On the 25th, the capital of São Paulo turns 471 years old and there will be plenty of tours to celebrate the date. São Paulo’s anniversary program has options for all tastes and will undoubtedly be unforgettable. Choose the plan that suits you best and enjoy the celebrations!
Check out the São Paulo anniversary program:
Exhibition “The Cinema of Billy Wilder”
This immersive exhibition celebrates the legacy of Billy Wilder, a renowned filmmaker who created classics such as ‘Twilight of the Gods’ and ‘The Hotter the Better’. There, visitors will be able to access recreations of sets, check out original objects, costumes and selected excerpts from films.
🎫 Free
📍Museum of Image and Sound
AKOMA – Videomapping
The façade of the Afro Brasil Museum is transformed into a living, vibrant canvas through the AKOMA videomapping by Coletivo Coletores. The exhibition, which takes place from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with five 15-minute sessions, is a reflective journey through Afro-Latin histories and resistance.
🎫 Free
📍Emanoel Araujo Afro Brasil Museum
Walking tour and pocket show in Paulista
To celebrate the date, Top Center Shopping will promote two actions: ‘#APaulistaéTop’, a walking tour of the main historical points of the avenue, at 9:45 am, and an outdoor pocket show, with performances by School of Rock Higienópolis, at 10 am, and the band Black Jack, at 12 pm.
🎫 Free
📍Top Center Shopping
Free program at the Portuguese Language Museum
Schedule includes access to exhibitions, guided tour ‘Black Presences in the Formation of the City of São Paulo’ at 11am, musical performance ‘Cabeção pelo Mundo’ at 2pm, led by Antonio Nóbrega and Rosane Almeida , and much more!
🎫 Free
📍Museum of the Portuguese Language
Prelude at MASP
Come and see the new Pietro Maria Bardi Building and check out shows by Barbatuques, Xênia França, Bixiga 70, Tássia Reis and many other dance performances, attractions and children’s activities.
🎫 Free
📍MASP
São Paulo 471 Years Exhibition
The façade of Conjunto Nacional is transformed to pay homage to iconic neighborhoods in the capital. Like an open-air gallery, 11 artists have come together to create large-scale banners that celebrate the cultural diversity and history of São Paulo.
🎫 Free
📍Conjunto Nacional
Viva São Paulo
The São Paulo Municipal Symphony Orchestra has prepared a special celebration for the city’s anniversary. Conducted by Roberto Minczuk, the concerts feature classical and Brazilian music in a unique repertoire.
🎫 From R$11
📍Theatro Municipal
Dream Like a Girl
This project, held in a creative and welcoming environment, features workshops, reading circles and artistic interventions focused on female protagonism. The action begins on São Paulo’s birthday, but will also take place on other consecutive Saturdays until February 15.
🎫 Free
📍Villa-Lobos Park Library
Family in the Park
Five new inflatable toys, such as the Super Astronaut Arena and the Super Kong Climb, will be presented at this attraction that has become a favorite among children at Parque Villa-Lobos.
🎫 Paid toys from R$10
📍Villa-Lobos Park
Arena B3 Festival
With cultural shows, theater and tributes, the festival promises an unforgettable celebration of the capital’s anniversary. In addition, there will be two sessions of the MUB3 Walk, at 11am and 2pm, which will highlight the historic architecture of the region’s buildings.
🎫 Free
📍Praça Antônio Prado, 48 – Historic Center of São Paulo
Open Pavilion 2025
Between 2pm and 8pm, one of the most imposing buildings in Ibirapuera Park opens its doors for a free event full of music, art and culture. The program is extensive and brings together great attractions, such as a rehearsal by the Ilú Obá de Min Afro bloc, a performance by Sampa Charme, mediated tours of the pavilion and videomapping with Achiles Luciano.
🎫 Free of charge
📍Ciccillo Matarazzo Pavilion
Onboard São Paulo – SP Anniversary special edition
The night the capital celebrates its 471st birthday can be made even more special with this experience that combines tourism and gastronomy. At Onboard São Paulo, participants are invited to get to know 80 iconic points of the city while tasting a delicious six-course menu, paired with drinks at will.
🎫 From R$ 283
📍Departure and arrival at Jazz Restaurante, Largo Dona Ana Rosa – Vila Mariana
‘Still Here’ screening
At 7:30 p.m., the movie ‘Ainda Estou Aqui’ (I‘ m Still Here), which retells the story of the Paiva family, will be shown at a free outdoor screening in the CCSP’s hanging garden. The film was directed by Walter Salles and showed the strength of Brazilian cinema abroad.
🎫 Free, with ticket pick-up one hour before the screening
📍São Paulo Cultural Center
India Fest
São Paulo is very plural and, of course, we couldn’t do without a celebration rich in culture to commemorate this anniversary. India Fest has a lot of food, art, music, dance, yoga and Indian spirituality on its program, as well as the traditional Darshan ceremony and a vegan fair with more than 30 exhibitors.
🎫 Free
📍B32 Theater
2nd SP Pistachio Festival
A hit in 2024, the green-colored nut has become a fever with many recipes and, at this festival, you’ll be able to try coxinhas, pastries, craft beers and exclusive sweets, all made with pistachios! In addition, the festival also features live music with DJ Dinho Garcia and an arts, decoration and fashion fair.
🎫 From R$ 5
📍Rua Joaquim Távora, 605 – Vila Mariana
