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Culture & Events

Culture & Events

São Paulo offers theatres, concerts, independent cinemas and festivals throughout the year. This page introduces a few typical options that match the interests of young, urban visitors.

Historic theatre building with lights at dusk

Theatres and live performance

From classic venues to small independent spaces, live performance is part of the city's character. Even if you do not speak Portuguese, some events are visual or musical and still worth attending.

Sample events calendar

Month Example event Type
March Street arts weekend on Avenida Paulista Outdoor / free
June Winter jazz evenings in city bars Music
September Independent film festival Cinema

Exact dates change each year, so always check local listings before your trip.