Let’s face it— there’s nothing better to go with a cold beer than some great music, right? That’s why we’ve put together a small selection of bars that offer live music in São Paulo.
So, get ready to enjoy great live shows while taking advantage of happy hour with friends.
This bar and nightclub is the hub for the city’s coolest crowd. With a young crowd, the venue is incredibly popular for its four Instagram-worthy areas and live music. An interesting fact is that the graffiti at LiLi is created by artist Dicesar Love.
If you like blues and jazz, Bourbon is the place to go. After all, this live-music bar brings all the excitement of New Orleans’ bars to São Paulo and has received numerous national and international awards.
Every week, the venue hosts“Jazz Every Tuesday.” As the name suggests, the event takes place on Tuesdays and is curated by Jazz Mansion. Each week, artists who are standouts on Brazil’s independent music scene take the stage for a jazz session.
With beer flavors from around the world for you to sample, The Blue Pub hosts a variety of bands that will give you an even more complete experience: great drinks and great music!
Are you a fan of live music and always on the lookout for upcoming shows? Well, worry no more, because at Terra SP, the calendar is always packed with artists for every taste.
Located in Santo Amaro, in the South Zone, São Paulo’s new concert venue opens its doors to big names in Brazilian music.
In addition to delicious skewers, Quintal do Espeto also offers a variety of live shows! Check out the full schedule by clicking here. Big names like Péricles, Fundo de Quintal, Pagode 90, and other giants of the Brazilian music scene have performed there.
Bar Prainha Paulista
São Paulo may not have an ocean, but it does have this incredible bar with live music, right on Avenida Paulista. The traditional Bar da Prainha is always bustling, and visitors enjoy the night to the sound of various musical styles.
Among the bars with live music in São Paulo, we can’t fail to mention Fino da Bossa. With just 30 seats, the venue (which operates out of an art gallery) is the place for those seeking an exclusive, tasteful spot to enjoy the whole night, featuring performances by artists playing great Brazilian music.
Praça A
Praça A is a “SuperBar” that offers not only live music but also high-quality cuisine. Plus, the facilities are top-notch: there are about 20 VIP boxes where you can enjoy the performances.
Piccini Bar
Right in the heart of bustling Itaim Bibi, this bar is the perfect spot to order a drink, enjoy a great meal, and let your hair down. On Fridays and Saturdays, the venue hosts DJs who keep the party going from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m.
The reddish lighting sets the mood in this venue packed with people eager to sip on classic and signature cocktails, as well as enjoy the creative and expertly prepared appetizers coming out of the kitchen.
Café Hotel
One of the hottest live music bars right now, Café Hotel has become known for its lineup of House Music, Deep House, Disco, and Soul.
Kia Ora
Another of the many live music options in São Paulo, Kia Ora is known for its lively nights featuring the best of pop and rock, as well as themed events like Kia Jazz on Wednesdays, which showcases contemporary jazz artists, and monthly parties such as Kia Disco and the Reggaeton Party.
Stones Music Bar
Since 2004, Stones Music Bar has been bringing plenty of rock ’n’ roll to the East Zone. Very spacious, it features a great dance floor for enjoying the shows and themed parties hosted by the venue.
Pasquim Bar e Prosa is another option for those who want to enjoy live music in São Paulo, offering not only samba but also a varied drink menu and plenty of appetizer options to snack on.
Vila 567
For those who love sertanejo music, Vila 567 is the perfect spot! There, every day of the week features a different lineup, and you can unwind on the rooftop, at the bar, and in the nightclub of “Vila Madá’s most authentic sertanejo spot.”
Morrison Rock Bar
How about enjoying the night listening to rock ’n’ roll icons? With a spacious dance floor, Morrison invites great cover bands to entertain its guests.
Famous for its feijoada on Saturdays, São Jorge is one of the most popular bars with live music in São Paulo’s East Zone. Musically speaking, be prepared to hear hits from sertanejo, MPB, and samba.
Famous for its incredibly popular happy hour, Eu Tu Eles features live performances by samba groups and country singers.
Boteco Todos os Santos
Popular among singles, Todos os Santos has its own unique atmosphere for enjoying live pagode music until sunrise (or until the club closes its doors).
Tonton Jazz & Music Bar
A pub in Moema featuring the best live music in São Paulo, open Tuesday through Sunday.
Hangar 110
For those who enjoy alternative music, a great place to catch live music in São Paulo is Hangar 110. After all, the venue (which has been around since 1998) focuses on national and international bands from the underground scene, including rock, ska, punk rock, and much more.
Feirinha Bar
Finally, this quintessentially Brazilian spot offers great drinks and even better snacks, inspired by the best of our culture: pastel, coalho cheese, and coxinha, for example. As for the music, the venue features live music from Thursday through Sunday, covering a variety of styles. Brazilian sounds, blues, groove… It’s got it all!
Finally, Casa de Francista is the ideal destination for anyone looking for places with live music and intimate atmospheres in São Paulo. The venue offers reggae and MPB concerts, as well as its famous samba in the basement.
