
Academia de Ópera | O Morcego (Die Fledermaus)
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.
Congresso SAE BRASIL
SAE Brasil Congress is a two-day industry conference for automotive and mobility engineers, held at Pavilhão da Bienal in São Paulo on Oct 7–8, 2026. The event blends a technical agenda with related exhibitions, drawing professionals from engineering and related fields.

Matinais: Orquestra Sinfônica Jovem Municipal
Morning free concert by the Municipal Youth Symphony Orchestra in São Paulo. Conductor Thiago Tavares leads Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral). Tickets are distributed three days before the matinal, starting at 12:00.

Além do Palco | Zanon 360°
An intimate chamber music recital as part of Theatro São Pedro's Além do Palco series, featuring Brazilian guitarist Fabio Zanon in a program with Laurencini da Roma and Dowland works. The concert promises refined, guitar-led performances in the historic São Pedro theatre in downtown São Paulo on 17 October 2026.

Cancha Brava! South American Football Exhibition
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.

The Jury Experience: Assassinato milionário ou uma teia de mentiras?
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.

5ª Caminhada da Fé
5ª Caminhada da Fé gathers thousands of devotees for a 22-km outdoor pilgrimage starting near FACOOP in Piratininga, São Paulo. This spiritual community event invites prayer, gratitude, and perseverance as worshippers traverse rural roads in a shared journey of devotion.
Diabetes On – São Paulo
Diabetes On – São Paulo is a professional diabetes conference and expo at Centro de Convenções Rebouças. On 18 October 2026, healthcare professionals gather for industry talks, product showcases, and networking in a premier São Paulo venue.
Feira do Empreendedor do SEBRAE-SP
SEBRAE-SP's Feira do Empreendedor is a multi-day entrepreneurship expo at São Paulo Expo (Oct 19–22, 2026). This professional conference showcases the ECO EXPO and Waste Expo Brasil, with exhibitors, talks, and networking for small business owners and startups in Brazil.
ECO EXPO (Ex-Waste Expo Brasil)
Brazil's ECO EXPO (Ex-Waste Expo Brasil) showcases the latest in waste management and recycling solutions at Expo Center Norte, São Paulo, Oct 20–22. Industry-focused conference and expo attracting professionals across environment, urban planning, and policy to explore sustainable tech, circular economy, and waste reduction strategies.
Lançamento "E depois que o coração aperta?"
Portuguese-language book launch for E depois que o coração aperta? by Marcia Bortolanza and Even Sacchi at Livraria Cultura - Conjunto Nacional. The authors explore solidarity and practices in civil society organizations, offering tools for social entrepreneurs, managers, volunteers, and donors seeking to embrace a meaningful cause.

ARQUITETURA SACRA CONTEMPORÂNEA
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.
Quarteto de Cordas – Diálogos: Mayer, Schumann e Mendelssohn
A program of string quartet repertoire in a dialogue format, bringing together Mayer, Schumann and Mendelssohn in a refined chamber-music evening at Praça das Artes in São Paulo. A paid event.

A Espanha em música por Albéniz, Coll e Falla
Spanish-inspired concert pairing Albéniz's Iberia, Francisco Coll’s Piano Concerto featuring Kirill Gerstein, and Falla’s El sombrero de tres picos. A vibrant evening of virtuosic piano and colorful orchestral storytelling in São Paulo, tracing the richness of Spanish repertoire.
Nova ópera de Jocy de Oliveira e Édipo Rei (Double Bill)
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.

Rosa Elena Curruchich: crônicas de Comalapa
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
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.
Trânsitos: Economias, Espaços, Desigualdades – Stefania Capone
Webinar exploring the circulations and inequalities in Brazil-France relations from 1880–1990, led by Stefania Capone. Hosted by IEA-USP, the session examines how economic flows and spatial dynamics shaped historical ties, with a focus on transits.

Ensaio Aberto: Molihua - Música de Câmara
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.
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Sala de vídeo - Edgar Calel
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
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.
Mesa São Paulo 2026
Mesa São Paulo 2026 brings together gastronomy and culture at Memorial da América Latina. Expect debates, lectures, and hands-on experiences with chefs, producers, and gastronomy experts from Brazil and abroad.

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

Ensaio Aberto: Ópera com Conceição Evaristo
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.
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