13 upcoming theater events
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.
Alvorada e Ato II, Giselle
Wed, 16 Sept 2026 at 16:00
Theatro São Pedro
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.
Academia de Ópera | O Morcego (Die Fledermaus)
Tue, 6 Oct 2026 at 16:00
Theatro São Pedro
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.