Let’s face it, there’ s nothing better to accompany a cold drink than good music, right? That’s why we’ve put together a small selection of bars offering live music in São Paulo.
So you can get ready to enjoy some good shows while you enjoy happy hour with friends.
Where to enjoy live music in São Paulo?
LiLi
This bar and nightclub is the hub of the city’s coolest people. With a young crowd, the space is very popular because it has four instagrammable rooms and live music. A curiosity is that LiLi’s graffiti is signed by the artist Dicesar Love.
📍Rua Aspicuelta, 436 – Vila Madalena
The Blue Pub
With beer flavors from all over the world for you to taste, The Blue Pub hosts several bands that will give you an even more complete experience: good drinks and good music!
📍Check out the locations here
Bourbon Street Music Club
If you like blues and jazz, Bourbon is the place for you. After all, this bar with live music brings all the excitement of New Orleans bars to São Paulo, having received several national and international awards.
Every week, the venue hosts ‘Toda Terça um Jazz’. As the name suggests, the event takes place on Tuesdays, starting at 7:30pm, and is curated by Jazz Mansion. Every week, artists from Brazil’s independent music scene take to the stage for a jazz session.
📍Rua dos Chanés, 127 – Moema
Quintal do Espeto
As well as delicious skewers, Quintal do Espeto also offers several 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.
📍Quintal do Espeto has 11 units, check out the one closest to you here.
Terra SP
Are you a fan of live music and always looking for upcoming concerts? Then worry no more, because Terra SP always has an agenda full of artists to suit all tastes.
Located in Santo Amaro, in the South Zone, São Paulo’s newest concert hall opens its doors to big names in Brazilian music.
📍Avenida Salim Antônio Curiati, 160 – Campo Grande
Bar Prainha Paulista
São Paulo may not have a sea, but it does have this incredible bar with live music, right on Avenida Paulista. The traditional Bar da Prainha is very busy and visitors enjoy the night to the sound of various styles of music.
📍Alameda Joaquim Eugênio de Lima, 557 – Bela Vista
Fino da Bossa
Among the bars with live music in SP, we can’t fail to mention Fino da Bossa. With just 30 seats, the bar(which is housed in an art gallery) is a place for those looking for something exclusive and tasteful to enjoy all night long, with shows by artists performing good Brazilian songs.
📍Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 473 – Pinheiros
Praça A
Praça A is a ‘SuperBar’ that offers high-quality cuisine as well as live music. In addition, the infrastructure is second to none: there are around 20 cabins to enjoy the attractions.
📍Rua Aspicuelta, 527 – Vila Madalena
Jazz Factory Music & Art
With its signature cocktails and specialty burgers, JAzz Factory is one of the bars with live music featuring jazz, blues, soul, rock and MPB.
📍Rua Bárbara Heliodora, 536 – Vila Romana
Piccini Bar
In the middle of the hustle and bustle of Itaim Bibi, this bar is the ideal place to order a drink, eat well and forget about life. On Fridays and Saturdays, the house hosts DJs who rock the night from 8pm until 2am.
The reddish light sets the tone in the house full of people eager to sip classic and signature cocktails, as well as enjoy the creative and well-made snacks that come out of the kitchen.
📍Rua Doutor Renato Paes de Barros, 177 – Itaim Bibi
Café Hotel
One of the most popular live music bars of the moment, Café Hotel has become known for its House Music, Deep House, Disco and Soul programming.
📍Rua Amaro Cavalheiro, 22 – Pinheiros
Gaarden Greenhouse
The bar in Largo da Batata dedicated to good snacks and Hoengaarden beer is an option for those who want a place to enjoy live music in São Paulo.
On Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 5pm, the house hosts DJs who change weekly. On Fridays, from 5pm, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12pm, the house hosts musicians who perform the best of MPB, Rock and Jazz.
📍Rua Fernão Dias, 672 – Pinheiros
Kia Ora
Another of São Paulo‘s many live music options, Kia Ora is known for its lively nights with the best of pop and rock, as well as themed events such as Kia Jazz on Wednesdays, which features contemporary jazz artists, and monthly parties such as Kia Disco and Festa Reggaeton.
📍Rua Doutor Eduardo de Souza Aranha, 377 – Itaim Bibi
Stones Music Bar
Since 2004, Stones Music Bar has been bringing a lot of rock n’ roll to the East Zone. Very spacious, it has a great dance floor to enjoy the shows and themed parties promoted by the house.
📍Avenida Professor Luiz Ignácio Anhaia Mello, 2935 – Vila Prudente
Pasquim Bar e Prosa
Pasquim Bar e Prosa is another option for those who want to enjoy live music in SP, offering not only samba, but also a varied drinks menu and plenty of options for snacks.
📍Check out all the locations here
Providência Bar
Enjoy happy hour at Providência. After all, the bar promises cold beer, varied portions and quality live music!
📍Rua Doutor Amâncio de Carvalho, 262 – Vila Mariana
Vila 567
For those who enjoy country music Vila 567 is the perfect spot! There’s a different program every day of the week and you’ll find moments of relaxation on the rooftop, bar and nightclub of the “most sertaneja house in Vila Madá”.
📍567 Aspicuelta Street – Vila Madalena
Morrison Rock Bar
How about enjoying a night listening to rock n’ roll icons? With a large room, Morrison invites great cover bands to entertain the clientele.
📍Rua Fidalga, 531 – Pinheiros
São Jorge Bar
Famous for its feijoada on Saturdays, São Jorge is one of the most popular live music bars in São Paulo’s East Zone. When it comes to music, be prepared to listen to country, MPB and samba hits.
📍 Check out the locations here
Me You Them Bar
Famous for its busy happy hour, Eu Tu Eles features live performances by samba groups and country singers.
📍Check out the locations here
Boteco Todos os Santos
Famous among singles, Todos os Santos has its own atmosphere for enjoying live pagodinho until the sun comes up (or until the house closes its doors).
📍Rua Aspicuelta, 585 – Vila Madalena
Tonton Jazz & Music Bar
Pub in Moema with the best live music in São Paulo, open from Tuesday to Sunday.
📍Alameda dos Pamaris, 55 – Moema
Hangar 110
For those who enjoy alternative music, a good place to enjoy live music in São Paulo is Hangar 110. After all, the venue (which has been standing since 1998) focuses on national and international bands from the underground circuit, such as rock, ska, emo and much more.
📍Rua Rodolfo Miranda, 110 – Bom Retiro
Feirinha Bar
Finally, this super Brazilian place offers good drinks and even better snacks, inspired by the best of our culture: pastel, queijo coalho and coxinha, for example. As for the sound, the house has live music from Thursday to Sunday, with a variety of styles. Brazilian, blues, groove… There’s everything!
📍 Rua Cavazzola, 92 – Vila Olímpia