What to do in São Paulo in June? It’s the official month to eat all our favorite treats from the June festivals. In addition, it’s the month of Valentine’s Day and the largest LGBT+ Pride Parade in the world. We also have exhibitions, free experiences, and much more to enjoy the best of the capital of São Paulo.
And since we know there’s always plenty to do,it’s time to check out our selection of plans for you to enjoy the month of June.
What to do in São Paulo in June (paid tours)
Genesis
This audiovisual show is unprecedented in São Paulo and will transform the São Luís Gonzaga Parish into a stage of lights! With classical music and 360° projections, the audience will go on a sensory journey that revives the seven days of the creation of the world, integrating art, spirituality, and technology.
📅 Several dates!
🎫 Starting at R$ 49, available here
📍 Avenida Paulista, 2378 – Bela Vista
Photo: Disclosure/Fever
Visualfarm Gymnasium: Leonardo da Vinci
Explore the universe of Leonardo da Vinci in this magical and technological journey! The attraction features 25 different experiences that recreate everything from the chapel of the Last Supper to the artist’s home. Be enchanted by this spectacle of virtual reality, holography, and mapped projections that explore the mind of Da Vinci.
📅 Wednesday to Sunday
🎫 Starting at R$ 30, available here
📍 Praça Olavo Bilac, 38 – Campos Elíseos
Photo: Disclosure/Visualfarm Gymnasium
Andy Warhol: Pop Art!
No idea what to do in June in São Paulo? How about visiting the largest Andy Warhol exhibition ever held outside the US? “Andy Warhol: Pop Art!” brings more than 600 original works to the capital of São Paulo, including icons such as Marilyn Monroe and the Velvet Underground banana. An unmissable attraction for all ages!
📅 Until August 16
🎫 Starting at R$ 25, available here
📍 MAB FAAP: Rua Alagoas, 903 – Higienópolis
Photo: Andy Warhol, Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn), 1967
, The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh; Founding Collection, Contribution, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
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Dopamine Land
This multisensory experience features 10 rooms that stimulate sight, hearing, smell, and touch, with immersive activities designed to activate a sense of well-being. Highlights include a pillow fight, ball pit, and scented oxygen room, offering a super fun outing for all ages!
📅 Various dates!
🎫 Starting at R$ 45, available here
📍 Shopping Eldorado: Avenida Rebouças, 3970 – Pinheiros
Photo: Disclosure/Fever
Pixar World
The biggest event ever held by Pixar Studios returns to São Paulo! This time, Pixar World brings more than 30 characters in 3D and 14 immersive environments, in a magical journey for fans of all ages. Immerse yourself in scenes from classics such as Toy Story, Viva, Inside Out 2, and much more!
📅 Starting June 18
🎫 Starting at R$ 48, available here
📍 Shopping Center Norte: Avenida Otto Baumgart, 245 – Vila Guilherme
Photo: Disclosure/Mundo Pixar
June Festivals
The best time of the year is here! In June, São Paulo hosts dozens of June festivals where you can put on your boots, taste traditional delicacies, and dance quadrilha until dawn. Most of them are free to enter and are spread throughout the city. Check out our guide to arraiás in SP in this article!
Photo: Vergani Photography/Shutterstock
June Festival on the Train
How about taking advantage of June to take a themed train ride to the historic village of Paranapiacaba, close to São Paulo? This June festival will feature live music and traditional foods, as well as a guided tour of the village’s museums. Boarding will be at Estação da Luz, and there are different packages available for you to enjoy.
📅 June 21
🎫 Starting at R$310
📍 Boarding at Praça da Luz, 1 – Luz
Photo: Freepik
Valentine’s Day with our guide to dates in São Paulo
Looking for ideas for a romantic date in São Paulo? Our guide brings together the best suggestions to charm your partner. From cozy cafes to small restaurants and bars, there are options for all tastes and styles of couples. So don’t leave it to the last minute and plan the perfect date for Valentine’s Day.
Photos: Senivpetro/Freepik
Restaurants for Valentine’s Day dinner
For lovebirds looking for a special dinner, our editorial team has put together an exclusive guide with more than 20 restaurant options offering special Valentine’s Day menus . Check out the options in this article and choose your favorite!
Photo: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels
Castro Festival
The Castro Festival brings together big names in Brazilian and LGBT+ music in a celebration of diversity, art, and pride! There will be two themed stages, with shows by Karol Conká, Linn da Quebrada, Ludmilla, Ney Matogrosso, and more. In addition, there will be drag performances and electronic music shows.
📅 June 21
🎫 Starting at R$150
📍 Vale do Anhangabaú – Downtown
Photo: Lana Pinho/Press Release
Disney On Ice – Adventures on the Road
Disney On Ice is back for another show full of magic, music, and adventure! Embark on a journey on ice with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Aladdin, Elsa, and many others in an immersive and exciting experience for the whole family.
📅 Until June 21
🎫 Starting at R$70
📍 Ibirapuera Gymnasium: Rua Manoel da Nóbrega, 1361 – Ibirapuera
Photo: Feld Entertainment/press release
Taste São Paulo Festival
The Taste São Paulo Festival returns for its 9th edition, promising a complete sensory experience. After all, with more than 100 dishes from renowned restaurants and acclaimed chefs, participants will have the opportunity to explore a variety of flavors and textures. In addition to gastronomy, the festival offers attractions such as musical performances, free hands-on classes, lectures with chefs and sommeliers, premium product exhibitors, a kids’ area, and food tastings.
📅 June 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29
🎫 Starting at R$10
📍 Villa-Lobos Park
Photo: Disclosure/Taste São Paulo Festival
Brunch at the Municipal Theater of São Paulo
The beautiful Municipal Theater offers a sophisticated brunch in its Golden Hall, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience. The buffet includes breads, hot dishes, drinks, and desserts, in a historic setting worthy of a soap opera! Perfect for those looking for a charming gastronomic outing on the weekends.
📅 Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
🎫 Starting at R$ 120
📍 Praça Ramos de Azevedo, s/n – República
Photo: Francisco Pereira de Figueiredo and 8photo
Dining in the Dark
In this gastronomic experience, you are invited to explore flavors at a blind dinner! Blindfolded, you will be able to sharpen your senses of taste and smell, transforming each bite into a sensory adventure.
The menu is secret and includes an appetizer, main course, and dessert. In addition, you can choose between meat, fish, or a vegetarian option.
📅 June 27, at 8 p.m.
🎫 Starting at R$ 200, available here
📍 Pullman Vila Olímpia
Photo: Disclosure/Fever
São Paulo Coffee Festival
If you are passionate about coffee, you cannot miss this international festival dedicated entirely to the beverage. The program will be held at the Ibirapuera Biennial, with more than 100 brands, tastings, workshops, barista demonstrations, sensory experiences, and gastronomy.
📅 June 27-29
🎫 Starting at R$ 25
📍 Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral, s/n – Ibirapuera Park
Photo: Nathan Dumlao/Unsplash
Rita Lee – A Musical Autobiography
The show ‘Rita Lee – A Musical Autobiography’, starring Mel Lisboa, is based on the singer’s autobiography released in 2016. In it, Rita Lee narrates the ups and downs of her career in an honest and revealing way. The play explores her childhood, her early challenges, her time in the bands Mutantes and Tutti Frutti, her passions, activism, and the period when she was imprisoned in 1976 during the military dictatorship.
📅 Until June 15
🎫 Starting at R$20
📍 Porto Theater
Photo: Disclosure/Reproduction
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TURÁ Festival
On the last weekend of June, Ibirapuera will host a 100% Brazilian festival, featuring major artists from the pagode, funk, and Brazilian pop scenes. Among the attractions are Seu Jorge, Gloria Groove, SPC, Raça Negra, Gabriel O Pensador, and Samuel Rosa. Don’t miss it!
📅 June 28 and 29
🎫 Starting at R$193.80
📍Ibirapuera Park, Ibirapuera Auditorium: Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral, 0 – Ibirapuera
Photo: Disclosure/Flashbang and Turá Festival
Candlelight Concerts
In June, you are invited to participate in a unique musical experience with Candlelight. The series of candlelight concerts is a worldwide phenomenon, transforming incredible stages into magical environments. With a selection of songs ranging from The Weekend to Rock Classics, there is sure to be something for you.
- June 15: Tribute to Bruno Mars
- June 15: Coldplay x Imagine Dragons
- 06/28: Tribute to The Weeknd
- 06/29: Rock Classics
Photo: Disclosure/Fever
The Ecology of Monet
Through 32 works by Claude Monet, the exhibition highlights the Impressionist master’s relationship with nature from a contemporary perspective. “The Ecology of Monet” features many paintings that are unseen in Brazil, providing a unique opportunity to admire the artist’s legacy up close.
📅 Until 08/24
🎫 Starting at R$ 37
📍 Lino Bo Bardi Building at MASP: Avenida Paulista, 1578 – Bela Vista
Photo: Disclosure/MASP
Cine Vista JK
After much anticipation, Cine Vista is back on the terrace of JK Iguatemi. It will be an opportunity to watch outdoor movie screenings while enjoying the panoramic view of the city, as well as wines and an exclusive menu. With award-winning films, comfortable armchairs, and blankets, the program offers a truly VIP cinematic experience.
📅 Until June 15
🎫 Starting at R$ 125
📍 JK Iguatemi Terrace: Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 2041 – Vila Olímpia
Photo: Disclosure/Cine Vista at Terraço JK
Bars for eating and dancing
If you are one of those people who loves a good time but doesn’t want to give up good food, we have the perfect tip for you. Take advantage of the month of June to visit bars that offer the best of both worlds, eating and dancing! It may seem strange, but we guarantee that in these places, you can enjoy both elaborate menus and a great set list, with DJs and live music. Check out our list of places to eat and dance here!
Photo: pikisuperstar/Freepik
Casa de Pedra
Estevão Silva became known as the “Brazilian Gaudí” when he began building his Casa de Pedra(Stone House) more than 40 years ago. The house attracts even international tourists who come to admire its construction, full of details such as clocks, porcelain, and toys.
📅 Thursday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🎫 R$ 30
📍 Rua Herbert Spencer, 270 – Paraisópolis
Photo: Natasha Atab | Secret São Paulo
Feast of Saint Vitus
The Festa de São Vito is the largest Italian celebration in Brazil, with live music, a dance floor, and lots of traditional food. Maintained by the centuries-old tradition of the “Mammas di San Vito,” the event offers dishes from Apulian cuisine, such as pasta, ficazzatella, antipasti, and traditional sweets.
📅 Until July 13 | Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 7 p.m.
🎫 Starting at R$13
📍 Brás
Photo: Disclosure
Naturebas Fair
Focusing on organic wines, the Naturebas Fair will bring together more than 3,000 labels of natural and biodynamic wines from 14 different countries. The event, which is a benchmark in Latin America, will offer free tastings and a healthy food fair, as well as the sale of artisanal products such as cheeses and olive oils.
📅 June 21 and 22, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
🎫 Starting at R$ 229
📍 Ibirapuera Biennial Pavilion: Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral, s/n – Ibirapuera
Photo: Disclosure
Votorantim June Festival
Did you know that the largest June festival in the state of São Paulo is only 1.5 hours from the capital? It is the traditional Votorantim June Festival, which is back in 2025 with even more attractions for the whole family. The event is a charity fundraiser and will feature concerts by major artists such as Paralamas do Sucesso, Zeca Pagodinho, and Sorriso Maroto. In addition to traditional foods, there will be toys and children’s activities!
📅 Until June 22
🎫 Starting at R$5
📍 Lecy de Campos Event Square: Avenida 31 de Março, s/n – Jardim Paraíso, Votorantim/SP
Photo: @victordealmeidafotos/Votorantim June Festival Collection
Tenondé Porã Expedition
The Tenondé Porã Indigenous Land, located in Parelheiros, in the extreme south of the city, offers cultural and adventure expeditions organized by Vivalá. The visit provides an immersion in the rich Guarani Mbya culture and promotes sustainable tourism, thus supporting local communities and valuing indigenous peoples.
📅 June 21, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
🎫 R$ 370, with a 5% discount on PIX
📍 Meeting point: Ana Rosa Station
Photo: Disclosure/Vivalá
What to do in São Paulo in June (free tours)
Fest Crew
This festival seeks to celebrate peripheral and queer trajectories through open classes and artistic performances. Among the highlights of the program are classes in amapiano, waacking, and heels, as well as dance battles.
📅 June 14
📍 Dance Reference Center, Formosa Gallery: Rua Platina, near Viaduto do Chá, s/n – Downtown
Photo: Sol Nascimento/Publicity
29thLGBT+ Pride Paradein São Paulo
The date for the 2025 São Paulo LGBT Pride Parade has already been set! This year’s theme has not yet been announced, but we will know more soon. So if you also love the biggest pride party in the world, mark your calendar and get your best outfit ready.
📅 June 22
📍 Paulista Avenue
Photo: Ben Tavener/Wikipedia
38th Brazilian Ballooning Championship
Boituva is just 1.5 hours from São Paulo and is known as the “national capital of ballooning.” And in June, the city hosts an incredible balloon championship! Pilots from all over the country will compete for the title of best in Brazil, decorating the city’s sky with colorful and creative balloons. The public can enjoy this spectacle for free, on solid ground, while enjoying shows, activities, and a food fair.
In addition, there will be a presentation of special balloons in unusual shapes: from Xuxa’s spaceship to Galinha Pintadinha. So how about taking advantage of the weekend for a day trip to Boituva?
📅 June 10-15
📍 National Skydiving Center: Rua Dr. José Adriano Marrey Júnior, s/n – Centro, Boituva/SP
Friday Seresta
Friday Seresta is a free weekly gathering where the Trovadores Urbanos perform from the window of their mansion in Perdizes. The event features not only live singing, but also interaction with the audience, distribution of rattles to accompany the music, and candy for the children.
📅 Fridays, starting at 7 p.m.
📍 Casa dos Trovadores: Rua Aimberê, 651 – Perdizes
Photo: Disclosure/Trovadores Urbanos
Music for Your Eyes Exhibition
The Cervantes Institute in São Paulo invites music and film lovers to check out its new exhibition, which will celebrate icons of Spanish music. There will be four free screenings of the following documentaries: “Revelando a Mario” (Revealing Mario), about Mario Pacheco; “Fernanda y Bernarda,” about two great names in gypsy flamenco; “La Singla, ” about Antonia Singla; and “Sexo, Maracas Y Chihuahuas”(Sex, Maracas, and Chihuahuas), which traces the career of conductor and charlatan entrepreneur Xavier Cugat.
📅 June 13-15
📍 São Paulo Cultural Center – Paulo Emílio Room: Rua Vergueiro, 1000 – Liberdade
Photo: Publicity
1st Diversity Week
In honor of Pride Month, São Paulo hosts the first edition of Diversity Week, which focuses primarily on caring for people in vulnerable situations. The program includes the unprecedented exhibition “TRANS-LADO, “ with photographs of transgender people living on the streets; conversations with LGBT+ people and their families, and a roundtable discussion with Father Júlio Lancellotti. Finally, Diversity Week features the Galeria Sonora party, with hits from the 80s and 90s.
📅 June 17-21
📍 Lacerdine Art Gallery: Avenida Angélica, 2578 – Higienópolis
Photo: Fernando Jensen/Press Release
Eat for free on your birthday
Did you know that several restaurants, bars, and snack bars offer complimentary treats to birthday celebrants? With options ranging from Italian to Japanese cuisine, this article presents a selection of establishments where birthday celebrants are treated to special treats, ensuring an even more special celebration.
Photo: cottonbro studio/Pexels
Stroll through the Historic Center
The Historic Center of São Paulo is a living testimony to the evolution of the state capital, from its founding in 1554 to the present day. After all, the region is full of mansions and iconic buildings, preserving important heritage sites in the city’s history. On this tour of 12 tourist attractions, you can learn about the rich history of São Paulo, from its birth to its rise as the largest metropolis in the country.
Photo: Giulia Trecco/São Paulo Secreto
Discover the Markets of São Paulo
São Paulo’s markets represent a cultural and gastronomic treasure in the state capital, offering an experience that goes far beyond simple shopping. These places are true meeting points with the history, flavors, and identity of the city, where visitors can interact with vendors and enjoy typical foods. In addition, each market has its own personality, which provides a unique experience.
Photo: Freepik