Art Events & Exhibitions in São Paulo

Visita educativa: POP BRASIL — vanguarda e nova figuração

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 · All day

Pina Contemporânea

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Join an educational guided visit to POP BRASIL: Vanguard and New Figuration (1960s–1970s) at Pinacoteca Contemporânea in São Paulo. The tour covers over 200 works exploring Brazil's social transformations, with sessions on July 3, 11, and 16, at 10:30–12:00 and 14:00–15:30; museum entry is required.

Estamparia ancestral

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Sesc Pompeia – R

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Join Dayana Molina and Limbert Mamani for a hands-on exploration of ancestral printmaking at Sesc Pompeia. This visual-arts workshop delves into traditional techniques, blending heritage with contemporary design in a dynamic São Paulo setting.

Treco no Baile

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 · All day

Casa Bradesco, Sala Ali

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An interactive art installation for families at Casa Bradesco’s Sala Ali in São Paulo. Treco no Baile invites children to cross a playful space where play is language, with participation open to youth and adults. Free admission.

Histórias latino-americanas

Thu, 3 Sept 2026 · All day

MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo

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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.

Sala de vídeo - Claudia Martínez Garay

Fri, 4 Sept 2026 · All day

Masp

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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.

Cancha Brava! South American Football Exhibition

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · All day

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From October 17, the Museu do Futebol in São Paulo hosts ¡Cancha Brava! Futebol sudamericano en disputa, an immersive exhibition examining football as cultural, political, and emotional expression in South America. Curated by Luiza Romão, Matias Pinto and Gisele de Paula, the show guides visitors through a culture-forward journey inside the stadium-like galleries.

ARQUITETURA SACRA CONTEMPORÂNEA

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 · All day

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Contemporary sacred architecture reinterprets sacred spaces within a modern aesthetic, moving beyond Gothic and Baroque ornament while preserving spiritual meaning. This São Paulo program invites architects, scholars, and design lovers to explore how new temples balance tradition with innovation.

Rosa Elena Curruchich: crônicas de Comalapa

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 · All day

MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo

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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

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 · All day

MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo

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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 - Edgar Calel

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 · All day

Masp

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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.

FUNK: Um Grito de Ousadia e Liberdade no Museu da Língua Portuguesa

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 · All day

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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.

Jesús Soto

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 · All day

MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo

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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.

Manuel Herreros e Mateo Manaure: mi nombre es venezuela

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 · All day

MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo

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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 · All day

Masp

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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.

Fotografia AGNÈS VARDA Cinema (IMS Paulista)

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 · All day

São Paulo

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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.

Exposição "Trilhos da Bola"

Mon, 7 Dec 2026 · All day

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Exploring the deep link between rail heritage and football in São Paulo, the itinerant exhibition Trilhos da Bola from the Museu do Futebol opens December 8 in Araraquara. The show features artifacts and stories tracing how trains helped shape the state's football culture in a compelling, museum-style display.

Mooca Judaica Exhibition: Histories and Memories

Sun, 24 Jan 2027 · All day

Unibes Cultural

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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.

Eventos Parceiros

Sun, 24 Jan 2027 · All day

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Partner events featuring an expo-style fair at Expo 2025 and the inauguration of an exhibition at the Bienal do Parque Ibirapuera in São Paulo, highlighting partner projects and collaboration opportunities.

Exposição Recortes por Cristiano Mascaro

Mon, 25 Jan 2027 · All day

Unibes Cultural

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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.

ABERTO5 Exhibition at Casa Bola, São Paulo

Mon, 8 Mar 2027 · All day

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ABERTO5 brings an architecture-focused exhibition to Casa Bola in São Paulo, presenting an experimental Brazilian residence by Eduardo Longo. Open from March 8 through May 31, the show invites public exploration of innovative design and space. Tickets are R$37.50.

Exposição gratuita de K-pop na Av. Paulista!

Thu, 11 Mar 2027 · All day

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Free K-pop exhibition on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo invites families to explore color, sound, and movement through visual art inspired by Korean hits. The show transforms music into engaging imagery, offering kid- and teen-friendly displays and colorful installations in a welcoming, family-friendly setting.

Dragon Ball Exhibition at Shopping Light, São Paulo

Sat, 13 Mar 2027 · All day

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Dragon Ball Exhibition at Shopping Light in São Paulo features ten graffiti-style screens bringing Akira Toriyama's iconic characters into cityscapes around the mall. This free, family-friendly show blends pop culture, urban art, and nostalgic memories for fans and visitors alike.

Sou o Outro do Outro — Casa Bradesco

Mon, 15 Mar 2027 · All day

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Immersive art exhibition at Casa Bradesco in Cidade Matarazzo, São Paulo, featuring six monumental installations that blend architecture, light, and technology. The immersive journey invites visitors to walk through mirrors and spaces and reflect on identity and migration.

Uma Noite com os Impressionistas: Paris 1874

Thu, 25 Mar 2027 · All day

Shopping Cidade São Paulo

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Experience an immersive glimpse of Paris 1874 as Impressionist artworks fill Shopping Cidade São Paulo. Open daily 10:00-20:00 through March 25, 2026, this family-friendly exhibition brings masterworks into a contemporary mall setting, perfect for art-loving visitors of all ages.

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