Located on Avenida Paulista, the iconic Assis Chateaubriand São Paulo Art Museum, MASP, houses one of the city’s most important cultural spaces: the MASP Auditorium. Located in the basement of the museum, this multifunctional space hosts a diverse program, ranging from musical concerts to lectures, cultural meetings and festivals.
This season, the Candlelight São Paulo concerts illuminate the MASP Auditorium with thousands of candles, creating an unforgettable atmosphere to celebrate everything from the great masters of classical music to pop and rock icons and much more.
A bit of MASP’s history
Designed by architect Lina Bo Bardi, MASP is one of the world’s greatest modernist icons. Located in the basement of the museum, the auditorium has an intimate atmosphere and can seat around 374 people.
Perfect for those seeking a closer experience with art, in recent years the auditorium has established itself as a stage for important classical music performances.
What to do at the MASP Auditorium
The MASP Auditorium hosts a variety of events, including classical music concerts, plays, dance festivals and musical performances such as the enchanting Candlelight concerts.
In addition, the auditorium hosts events such as the Paulista Dance Week, which brings together renowned companies for free performances, and concerts by the Orquestra Moderna, which promotes the inclusion of deaf young people in music.
This makes it a meeting point not only for music lovers, but also for those looking to learn and exchange ideas, further expanding its role as a multidisciplinary cultural center in São Paulo.
How to get there
Easily accessible by public transport, close to the Trianon-MASP station — the Green line of the Metro, there are also numerous private parking lots in the vicinity and Blue Zone parking spaces in the surrounding streets.
When to visit?
The MASP Auditorium is usually accessed during events and presentations.
Admission to the museum is free every Tuesday, and also on Fridays from 6pm to 9pm. But be careful not to miss out, MASP is closed on Mondays.
Accessibility and Inclusion?
The complex is wheelchair accessible, offering various facilities to ensure an inclusive visit. The Museum has a collection of replicas of famous works in relief that can be touched, providing a special and accessible experience for people with visual impairments.
Did you know?
The museum houses more than 10,000 works, including pieces by renowned artists such as Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet, Picasso, as well as great Brazilian names such as Cândido Portinari and Tarsila do Amaral.
The works do not follow a chronological or hierarchical order, classic and contemporary artists are exhibited side by side, encouraging a free and thought-provoking reflection on art. What’s up? Did you know all this information?
Cultural venues near MASP
The area around Avenida Paulista is one of São Paulo’s most vibrant cultural hubs, with artistic and cultural experiences for all tastes.
Casa das Rosas: Located at Avenida Paulista, 37, Casa das Rosas is a historic mansion that houses a museum dedicated to poetry and literature, and the famous rose garden for moments of contemplation.
ItaúCultural: Itaú Cultural promotes Brazilian art and culture with exhibitions, concerts, dance, theater and courses, many of them free, connecting the public to artistic diversity in an accessible and inspiring way.