They say the night is a child. To make the most of it, we’ve put together a selection of places to go in São Paulo at night and enjoy the best the city has to offer until the sun comes up. Take note!
Places to go in SP at night: 8 unmissable tips
Night trails
Did you know that it’s possible to go hiking at night in SP? Some of the city’s nature reserves, such as Serra do Mar State Park and Cantareira Park, offer guided walks after the sun goes down, so you can enjoy nature from a new perspective. Check out the options in this article!
Museums
Who knows how to experience their own version of “A Night at the Museum”? São Paulo is the city with the most museums in the country and some stay open late every day, or on certain days of the week.
The Museum of Image and Sound (MIS), for example, is open until 10pm from Tuesday to Saturday, and 9pm on Sundays and public holidays. The Museum of Illusion, at Shopping Eldorado, is open to visitors from Tuesday to Saturday until 10pm, and at 9pm on Sundays and public holidays.
MASP, the capital’s most famous museum, closes its doors in the afternoon. However, it has extended opening hours on Tuesdays, running until 8pm. You can enjoy a little bit of the night there!
Genesis
The attraction offers a light and sound show about the origin of the Universe, which will take you on a journey through the creation of water, the sky, nature and all the other beings on the planet. Sessions start at 6pm and run until 9pm, making it a great option for enjoying your evening in São Paulo!
📅 Until 17/08
🎫 From R$35
📍 São Luís Gonzaga Parish: Avenida Paulista, 2378 – Cerqueira César
Bars
Another option for places to go in São Paulo at night are the famous bars. Feel free to check out our selection of best bars for happy hour or perhaps a complete guide to bars for all tastes in Pinheiros.
And if you’re planning to stay out long into the night, we also have recommendations for 24-hour bars and snack bars to enjoy until the sun comes up..
Nightclubs
When it comes to going out at night, it’s impossible not to think of them: the nightclubs! If you’re more of a party person, then take the opportunity to immerse yourself in São Paulo’s nightlife by checking out our guide to the city’s trend iest and coolest clubs.
The Jury Experience — an immersive trial experience
This immersive theater experience puts the audience in the shoes of the jury, where each spectator becomes an active participant, with the power to decide the fate of the defendant in complex cases, after analyzing evidence and witness statements.
Theaters
Next, we have another cultural tip: how about taking advantage of the evening to visit the theaters in São Paulo?
Firstly, the Theatro São Pedro, which is open until 11pm on performance days. Or maybe visit the Teatro Bradesco or Teatro Arthur Azevedo, which have several evening plays on the program.
Cinemas
Finally, how about taking advantage of the evening to go to the movies? In addition to the cinema complexes in shopping malls, you can also enjoy Cinesala, one of the capital’s street cinemas.
As well as a packed program, the cinemas also have mini-beds and super-comfortable seating options. With several evening screenings!
