What to do this weekend in São Paulo? Check out the best plans for October 24 and 25!

Visitors can explore everything from recreations of notable crime scenes to avirtual reality (  ) recreation of aninvestigative office featuring case files and forensic advancements. 

 The tour featuresan audio guide andan interactivevirtual reality experience  that places the audience at the center of an investigation, as well as exploring how these real-life crimes inspirediconic movie villains.

🚫 Rated for ages 16 and up

Note: You mustbring your own headphones to listen to the audio guide on your cell phone. TheVIP ticket   guarantees access to the virtual reality experience; spots for standard tickets are limited on-site

Combining authentic science, cutting-edge technology, and cinematic storytelling, the experience transforms real astronomical data into a space journey where the audience can operate powerful telescopes, feel the vibrations of gigantic solar flares, and even explore exotic exoplanets covered in diamonds.

♿ Accessible venue

How about exploring aninteractive journey that stimulates all the senses with vibrant settings, pillow fights, games, lights, and environments that spark the imagination? The goal of thismultisensory experience is to trigger the  release ofdopamine, the “happiness hormone,” and provide unforgettable moments for all ages. A must-see tip for enjoying São Paulo this weekend!

The fair brings together artisans from various ethnic groups living in São Paulo, such as the Guarani Mbya, Pataxó, and Terena peoples, who offer items that showcase the richness of their cultures. In addition to generating income for the villages, the event serves as a meeting place whereresidents of São Paulo can exchange knowledge with indigenous communities and learn about their ancestral traditions.

Visitors can find accessories, decorative items, and handicrafts, thereby supporting the communities. It is a contemplative and educational outing that takes place every weekend and on holidays in the city center.

This virtual reality expedition transports the audience directly to the n Egypt of 4,500 years ago! 

The experience allows visitorsto explore the interior of the Great Pyramid of Giza and navigate the Nile, all based on scientific data andhistorical recreations developed in partnership with Harvard University.

Audiences can enjoy national and international children’s and youth films and animations that explore fantasy, family relationships, and folklore, with director and cast introductions before many screenings. 

In addition to the in-person program at the institution’s theater, the free streaming platform Itaú Cultural Play is showing the documentary Welcome to São Paulo, featuring various filmmakers’ perspectives on the capital of São Paulo. 

Loosely inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic, Coletivo ROOF’s new production offers a contemporary take on the vampire myth, transforming the folkloric figure into a symbol of narcissism, seduction, control, and power dynamics. 

The production shifts the violence and horror from the supernatural realm to the context of everyday human relationships, establishing a direct dialogue with pressing issues such as objectification, abusive relationships, and femicide.

🔞 For ages 18 and up

The exhibition brings together more than 140 original works, including several large-scale rare pieces never before displayed in the Southern Hemisphere. Spanning 1,200 m², the exhibition invites the public to immerse themselves in the playful universe of vibrant colors, symbols, and organic forms that revolutionized 20th-century modern art.

♿ Accessible venue: space adapted for people with limited mobility and audio description service for the visually impaired

Curated by Antonio Somaini and conceived by the Jeu de Paume art center (Paris), the exhibition features large-scale installations, such as the imposing Calculating Empires, as well as seven time capsules produced exclusively for the São Paulo edition, drawing connections between the history of technology and the Brazilian context.

The exhibition explores profound themes through works ranging from immersive films to installations featuring microorganisms and historical archives, inviting the public to see what today’s technological systems insist on hiding.

While driving on the track wearing virtual reality goggles, participants navigate through four interactive environments: Golden Desert, Land of Ice, Prehistoric Era, and Sky City. 

In addition to go-karting, the venue features various tech attractions, including the Virtual Arena with simulators such as 360° Flying Cinema, Space Shuttle, and Titan Race.

🚫 Children under 5 years old (minimum height of 1.30m)

The “Puppets Without Borders” Festival brings together São Paulo-based theater companies at the Arthur Azevedo Theater and Espaço Sobrevento for a free celebration of animation theater. 

Audiences can enjoy performances featuring puppets, masks, marionettes, stop-motion, and Commedia dell’arte that explore themes ranging from imagination to the environmental crisis, as well as participate in an object theater workshop. 

♿ Accessible venue (performances on October 8 and 9 at the Arthur Azevedo Theater will feature sign language interpretation)

The event brings together music, performing arts, and film in a relaxed atmosphere, featuring musical selections by Joice Berth and Sabrina Fidalgo, an R&B concert by Jovem Blues, and a DJ set by DJ Livea. 

To wrap up the day, Cine na Praça will screen the acclaimed horror film The Medium (2021) in a special Halloween-themed screening.

The new exhibition brings together approximately 150 previously unseen drawings, 10 experimental films screened together for the first time, and a sensory installation created using natural materials from the Cerrado and Brazilian forests. 

Curated by Franklin Espath Pedroso, the exhibition spans four decades of Solange Pessoa’s artistic production, inviting the public to immerse themselves in themes related to nature, time, the cycles of life, and the transformation of matter.

♿ Accessible venue

This immersive virtual reality journey invites the public on a spectacular expedition through 3.5 billion years of Earth’s history.

Using cutting-edge technology, visitors are guided by explorer Charlie and her robot on a journey through eight fossil sites, from the depths of the primordial oceans to tropical forests teeming with dinosaurs and giant reptiles. 

♿ Accessible venue | Space adapted for people in wheelchairs

Located in the Central Plaza, this experience features themed areas and interactive games that stimulate children’s imagination and learning. 

Highlights include the Paw Patrol circuit with a command tower and the characters’ vehicles, a scooter track teaching traffic rules, SpongeBob’s illuminated ball pit with an ocean conservation activity, and the challenges of Dora’s Magic Mountain.

Internationally recognized as one of the most thought-provoking voices in contemporary theater, actress and director Janaina Leite is taking over the Capobianco Institute with an intense artistic residency alongside the Núcleo do Olho. 

The public can enjoy four cutting-edge performances—including the award-winning Stabat Mater and the brand-new production A Caixa Preta – Demo Version —, as well as lecture-performances, workshops, and immersive activities. The program boldly navigates the realms of art, pornography, technology, philosophy, and social dynamics, challenging the boundaries between life and the stage.

🔞 For ages 18 and up

The exhibition explores the ancestral roots of Korean music and demonstrates how rituals, sounds, and centuries-old traditions continue to be present in contemporary music videos and dramas. 

Organized in partnership with the National Gugak Center, the exhibition is structured around three thematic strands that explore cosmology, traditional aesthetics, and musical virtuosity, connecting elements of secular art to global pop culture phenomena such as Stray Kids and BTS.

The largest immersive exhibition ever dedicated to Tarsila do Amaral arrives on Paulista Avenue to offer a true sensory journey through the universe of the artist who helped reinvent Brazilian art. 

Spread across more than ten interactive rooms, the experience combines 360-degree projections, a soundtrack, and scents inspired by some 40 iconic works, such as *Abaporu*, *Antropofagia*, *A Cuca*, and *Operários*.

Organized by the USP Museum of Zoology (MZUSP) in partnership with SVMA, this cultural exhibition offers an interactive and educational look at the wildlife that inhabits the city of São Paulo. 

The exhibition promotes appreciation for urban wildlife through activities for all ages, including lectures and bird-watching activities at the Vem Passarinhar and enriching learning experiences. The event combines learning, environmental awareness, and entertainment in the heart of Paulista Avenue.

Cia Tu Mateixa’s new show uses handcrafted string puppets to move the audience with a poetic story about time, memory, and longing for those who have passed away. 

The production follows Ermelinda, an elderly former circus performer who, in the kitchen of her country home, revisits memories of the old days in the circus ring alongside her late twin sister. 

Inspired by real accounts from regulars at Senior Citizens’ Community Centers in São Paulo, the production combines puppetry, magic, and an immersive soundtrack featuring chorinho, baião, and moda de viola.

The lineup features major acts such as Tierry, Zeza dos Teclados, Raquel dos Teclados, and Banda Encantus, as well as cultural performances, workshops, parades, and the Open-Air Tourism Museum. 

During the event, visitors can sample traditional dishes like acarajé, cartola, and rubacão at free tastings, as well as enjoy classic delicacies at the on-site restaurants, such as baião de dois, buchada de bode, and carne de sol with macaxeira.

This natural phenomenon, which adds color to the park during the driest months of the year, features four varieties of the plant (purple, pink, yellow, and white) that bloom at different times. 

At the end of June, the purple ball-shaped ipê kicks off the season, creating the perfect setting for walks, photos, and a picnic beneath the carpet of flowers that forms on the ground. Since each tree’s bloom lasts only a few days, a visit right away is a must.

The permanent open-air exhibition features approximately 32 sculptures from the prestigious collection of the Pinacoteca de São Paulo. 

Strolling along the historic paths allows visitors to admire works by great names in the visual arts, such as Victor Brecheret and Amílcar de Castro. 

Recently redesigned, the space has expanded the representation of women artists and, for the first time, included works by artists such as Denilson Baniwa and Nádia Taquary, strengthening the representation of Black and Indigenous voices in Brazilian sculpture.

The film series, organized by Cine na Praça in partnership with Cine Phenomena, features 15 horror films divided into five engaging themes: Blades in the Dark, Children & Monsters, Cursed Literature, Possessed Bodies, and ’80s Horror. 

Before each screening, the audience can participate in an Open Mic to share their own scary stories.

The event also features the distribution of treats and an unmissable closing with a screening of the classic “The World of Jack,” accompanied by a lively horror costume contest.

In this tour focused on the iconic “Mercadão, ” participants take a guided walk to explore the 1933 architecture ( designed by the Ramos de Azevedo firm), the curiosities of the aisles filled with spices, and the culinary fame of the mezzanine, where the mortadella sandwich and codfish pastry reign supreme.

Using colorful felt pieces on a carpeted wall, visitors of all ages—especially young children—can freely create their own compositions.

In addition to the installation, the museum has prepared a special summer program throughout July, featuring drawing workshops, optical toys, and educational tours at Pina Luz and Pina Contemporânea.

♿ Accessible venue | Audio description and videos with Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) interpretation available

Itaú Cultural has put together a special program packed with activities for children and families, including art workshops, storytelling, culinary experiences, and theater. 

Highlights include the Cultural Menu – Winter Flavors at Bulevar do Rádio, observational drawing and embroidery workshops, the storytelling event “Planting Tales: Indigenous Stories of the Atlantic Forest” , and the run of the theatrical-poetic performance The Snake’s Yawn. 

♿ Accessible venue: space adapted for people with physical disabilities, and the entire program is accessible in Brazilian Sign Language (Libras)

The play depicts the posthumous journey of an 11-year-old boy who, after being shot on his way home from school, revisits his memories of childhood, ancestry, and spirituality. 

Written and performed by William Felix Gutierre, the production offers a sensitive, autofictional narrative that humanizes experiences in the city’s periphery by exploring the sounds, flavors, state violence, and the marks left by the favela—beyond what appears in newspaper headlines.

🚫 Ages 14 and up only

The Book Club is hosting five in-person sessions at Sesc Belenzinho dedicated to Latin American women authors who blend magical realism with a strong sense of cultural and political resistance. 

Moderated by Zil Pimentel, the program explores works from Brazil, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, and Mexico, offering opportunities for exchange, discovery, and reflection on the identity and history of our continent. 

🔞 For ages 18 and up

The exhibition explores Japan’s rich chromatic culture, starting with white (shiro), revealing its symbolism and shades through four central elements: paper, silk, snow, and salt. 

Curated by Natasha Barzaghi Geenen, the exhibition features striking installations, such as artist Ayumi Shibata’s three-meter-long paper-cut work. It also showcases the traditional paper-making processes Kurotani Washi.

Embark on an immersive adventure with“ ” Virtual Reality (VR)! Explore the legendary Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, climbing the peaks of the Andes, walking through the Temple of the Sun, and uncovering the secrets of this Modern Wonder of the World—all without leaving São Paulo. The experience uses high-tech 3D modeling for a unique and limitless recreation!

The good news is that, during Carnival, tickets for “Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City” are 20% off. Take advantage of the holiday to explore Inca history like never before!

With 86 years of tradition, the São Paulo School of Dance (EDASP), located at Praça das Artes, is now accepting applications for its 2027 Admissions Process. 

The program offers an excellent education that combines classical ballet, contemporary dance, and complementary disciplines, preparing new talent for the professional dance world with classes in the morning, afternoon, and evening. 

Applications must be submitted online at the the foundation’s .

Did you know that the Ipiranga Museum is the oldest in São Paulo? With a history spanning 130 years, it tells various stories of Brazil through works of art, documents, and period artifacts. How about setting aside a day this weekend to visit it (or revisit it)?

Audiences will be able to enjoy award-winning films, discussions with filmmakers, and virtual reality screenings, in addition to the traditional “second-chance” lineup.

Among the highlights of the program are the Brazilian feature film I Built a Rocket, I Imagine You Were Coming, the biopic *If Not Me, Who Will Make You Happy?* about the singer Chorão, and the American drama The Other Side of Social Media and several screenings followed by discussions with the filmmakers.

The schedule includes a free spinning class with Bio Ritmo on the development’s balcony and a candlelit edition of “Yoga on the Balcony” hosted by Track&Field, which combines wellness yoga practices, aromatherapy, and a closing brunch .

This extension of the renowned festival brings acclaimed productions from the national and international scenes to SESC’s São Paulo locations. 

The program includes acclaimed productions such as the Spanish play Seppuku: El Funeral de Mishima or El Placer de Morir, the playful children’s and youth production “Surrealist Grandma”, as well as the plays Casa do Norte and the drag version of the classic Macbeth.

More information here.

Loosely based on the best-selling book by psychoanalyst and writer Ana Suy, the show marks actor Johnny Massaro’s solo stage debut. 

The production transforms psychoanalysis into a delicate and humorous theatrical narrative. In the story, the audience follows a tour guide on a guided tour of the human heart itself, moving between the expectations of the beginning of a romance and the unfolding of a relationship’s end.

Celebrating Luis Fernando Verissimo’s 90th birthday, the exhibition opens to the public for the first time with a never-before-seen collection of over 300 items. 

The exhibition features drawings, cartoons, original book illustrations, childhood notebooks, family photos , and the author’s personal belongings, as well as interactive installations that bring to life iconic characters such as the Analyst from Bagé and the Snakes, alongside a space dedicated to his passion for jazz.

Nacional Kart has arrived on the sixth floor of Morumbi Town Shopping, a venue with tracks designed for both adults and children. 

The experience offers 20-minute races in modern, safe karts.

🚫 Children at least 1.25m tall can participate on the kids’ track; on the adult track, participants must be at least 12 years old and at least 1.55m tall

This unprecedented exhibition transforms more than 300,000 square meters of the Parque das Cerejeiras Memorial Cemetery into an open-air contemporary art trail. 

The exhibition brings together works by 20 artists that engage with nature, architecture, and the site’s history, and visitors can explore it freely or with the help of a map amid orchid gardens and reforestation areas.

IMS Paulista celebrates the centennial of the Portuguese-Brazilian artist Fernando Lemos with the exhibition “The More I Desire, the More I Invent What I See, ” bringing together nearly 400 works, including photographs, drawings, paintings, poetry, and graphic designs. 

The exhibition traces more than 70 years of the surrealist artist’s work and his advocacy for democracy.

The event on the Moema Floor features a costume contest with the crowning of Mister and Miss Halloween, free cotton candy and balloons, plus a DJ livening up the space and themed characters interacting with the crowd.

Donna Pinha Restaurant opens its doors to celebrate the arrival of spring with its traditional Artichoke Festival, led by Chef Anouk Migotto. 

Guests can enjoy more than 15 signature dishes that highlight the season’s star ingredient. The highlight of this edition is the launch of the commemorative “Artichoke 25 Years” dish, served on a “Prato da Boa Lembrança” plate — a hand-painted ceramic piece to take home.

The Arte em Construção Cultural Center, home to the Pombas Urbanas Institute on the outskirts of the East Zone, is now accepting registrations for the Children’s Ballet Workshop taught by Ju Rodrigues. 

This free activity invites children to explore dance in a lighthearted and playful way, fostering motor coordination, creativity, and physical expression.

This free event celebrates the fruiting season of two dozen century-old jabuticaba trees with a food fair featuring products made from the fruit, musical performances by local artists, craft fairs, and environmental education activities organized by UMAPAZ for the whole family.

The program includes a functional exercise circuit with professional guidance and music, as well as an adoption fair with the Eu Sou o Bicho Institute, massage sessions for pet owners with Buddha Spa, personalized caricatures, and the distribution of giveaways and veterinary care.

Sesc Bom Retiro presents a multicultural program packed with circus experiences, African board games, art workshops , theatrical performances, and major musical shows that celebrate Afro-Brazilian culture for the whole family. 

♿ Accessible venue (parking for people with disabilities and Brazilian Sign Language interpretation for selected performances and discussion panels)

West Plaza Mall transforms its Food Court into an interactive space for intergenerational bonding with the “Family Fun” project. 

Led by experienced facilitators, the event offers traditional pastimes and creative challenges, including board games, hopscotch, Twister, building blocks, and puzzles to bring parents, children, and grandparents together in a relaxed setting. 

On October 11, the fun-filled “Children’s Month and Halloween Special” edition combines stories, fun facts, and elements of fantasy in a lighthearted and interactive tour. 

On October 25, the standard tour highlights the architecture and stories that define São Paulo’s identity, making it an excellent option for all ages.

Farol Santander ’s new exhibition invites the public to explore the fascination with miniatures through an immersive experience that brings together popular toys, ritual objects, and collections from various eras. 

The exhibition features interactive optical illusion installations and showcases scaled-down works by 21 renowned Brazilian artists, including Leonilson, Lina Bo Bardi, and Arnaldo Antunes. 

This immersive and sensory exhibition pays tribute to the legacy of the “Queen of Sorrow” through personal items, costumes, previously unseen footage, 360° rooms, and audiovisual installations inspired by her greatest hits, such as “Infiel”, *Eu Sei de Cor* , and “Todos os Cantos”.

The exhibition invites visitors to delve into her origins, her creative process, the behind-the-scenes of her career, and the deep bond she has built with her fans.

The event brings together more than 2,000 wine labels from various regions around the world, as well as exhibitors, cuisine, music, art, and urban experiences. 

It’s the perfect outing for both connoisseurs looking for new discoveries and beginners in the world of wine, offering shopping opportunities with up to 40% off for the holiday season.

During two-and-a-half-hour open-tasting sessions, visitors can sample domestic and international wines, as well as artisanal cheeses, cured meats, olive oils, jams, and chocolates. 

The ticket grants full access to the experience, including an eco-friendly crystal wine glass for tasting and unlimited mineral water.

BikeCine offers a traveling, sustainable movie theater experience where the energy powering the screen is generated by the audience’s own pedaling.  Screenings take place outdoors on a high-quality inflatable screen, with seating for the audience and bike stations, including models designed for children. 

The program begins with a selection of short films featuring accessibility features and concludes with a screening of the hit movie “Inside Out 2.”

♿ Accessible venue (features a hand-crank for people with limited mobility and screenings with accessibility features) 

AutoMotor Experience occupies over 900 m² at Shopping Vila Olímpia, offering a complete immersion in the history and culture of motorsports!

The event features a collection of over 150 historic items and iconic vehicles, as well as racing simulators, multimedia experiences, and virtual reality technology for those who want to feel the thrill of the racetrack in an interactive way. 

The show “Maria Firmina dos Reis, Presente!”, starring Lena Roque, pays a theatrical and poetic-fictional tribute to the Maranhão-born writer—a pioneer of Afro-Brazilian literature and an abolitionist. 

The production combines theater, literature, and music to introduce contemporary audiences to the life and work of the author of Úrsula, featuring adapted texts and poems in a striking reflection on memory, identity, and representation on the stage of SESC São Caetano.

Led by Thiago de Souza (from the project “O Que Te Assombra?”) and guided by Rafael Gushiken ( from SP da Garoa), the tour takes in iconic landmarks such as the Municipal Theater, Vale do Anhangabaú, the Joelma Building, and the Martinelli Building, revealing ghost stories and memories that connect entertainment, culture, and urban heritage.

The meeting point is on the ground floor of Shopping Light, and participation is subject to availability.

The audience will be treated to original arrangements of the Minas Gerais-born composer’s greatest hits, including unforgettable songs such as “Travessia”, Maria Maria, Nothing Will Be the Same Again, Clove and Cinnamon and Clube da Esquina No. 2. The performance brings together strings, brass, woodwinds, and a rhythm section to celebrate this icon of our culture.

Sunday’s performance (October 25, at 11 a.m.) will also be recorded and streamed live on EMESP Tom Jobim’s YouTube channel.

Visitors can stroll among the booths, sample original creations with unique flavors, and buy chocolates directly from the producers.

It’s an excellent opportunity to treat yourself to dessert after lunch at the market’s renowned restaurants and learn more about the richness of Brazilian cacao in one of the most traditional spots in the West Zone.

At the top of the iconic Edifício Itália, Terraço Itália is participating in the 15th Settimana della Cucina Regionale Italiana with an exclusive menu dedicated to Piedmont. 

Celebrating the recognition of Italian cuisine as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, Chef Moreno Colosimo welcomes Italian chef Luca Politano to create a dining experience featuring up to four courses, including classic dishes such as Castelmagno cheese risotto and talharim with wild boar ragù.

The Circuitinho das Estações children’s race promises to get kids ages 2 to 14 moving on the Olympic Center’s track, promoting sports, recreation, and family bonding. 

With adapted courses ranging from 50 to 400 meters for each age group, the event also features a Polenguinho booth, offering a gathering spot for interaction through activities and the distribution of snacks to help the little ones recharge after the races.

This Saturday, Mais Shopping is hosting a free event focused on prevention, awareness, and women’s overall health in support of the Pink October movement. 

In partnership with the Aurora Project Institute and the CADEM School of Nursing, the event will offer basic screenings such as capillary blood glucose testing and blood pressure checks, as well as the distribution of educational materials and professional guidance on the importance of early diagnosis and self-examination in the fight against breast cancer.

To celebrate the South Korean group’s visit to the capital, the Korean Cultural Center in Brazil is organizing a series of free activities aimed at those looking for things to do this month in São Paulo and wanting to immerse themselves in the country’s culture. 

The special program ranges from a fan meet-and-greet at the São Paulo Cultural Center —featuring a “random play” dance party, cover performances, and giveaways—to cooking demonstrations at Eldorado Mall showcasing popular recipes shared by members of the group. 

The program also features workshops on making traditional keychains at the CCCB headquarters and the 2026 Forum on Korean Studies, held in partnership with USP.

Families can participate in themed face-painting workshops at Clubinho do Granja to transform the little ones with Halloween-inspired designs and have fun on an exciting candy hunt, where children receive a map to decipher clues and find stickers hidden throughout the mall.