It doesn’t matter if you prefer a traditional, technological or different kind of Christmas (like a Pokémon celebration, for example) – in São Paulo, there will be the perfect decoration for you! We’ve put together a guide to the different themes of Christmas decorations in shopping malls, so you can check out the one that best suits your holiday season.
Christmas decorations in São Paulo shopping malls
LEGO® Christmas
The Metrô Tatuapé and Metrô Boulevard Tatuapé shopping centers promise Brazil’s first LEGO® decoration, as well as a minifigure swap meet, a Lego Make & Take workshop and other activities. Don’t miss out!
📍 Metrô Tatuapé: Rua Domingos Agostim, 91
📍 Metrô Boulevard Tatuapé: Rua Gonçalves Crespo, 78
Christmas in London
Shopping Ibirapuera has taken inspiration from London’s charm for this year’s decorations. When visiting the shopping center, visitors will find a beautiful winter locomotive that represents the Christmas theme.
📍 Avenida Ibirapuera, 3103 – Indianápolis
Photo: Disclosure/Shopping Ibirapuera
Santa Claus, 5 meters high
Next up, Iguatemi São Paulo will also have an unmissable Christmas decoration! Right at the entrance, a 5-meter tall Santa Claus greets visitors, accompanied by his dog Iaiá. Santa Claus will also be there to listen to children’s requests, along with children’s workshops that will get the little ones involved in the festive atmosphere.
📍 Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2232 – Jardim Paulistano
Bright Christmas
This year, Shopping Eldorado has an intense Christmas program for visitors. There’s a beautiful carousel of silver horses, as well as a huge tropical Christmas tree, over 8 meters tall. The perfect backdrop for beautiful photos!
📍 Avenida Rebouças, 3970 – Pinheiros
Pet Christmas
The theme of this year’s decorations at Cantareira Norte Shopping is “Pet Christmas”, paying homage to pets! The shopping center is transformed into a real theme park, with decorations, decorated trains and a wishing fountain.
📍 Avenida Raimundo Pereira de Magalhães, 11001 – Jardim Pirituba
Great West Zone Christmas
This year, the decorations at the West Plaza shopping center will have a Grand Christmas theme, with iconic characters and themed music. In addition, from November 30 to December 22, the mall will be showing the brand new musical “The Magic Toys Christmas” for free ! The show follows the story of Julio, a boy who writes to Santa Claus asking for help in deciding what he wants for Christmas. From then on, his toys come to life, creating quite a mess!
📍 Av. Francisco Matarazzo, s/n – Água Branca
Giant toboggan for children and adults
Next up is Shopping Pátio Paulista, which, from Saturday 9th, will be displaying magical Christmas decorations. The big difference is a toboggan run over 10 meters high, which the whole family can enjoy. There will also be games and sweets, making it a real party to celebrate the occasion.
📍 Rua Treze de Maio, 1947 – Bela Vista
Toy Story Christmas
If you’re a Disney fan, you can’t miss the decorations at Shopping Tietê Plaza. After all, in 2024, the shopping center will have a Toy Story theme, with instagrammable environments inspired by the franchise. In addition, famous characters from the story, such as Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear, will be there to interact and take photos with visitors.
📍 Avenida Raimundo Pereira de Magalhães, 1465 – Jardim Iris
Villa Express
This year, Shopping Villalobos is celebrating Christmas under the theme “Villa’s Express”, bringing a sophisticated train station to the site in the traditional red, green and gold colors. In addition, the decoration includes a 12-meter-high tree and enchanting elements such as little soldiers inspired by “The Nutcracker”. However, the main attraction is a life-size train that runs through the central square, providing free fun for children and adults alike!
In addition, on Saturdays in November (30) and December (07 and 14), the mall hosts Christmas parades, with 10 characters inspired by the classic Nutcracker.
📍 Avenida Doutora Ruth Cardoso, 4777 – Alto de Pinheiros
Christmas with Bears!
This year’s Christmas decorations at Shopping Jardim Sul have the theme Oficina Encantada dos Ursos (Bears’ Enchanted Workshop), featuring bears as helpers for the Good Old Man. This year, there will also be a special throne for pets. There will also be a virtual reality sleigh, a slide that comes out of the Christmas tree and a giant piano, guaranteeing magical moments for the whole family!
📍 Rua Itacaiúna, 61 – Vila Andrade
Santa Claus at the Mall
Until December 24, Santa Claus is parking his reindeer at Shopping Santa Cruz! He’s on Floor L1, next to the Hope store, available for photos with visitors. There will also be a pet throne for those who want to bring their furry friends too.
📍 Rua Domingos de Morais, 2564 – Vila Mariana
Pokémon Christmas
From November 16 until January 6, 2025, Shopping Cidade São Paulo is bringing an unprecedented Christmas decoration: Pokémons! It’s the first official Pokémon GO celebration in Brazil, with a giant Christmas tree with Pokémon, themed activities and even a meeting with Pikachu.
📍 Avenida Paulista, 1230 – Bela Vista
Rustic Christmas Village
MorumbiShopping then presents its enchanting “Rustic Christmas Village”, until December 31st. A 13-meter tree and a charming little house with a nativity scene provide backdrops for photos, while balloons and cascades of lights add a magical touch to the experience! In addition, a Christmas village with giant mushrooms, animatronic animals and a children’s playground promises fun for all the family.
📍 Avenida Roque Petroni Júnior, 1089 – Jardim das Acácias
Sustainable Christmas
In partnership with Nespresso, Shopping Pátio Paulista is bringing a sustainable Christmas decoration this year. This is because more than 50,000 coffee capsules have been reused in bear sculptures, garlands and Christmas trees. In addition, the Christmas campaign offers attractions such as the 10-meter Super Toboggan, raffles for cars and Nespresso machines, as well as a branded tasting area.
📍 Rua Treze de Maio, 1947 – Bela Vista
Trip to the Santa Claus Factory
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Pátio Higienópolis is presenting an interactive Christmas decoration with the theme “Santa’s Toy Factory”. This way, visitors can embark on a magical journey to the North Pole, with cute and super Instagrammable environments. In addition, Christmas choirs and a letter-writing workshop for Santa Claus are also available.
📍 Avenida Higienópolis, 618 – Higienópolis
Vila Center Norte – 40 years
Next, to celebrate its 40th anniversary, Shopping Center Norte presents “Vila Center Norte – 40 years”, a Christmas decoration that celebrates its history and ties with the North Zone of São Paulo. For this reason, the public will be able to see historical elements from the region, such as the Horto Florestal, the CTN and graffiti by local artists. There are also technological attractions such as a virtual reality sled.
📍 Travessa Casalbuono, 120 – Vila Guilherme
Cultivating Christmas
This year’s theme at Central Plaza Shopping is “Cultivating Christmas”, available until January 2, 2025. This way, the place gets beautiful decorations such as a 9-meter Christmas tree, slide, inclusive toys and even a backdrop of vegetable gardens and flowers for family photos. The traditional nativity scene is also present, and Santa Claus welcomes children for photos and letters until December 24.
📍 Avenida Doutor Francisco Mesquita, 1000 – Vila Prudente
Dream of a Christmas Eve
This year, the decorations at Shopping Interlagos are inspired by a Germanic village, under the title “Dream of a Christmas Night”. As well as magical characters such as elves, princesses, elves and teddy bears, Santa Claus will also be there until December 24 to take photos with the children.
📍 Avenida Interlagos, 2.255 – Interlagos
Enchanted Christmas Forest
Shopping Parque da Cidade presents the “Enchanted Christmas Forest”, a decoration that combines Christmas magic with a commitment to sustainability. In the Central Square, for example, the public can see a playful mini-forest, a Christmas tree with a slide and Santa’s House, which was built using 90% recyclable materials!
📍 Avenida das Nações Unidas, 14401 – Chácara Santo Antônio
Santa’s Toy Factory
📍 Rua Palestra Itália, 500 – Perdizes
Christmas Park
In partnership with Coca-Cola, Mooca Plaza Shopping has a very special Christmas decoration this year: the “Christmas Park”. Located in the Events Square, the space includes a 10-meter tree, a tunnel decorated with Coca-Cola bottles, Christmas balls and lights, as well as attractions for all ages. Free activities include a balloon spinner and a Coca-Cola photo booth, while paid activities include a carousel, a ring game and Santa’s mouth.
📍 Rua Capitão Pacheco e Chaves, 313 – Vila Prudente
Christmas with Dinosaurs at Shopping D
Shopping D is celebrating Christmas with a different kind of decoration: dinosaurs! Until the end of the year, visitors will be able to explore an enchanting setting with various species of dinosaurs, as well as enjoy five T-Rex-themed parks.
📍 Avenida Cruzeiro do Sul, 1100 – Canindé
Christmas at the Circus
This year Shopping Vila Olímpia is offering the theme “Christmas at the Circus”, transforming the space into a real arena full of attractions! The decoration includes an illuminated tree in the shape of an arena and circus figures of Santa Claus. In addition, children can enjoy free attractions such as spinning cups, a slide, a card workshop and games in “Boca do Noel”.
📍 Rua Olimpíadas, 360 – Vila Olímpia
Christmas in Vila Olímpia
At the end of the year, JK Iguatemi’s Christmas decorations will transform the mall into a spectacle of enchantment and joy! With more than 15 illuminated trees and spheres, the decorations include articulated dolls in the central square and the traditional “leggy Santa Clauses” on the façade. In addition, the mall offers themed activities, such as meetings with Santa Claus and workshops for children.
📍 Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 2041 – Vila Olímpia
Christmas in the Park (São Caetano do Sul)
Located in the Greater ABC region, ParkShopping São Caetano brings its Christmas decorations under the theme “Christmas in the Park”, inspired by the old amusement parks. The main attraction will be a 7-meter Ferris wheel for children, as well as a large 12-meter Christmas tree and various themed games, such as a ring game and a train slide. In addition, the Good Old Man will be available for photos with children and pets.
📍 Alameda Terracota, 545 – São Caetano do Sul/SP
Vila dos Brinquedos (Santo Amaro)
Located in Santo Amaro, Mais Shopping has a special “Toy Village” decoration. It includes an 8-meter Christmas tree, Santa’s House and various playful attractions such as a slide and ball pool, as well as a dedicated space for pets. There will also be Santa’s helpers who communicate in Libras– after all, Christmas should be accessible to everyone!
📍 Rua Amador Bueno 229 – Santo Amaro/SP
Bright Christmas (Osasco)
Shopping União in Osasco has a beautiful Christmas decoration with the theme “Shiny Christmas”, creating a magical atmosphere with dazzling scenery and twinkling lights. The highlight is the large 8-meter tree, which has 20 other trees of different sizes, as well as a lighting show with around 600,000 LED bulbs, 7,000 balls and 6,000 ornaments scattered around.
📍 Avenida dos Autonomistas, 1400 – Vila Yara, Osasco/SP
The Christmas of Toys (São Bernardo do Campo)
Next up, São Bernardo Plaza Shopping celebrates Christmas with the theme “The Christmas of Toys”. As well as free activities for children, such as games and a little train with a slide, the shopping center is bringing a playful and super Instagrammable decoration, with an 11-meter tree!
📍 Avenida Rotary, 624 – Centro, São Bernardo do Campo/SP
Wizard of Oz Christmas decoration (Mauá)
Mauá Plaza Shopping brings the Christmas spirit with a decoration inspired by “The Wizard of Oz”. Santa Claus will be available for photos with families and pets, and the space also features a 13-meter tree, interactive scenarios and Instagrammable spaces. Another highlight is the sensory space, a pioneer in Brazil, which guarantees inclusion for neurodivergent people. There is also the “Tree of Good”, a solidarity campaign that promotes a special Christmas for vulnerable young people, with sponsorships and donations.
📍 Avenida Governador Mário Covas Júnior, 01 – Centro, Mauá/SP
Enchanted Forest (Santo André)
Atrium Shopping in São Paulo is celebrating Christmas 2024 with a magical and playful decoration entitled “Enchanted Forest”. As well as enjoying cute forest characters, children can take part in the free Wish Workshop, where they can paint and write their dreams for the coming year. Santa Claus is also present every day from 12pm to 8pm, with a break from 4pm to 5pm.
📍 Rua Giovanni Battista Pirelli, 155 – Vila Homero Thon, Santo André/SP
Fantastic Christmas (Taboão da Serra)
Finally, this year Shopping Taboão has a “Fantastic Christmas” theme, which includes a large illuminated tree, a giant five-meter Santa Claus and interactive toys such as a carousel and Ferris wheel. In addition, popcorn and cotton candy carts make the experience even more special.
📍 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt, 2643 – Taboão da Serra/SP
