You blinked and the year is almost over, didn’t you? But that doesn’t mean leaving all your plans for 2026. There’s still plenty to do in São Paulo in December! That’s why we’ve selected some of the best ideas for you to enjoy the month during the Christmas season.
Editor’s note: We’ll be updating this list until the beginning of December, so stay tuned so you don’t miss anything new!
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Christmas special
Candlelight Christmas Special: The Nutcracker and more!
This December, São Paulo is hosting a very special concert to celebrate the end of the year. In a magical and engaging way, the Candlelight concert will bring the most beautiful Christmas classics, from the Nutcracker to movie soundtracks, surrounded by a sublime sea of candles. Don’t miss it!
📅 20 e 21/12
🎫 From R$ 65
📍 MASP: Avenida Paulista, 1578 – Bela Vista
Christmas attractions around the city
We’ve put together a guide to the main Christmas attractions in São Paulo. After all, the most special night of the year is just under two months away, and we’re super excited about the festive season!
Coca-Cola Christmas Tree
As is now tradition, Parque Villa-Lobos is hosting its imposing Christmas Tree this year. The attraction has more than 288,000 points of light, an almost 5-meter star and sustainable decorations made from recycled materials. As well as admiring the tree, the public can have fun on a 26-meter immersive carousel, one of the largest in the world.
Until 06/01/26
🎫 Free of charge
📍 Villa-Lobos Park: Avenida Professor Fonseca Rodrigues, 2001 – Alto de Pinheiros
Ibirapuera Park Christmas Tree
São Paulo’s largest Christmas tree once again lights up the shores of Ibirapuera Lake! The attraction has an impressive 57-meter structure, decorated with thousands of points of light.
📅 Until January 2026
🎫 Free of charge
📍 Ibirapuera Park (Gates 9 and 10): Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral – Vila Mariana
Maria Fumaça Special Christmas Train
The Maria Fumaça train from Campinas, about 1.5 hours from the capital, offers a night ride in century-old wagons decorated with lights and a Christmas theme! The experience includes the presence of Santa Claus interacting with passengers, making the ride ideal for families and children.
📅 13 e 20/12
🎫 From R$90 (children) and R$140 (adults)
📍 Start of the tour: Anhumas Station – Campinas
Christmas of Peace
In December, the Municipal Theater hosts a special show with soprano Carmen Monarcha, the Mawaca Group and renowned singer Simone. The event promises to thrill with Christmas classics, including the hit “So it’s Christmas”, and songs from different cultures.
📅 09/12
🎫 Free, with the need to pick up tickets in advance online | Organization encourages the donation of 1kg of non-perishable food
📍 Theatro Municipal de São Paulo: Praça Ramos de Azevedo, s/n – República
What to do in December in São Paulo: paid plans
Piano Rock in the Family
Pianist Glaucio Cristelo, known for his unforgettable performances at Rock in Rio, takes to the stage at Teatro Liberdade with his wife and son. The trio promises an exciting evening with unique arrangements of great rock hits by bands such as U2, Coldplay, Rolling Stones and Linkin Park.
📅 11/12
🎫 From R$ 70
📍 Teatro Liberdade: Rua São Joaquim, 129 – Liberdade
Gluten-Free Fair
The next edition of the Gluten-Free Fair will be in December, offering celiacs and people with other dietary restrictions the opportunity to enjoy a variety of delicious foods ! Pizzas, pastas, breads and sweets are some of the options on the menu, all gluten-free, of course. What’s more, it’s a chance to buy Christmas-themed products. Enjoy!
📅 13/12
🕓 10am to 6pm
🎫 From R$14
📍 Centro de Eventos São Luís: Rua Luís Coelho, 323 – Consolação
Dopamine Land
Embark on a journey through ten immersive rooms that encourage disconnection from screens and reconnection with the present and the senses. With playful environments such as pillow wars, a ball pond and a digital forest, the experience offers fun for all ages!
📅 Various dates!
🎫 From R$ 45, available here
📍 Shopping Eldorado: Avenida Rebouças, 3970 – Pinheiros
Titanic: An Immersive Journey
Get to know the details of the legendary Titanic in this exhibition that recreates the ship’s staircases, restaurant, lifeboats and other environments. With more than 300 real artifacts and virtual reality experiences, “Titanic: An Immersive Journey” takes you on a journey through the history, luxury and mystery of the ocean liner.
📅 Various dates!
🎫 From R$ 60, available here
📍 Shopping Eldorado: Avenida Rebouças, 3970 – Pinheiros
Harry Potter™: A Great Tribruple Ball
This immersive experience transports fans directly to the Hogwarts™ universe! Inspired by the Triwizard Tournament, the event features themed décor, Instagrammable house spaces, an official store and food, including the famous Butterbeer. Visitors can wear their gala costumes or their house colors to experience a magical evening!
📅 Until 11/01/26
🎫 From R$95, available here
📍 Shopping Cidade São Paulo: Avenida Paulista, 1230 – Bela Vista
Astronauts’ Universe
The exhibition brings together around 100 original and replica items, including the costume of astronaut Charles Duke (Apollo 16) and objects that were on the International Space Station. Divided into three environments, the exhibition also features immersive projections and interactive screens, offering a tour of the history and technology of space missions.
Until 01/02/26
🎫 From R$9 | Free on Tuesdays
📍 Museu Catavento: Avenida Mercúrio, s/n – Parque Dom Pedro II
A trip to Machu Picchu without leaving São Paulo
How about swapping traditional presents for an unforgettable experience this Christmas? The Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City experience uses virtual reality and 4D reconstructions to take the public straight to the heart of the Inca Empire. Guided by an artificial intelligence voiced by Terry Crews, visitors fly over the Sacred Valley, explore ancient ruins and follow ancestral rituals. A different, cultural and perfect program to experience (or give as a gift) during the festive season.
📅 Until 15/02/26
🎫 From R$39.50, available here
📍 Fever Hub Morumbi: Avenida Major Sylvio de Magalhães Padilha, 16741 – Vila Andrade
FUNK: A cry of boldness and freedom
The Portuguese Language Museum celebrates the history of funk with more than 400 items, including photos, videos and installations. The exhibition covers everything from black dances to the consolidation of the rhythm as a national identity, with a special focus on São Paulo funk.
📅 Until August/26
🎫 From R$12 | Free on Saturdays and Sundays
📍 Portuguese Language Museum: Praça da Luz, s/n – Bom Retiro
Dining in the Dark: Blind Dining
Take your gastronomic experience to another level! By covering your eyes while enjoying an exquisite menu, you’ll find that your other senses awaken to new sensations. The staff is fully trained to guide you through this experience, which will provide fun and memorable moments. Ideal for your next romantic date!
📅 12/12
🕓 20h
🎫 From R$200 available here
📍 Pullman Vila Olímpia: Rua Olimpíadas, 205 – Vila Olímpia
What to do in December in São Paulo: free plans
Higienópolis Trend Bazaar
Palacete Piauí is hosting the first edition of this bazaar , which brings together women’s fashion, children’s fashion, decoration and second-hand luxury brands such as Missoni and Diane von Furstenberg. Curated by ReciclaLuxo, the event will donate the proceeds to Ten Yad’s social projects.
📅 10 e 11/12
🎫 Free
📍 Palacete Piauí: Rua Piauí (corner with Praça Vilaboim) – Higienópolis
III Mostra Documenta SP
Cia. Teatro Documentário presents four scenic experiments in public places, exploring stories from the city of São Paulo. The plays deal with themes such as the Bixiga street carnival, indigenous narratives and the memory of samba, transforming the city into a stage.
📅 Until 22/12
🎫 Free | Some attractions require advance tickets
📍 Various venues | More information here
Black Machine
Directed by Eugênio Lima, the play proposes a reflection on racism, toxic masculinity and necropolitics, mixing theater, music and projections. The production features references ranging from Shakespeare to Mano Brown and Sueli Carneiro, creating an Afro-surrealist experience about identity and society.
Until 14/12
🎫 Free | Need to book tickets in advance on the website
📍 Itaú Cultural: Avenida Paulista, 149 – Bela Vista
Science Film Festival (SFF Brasil)
In December, São Paulo will host the largest international festival of science, technology and environmental films. There will be free screenings of 53 films from 22 different countries, in cultural centers and schools, with an emphasis on films aimed at children.
📅 Until 20/12
🎫 Free of charge
📍 Various venues, check the list here