This weekend, the Viaduto do Chá and Praça do Patriarca will host the 5th edition of the Metrópole Festival! Born at Galeria Metrópole, in the heart of São Paulo, this must-see festival has expanded its activities, bringing culture and promoting the creative economy throughout various parts of the Historic Center.
The event aims to revitalize the city’s buildings and public spaces through fine cuisine, visual arts, circular fashion, vinyl fairs, workshops, and plenty of music. The idea is to fill the Historic Center with diverse audiences, turning the streets into a meeting place and, above all, a place to linger.
Conceived by Galeria Metrópole’s resident artist, Ju Amora, the festival’s first editions were supported by the local artists and shop owners themselves. The goal has always been to give visibility to small-scale creators, use art to bring people together, and encourage visits to the Historic Center.
Metrópole Festival: Art That Takes Over the City Center
This year, the event gains even more momentum with the support of the São Paulo City Government’s Municipal Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy. In fact, the festival is also part of the Heritage Day program.
After taking place at Cine Metrópole and becoming part of Virada Cultural, the 2026 Metrópole Festival will occupy two iconic landmarks in the Historic Center.
The event features more than 180 exhibitors at creative economy fairs, such as the C.U.B.A. collective (Upcycling, Thrift Store, and Original Art), a vinyl record fair, and a major new addition: the Metrópole Creative Market.
The debut promises to bring together ceramicists, designers, jewelers, visual artists, and small stationery entrepreneurs all in one place!
Another highlight is the Gastronomia Central space, located in Praça do Patriarca. Curated by Cervejaria Central, the venue hosts 11 restaurants and culinary projects. Its mission is to bring the Historic Center’s gastronomic diversity to the public.
While enjoying the dishes, visitors can check out DJ sets and musical performances. The lineup ranges from traditional samba to streetjazz with the “Jazz na Kombi” project, located in front of Shopping Light.
In fact, the festival also offers free workshops curated by Modelarte. Since registration is in person and on a first-come, first-served basis, it’s worth arriving early to secure a spot. The announced schedule is as follows:
- Open Pottery: with a.pottery
- Floral arrangements: by Jardim da Mi
- “Stylish Chicken” painting: with Carina Vidotti
- “Imaginary Ocean” Workshop: with Fernanda Alves
- Accessory production: with Bruna Pegurier
Like the sound of it? Then make plans to attend!
The 5th edition of the Metrópole Festival takes place this Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is held near the Anhangabaú Metro station, at the Viaduto do Chá, and at Praça do Patriarca in the Historic Center.
Admission is free, so you only pay for what you consume or find there!
