Whether you’re a fan of blockbusters or cult films, São Paulo’s street cinemas offer something for everyone. With this itinerary, you’ll be able to explore the city – especially the city center – and still enjoy a movie with popcorn at the end of the tour.
So check out our list of 8 street cinemas to visit in São Paulo:
Multiplex Marabá
The old Cine Marabá, in the city center, is the oldest still in operation. It was inaugurated in 1947 and since then the building has maintained the glamorous characteristics of the time.
Where: Avenida Ipiranga, 757 – República
Itaú Cinema Space
With more than twenty years of history, the Espaço Itaú unit on Rua Augusta is a meeting point for movie buffs.
Where: Rua Augusta, 1470/1475 – Consolação
Spcine Olido
Cine Olido opened on Avenida São João on December 13, 1957.
Where: Avenida São João, 473 – Historic Center of São Paulo
Cinesala
The space on Rua Fradique Coutinho has been operating as a street movie theater since 1962, when Cine Fiammetta was born, and has kept this name for over 30 years.
Where: Fradique Coutinho Street, 361 – Pinheiros
Cultural Reserve
The cinema Reserva Cultural opened in June 2005. Located in the historic building of the Cásper Líbero Foundation, it has become one of the cult circuit’s favorite cinemas.
Where: Avenida Paulista, 900 – Bela Vista
CineSesc
Founded in 1979, CineSesc is one of the most traditional street cinemas in the city of São Paulo.
Where: Rua Augusta, 2075 – Cerqueira César
Petra Fine Arts
The space has been used to show films since 1956, when it was just Cine Belas Artes.
Where: Rua da Consolação, 2.423 – Consolação
Brazilian Cinematheque
The institution plays a fundamental role in the preservation of national audiovisuals and has become the talk of the town this week.
Where: Largo Senador Raul Cardoso, 207 – Vila Clementino
