTE explores belonging, care, and resistance in urban territories through Coletivo Corpo Aberto's performance at Sesc Itaquera in Sao Paulo.
Zoo-Ilogico - Mostra Cia. Truks
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 10:00
Teatro Viradalata A peça traz para os palcos um incrível estímulo à criatividade
Zoo-Ilogico, a children's theatre show by Cia. Truks at Teatro Viradalata, runs April 11–12, 2026. Using everyday objects transformed into whimsical creatures—like a teapot chicken and a turtle made from a colander—the production sparks imagination and creativity for young audiences.
BRACE (Moçambique / Alemanha)
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 21:30
Sesc Belenzinho
A physical theatre piece directed by Edivaldo Ernesto, BRACE traverses memory, ancestry and autofiction, pushing the body into a territory of investigation where effort, technique and invention fuse to craft a unique narrative. Set on stage at Sesc Belenzinho (São Paulo), the performance probes boundaries between control and chaos, resistance and exhaustion.
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Teatro Gamaro
Experience Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty, a sparkling dance spectacle in São Paulo. Six local dancers illuminate the stage in glow-in-the-dark costumes, reimagining Sleeping Beauty through ballet with radiant visuals and fluid choreography.
NOSSA LEITURA
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Teatro / Palco Praça – Av
NOSSA LEITURA is a family-friendly children's theater piece presenting Livro em Cena: Chupim by Itamar Vieira Junior, performed by Cia. SóPapo. The story unfolds through Julim's eyes with Bruno Fonseca, Marcos Seixas, and Gleici Oliveira, bringing a poetic tale to life on the Teatro Palco Praça stage in São Paulo.
TIM MAIA, VALE TUDO – O MUSICAL
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro Casa Grande – Av
A musical theatre production about Tim Maia, Vale Tudo – O Musical, featuring a cast led by Thór Junior, Dennis Pinheiro, Elá Marinho, and Julia Gorman. Directed by Pedro Bricio with text by Nelson Motta, it runs at Teatro Casa Grande in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, with Fri 8pm, Sat 4pm and 8pm, Sun 7pm; tickets from R$75.
Matilde
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro FAAP
Matilde is a Brazilian stage drama about a 60-year-old retiree and a 36-year-old actor whose living arrangement sparks clashes and tenderness. With sharp humor and sensitivity, the play explores aging, ambition, and connection, brought to life by Julia Spadaccini's script and Gilberto Gawronski's direction at Teatro FAAP.
NO LIMIAR DO HORIZONTE
Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Teatro Commune
NO LIMIAR DO HORIZONTE is a five-movement theatre piece told through intimate dialogues about the dreams and desires of women across different eras, revealing enduring social questions about gender and history. Performed at Teatro Commune, the production invites reflection on how past voices shape present realities.
O ESTRANGEIRO
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro YouTube – R
An adaptation of Camus's The Stranger on the Teatro Youtube stage, tracing a seemingly ordinary man whose life is upended by his mother's death, leading to crime, prison, and a courtroom clash over morality and justice. Text by Albert Camus; adaptation by Morten Kirskov; translation by Liane Lazoski; starring Guilherme Leme Garcia and directed by Vera Holtz, at Teatro Youtube – Av Paulista, São Paulo.
IDEIAS PARA ADIAR O FIM DO MUNDO
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 19:00
An intellectual theatre piece tracing ideas that delay the end of the world, inspired by indigenous leader Ailton Krenak. With Yumo Apurinã, directed by João Bernardo Caldeira, it plays at Caixa Cultural São Paulo (Praça da Sé) from April 9–12 at 7pm, 75 minutes, free with tickets available one hour before.
O NINHO, UM RECADO DA RAIZ
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro Arthur Azevedo – Av
O NINHO, UM RECADO DA RAIZ is a staged novela about intolerance and hate in the Nordeste cane fields. With text, lyrics and direction by Newton Moreno, and a cast including Paulo de Pontes, Tay Lopez, Kátia Daher, Gabi Britto, Rebeca Jamir and Jorge de Paula, the show runs at Teatro Arthur Azevedo in Mooca, São Paulo, with multiple performances across April.
MALDITA
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro Municipal Ziembinski – Av
MALDITA reimagines Greek tragedies such as Oedipus Rex and Antigone through a drag-infused lens, mixing irony with parodies, lipsyncs and sharp pop-culture references. Directed by Rohan Baruck, the show features a diverse cast and bold staging at Teatro Municipal Ziembinski. A high-energy, funny take on classics that appeals to adults.
Hermanoteu na Terra de Godah
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro Bradesco
Hermanoteu na Terra de Godah is a popular Brazilian theatre comedy at Teatro Bradesco in São Paulo. This satirical show delivers witty humor and lively stagecraft, with performances on April 4, 5, 11 and 12, 2026.
DUVIDO
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro Municipal Café Pequeno – Av
A solo theatre piece in which an actress, in a perpetual state of doubt, plays with hesitation versus certainty while waiting for Hamlet. Written by Marcéli Torquato and directed by Camila Nhary, the intimate 60-minute show unfolds at Teatro Municipal Café Pequeno in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro.
RESIDÊNCIA SOCIEDADE ARMINDA
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 20:30
espaço íntimo
An intimate theatre residency at espaço íntimo staging Blasted, tracing confinement in a hotel room as violence from the outside leaks into private space. The program continues with Tragédia Linche Vol. I: Os Jovens Infelizes, a stark drama about marginalized youth. A provocative, 100-minute evening (16+) exploring violence and contemporary society.
Dorival e a Mar - 112 anos de Dorival Caymmi
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro Oficina
Dorival e a Mar is a ritual-stage homage marking Dorival Caymmi's 112th anniversary, staged at Teatro Oficina. Directed by Cyro Morais, this musical theatre piece fuses Brazilian song with theatrical language for a bold, intimate tribute that traces Caymmi's oceanic influence.
ENCRUZAS
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro / Salão – Av
Two artists Marina Mathey and Fred Demarca share the stage in a one-hour cross-genre theatre evening at Teatro / Salão, blending song and performance into a unified artistic encounter. The free, 60-minute show explores rhythm, narrative, and presence on Av. Brigadeiro Luís Antônio in Bela Vista.
Let's Play That or Vamos Brincar Daquilo
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 at 18:30
Teatro Sérgio Cardoso / Sl
Hybrid poetry–theater piece and debate, this solo returns Tuca Andrada to the stage with a personal, political reading of Torquato Neto. Created by Andrada from Neto’s life and work, directed with Maria Paula Costa Rêgo, performed at Teatro Sérgio Cardoso.
CONCERTO PARA UM CORPO TRAQUEJADO
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 20:00
teatro e autobiografia a partir de episódios marcantes da
An intimate solo piece blending dance, theatre, and autobiographical storytelling, tracing Wilson Aguiar's journey from São Paulo's peripheral streets to the city's grand stages. A 66-year-old performer's body navigates injury, resilience, and transformation in a stark, personal stage.
ROMEU E ROMEU
Tue, 14 Apr 2026
Teatro Viradalata Classificação
An inventive stage adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Romeo e Romeu plays with love and humor while exploring daily life, jealousy, and prejudice. Romeu is played by Guilherme Chelucci and Zinho by Pedro Pilar as the couple faces domestic quirks and social prejudice, offering a hopeful twist where love prevails. A warm, humorous theatre piece at Teatro Itália Classificação.
Ensaio Aberto: Orfeu no Inferno
Wed, 15 Apr 2026
Open rehearsal of Offenbach’s Orfeu no Inferno at Theatro São Pedro in São Paulo, with music direction by André Dos Santos and staging by Cibele Forjaz. This 19th-century operetta is renowned for satire, wit, and social critique, performed in a prestigious city venue.
Espetáculo - HIV no Tribunal - Instituto BarONG
Wed, 15 Apr 2026
An impactful theatre piece in São Paulo by Instituto BarONG that tackles HIV, stigma, and human rights through live performance. HIV no Tribunal invites the audience into a participatory space where dialogue and reflection replace stigma and misinformation, turning the stage into a forum for awareness and change.
Shrek - O Musical
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro Renault – Av
Shrek - O Musical brings the DreamWorks ogre to the stage at Teatro Renault, featuring songs by Jeanine Tesori and Tiago Abravanel as Shrek. This vibrant, family-friendly musical adapts the beloved film for the stage with stunning sets and laughs for kids and adults.
Theatre as Anti-Racist Practice for the Classroom
Wed, 15 Apr 2026
A theatre company offers a practical workshop for teachers, using theatre games and activities to spark anti-racist dialogue with children and adolescents in the classroom. Based in São Paulo, the session helps educators integrate theatre as a reflective, inclusive teaching tool.
Recreio no Circo
Wed, 15 Apr 2026
Recreio no Circo brings a lively circus performance to São Paulo. Expect high-energy acts, colorful costumes, and playful entertainment that’s great for families and kids. A vivid theatre-style spectacle in the city.
GALA DALÍ
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Teatro Sérgio Cardoso / Sl
GALA DALÍ is a biographical theatre piece that traces Gala Dalí’s life—from her youth in Russia and first marriage to her struggle against gender norms and her pivotal meeting with Salvador Dalí. Performed at Teatro Sérgio Cardoso in São Paulo, with text and cast by Mara Carvalho and direction by Ulysses Cruz.
Ópera | Orfeu no Inferno
Fri, 17 Apr 2026
The Theatro São Pedro presents Offenbach’s Orfeu no Inferno, a beloved 19th‑century opera famed for its satire and social critique. Under musical director André Dos Santos and stage director Cibele Forjaz, this production promises witty humor, lively ensembles, and a vivid, Parisian-flavored staging.
dança
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Espaço Cultural – R
A dance-theatre piece exploring how dance exists within cultural spaces, with 60-minute works and two showings on April 16 at 15:00 and 20:30, including Tudo o Que a Boca Come, inspired by Mestre Pastinha and addressing hunger and social contrasts through the world of delivery workers.
Atravessando Gerações
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
Atravessando Gerações is a vibrant circense performance in São Paulo. This high-energy show blends acrobatics and clowning to celebrate generations, delivering lively, family-friendly entertainment in an urban venue and highlighting Brazilian circus tradition.
Intervenção Artística: Itaim – Celebrando o movimento
Fri, 17 Apr 2026
A site-specific artistic intervention in São Paulo transforms the body into language and gesture into poetry to celebrate International Dance Day. Drawn from rhythms at Fábrica de Cultura studios, it invites public expression and creative movement in an urban setting.
CLEMENTE
Fri, 17 Apr 2026
CLEMENTE is a contemplative theater piece from a Ceará-born dancer, moving through a reflective stage that fuses memory, grief, and the energy of life across generations. Set in São Paulo, the performance uses a sequence of gestural scenes to explore presence beyond time.
IMPROVÁVEL
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Teatro Casa Grande – Av
IMPROVÁVEL is a live improv theatre show where scenes are created on the spot from audience ideas. Featuring Anderson Bizzocchi, Daniel Nascimento, and Elidio Sanna under director Cia. Barbixas, with performances on April 18 at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM and April 19 at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at Teatro Casa Grande in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro.
Amuletos de proteção: a lenda do Muiraquitã
Sat, 18 Apr 2026
Join Casa Mário de Andrade in São Paulo for a storytelling performance celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day. The Muiraquitã legend weaves Amazonian Icamiabas lore into the educational project Entre Contos e Encantos, inviting families to explore myth, heritage, and storytelling in an intimate indoor setting.
Expedição Pacífico - Mostra Cia. Truks
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 10:00
Teatro Viradalata A Cia
A family-friendly children's theatre piece by Cia. Truks at Teatro Viradalata A Cia that uses a vivid fable about the Pacific garbage patch to spark conversations about waste and daily life. Two performances for kids and parents on April 18–19, 2026 in São Paulo, with tickets starting at R$35.
Intervenção Cênica: Vozes da Casa
Sat, 18 Apr 2026
An immersive stage intervention at Museu Casa de Portinari in São Paulo, inviting visitors to meet two key figures from Candido Portinari’s life—the Nonna and Seu Batista—brought to life in an outdoor garden performance during the Museums-Casas Days festival.
Comunhão e Nada é Suficiente
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro Sesc Ipiranga – R
Double-bill theatre piece at Teatro Sesc Ipiranga, presenting Comunhão and Nada é Suficiente, two interwoven stories about three women undergoing transformation and friendship. Featuring Lucia Bronstein, Luisa Micheletti and Magali Biff, the production explores crisis, love, and faith in a powerful contemporary drama.
REALPOLITIK
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Teatro Estúdio – R
REALPOLITIK is a 60-minute drama pairing a journalist with a Brazilian mining CEO in the wake of a devastating dam rupture. A sharp meditation on accountability, media power, and corporate responsibility, staged at Teatro Estúdio – R in São Paulo.
Projeto Fusões/Experimentos
Sat, 18 Apr 2026
Projeto Fusões/Experimentos unveils a captivating circense spectacle in São Paulo, blending acrobatics, humor, and live theater in a dynamic, high-energy performance. A family-friendly show that invites audiences of all ages to experience bold visuals, daring feats, and playful storytelling.
Casa comida e Alva Lavada
Sat, 18 Apr 2026
An intimate Brazilian theatrical comedy tracing twenty years of a couple’s marriage, switching between female and male perspectives to lampoon daily quirks and habits. The satirical, witty piece invites the audience to laugh at the foibles of love and partnership in a vibrant São Paulo setting.
Galpão dos Bonecos
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Galpão dos Bonecos is a puppet show in São Paulo on April 17 at 7:00 PM, promising an emotional experience for audiences of all ages. After the performance, attendees can join a puppet workshop to bring characters to life. A family-friendly, interactive theatre experience that invites imagination.
CIA ÓPERA DO MENDIGO CANTA DO OUTRO LADO DO ESPELHO
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Espaço d’Os Satyros – Praça Franklin Roosevelt
Opera-theater piece starring Jose Palomares and Fernando Grecco, tracing alterity through sertanejo, folklore, and lyric repertoire. The intimate Teatro – Praça Franklin Roosevelt hosts this program with clarinet and violin, offering a rare fusion of Brazilian popular song and opera.
As Amantes de George Washington — Claudia Ohana & Priscila Fantin
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
A Brazilian stage drama starring Claudia Ohana and Priscila Fantin, As Amantes de George Washington, presented at Teatro BDO Jaraguá in São Paulo. This contemporary production blends sharp dialogue with emotional storytelling in a stylish theater setting for a memorable night in the city’s vibrant arts scene.
Vida Boa
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Vida Boa is a circense spectacle in São Paulo featuring acrobatics, clowning, and theatrical flair. This high-energy, family-friendly live show invites audiences of all ages to enjoy Brazilian circus artistry in a vibrant city venue. A colorful blend of skill, humor, and spectacle that celebrates live performance.
NÃO NEM NADA
Fri, 17 Apr 2026
Teatro da Universidade de São Paulo Classificação
NÃO NEM NADA is a provocative theater piece at Teatro da Universidade de São Paulo. Four performers invite the audience into a mosaic of dystopian scenes about fragmented identities, abrupt communication, and information overload — a plan-sequence that challenges perception in 12 episodes.
CABARÉ PROFANO
Fri, 17 Apr 2026
CABARÉ PROFANO is a cabaret-style theatre piece in São Paulo that explores existence, freedom, and desire, turning the stage into a space of resistance and reflection. The show invites intense, reflective storytelling and bold questions about living with intensity.
A Esperança na Caixa de Chicletes Ping Pong
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro Vivo
A lyrical, pop-infused theatrical piece inspired by Zeca Baleiro and acclaimed dramaturgy prize-winner, performed by a Brazilian actress. Set at Teatro Vivo, the show blends song and storytelling in a cordel-inspired program, exploring ethical life, culture, and nostalgia through forty-six songs.
BARTOLOMEU: QUE SERÁ QUE NELE DEU? 2.0
Fri, 17 Apr 2026
Teatro da Universidade de São Paulo Classificação
A stage work inspired by Herman Melville's Bartleby, Bartolomeu: Que Será Que Nele Deu? 2.0, with text and direction by Claudia Schapira, tracks a copyist who refuses to work, retreating into isolation in a sharp, contemplative look at labor and conformity.
Circo de Emoções
Wed, 22 Apr 2026
Circo de Emoções is a circus spectacle slated for April 22, 2026 in São Paulo. This high-energy, family-friendly show promises lively acts and colorful performances in an outdoor setting, delivering a festive, immersive experience for audiences of all ages.
PRAZER, ZEZÉ! O MUSICAL
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Sesc 14 Bis / Teatro – R
Prazer, Zezé! O Musical traces Zezé Motta’s artistic path, confronting power, racism and desire with bold, intimate staging. Idealized by Toni Brandão and featuring a diverse cast, the show at Sesc 14 Bis Teatro offers a provocative, empowering portrait of a pioneering Black woman in Brazilian culture.
Peter Pan - O Musical
Wed, 22 Apr 2026
Peter Pan - O Musical invites families to a sparkling stage adventure in São Paulo. Enjoy catchy tunes, vivid costumes, and a magical journey to Neverland for kids and parents alike.
Show Bar - Jukebox Musical
Fri, 10 Apr 2026
Comedy Sampa Club
Experience Show Bar - Jukebox Musical at Comedy Sampa Club in São Paulo. A lively night of live songs and stories performed in a bar setting, with audience participation and a lineup of unforgettable national and international hits.
27 – A IDADE QUE MARCOU O ROCK
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Teatro Estúdio – R
Written by Daniela Pereira de Carvalho, this biographical solo drama stars Augusto Zacchi as a fictitious rockstar who survives to 27 and rejects it as tragedy, weaving myth and memory. An intimate theatre piece directed by Gustavo Rodrigues at Teatro Estúdio – R, Campos Elíseos, São Paulo.
Dibuk
Thu, 23 Apr 2026
Dibuk, a Yiddish theatre classic akin to Romeo and Juliet, receives a bold new musical staging in São Paulo. The production fuses drama, music, dance and circus as it threads love, mysticism, and kabala into a spellbinding contemporary performance.
OPERILDA CAI NO CHORO
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Sesc Casa Verde – Av
Operilda Cai No Choro is a Brazilian theatre piece where Operilda, a 225-year-old sorceress, sets aside her phone to explore the choro music style through memory and imagination. The cast features Andréa Bassitt, Chico Macedo, Deni Domenico, Helô Ferreira and Nelton Essi, directed by Regina Galdino. Free tickets available at Sesc Casa Verde.
Mãe Fora da Caixa
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro Sabesp Frei Caneca
A confessional theatre piece starring Miá Mello, adapted from Thaís Vilarinho's best-seller, directed by Joana Lebreiro with script by Cláudia Gomes. It uses humor and sensitivity to explore the realities of motherhood, overwork, and shifting expectations in an intimate stage setting at Teatro Sabesp Frei Caneca in São Paulo.
GATO GALÁCTICO
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Tokio Marine Hall
Family-friendly theatre for kids: GATO GALÁCTICO – O reino mágico comes to Tokio Marine Hall on April 19 at 5:00 PM. A magical kingdom adventure with vivid scenery, playful storytelling, and music that enchants young audiences and their families.
MOSTRA TUSP – PRÉDIO 7 – CAC+EAD
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 18:00
A theater showcase at Mostra TUSP, Prédio 7 at CAC+EAD, presenting works born at ECA's Building 7. The program invites friction, sharing, and collective reflection with performances Fri-Sun (18:00/20:00 Fri & Sat, 17:00/19:00 Sun); free tickets available at the venue.
GALA BRUSCO E CARMEM
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
Gala Brusco e Carmem pairs Brusco’s choreography with a Carmen-inspired narrative, scored by pianist Caleb Ruiz. A contemporary reinterpretation of Bizet’s Carmen staged by Companhia Thiago Soares at Teatro J. Safra in São Paulo, with performances on Apr 24 at 21:00 and Apr 25 at 20:00.
SETE MINUTOS – ENSAIO ABERTO
Sat, 18 Apr 2026
Teatro Cultura Artística Classificação
A backstage comedy about a veteran actor who walks off during Macbeth, frustrated by phones and audience distractions. The incident sparks a clash over the pact between stage and audience and the boundaries of their shared space. With a cast including Norival Rizzo, Walter Breda, Fábio Esposito, Ana Andreatta, Conrado Sardinha and Natália Beukers.
Circo Marambio
Thu, 23 Apr 2026
Circo Marambio delivers a dazzling circense spectacle in São Paulo. This high-energy performance features daring acrobatics, vibrant acts, and playful storytelling presented in an intimate theater setting that captivates audiences of all ages.
Nunca Desista De Seus Sonhos
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro B32
A stage adaptation blending humor, emotion, and self-discovery follows psychologist Carol and her life’s comedy-drama. Protagonized by Maximiliana Reis and Nizo Neto and directed by Rogério Fabiano, this Teatro B32 production promises laughter, reflection, and a moving journey of self-knowledge.
GRANDE SERTÃO: VEREDAS – 70 ANOS DE TRAVESSIA
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Teatro Glauce Rocha – Av
Grande Sertão: Veredas – 70 Anos de Travessia presents three theatre pieces—Riobaldo, No Meio do Redemunho, and O Julgamento do Zé Bebelo—at Teatro Glauce Rocha, alongside a visual art exhibition and debate workshops celebrating Guimarães Rosa’s legacy. Includes translation for dramaturgy; tickets from R$40.
XIII Mostra de Teatro de São Miguel Paulista
Sun, 26 Apr 2026
XIII Mostra de Teatro de São Miguel Paulista presents nine acts of theater, circus and musical drag performances in outdoor squares of São Miguel Paulista, São Paulo. Free, day and night shows across Praça Fortunato da Silveira and Praça Morumbizinho, Apr 24–26.
ENDA - Encontro de dança de Guarulhos - 2026
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 14:30
Guarulhos' ENDA 2026 assembles over 700 dancers from 60 groups to celebrate International Dance Day at Teatro Adamastor. A vibrant, high-energy program inside a city theater, highlighting diverse dance styles and performances in a festive cultural gathering.
A Arte de Espalhar Encantamento
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
In São Paulo, Mister Duds uncovers a mysterious briefcase and launches a spellbinding show that marries art, science, and technology to explore the art of spreading enchantment, featuring unique performances and surprising moments.
Espetáculo: “ Ciência é Mágica ”
Fri, 17 Apr 2026
An entertaining magic and circus show in São Paulo that uses science and math to spark curiosity in kids and teens. Mister Duds presents math and science in a positive, engaging way, encouraging critical thinking and hands-on experiments.
Teatro de Sombras
Wed, 22 Apr 2026
An enchanting shadow theater storytelling experience for children, where light and silhouettes bring magical tales to life. The interactive puppetry invites young audiences in São Paulo to explore shapes, emotions, and imagination through storytelling.
A Linha Solar
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
CCBB São Paulo
A Linha Solar is a contemporary theater piece staged at CCBB São Paulo. The production offers a visually striking exploration of light and time, blending inventive stagecraft with a poetic narrative. An engaging evening for urban audiences and theater lovers.
Entre Costuras
Sat, 25 Apr 2026
Entre Costuras is a high-energy circense spectacle in São Paulo, delivering a vivid live circus performance. A family-friendly show blending acrobatics and stage artistry in a vibrant theater setting.
UM PRECIPÍCIO NO MAR | CANÇÃO QUE VEM DE LONGE
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro Núcleo Experimental – R
Two monologues by Simon Stephens are presented as a double bill: Um Precipício no Mar and Canção Que Vem de Longe, directed by Fernando Belo, at Teatro Núcleo Experimental – R in Barra Funda, São Paulo. A poignant exploration of memory, loss, and home, with performances on Saturday 8pm and Sunday 6pm; tickets are R$80.
Shen Yun Performing Arts
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro Bradesco
Shen Yun Performing Arts arrives at Teatro Bradesco in Sao Paulo for a multi-night engagement (Apr 30 – May 4, 2026). This acclaimed company presents classical Chinese dance with live orchestral music and ornate costumes on a grand stage, offering a rich cultural journey through myth and history.
BACK2BACK
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro / Palco Praça – Av
BACK2BACK brings two artists from distinct languages together for a live, unscripted experimental theater piece. An improvisational, collaboration-based encounter at Teatro Palco Praça (Av. Brigadeiro Luís Antônio 277) in Bela Vista, free to attend for 90 minutes starting at 8:00 pm.
CHATÔ E OS DIÁRIOS ASSOCIADOS, 100 ANOS DE PAIXÃO
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro Claro Mais SP
A musical tracing the life of Assis Chateaubriand and his impact on Brazilian media, weaving past and present as a journalist revisits iconic moments after discovering Chatô's statue in Recife. Featuring Stepan Nercessian and a strong cast, the production unfolds at Teatro Claro Mais RJ in Rio, offering a rich blend of history and performance.
Peter Pan Musical
Sat, 25 Apr 2026
Experience the Peter Pan musical in São Paulo, a colorful stage production that blends song, dance, and fairy-tale magic. This family-friendly show invites audiences of all ages to soar with Peter, Wendy, and the Lost Boys in a memorable live performance.
O CÉU FORA DAQUELA JANELA
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Sesc Vila Mariana / Teatro Antunes Filho – R
Set in 1759 England, this theater piece follows a women-only jury deliberating a grave crime, as thirteen diverse figures discuss crucial issues of the female experience. From Da Bendita Trupe, with text by Lucy Kirkwood.
Conta e Aprende com a Trupe
Sat, 25 Apr 2026
An interactive storytelling performance that brings Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) to life through playful stories. A family-friendly show in São Paulo for Dia Nacional da Língua Brasileira de Sinais, blending culture, learning, and imagination.
Dois Dedos, Parágrafo
Sat, 25 Apr 2026
Verbatim theatre piece by Coletivo Cê, Dois Dedos, Parágrafo brings real stories from public-school teachers to the stage in Parque da Autonomia. The performance exposes violence, exhaustion, fear, but also affection and resilience, offering a powerful, intimate look at Brazilian education.
A Bruxinha - Mostra Cia. Truks
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 10:00
Teatro Viradalata Baseada na obra da premiadíssima autora e ilustradora EVA FURNARI
Children’s theatre showcase 'A Bruxinha' by Cia. Truks at Teatro Viradalata, adapting Eva Furnari’s beloved witch tale with inventive puppet animation. A family-friendly performance famed for pioneering puppetry in São Paulo, on April 25, 2026.
ECDISE: Cerrado Mundo Mágico by Giro8 Cia de Dança
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Sala Jardel Filho - Centro Cultural São Paulo
ECDISE is the new contemporary dance piece by Giro8 Cia de Dança, performed at Sala Jardel Filho, Centro Cultural São Paulo. The work is dense, sensory, and ritualistic, using dance to probe the body and symbolic layers of being. It invites a transformative journey rather than answers.
Desventuras de Maria
Thu, 23 Apr 2026
Desventuras de Maria is a theatrical show at Santa Lúcia in São Paulo on 2026-04-23. In Portuguese, the production invites audiences to a compelling live performance at an intimate venue, offering a window into character-driven storytelling.
TRILHAS NO TEATRO – CLÁSSICOS DA MPB – PEDRO MARIANO
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 20:00
TEATRO – CLÁSSICOS DA MPB – PEDRO MARIANO Clássicos da MP
Pedro Mariano headlines a theater concert of MPB classics with the Villa-Lobos Symphony Orchestra under Maestro Adriano Machado at Teatro Sabesp Frei Caneca. An intimate, orchestral night that blends Brazilian songbook with staging and drama in São Paulo.
À PROCURA DE JOÃO
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Teatro Arthur Azevedo – Av Paes de Barros
An intimate, family-friendly theatre piece inspired by a real story, following João and his sister Carol as they discover a secret, magical way to talk in João’s room. Directed by Fabio Brandi Torres and Paula Autran, it plays at Teatro Arthur Azevedo with free tickets available one hour before shows (Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm).
UMA PILHA DE PRATOS NA COZINHA
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
Teatro Cemitério de Automóveis – R
A somber, intimate drama about a young woman facing terminal illness who spends the night with her ex and two friends. Directed by Mário Bortolotto, the cast includes Alex Gruli, Eldo Mendes, Luciana Caruso, and Walter Figueiredo, staged at Teatro Cemitério de Automóveis.
SEGUNDAS DE SOLO
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Segundas de Solo is a one-man theater piece featuring Chef Psi, a psychiatrist and chef, who cooks on stage while sharing case anecdotes and his obsession with Japanese culture. Directed by Tati Caltabiano, with Maíra Maciel, this intimate show runs Monday at 8pm at Andar in Santa Cecília, São Paulo; tickets are R$60.
PEQUENA VIDA DE UMA GRANDE METRÓPOLE
Sat, 25 Apr 2026
A provocative theater piece set in São Paulo, PEQUENA VIDA DE UMA GRANDE METRÓPOLE follows Joãozinho, a Black man confronting prejudice, sensationalist media, and civic neglect. Narrators interact with him in a surreal, ironic performance that exposes social contradictions through satire and sharp wit.
ENTRE IRMÃOS
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 20:30
Teatro Viradalata A Cia
Two brothers confront a painful family past at their father’s funeral in this Brazilian drama. Script by Otávio Martins, starring Fernando Pavão and Otávio Martins, directed by Marcos Damigo, at Teatro Viradalata. 75 minutes, ages 16+, tickets R$120.
OS 3 PORQUINHOS
Sat, 25 Apr 2026
OS 3 PORQUINHOS tells the tale of the three little pigs as they build houses and outwit the Big Bad Wolf with playful disguises. A charming children's theatre show in São Paulo that celebrates imagination and family fun.
Contação de histórias: Histórias do Velho do Saco
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Biblioteca - Centro Cultural São Paulo
Experience a free live storytelling performance by Cia Meias Palavras, featuring original tales of the Velho do Saco told by Luciano Pontes with musician Hugo Nalbert. Set in the intimate Biblioteca – Centro Cultural São Paulo, this show blends humor, poetry, and ancestral storytelling for families.
UMA MÃE
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Teatro Itália – Av
A mother addresses the audience after a TV report that her son is accused of terrorism. This Franca Rame and Dario Fo play, in a Paulo Fabiano adaptation, unfolds at Teatro Itália in São Paulo, with weekend shows through April 26 (Saturdays 5pm, Sundays 4pm).
O TALENTOSO RIPLEY
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro Glaucio Gill – Praça Cardeal Arcoverde
Rio de Janeiro hosts O Talento Ripley, a drama adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel by Phyllis Nagy. The stage production brings a cunning social climber to life at Teatro Glaucio Gill in Copacabana, offering a stylish, tense narrative of wealth and deception.
UM AMIGO NÃO IMAGINÁRIO
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 16:00
Sesc Casa Verde – Av
A charming children's theater piece about an imaginary friend who longs to come alive, performed by Cia Navega Jangada. Dramaturgy and direction by Talita Cabral; cast includes Taynã Marquezone, Lucas Vedovoto and Thiago Ubaldo. At Sesc Casa Verde Arena in São Paulo on Apr 25-26 at 4 pm, free tickets required.
7 Foolproof Tips to Escape Telemarketing Calls
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro TUCA – R
A humorous theater piece at Teatro Mooca that playfully teaches clever tricks to dodge telemarketing calls. 'The Master of Excuses,' written and directed by Roberto Freitas, delivers witty dialogue and a lively performance. Show runs April 9 and 23 at 8:00 PM; tickets cost R$80.
AS PALAVRAS DE NOSSA CASA
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 19:00
An immersive, itinerant Bergman-inspired drama unfolding in a São Paulo mansion, with a lyric soprano visiting her daughter. Text by Adriana Câmara, Gizelle Menon and Glau Gurgel; directed by Adriana Câmara. Performed at Vila Secreta with multiple showings on Apr 24, 7pm; Apr 25, 3:15pm and 6:15pm; Apr 26, 3:15pm. Tickets R$300.
Na Sala dos Espelhos
Fri, 1 May 2026
Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
Experience Na Sala dos Espelhos at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo, a captivating performance exploring light, mirrors, and illusion inside a grand historic venue. This free show transforms the iconic theatre into a reflective, intimate stage experience.
MAGIA, O MUSICAL
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 20:00
Teatro / Palco Praça – Av
Magia, o Musical is a magical theater show set on the island of Tekoha, where wishes granted at 17 demand a price from a neighboring island. A fantasy musical with a rich cast and live stage at Teatro / Palco Praça, blending wonder and drama.
Petitê Varietê
Wed, 29 Apr 2026
Petitê Varietê arrives in São Paulo with a vibrant circus performance featuring acrobatics and playful clowning. Set in a lively venue, this family-friendly show promises high-energy visuals and mesmerizing acts for audiences of all ages.