39 upcoming theater events
Banda Mirim - A criança mais velha do mundo
Sat, 23 May 2026
An enchanting, family-friendly musical theater piece by Banda Mirim blending song, storytelling and time-bending fantasy. It follows Magnólia, a 6-year-old girl traveling with her father toward a cousin’s birthday, in a charming São Paulo setting. A playful show for kids and their grown-ups.
AUTO DO BUMBA-MEU-BOI
Sun, 24 May 2026 at 11:00
Sesc 24 de Maio (Em frente à entrada do Sesc R
An immersive theater piece exploring the Brazilian Bumba-Meu-Boi tradition, emphasizing its music, instrumentation, staging, and costumes. Performed at Sesc 24 de Maio, entry is free, with a 90-minute runtime. A culturally rich, family-friendly showcase highlighting Brazilian folklore.
CABARÉ?
Sun, 24 May 2026 at 13:00
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CABARÉ? fuses dance, theatre and contemporary circus to reinvent classic cabarets. Instead of a traditional host, entracts are performed by the artists at the entrances and exits. At Sesc 24 de Maio in São Paulo, shows run Saturdays and Sundays at 16:00 for 60 minutes, free of charge.
BATUTAS DE QUINTAL
Sun, 24 May 2026 at 14:00
Sesc 24 de Maio
BATUTAS DE QUINTAL is a scene intervention blending puppetry, dance and live choro music drawn from urban Brazilian life. Directed by Mônica Augusto and Ivan Bernardelli, this 90-minute theater piece at Sesc 24 de Maio's Subsolo features puppets, movement and live sound for an intimate, family-friendly performance.
CHORINHO DE UMA RODA SÓ
Sun, 24 May 2026 at 13:00
Sesc 24 de Maio / Área de Convivência – R
A poetic solo theatre piece about balance and resilience, Chorinho de uma roda só transforms a seemingly impossible life on a single wheel into a hopeful journey. Created, performed and directed by Rafael de Barros, the 60-minute show is free at Sesc 24 de Maio’s Área de Convivência in São Paulo on May 24, 2026, 4:00 PM.
Tomie – Baby Theater Experience
Sun, 24 May 2026 at 08:30
Sesc Casa Verde – Av
Tomie – Baby Theater Experience is a 30-minute sensory show for babies up to four years, drawing on the life of artist Tomie Ohtake. Performed by Cia da Casa Amarela at Sesc Casa Verde, it blends gentle visuals, music, and imaginative play in a cozy, infant-friendly theater setting.
CONFORTO
Sun, 24 May 2026 at 17:00
Sesc 24 de Maio
CONFORTO is a stage drama at Sesc 24 de Maio in São Paulo, where a nanny, a cleaner, and a paquita explore what 'comfort' means. With dramaturgy, cast and direction by Ana Flavia Cavalcanti, the 80-minute piece invites audiences 12 years and up to reflect on everyday comfort through intimate vignettes and sharp theatre.
O MONSTRO DA PORTA DA FRENTE
Sun, 24 May 2026 at 13:00
Sesc 24 de Maio
O Monstro da Porta da Frente is a theater piece in which Laurinha pretends to make films in an old neighborhood cinema, now tied to a tale of change. Featuring Ana Vitória Bella, Caio Marinho, Helena Cardoso and Luís Mármora, this 60-minute play at Sesc 24 de Maio (3rd floor) in São Paulo is free and family-friendly.
A CRUZADA DOS CORAÇÕES PUROS (OU QUEM INVENTOU A GUERRA?)
Sun, 24 May 2026 at 13:00
Sesc 24 de Maio / Varanda da Convivência / 3º andar – R
Brecht-inspired children's theatre about a group of kids on a quest to find the author of The World History, confronting wars and humanity. A 60-minute performance by Cia. Variante at Sesc 24 de Maio, Varanda da Convivência (3rd floor), free and suitable for families.
HEROÍNAS NA HISTÓRIA
Sun, 24 May 2026 at 13:00
Sesc 24 de Maio / Varanda da Convivência / 3º andar – R
A theatrical tribute to Brazil's historical heroines: Maria Quitéria, Maria Felipa, Aracy de Carvalho, and Margarida Maria Alves. This intimate stage piece at Sesc 24 de Maio’s Varanda da Convivência blends history and performance to celebrate courageous women who shaped Brazilian history and labor movements.
Intolleranza 1960 — Luigi Nono Opera
Thu, 28 May 2026
Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
Staging of Luigi Nono's Intolleranza 1960 at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo. This historic avant-garde opera, rooted in politics and experimental sound, is brought to a grand urban venue in an immersive indoor setting. A must-see for enthusiasts of modern classical theatre and 20th-century opera.
O Lago dos Cisnes, Com o Moscow City Ballet
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 17:00
Teatro Bradesco
Experience Swan Lake performed by the Moscow City Ballet at Teatro Bradesco in São Paulo. This celebrated production blends precision and grace in a full evening of classical ballet, delivering a refined theater experience with lush staging and world-class dancers.
O Medo da Morte das Coisas - Segundas de Solo
Mon, 1 Jun 2026 at 17:00
O Andar
O Medo da Morte das Coisas is a theatrical piece by Maíra Lour that blends autobiographical storytelling with dance to examine how time, objects, and relationships coexist in an old apartment. Poetic and humorous, it transforms mold, stains, and cracks into a meditation on life and mortality, performed at O Andar.
A Igreja da Fran - De Rafaela Azevedo
Mon, 1 Jun 2026 at 17:00
Teatro Sabesp Frei Caneca
provocative theatre piece A Igreja da Fran, staged at Teatro Sabesp Frei Caneca, uses sharp, acidic humor to explore faith, power, and misogyny in religious institutions. This witty new production invites audiences in São Paulo to question patriarchal narratives while laughing at hypocrisy.
Veigh Evom a Última Dança
Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 17:00
Espaço Unimed
A contemporary dance performance titled 'Veigh Evom a Última Dança' at Espaço Unimed. A provocative piece that explores movement, finality, and resilience through bold choreography in an intimate venue.
O Filho
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 17:00
Teatro B32
An intimate Portuguese-language drama at Teatro B32 about Nicolas, a 16-year-old facing depression and parental separation, who moves between parents in search of balance. The play probes how love and family dynamics can fail to heal, revealing deeper layers of pain and misunderstanding.
Ensaio Aberto: Atelier de Composição Lírica do Theatro São Pedro 2026
Tue, 9 Jun 2026
Theatro São Pedro
Open rehearsal of three newly created operas conceived by the Atelier de Composição Lírica do Theatro São Pedro. The program, a year-long fellowship for scholarship students, showcases O Natal de Maria, Sinfonia de Sucesso, and Juanita, offering a rare look into contemporary opera creation at Theatro São Pedro in São Paulo.
Compañía Antonio Gades - Bodas de Sangre & Suite Flamenca
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 at 17:00
Teatro Bradesco
An evening of intense flamenco theatre as Compañía Antonio Gades presents Bodas de Sangre and Suite Flamenca at Teatro Bradesco. The program blends classic Spanish choreography with dramatic storytelling in an intimate indoor setting in São Paulo, delivering passionate live dance.
Novas Criações de Andrea Peña e Michelle Moura
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
Two new dance works by acclaimed choreographers Andrea Peña and Michelle Moura premiere at the historic Theatro Municipal. The program blends contemporary movement, experimental partnering, and vibrant stagecraft inside São Paulo's iconic venue. A must-see evening for dance lovers in a formal theater setting.
Ópera Turandot
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 at 17:00
Teatro Bradesco
Opera Turandot is staged at Teatro Bradesco in São Paulo from July 3–12, 2026, with an evening performance on July 12 at 8 PM. A grand, full-scale Italian opera bringing dramatic intensity and lush orchestration to a renowned venue.
Ópera | Don Pasquale
Thu, 9 Jul 2026
The Theatro São Pedro presents Gaetano Donizetti's Don Pasquale, a celebrated 19th-century comic opera. Conducted by Ira Levin and staged by Lívia Sabag, this refined production blends sparkling humor with vivid drama at São Paulo's historic venue.
Ensaio Aberto: Ópera | Don Pasquale
Tue, 7 Jul 2026
Open-stage performance of Gaetano Donizetti's Don Pasquale at Theatro São Pedro in São Paulo, directed by Lívia Sabag with musical direction by Ira Levin. A celebrated 19th-century comic opera famed for witty humor and vibrant musical storytelling.
Ópera Tristão e Isolda, de Richard Wagner
Tue, 21 Jul 2026
Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
Witness Wagner's Tristan und Isolde in a grand production at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo. This German opera delivers lush orchestration and intense vocal drama on a historic stage.
GIL - Andar com Fé
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 at 17:00
Teatro Santander
GIL – ANDAR COM FÉ is a grand musical tracing Gilberto Gil’s journey from exile in London to Brazil’s music scene. With text by Newton Moreno and direction by Miguel Falabella, the production moves from London to the sertão, Salvador, and street scenes that helped shape Brazilian music, all on a vivid Teatro Santander stage.
Requiem SP
Fri, 14 Aug 2026
Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
Requiem SP is a contemporary dance work premiering at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo. Set in the venue's grand, historic hall, the performance weaves dark choreography with live music for a powerful, city-scented evening of movement and mood.
The Jury Experience: Murder or Web of Lies?
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at 13:00
Centro Cultural Português
Step into an immersive live drama where you act as juror in a courtroom mystery. Listen to testimonies, weigh the evidence, and decide guilt or innocence in a theatrical experience at Centro Cultural Português in São Paulo.
Alvorada e Ato II, Giselle
Wed, 16 Sept 2026 at 16:00
The Theatro São Pedro hosts a collaboration with São Paulo Companhia de Dança to present Alvorada e Ato II, Giselle. An open dress rehearsal on Sept 16 at 7pm leads into four September performances (Sept 17–20) at 8pm Thu–Sat and 5pm Sun, showcasing classical ballet in a historic venue.
Don Carlo Opera by Verdi
Thu, 17 Sept 2026
Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
Don Carlo, Verdi's monumental opera, is staged at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo. This production promises lush Verdian drama, powerful arias, and grand orchestration in a historic, acoustically rich venue, offering a quintessential evening of Italian grand opera.
Cabaré - O Último Encontro
Fri, 11 Sept 2026
Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu
Cabaré - O Último Encontro brings a sultry cabaret night to Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu in São Paulo. Expect bold live music, sultry dance and cheeky humor in a stylish, intimate arena setting.
The Jury Experience: Assassinato milionário ou uma teia de mentiras?
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at 13:00
Centro Cultural Português
You are invited to be a juror in a live courtroom drama where testimonies are heard, the evidence weighed, and the final verdict is yours. A murder-for-hire plot unfolds with twists, staged as an immersive theater experience at Centro Cultural Português in São Paulo.
Ópera | Conceição Evaristo: Uma Ópera Escrevivência
Thu, 19 Nov 2026
The Theatro São Pedro presents Conceição Evaristo: Uma Ópera Escrevivência, with music by Juliana Ripke and text by Conceição Evaristo. An operatic fusion of music and literature exploring escrevivência, blending lyric voice and narrative.
Academia de Ópera | O Morcego (Die Fledermaus)
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 at 16:00
The Opera Academy and the Theatro São Pedro Youth Orchestra present Johann Strauss II's Die Fledermaus (O Morcego) at Theatro São Pedro in São Paulo. The open dress rehearsal is on Oct 6 at 7pm, with musical direction by Priscila Bomfim and stage direction by Ronaldo Zero, preceding the season's performances.
Nova ópera de Jocy de Oliveira e Édipo Rei (Double Bill)
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
Experience Nova ópera de Jocy de Oliveira and Édipo Rei in a provocative double bill at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo. This contemporary opera pairing showcases avant-garde staging in a historic venue, inviting adults to a bold, immersive classic-meets-modern performance.
Ensaio Aberto: Ópera com Conceição Evaristo
Tue, 17 Nov 2026
The Theatro São Pedro presents Conceição Evaristo: Uma Ópera Escrevivência, a dialogue between music and literature with composition by Juliana Ripke and text by Conceição Evaristo. The performance blends opera and escrevivência to offer a literate, immersive cultural experience in São Paulo.
Andrea Chénier Opera
Thu, 26 Nov 2026
Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
Live staging of Andrea Chénier, the Italian opera by Umberto Giordano, at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo. A paid, evening-long classical opera in an historic indoor venue, with full orchestra and sumptuous sets that showcase verismo drama.
O Olhar Misterioso Do Flamingo
Tue, 30 Mar 2027 at 14:00
Sesc O Olhar Misterioso Do Flamingo
Directed by Diego Céspedes, O Olhar Misterioso Do Flamingo is a contemplative theater piece staged at Sesc São Paulo. The show blends intimate storytelling with evocative visuals and a mysterious gaze, delivering a distinctive, thought-provoking Brazilian performance.
Susi – O Tempo Dispara musical
Mon, 8 Mar 2027 at 17:00
A new children's musical, Susi – O Tempo Dispara, arrives at Teatro Sérgio Cardoso in São Paulo with an original score and a contemporary, playful twist on a Brazilian icon. The family-friendly show runs on select Thursdays–Saturdays, delivering a lively, immersive theatre experience for kids and their families.
Travessia
Wed, 24 Feb 2027 at 06:00
Sesc Belenzinho
Travessia is a theatre piece directed by Gabriela Mellão, with dramaturgy by Mellão and rooted in collective creation. Staged at Sesc Belenzinho in São Paulo, the production promises a collaborative, contemporary performance blending intimate storytelling with bold stagecraft.
A Concha
Wed, 24 Mar 2027 at 14:00
Teatro Sesc Ipiranga – R
A Concha is a theatre piece by Cia do Polvo staged at Sesc Ipiranga in São Paulo. This live performance from a Brazilian company invites audiences into an intimate theatrical experience.