Banda Mirim - A criança mais velha do mundo
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.
Tomie – Baby Theater Experience
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.
AUTO DO BUMBA-MEU-BOI
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.
CHORINHO DE UMA RODA SÓ
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.
O MONSTRO DA PORTA DA FRENTE
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.
CABARÉ?
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.
HEROÍNAS NA HISTÓRIA
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.
A CRUZADA DOS CORAÇÕES PUROS (OU QUEM INVENTOU A GUERRA?)
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.
BATUTAS DE QUINTAL
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.
CONFORTO
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.
Intolleranza 1960 — Luigi Nono Opera
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.
A Igreja da Fran - De Rafaela Azevedo
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.
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O Medo da Morte das Coisas - Segundas de Solo
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.
Veigh Evom a Última Dança
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 Lago dos Cisnes, Com o Moscow City Ballet
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 Filho
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
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.
Novas Criações de Andrea Peña e Michelle Moura
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.
Compañía Antonio Gades - Bodas de Sangre & Suite Flamenca
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.
Ensaio Aberto: Ópera | Don Pasquale
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 | Don Pasquale
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.
Ópera Turandot
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 Tristão e Isolda, de Richard Wagner
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.
Requiem SP
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.
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