The long weekend features a series of free and low-cost events centered around Halloween and the Day of the Dead at public and cultural venues throughout São Paulo. The city’s lineup ranges from street festivals with costumed performers to interactive evening activities at museums and themed rehearsals at samba schools.
Street festivals and Mexican traditions
At Largo da Batata in Pinheiros, the Cola no Largo event will host a Halloween edition from October 31 to November 2, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The square will feature concerts, costume contests, and actors dressed as monsters mingling with the crowd. Admission to the event is free, and it takes place next to the Faria Lima station on Line 4 (Yellow).
In Barra Funda, the Memorial da América Latina is hosting a Day of the Dead celebration, which takes place on the same dates, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The festival features traditional Mexican altars, as well as musical performances and themed cuisine. Admission is free, and the venue is accessible via the Palmeiras-Barra Funda station.
Museum, samba, and an immersive village
The Catavento Museum, in Brás, has organized “A Night at the Museum” for October 31, opening its doors from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. More than 200 exhibits will be open to the public along a route that combines scientific experiments with an interactive horror experience led by characters from the museum.
In Freguesia do Ó, the Rosas de Ouro samba school’s practice venue combines the Halloween atmosphere with São Paulo’s carnival spirit. The themed rehearsal begins at 9 p.m. on October 30, with tickets starting at R$20; free admission is also offered on Friday to attendees who come in costume.
In Greater São Paulo, the English village of Paranapiacaba, in Santo André, takes advantage of its characteristic natural fog to host Novembeer. The beer festival gets a horror-themed edition with actors roaming the historic streets. The event takes place on October 31 and November 1, 2, 7, and 8, with free access to the village’s streets.
