We don’t know about you, but around here, June is the most eagerly awaited month of the year. After all, it’s time to eat our favorite delicacies and participate in quadrilhas with friends. So if you’re also longing to enjoy a June party, here’s our traditional list of arraiás in São Paulo.
And since everyone is ready to party hard, let’s kill the nostalgia of a good “quermesse”. But be careful: keep up with our guide, because it’s going to get even bigger over the course of June. Make a note in your diary and get ready to eat a lot!
Festa Junina in São Paulo: a guide to enjoying a good time
Grand Arraiá
In its 3rd edition, Grand Plaza’s June party features nine days of live music with Calango Brabo, Trio da Lua and Edu Ribeiro , typical food, quadrilhas, correio elegante, bingo, kids’ area and more than 30 food stalls.
📆 26, 27, 28 e 29/06
12h to 22h
🎫 Free of charge
📍 Grand Plaza: Avenida Industrial, 600 – Centro, Santo André
Arraiá do Horto Florestal
With shows, gangs, games, typical food and lots of forró, the traditional June party at Parque Horto Florestal takes place in the middle of nature and promotes culture, leisure and integration for all ages.
📆 28 e 29/06
9am to 5pm
🎫 Free of charge
📍 Horto Florestal Park
Adopt a Kitten Festival
How about combining June festivities with solidarity? The NGO ‘s traditional charity party is in its 9th edition , with typical vegan food, bingo, a shop with exclusive items and proceeds going towards the care of more than 400 rescued cats.
📆 29/06
12h to 18h
From R$20 (in advance) | R$25 (on the spot)
📍 Hokkaido Association: Rua Joaquim Távora, 605 – Vila Mariana
Sesc 14 Bis
In June, this Sesc promotes a special program that recovers the roots of the June festivities with music, dance, literature, workshops, concerts and a themed menu in the cafeteria, valuing Brazil’s regional traditions.
📆 Until 28/06
🕘 Various times
🎫 Free of charge
📍 Rua Doutor Plínio Barreto, 285 – Bela Vista
Quadrilhão de Perna de Pau
In this celebration, Trupe Baião de 2 presents a quadrilhão full of jokes, music and the traditional ceremony of the wedding of the bandeirinha with the correio elegante, involving the public in a big party.
📆 28/06
🕘 17h
🎫 Free of charge
📍 Flávio Império Theater: Rua Professor Alves Pedroso, 600 – Cangaiba
Arraiá da Mica Chocolates
In its third edition, SP’s most chocolaty arraial features signature sweets that mix chocolate and typical flavors of the June festivities, as well as live music with a forró band, traditional games and special gifts for the whole family.
📆 28/06
9am to 7pm
🎫 Free of charge
📍 Mica Chocolates: Rua dos Pinheiros, 123 – Pinheiros
Arraiá Rock
Who says rockers don’t enjoy the June festivities? The village of Paranapiacaba, in the metropolitan region, is offering a rock festival for those who want to enjoy the “quentão” season, but don’t want to give up on good old rock n’ roll. The attractions have not yet been announced, but we already know that there will be plenty of delicacies: mulled wine, pamonha, corn and more!
📅 28 e 29/06
📍 Largo dos Padeiros – Paranapiacaba, Santo André/SP
Pina Junina
With shows by DJ Evelyn Cristina, Trio Mana Flor and the Som na Rural project, the traditional June party comes to Pina Contemporânea with lots of music, dancing, games and typical food.
📆 29/06
🕘 1pm to 8pm
🎫 Free of charge
📍 Pina Contemporânea
June traditions at Sesc 24 de Maio
Quadrilhas, forró, storytelling, typical food and workshops are all part of the free June program at Sesc 24 de Maio. There will be St. John’s Festival attractions for all ages.
Until 29/06
🕘 Various times
🎫 Free of charge
📍 Rua 24 de Maio, 109 – República
Festa Junina da Consolação
The event features June delicacies, drinks, shows and a traditional atmosphere in the center of São Paulo, near the República metro station. Don’t miss out!
📆 28 e 29/06
Saturdays from 5pm to 11pm | Sundays from 5pm to 10pm
🎫 Free of charge
📍 Rua da Consolação, 585 – República
Arraiá do Miles
One of the coolest jazz venues in SP opens its arraiá with typical food such as paella, bocadillos and mulled wine, as well as themed decorations and musical attractions that combine jazz with the accordion on both days of the event.
📆 28 e 29/06
12h to 22h
🎫 Free of charge
📍 Miles Wine & Jazz Bar: Avenida das Nações Unidas, 15187 – Chácara Santo Antônio
Vegnice Vegan June Party
In its 11th edition, this celebration celebrates the culture of São João in an inclusive way by offering a 100% vegan, lactose-free menu with gluten-free and dietary options for participants. In addition, the cultural program also promises to liven up the festival.
📆 29/06
12h to 20h
📍 Rua Augusta, 935 – Consolação
Goddess Festival
In July, Arraial das Deusas will be held in conjunction with the inauguration of Beco Ipirangando. There will be four days of festivities, with traditional food, a forró trio, creative workshops, games for children and more!
📅 26 e 27 /06
🕘 From 12pm to 9pm
🎫 Free of charge
📍 Rua Lino Coutinho e Beco, in front of the subprefeitura – Ipiranga
Arraiá da Vila
One of São Paulo’s most beloved neighborhoods, Vila Mariana, will have a June party to call its own. The biggest party in the region will feature June delicacies and a quadrille for all ages, to the sound of live forró performances. Children will be able to have fun with June games and toys, making it a complete experience for everyone.
📆 28 e 29/06
Free entry
📍 Instituto Biológico: Avenida Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves, 1252 – Vila Mariana
June party at Shopping Villa Lobos
Weekends at Shopping Villa Lobos should get even more fun with this special arraiá. The June party will feature children’s workshops, typical games, food and shows by the band Coruja em Cena.
📆 Until 29/06
🕘 1pm to 6pm
🎫 Free (games from R$10)
📍 Villa Lobos Shopping Center
Quermesse at the Monastery of Luz
The highlight of this celebration is the Conceptionist nuns’ macaroons. There will also be ham sandwiches, June delicacies and handmade sweets to enjoy. Musical attractions, gangs, cultural presentations and activities for children will also be part of the festivities.
Until 06/07
Saturdays and Sundays, from 3pm to 10pm
🎫 Tickets from R$15
📍Monastery of Light
Calvary Feast
St. Paul of the Cross Parish, also known as Calvary Church, has just over a month left of its traditional June festival. Enjoy 20 stalls with typical June foods, such as corn, quentão and country sweets, as well as pastries, pizzas and other snacks. There will be live shows and seasonal games such as bingo!
📆 Until 07/07
Saturdays from 17:30 to 23:30 | Sundays from 17:30 to 22:30
🎫 From R$15
📍 Rua Cardeal Arcoverde, 950 – Pinheiros
June party at Pousada Maeda
With lots of entertainment, typical food, drinks, a bonfire, a quadrille and attractions for the whole family, Pousada Maeda in Itu promises to celebrate in a special way.
📆 Every Saturday until 26/07
🎫 Exclusive to guests
📍 Maeda Inn
São João de Nóis Tudim
At the end of May, São João de Nóis Tudim returns to the Center for Northeastern Traditions (CTN) to fill our hearts with joy and June tradition. The space will feature dozens of attractions, such as live shows, quadrilha performances, interactive characters and games for children.
📆 Until 27/07
📍 Rua Jacofer, 615 – Bairro do Limão
Arraial do Arouche
The 1st Arraial do Arouche promises to transform the center of São Paulo this weekend! The event brings together live shows, workshops, typical food, craft stalls and the Quadrilha Inclusiva do Arouche, with an audience of different ages and identities. The festival begins with the Holy Mass of St. Anthony, and then moves on to the musical performances and activities.
📅 28/06
8am to 9pm
🎫 Free of charge
📍 Largo do Arouche – Center
Butantã Shopping June Party
Butantã Shopping is holding its traditional Festa Junina this weekend, with three days of lots of music, dancing, typical food and games! The program includes live shows, games, bingo, themed make-up and activities for children, guaranteeing fun for all ages.
📅 27 a 29/06
🎫 Free of charge
📍 Avenida Professor Francisco Morato, 2718 – Butantã
Esperia Club June Party
Clube Esperia’s Festa Junina promises to liven up the weekend with live shows, typical food stalls and games for all ages. The program includes attractions such as Samba do Major, Tribute to Marília Mendonça, Turma do B2 and forró, as well as a mechanical bull, quadrilha and bonfire!
📅 28 e 29/06
Free admission for members and children up to 10 years old | From R$ 30 for guests over 10 years old
📍 Avenida Santos Dumont, 1313 – Santana
