Artsy & Creative Events in São Paulo

Uma folha translúcida no lugar dos olhos

2026-04-07T00:00:00

Mendes Wood DM Barra Funda

Art

Daniel Steegmann Mangrané presents a new exhibition at Mendes Wood DM Barra Funda in São Paulo, exploring perception, nature, and materiality through site-specific works. The show titled Uma folha translúcida no lugar dos olhos invites viewers to rethink vision in a contemporary gallery setting.

Sendo

2026-04-07T00:00:00

Mendes Wood DM Barra Funda

Art

Sendo is a contemporary art exhibition at Mendes Wood DM Barra Funda, presenting works by Lygia Pape. Housed in a cutting-edge São Paulo gallery, the show revisits Brazilian modernism through installation and conceptual pieces that invite careful looking and dialogue.

CINE MEMÓRIA - FILME ALÉM DO CONCRETO

2026-04-07T19:00:00

Film

The Municipal Historical Archive presents a screening of the short documentary Além do Concreto by Rodrigo Medrado, profiling cultural masters from Guarulhos and storytellers from across Brazil. This intimate film weaves regional voices into a vivid portrait of grassroots culture through documentary cinema.

Hamilton de Holanda e Gonzalo Rubalcaba

2026-04-07T20:00:00

Teatro Cultura Artística – R

Music

An alluring collaboration bringing Brazilian mandolin virtuoso Hamilton de Holanda together with Afro-Cuban Brazilian jazz pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba for a night of boundary-blurring jazz. Rooted in African diasporic rhythms and shared musical language, this concert at Teatro Cultura Artística promises intricate melodies, vibrant improvisation, and cross-cultural dialogue.

SARAU CIGANO

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Theatre Padre Bento in São Paulo hosts Sarau Cigano, a weekly gathering dedicated to practicing and celebrating Gypsy dance. Dancers and enthusiasts join in for expressive movement and cultural exchange, showcasing Roma traditions in an intimate, cultural venue.

Balé da Cidade em Portugal

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Theatro Municipal de São Paulo

Theater

Balé da Cidade presents a Portugal tour with a visiting ballet program at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo. Expect athletic yet lyrical dancing, striking choreography and a theatrical evening inside the iconic city opera house.

Olhares negros e a gravura moderna no século 20

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Art

This course surveys Brazilian art in the 20th century, focusing on modern engraving and racial themes. It highlights artists such as Octávio Araújo, Manuel Messias, Maria Lídia Magliani, and Emanoel Araújo, tracing the evolution of printmaking and its social context in Brazil.

Espetáculo Carvão: Narrativas do Amor Negro

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Theater

Espetáculo Carvão by Cia Sansacroma in São Paulo investigates love as political memory and resistance. Through coal as a burning symbol and water as healing flow, the choreographic piece builds a territory of affect, memory, and social commentary in a gripping dance-theatre performance.

Antiquariato Exhibition by Círculo dos Antiquários do Brasil, São Paulo

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Art

The Círculo dos Antiquários do Brasil hosts its third edition of an antiquariato show at the Renaissance Hotel in São Paulo, gathering dozens of antique dealers and over 1,000 historically significant items for collectors and enthusiasts.

Curiosidades do Museu e Auditório

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Art

Weekly behind-the-scenes look at museums and auditoriums in São Paulo, uncovering curiosities about spaces and programs across visual arts, music, and the environment. The session highlights Felícia Leirner's bronze, granite, and cement sculptures and offers a window into Brazil's vibrant cultural spaces.

Sergio Reze Quarteto

2026-04-08T19:30:00

Estação Motiva Cultural

Music

Join Sergio Reze Quartet as they perform material from the album Um olhar interior at Estação Motiva Cultural. The evening opens with a pre-show happy hour from 7pm, with bar service, creating a relaxed, intimate jazz vibe in São Paulo.

Marco A. Castillo - A Casa do Decorador: O Futuro Já Não É

2026-04-08T20:00:00

Casa Domschke

Art

An exhibition by Marco A. Castillo at Casa Domschke that reflects on Cuban modernism through contemporary practice, blending art, design, and architecture. The show revisits the 1950s cultural production using materials like wood, straw, and trellises, offering a dialogue between past and present in a gallery setting.

SP-Arte

2026-04-08T20:00:00

Pavilhão da Bienal

Art

SP-Arte, Brazil's premier art and design fair, returns for its 22nd edition at Pavilhão da Bienal in São Paulo. Featuring about 180 exhibitors including galleries, design studios, museums, and publishers, it showcases contemporary trends and brings together curators, collectors, and researchers for a high-profile industry encounter.

Dia da Biblioteca Festival with Sarau da Vergueiro

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Festival

Celebrating National Library Day, Fábrica de Cultura hosts Sarau da Vergueiro in São Paulo. The event blends music, poetry, literature and performances in a warm, intergenerational space that invites sharing memories across generations.

Pontos MIS: Tardes, passos e canções

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Art

Photographic exhibition at MIS (Museu da Imagem e do Som) in São Paulo featuring Thiago dos Reis' 'Tardes, passos e canções' as part of Nova Fotografia, a series that highlights emerging photographers who push artistic boundaries through light, rhythm and moment.

Mulheres artistas no acervo do MASP

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Art

Discover four centuries of women artists in MASP's collection, from Artemisia Gentileschi to Tarsila do Amaral. This workshop at MASP highlights gender representation and ongoing diversity efforts, offering insightful context and discussion.

Lembranças Boas Demais para Escrever

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Teatro de Arena Eugênio Kusnet Classificação

Theater

A nostalgic, intimate theatre piece where a boy on his last day at a video rental store revisits memories, choosing just one film to carry forward. Through intertwined stories, the show at Teatro de Arena Eugênio Kusnet explores memory, endings, and cinema's nostalgia.

O espetáculo “Viola Enluarada”

2026-04-09T20:00:00

Music

Instituto Sociocultural presents Viola Enluarada at Teatro Cine Barretos, pairing the Cia. Minaz orchestra with raiz viola interpreters to celebrate Brazilian roots music. The intimate, formal stage performance highlights traditional viola sounds and cultural storytelling in Barretos.

Na Lona de Benjamim na II Edição – Mostra Estados da Palhaçaria

2026-04-09T20:00:00

Centro Cultural São Paulo - Sala Jardel Filho

Theater

A troupe of futuristic clowns travels through time in search of Benjamim's heritage in the II edition of the Palhaçaria States Show. Performed at Sala Jardel Filho, Centro Cultural São Paulo, on two Thursdays (April 2 and April 9) at 8:00 PM. Admission is free with tickets available at physical or digital outlets from 2 PM the day before.

Sombras e Redenção

2026-04-10T00:00:00

Theatro Municipal de São Paulo

Music

Experience Sombras e Redenção, a captivating classical concert at Theatro Municipal de São Paulo. This refined evening blends shadowy motifs with redemption themes in a program by the city’s renowned ensemble, performed in the grandeur of Brazil’s historic opera house.

Sarau Lá de Casa: Rafael Ávila & Guests

2026-04-10T00:00:00

Music

On April 10, 2026, Unibes Cultural in São Paulo hosts the first edition of Sarau Lá de Casa, an intimate concert series by singer‑songwriter Rafael Ávila and guests. The evening blends original material with familiar tunes in a cozy setting that invites close connection with the artist.

Coral Lyra at Francisco Borges Laranjal Exhibition Opening

2026-04-10T00:00:00

Music

Join Coral Lyra for a special performance at the opening of Francisco Borges Laranjal’s exhibition in São Paulo. This cultural night blends choral music with visual art, offering live song against a gallery setting and inviting attendees to celebrate new works.

A PRIMEIRA DANÇA

2026-04-10T00:00:00

Theater

An engaging theater piece that blends talk and dance, exploring humanity’s first dances through imagery and movement. This lecture-performance asks what dance is beyond technique and probes the body's limits, offering a thoughtful evening in São Paulo for a modest price.

David Catá at Instituto Cervantes RJ

2026-04-10T10:00:00

Art

David Catá at Instituto Cervantes RJ anchors a Rio-wide art program featuring multiple venues (Paço Imperial, MAM, Centro Correios RJ, Cinemateca do MAM, and more) running from March to June 2026. A multi-venue contemporary art showcase brings together several artists and projects across institutions.

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