Can we already say that 2026 has come to an end? We blinked, and it seems like São Paulo has already gotten into the Christmas spirit, with announcements of Halloween events and end-of-year getaways. But there’s still time to enjoy the city’s best activities without worrying about gifts. So, check out our selection of outings and discoverwhat to do in São Paulo in November.
What to do in November in São Paulo: free activities
Revelando SP
The festival that celebrates the state’s rich culture and traditions comes to São Paulo, bringing together big names in sertanejo and traditional music, such as Edson & Hudson, Roberta Miranda, Maria Cecília & Rodolfo, Gabriel Sater, and Bavini.
In addition to the concerts, the public can fully immerse themselves in São Paulo’s artistic expressions, with performances of congada, catira, jongo, and folia de reis, themed exhibitions (featuring the tropeira, caiçara, indigenous, Romani, and Andean cultures), regional handicrafts, and the best of traditional countryside cuisine.
📅 Nov. 12–15
🎫 Free
📍 Parque do Trote: Avenida Nadir Dias de Figueiredo, s/n – Vila Guilherme
Red Bull Ladeira Abaixo Geek Edition
The traditional motorless car circuit is back in São Paulo for a fun, creative, and adrenaline-filled race.
In this themed edition focused on geek culture, amateur drivers take to the track behind the wheel of homemade vehicles inspired by movies, TV shows, video games, and superheroes. The route will pass through Estevão Barbosa, Afonso Bovero, and Guiara streets, guaranteeing outdoor fun for the whole family.
📅 Nov. 6–8
🎫 Free
📍 Pompéia Avenue: Pompéia Avenue – Pompéia
Book Club – Sesc Belenzinho | Edition 2026
The Book Club is hosting five in-person meetings at SESC Belenzinho dedicated to Latin American women authors who combine magical realism with a strong sense of cultural and political resistance.
Curated by Zil Pimentel, the program features works from Brazil, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, and Mexico, offering moments of exchange, discovery, and reflection on the identity and history of our continent.
🔞 For ages 18 and up
📅 July 25–November 28
🎫 Free
📍 Sesc Belenzinho: Rua Padre Adelino, 1000 – Belenzinho
João, Joãozinho, Joãozito
The brand-new musical “João, Joãozinho, Joãozito” premieres at the SESI-SP Theater, offering children and adults an enchanting journey through the imagination, literature, and formative years of the great writer João Guimarães Rosa.
Freely inspired by Claudio Fragata’s book and directed by Márcio Araújo, the show traces the author’s childhood in his hometown and his discovery of the world through nature, animals, folk tales, and a love of books.
📅 Aug. 29–Dec. 13
🎫 Free
📍 FIESP Cultural Center: Avenida Paulista, 1313 – Bela Vista
Virada Sustentável 2026
With its main hub at the São Paulo Cultural Center (CCSP) and decentralized activities at CEUs, UBSs, and Fábricas de Cultura, the festival features a packed cultural schedule—including a concert by Bahian singer Mãeana and outdoor movie screenings in the CCSP’s hanging garden—as well as forums on social and environmental issues, hands-on workshops , and experiences focused on mental health and self-discovery.
📅 Nov. 5–8
🎫 Free
📍 São Paulo Cultural Center (CCSP): Rua Vergueiro, 1000 – Paraíso
The World Through AI
Curated by Antonio Somaini and conceived by the Jeu de Paume art center (Paris), the exhibition features large-scale installations, such as the imposing *Calculando Impérios*, 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 productions ranging from immersive films to installations featuring microorganisms and historical archives, inviting the public to see what today’s technological systems insist on hiding.
📅 From August 6 to November 29
🎫 Free
📍 Sesc 24 de Maio: Rua 24 de Maio, 109 – República
“With Love, Alcione” Exhibition
Comprising a rich collection of over 650 personal items belonging to Marrom herself, the exhibition draws a poignant parallel between the artist’s biography and the development of the country’s cultural identity.
A new, exclusive exhibit has been designed for the São Paulo season, paying a beautiful tribute to the contribution of migrants from the Northeast and Black communities to the urban and social development of São Paulo.
📅 July 10–December 6
🎫 Free
📍 Favelas Museum: Largo Páteo do Colégio, 148 – Historic Center
Nuvem
Now playing at Espaço Cultural Encena, the tragicomedy “Nuvem” presents a mosaic of biting, comical, and deeply human monologues that portray characters in the midst of physical and emotional collapse.
The play sharply addresses contemporary themes, such as the desperate search for affection in robots, relationships mediated by screens and stock phrases, and superficial beliefs disguised as salvation, offering a provocative reflection on the lack of communication in today’s society.
📅 September 5–November 7
🎫 Free
📍 Encena Theater Company: Rua Sargento Estanislau Custódio, 130 – Vila Sônia
The Nightmare Factory: The Circus of Horrors – With the Biblioteca Team
Get ready to step through the doors of an interactive circus where the audience stops being mere spectators and becomes part of the show itself. This immersive and spine-tingling experience combines themed sets, games, technology, and engaging performances in a world full of mystery, suspense, and fun.
📅 Nov. 27
🎫 Free
📍 Fábrica de Cultura Jaçanã: Rua Raimundo Eduardo da Silva, 138 – Jaçanã
Día de Muertos Festival 2026
Brazil’s largest Mexican celebration reaches its 7th edition with traditional cuisine, parades, mariachis, lucha libre, a Catrinas contest, and a major exhibition of altars dedicated to Indigenous women. There will be over 120 tents, 100 artists, and a complete immersion in Mexican culture.
📅 Oct. 31, Nov. 1, and Nov. 2
🎫 Free
📍 Latin American Memorial: Avenida Mário de Andrade, 664 – Barra Funda
What to do in November in São Paulo: paid activities
Alma Talks Festival at the São Paulo Biennial
The Alma Talks Festival brings together leading figures from the worlds of culture, philosophy, and psychoanalysis for three days of lectures and reflections on contemporary life at the Bienal Pavilion.
The event features must-see sessions to discuss topics such as mental health, relationships, anxiety, and behavior with renowned speakers, including Djamila Ribeiro, Leandro Karnal, Ana Suy, Christian Dunker, Lúcia Helena Galvão, and Ana Claudia Quintana Arantes.
📅 Nov. 6–8
🎫 Starting at R$ 120
📍 São Paulo Biennial: Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral, s/nº – Ibirapuera
Folha Gourmet Festival
The event features 20 acclaimed restaurants , including winners of the “O Melhor de São Paulo Gastronomia” award, as well as cooking demonstrations with renowned chefs, a local farmers’ market, and themed areas such as the Wine Garden, Beer Garden, and Café Lounge.
To complete the outdoor atmosphere, the Sunset Stage features a diverse musical lineup throughout the day, with live jazz and bossa nova performances, as well as DJs and bands at dusk.
📅 Nov. 7, 8, 14, and 15
🎫 Starting at R$ 25
📍 Villa-Lobos Park: Avenida Professor Fonseca Rodrigues, 2001 – Alto de Pinheiros
BATEKOO Festival 2026
The BATEKOO Festival, one of Latin America’s leading gatherings of music, culture, and the Black community , is back for its 2026 edition, with the iconic Aparelhagem Crocodilo as its first confirmed headliner—a staple of Pará’s popular culture and Amazonian festivals.
🔞 For ages 18 and up
📅 Nov. 14
🎫 Starting at R$ 87.50
Fado Festival
In addition to major fado performances—featuring the debut of singer Sara Correia and the acclaimed fado artist Camané—the audience can enjoy a full multicultural program at the Teatro Cultura Artística.
The program also features the documentary “Do Bairro, ” a lecture on the relationship between fado and the streets of Lisbon with Diogo Clemente, and an exhibition produced by the Fado Museum.
📅 Nov. 2 and 3
🎫 Starting at R$ 60
📍 Cultura Artística: Rua Nestor Pestana, 196 – Consolação
Lost & Found Festival
Mairiporã hosts the first edition of the Lost & Found Festival, an outdoor event that combines music, sports,wellness and , gastronomy, and nature.
The space was designed to offer a complete and integrated experience amidst the local vegetation, ideal for those looking to recharge their batteries and enjoy a day away from the urban routine.
📅 Nov. 14
🎫 Starting at R$ 240
📍 IMTB Arena: Avenida Thomaz Rodrigues da Cruz, 1113 – Mairiporã
Historical Encounters – Duda Beat and Letrux
The “Encontros Históricos” series brings together two of the most distinctive and authentic voices in contemporary Brazilian music for an unmissable performance in São Paulo.
Duda Beat and Letrux take the stage alongside the São Paulo Big Band to reinterpret MPB classics with original arrangements created especially for the occasion, offering the audience a new and immersive listening experience.
📅 Nov. 14
🎫 Starting at R$ 280
📍 Sala São Paulo: Rua Lício Nogueira, 92 – Itaim Bibi
