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You blinked and the year is over, didn’t you? But that doesn’t mean leaving all your plans for 2025. 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.
Christmas special
Christmas Concerts
In December, São Paulo hosts three super special concerts to celebrate the end of the year. In a magical and engaging way, the Candlelights concerts will bring the most beautiful Christmas classics, from the Nutcracker to movie soundtracks, surrounded by a sublime sea of candles. Don’t miss it!
Candlelight Especial de Natal: Esqueceram de Mim, Simplesmente Amor & Mais!
Candlelight Especial de Natal: O Quebra-Nozes e mais!
Candlelight: Vivaldi, As Quatro Estações
Christmas attractions throughout 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 over a month away, and we’re super excited about the festive season.
Restaurants to order Christmas dinner from
2024 has been a long year, but with reasons to celebrate. We’re getting back together with friends and family, and Christmas is going to have all the flavor of the holidays of yesteryear! So if you want to enjoy this time without worrying about anything, how about ordering Christmas dinner and eating something different?
End-of-year celebrations
The year is coming to an end, and with it, many bars and restaurants are preparing to welcome friends and work colleagues. With this in mind, we’ve put together a compilation of bars and restaurants for end-of-year get-togethers here in São Paulo.
Christmas markets
How about securing this year’s presents at the many Christmas fairs that take place in December in São Paulo? It’s an opportunity to give gifts to those you love in a unique and conscious way, after all, the products come from market vendors and small business owners. Check them out here!
Christmas trees in São Paulo
You can’t talk about Christmas without mentioning the beautifully decorated trees that adorn the city at this time of year. So how about taking advantage of December to admire the giant Christmas trees that are available in São Paulo? Check out where they are at this link!
Paid activities and tours to enjoy December in São Paulo!
The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in São Paulo
If you’ve always dreamed of sitting on the iconic orange sofa from the most beloved series of the 90s, you can’t miss FRIENDS™. In this immersive experience, visitors access unforgettable SitCom scenes and remember the most memorable episodes of the series.
📅 Until 28/02/2025
🎟️ From R$39.90 available here
📍 Shopping Cidade São Paulo
New Year’s Eve in São Paulo
Still haven’t decided how to say goodbye to 2024? We at São Paulo Secreto have put together a guide with tips for parties, celebrations and restaurants so you can welcome the coming year in style. Check it out here!
African languages that make Brazil
Discover the influence of African culture on Brazilian Portuguese and immerse yourself in a journey about our language. In this exhibition, visitors discover the origin of words like “moleque” and others through immersive experiences and audiovisual materials that complement the activity.
📅 Until 2025
🎟️ From R$12
📍 Portuguese Language Museum
Jurassic World by Brickman
After a great success in Rio de Janeiro, the “Jurassic World by Brickman” exhibition has finally arrived in the capital. In it, visitors can enter scenes from the movie “Jurassic World”, see life-size dinosaurs made from more than 6 million LEGO® pieces and have fun with this exciting experience that unites two classics.
📅 Various dates!
🎟️ From R$ 49, available here
📍 Eldorado Shopping Center
A Tribute to King Pelé
One of December’s must-see attractions in São Paulo is the unprecedented exhibition “A Tribute to King Pelé”. The show celebrates the legacy of Brazil’s greatest soccer legend, with more than 15 themed and immersive environments. Check out exclusive and original items, such as shirts, balls and medals, as well as videos of the star’s most memorable goals and moves.
📅 Various dates!
🎟️ From R$40, available here
📍 Eldorado Shopping Center
BORI
The show pays homage to the influence of black culture and artists on the trajectory of the Oficina Uzyna-Uzona company. Based on the Ori (head) offering ritual, the show addresses issues such as the tragedies of the colonial period, with an emphasis on overcoming them through collectivity and joy.
Until 08/12
🎫 From R$ 30
📍 Oficina Theater
Ray – You Don’t Know Me
Get to know Ray Charles in this show, which highlights his brilliant musical career, as well as his commitment to the fight for civil rights and resistance to racial segregation. The story begins the day after the artist’s funeral, with his son, Ray Charles Jr. recalling their relationship. Throughout the show, five actors give life to different moments in Ray’s life, including blind pianist Luiz Otávio, who takes to the stage for the first time.
Until 14/12
🎫 From R$ 42
📍 B32 Theater
Journey to the center of the Earth
Denise Milan’s exhibition “Journey to the Center of the Earth” is a must-see for December in São Paulo. Inspired by the Jules Verne classic, the show brings together 18 works that combine mirrors, abysses and an impressive collection of minerals. These include quartz, amethyst and crystals, which poetically explore humanity’s connection with the underground world.
📅 Until 09/02/2025
🎟️ From R$ 20
📍 Santander Lighthouse
Rolim Building
There’s still time to enjoy an experience in a real haunted building! There are more than 20 scenarios arranged on different floors to play this mix of horror, escape games and theater. If you’re brave, don’t miss out.
📅 Until 31/01
🎟️ From R$ 99, available here
📍 Rolim Building
Love Cabaret
São Paulo’s nightlife doesn’t stop even at Christmas time! If you’re looking for an original option, we recommend this show that combines burlesque, art and diversity. As well as professional performances, there’s a delicious drinks menu and an atmosphere to let go of inhibitions. Tickets available.
📅 Thursday, Friday and Saturday
🎟️ From R$45 available here
📍 Love Cabaret
Dining in the Dark: Blind Dining
Take your dining experience to another level! By covering your eyes while enjoying an exquisite menu, you will 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. It’s ideal for your next romantic date. Do you really want to go? Get your tickets.
📅 06, 13 e 20/12
🎟️ From R$200 available here
📍 Pullman Vila Olímpia
Neon Brush
Let your inner artist shine and enjoy delicious drinks in this experience! Neon Brush is perfect for going with friends, testing your painting skills and getting out of a rut. December tickets are now available and you won’t want to miss out. Bear in mind that there will only be eight sessions.
📅 Various dates
🎟️ From R$140, available here
📍 Collect
Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum – 30 years
This incredible exhibition celebrates the three decades of the iconic TV Cultura show, in a magical and nostalgic way, and has been extended until January 2025. Located at Solar Fábio Prado, the exhibition offers a magical and nostalgic experience, with 18 sets that recreate the famous castle, including behind-the-scenes tributes and original objects from the production. Covering more than 600 m², it’s an unmissable opportunity to relive memorable moments from the 90s and delight fans of all ages.
📅 Until 31/01/2025
🎟️ From R$20
📍 Solar Fábio Prado
What to do for free in December in São Paulo!
CORPOCRIA
In December, the Pinacoteca de São Paulo presents the CORPOCRIA project, part of the PinaFamília initiative. Using interactive videos with dances about the body, space and movement, the event encourages a connection with art, creativity and family collaboration. The videos will be available on the Pinacoteca’s YouTube channel, and participants can share their creations on TikTok using the hashtag #Pina_corpocria.
🎟️ Free
📍 Pina Contemporary
VegFest
The vegetarian festival is in its 11th edition. Between lectures and an exhibitors’ fair, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the universe of the food system and delve into the activism surrounding this noble cause. If you’re vegetarian, vegan or curious, it’ s worth a visit.
📅 05 a 08/12
🎟️ Free
📍 Expo Center Norte
Extasia
‘Extasia’ is a creation by artist Flávia Junqueira that will enchant visitors. The immersive installations and photographs mix ecstasy and fantasy to create something new, transcending the oneiric and the real.
📅 Until 2025
🎟️ Free
📍 Fiesp Cultural Center
The Nature of Things
Carlito Carvalhosa is an artist who has contributed greatly to contemporary Brazilian art. With installations, documents and models, this immersive exhibition brings an unprecedented retrospective that pays homage to his legacy and impact on the country.
Until 09/02/2025
🎟️ Free
📍 Sesc Pompeia
Paulista Cultural
In December 2024, Avenida Paulista celebrates its 133rd anniversary. To celebrate, the avenue is hosting Paulista Cultural, which will feature an intense free cultural program. For a whole day, the public will be able to enjoy dance performances, art workshops, storytelling and other interactive activities.
📅 08/12, from 10am to 5pm
🎟️ Free
📍 Paulista Avenue
Reliquary of Stories
In December, Sesc Belenzinho offers eight performances of the show “Relicário de Histórias”, by the duo Lili Flor & Paulo Pixu. With a focus on storytelling, the show is interactive and based on narratives collected over the course of a decade in various regions of Brazil and Latin America. As such, the show combines memory, imagination and live sound, creating a unique and enchanting experience for families.
📅 Until 15/12
🎟️ Free, with tickets collected 1 hour before the show
📍 Sesc Belenzinho
