Artsy & Creative Events in São Paulo

Wave Festival Winter Edition 2026 @ The Madame Satã Club

Fri, 10 Jul 2026

The Madame Satã Club

Music

Wave Festival Winter Edition brings São Paulo a night of boundary-preaking sounds at The Madame Satã Club, featuring Casket Cassette, Vioflesh, and Opera Multi Steel. Expect intimate club atmospherics and an experimental lineup that elevates a winter nightlife showcase.

Ópera Turandot

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 at 17:00

Teatro Bradesco

Theater

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.

Angelo Babbaro - The Voice Of Sinatra

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 at 17:00

Teatro Bradesco

Music

Angelo Babbaro performs as 'The Voice Of Sinatra' at Teatro Bradesco, delivering classic Sinatra-style crooning with a polished live arrangement. This intimate tribute concert in São Paulo spotlights timeless standards and vocal finesse, capturing mid-century swing in a refined theater setting.

Estamparia ancestral

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Sesc Pompeia – R

Art

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.

Despertar

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Theatro Municipal de São Paulo

Music

Despertar, a classical concert at the iconic Theatro Municipal de São Paulo, presents a night of live orchestral works in a grand urban hall. This paid performance offers refined symphonic repertoire in one of Brazil’s most historic venues.

Além do Palco | Voz e Fantasia

Fri, 24 Jul 2026

Theatro São Pedro

Music

From the 2026 chamber music season, Theatro São Pedro presents the intimate 'Além do Palco, Voz e Fantasia' featuring guest Brazilian artists Saulo Javan (bass) and soprano Raquel Paulin. The program celebrates the art of storytelling through music in a warm, intimate venue.

Requiem SP

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Theatro Municipal de São Paulo

Theater

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.

GIL - Andar com Fé

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 at 17:00

Teatro Santander

Theater

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.

Mantifest - Festival Têxtil da Serra da Mantiqueira

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 · All day

Parque da Lagoinha

Festival

Mantifest: Festival Têxtil da Serra da Mantiqueira brings two textile days to Campos do Jordão, featuring live demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and a crafts fair with textile producers at Parque da Lagoinha. Entry is free, inviting families and lovers of fiber arts to explore local craftsmanship in a scenic mountain setting.

THE REALNESS FESTIVAL 2026

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 · All day

Vibra Sao Paulo

Festival

THE REALNESS FESTIVAL 2026 is São Paulo’s biggest drag celebration hosted at Vibra São Paulo. The night features spectacular drag performances, dazzling costumes, and high-energy shows that spotlight Latin America’s vibrant scene.

Histórias latino-americanas

Thu, 3 Sept 2026 · All day

MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo

Art

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

Art

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.

Mateus Asato

Thu, 10 Sept 2026 at 17:00

Teatro Bradesco

Music

Brazilian guitarist Mateus Asato headlines Theatro Bradesco in São Paulo, delivering a virtuosic, instrumentally driven performance in an intimate theatre setting. Expect expressive melodies, precise technique, and cinematic guitar textures that showcase his signature style for a captivating evening.

Cabaré - O Último Encontro

Fri, 11 Sept 2026

Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu

Theater

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

Theater

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.

Oswaldo Montenegro A Dança dos Signos

Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at 17:00

Espaço Unimed

Music

Experience Brazilian singer-songwriter Oswaldo Montenegro performing 'A Dança dos Signos' at Espaço Unimed. This intimate indoor show blends melodic MPB and folk-inspired songs, showcasing Montenegro's storytelling and warm live vibe in a cozy venue.

Academia de Ópera | O Morcego (Die Fledermaus)

Tue, 6 Oct 2026 at 16:00

Theatro São Pedro

Theater

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.

Cancha Brava! South American Football Exhibition

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · All day

Art

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

Art

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

Art

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

Art

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.

Ensaio Aberto: Molihua - Música de Câmara

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 at 07:00

Music

Open rehearsal and chamber program Molihua, entre poemas e paisagens, at Theatro São Pedro as part of the 2026 chamber season. The open rehearsal is Oct 30 at 10:00, with two recitals on Oct 31 at 20:00 and Nov 1 at 17:00. A refined evening of intimate classical music blending poetry and landscapes in São Paulo.

Sala de vídeo - Edgar Calel

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 · All day

Masp

Art

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.

TRADIÇÃO E MODERNIDADE NA OBRA DE CLAUDIO PASTRO

Fri, 30 Oct 2026

Lecture

This presentation explores tradition and modernity in Cláudio Pastro's sacred art, tracing his 40-year career and his work in over 350 churches. The lecture places his imagery within Brazilian art history and contemporary sacred aesthetics in an engaging, insightful talk.

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