Going back to school and the post-vacation routine may discourage some. But let’s cheer up because the city is full of things to do and, after all, a good list of plans is always inspiring, isn’t it? So, write down the best ideas for things to do in February in São Paulo!
Editor’s note: This article will be updated with more plans throughout the month. Don’t miss the updates!
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Carnival Special
Street Parties in São Paulo
They say that in Brazil, the year only begins after Carnival. If you’re counting down the days to the holiday, stay tuned, because soon we’ll be bringing you our traditional Carnival list with the best street parties in town!
Photo: Agência Brasil/EBC
Carnival in inland cities
Although the capital gets (almost) all the fame, the interior of São Paulo also has excellent options for your Carnival. From historic cities with popular festivities to parties with century-old marches! If you want to try a different holiday, check out the best destinations to celebrate Carnival in the interior.
Photo: Wendel Marques/Ablocslp
Places to escape Carnival in São Paulo
If you’re not really into Carnival, don’t worry: there are many cultural attractions to enjoy in the city during the long weekend. Check out our guide to ideas for escaping the revelry in the capital of São Paulo in this article, with exhibitions, nature walks, and more!
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What to do in February in São Paulo: paid activities
Chinese New Year
In Brazil, the New Year has already passed. But for many Asian countries, the date is yet to come! In February, São Paulo hosts several iconic Lunar New Year celebrations in the Liberdade neighborhood and at Buddhist temples. Take advantage of the date to learn more about the ancient culture of East Asia, with typical foods, martial arts performances, and origami workshops, as well as the famous lion and dragon dance parade. More information coming soon!
Photo: Reproduction/Lohan Temple
The Little Prince – 80 Years
Celebrating the anniversary of one of the most widely read works in the world, this exhibition at MIS Experience offers a poetic immersion into the universe of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry! You will feel like you are inside the work in a room with 360° projections that recreate the watercolors and passages from the book, and you will be able to see manuscripts and curiosities about the author’s life as a pilot up close. It’s a must-see for avid readers, couples, and families who don’t know what to do in February in São Paulo!
📅 Until March 1
🎫 Starting at R$ 20, available here
📍 MIS Experience: Rua Cenno Sbrighi, 250 – Água Branca
Photo: Disclosure/The Little Prince – 80 Years
Dinos Alive
Don’t miss the chance to experience one of the world’s largest Jurassic exhibitions! Dinos Alive features dozens of life-size dinosaur statues that move and make sounds, as well as virtual reality technology, a virtual aquarium with prehistoric sea creatures, and interactive environments where children can play paleontologists.
📅 New dates coming soon!
♿ Accessible location for people with reduced mobility
🎫 Starting at R$ 50, available here
📍 Oca do Parque Ibirapuera: Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral, S/N – Gate 3
Photo: Disclosure/Dinos Alive
LUMINISCENCE
The city’s most iconic temple comes to life with a 360° video mapping show! LUMINISCENCE tells the story of neo-Gothic architecture and the construction of the Sé Cathedral, creating an atmosphere of spirituality and contemplation. It’s a great way to see São Paulo in February, rediscovering one of its most iconic monuments through lights and sounds.
📅 Several dates!
🎫 Starting at R$ 75, available here
📍 Sé Cathedral: Praça da Sé – Historic Center
Photo: Disclosure/Luminiscence
Candlelight concerts
In February, how about enjoying a beautiful candlelight show? The month begins with another special selection of Candlelight Concerts, paying tribute to everything from rock classics to the best of bossa nova. It’s your chance to enjoy your favorite songs in a totally new and immersive way, performed by a classical orchestra, immersed in a sublime sea of candles.
In addition, the big event of the month will be Candlelight: The Best of Bridgerton, paying tribute to one of today’s most beloved series. Be sure to listen to the best hits from the series at this special concert!
🎫 Check out all prices here
Photo: Disclosure/Fever
Habitat
Inspired by real events, the show delves into the contemporary phenomena of cancellation and manipulation of the truth. The plot follows the tension between a journalist, a manual laborer, and a supermarket manager after a tragic incident, prompting reflections on prejudice and the destructive power of virtual judgments.
📅 Until March 5
🕓 Tuesday to Thursday, at 8 p.m.
♿ Accessible venue
🎫 Starting at R$ 50
📍 Teatro Estúdio: Rua Conselheiro Nébias, 891 – Campos Elíseos
Photo: Leekyung Kim/Publicity
Dopamine Land
Say goodbye to screens and enjoy an immersive, multisensory experience in February in São Paulo! Dopamine Land is designed to stimulate happiness in visitors of all ages, with pillow fights, a ball pit with sunset projections, and a digital forest.
📅 Until February 28
🎫 Starting at R$ 55
📍 Shopping Eldorado: Avenida Rebouças, 3970 – Pinheiros
Gimme Gimme Disco
If you want to dance to the greatest hits of the 70s and 80s, this party is the perfect outing for February! Inspired by ABBA and disco music icons, “Gimme Gimme Disco” features a live DJ mixing classics that will get everyone on their feet. It’s your chance to wear shiny outfits and bell-bottom pants, celebrating the contagious energy of the dance floors of yesteryear.
📅 February 6
🕓 Friday, at 7:30 p.m.
🔞 For ages 18 and up
🎫 Starting at R$ 40, available here
📍 Coringa Mada: Rua Luís Murat, 370 – Pinheiros
Overload Beer Fest
In February, São Paulo hosts the Overload Beer Fest, an unmissable event for lovers of craft beer and rock n’ roll. The festival brings together craft breweries and a lineup of metal bands, with food stalls and a market selling products.
📅 February 21
🕓 Saturday, starting at 5 p.m.
🎫 Starting at R$ 190
🔞 For ages 18 and up
📍 Carioca Club: Rua Cardeal Arcoverde, 2899 – Pinheiros
Photo: Cottonbro/Pexels
Permanent exhibition by the Bardi couple
The new exhibition at the Bardi Institute pays tribute to popular art, especially the textiles of our country. In it, you will see everyday objects, from ceramics to toys.
📅 No set date
🎫 Starting at R$ 29
📍 Glass House
Photo: Marina Lima/Publicity
Dining in the Dark
Let the delicious menu of this dinner reach a new level of flavor. By dispensing with sight, your taste and smell will experience new sensations. This plan for February is perfect if you are looking for something original or an alternative to surprise your company!
📅 February 6 and 27
🎫 Tickets for R$ 200, available here
📍 Hub Food Art & Lounge at the Pullman Hotel Vila Olímpia: Rua Olimpíadas, 205 – Vila Olímpia
Photo: Disclosure/Fever
Titanic: An Immersive Journey
Embark on the most famous ocean liner in history through impressive settings, such as the staircase and luxurious cabins! “Titanic: An Immersive Journey” brings together more than 300 real artifacts and uses virtual reality to recount recent research advances on the ship, detailing the glamour and tragedy of the 1912 vessel.
📅 Until March 15
🎫 Starting at R$ 45, available here
📍 Shopping Eldorado: Avenida Rebouças, 3970 – Pinheiros
📅 Until March 15
The Horizon of Cheops
Take a virtual reality expedition through Ancient Egypt, exploring forbidden corridors of the pyramids and witnessing the funeral of King Cheops. Developed in collaboration with Harvard Egyptologists, the life-size experience is educational and interactive, making it an excellent leisure option to enjoy São Paulo with your family in February.
📅 Until March 22
🧒🏼 Minimum age: 8 years old
♿ Accessible location for people with reduced mobility
🎫 Starting at R$ 29, available here
📍 Shopping Cidade São Paulo: Avenida Paulista, 1230 – Bela Vista
Photo: Disclosure
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City
Narrated by actor Terry Crews, this virtual reality experience takes the audience to the heart of the Inca Empire in the Andes. Through aerial images captured by drones, visitors can explore the Temple of the Sun and the agricultural terraces in an impressive way, discovering historical secrets of this Wonder of the Modern World.
📅 Until February 15
🧒🏼 Minimum age: 10 years old
♿ Accessible location for people with reduced mobility
🎫 Starting at R$ 39.90, available here
📍 Fever Hub São Paulo: Avenida Major Sylvio de Magalhães Padilha, 16741 – Vila Andrade
Photo: Disclosure
What to do in February in São Paulo: free plans
Sesc Summer 2026
Still in the holiday spirit, in February, the Sescs of São Paulo host the 31st edition of their summer festival. Visitors can enjoy various free cultural activities, such as open classes, meetings with athletes, and more. Check out the full schedule here!
📅 Until February 15
🎫 Free
📍 Check out all the locations here
Maique. Photo: CBV
MASP
Did you know that São Paulo’s largest museum offers two days of free admission? So , you can take advantage of February to visit some of the world’s greatest masterpieces without spending a dime!
📅 All day on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6 p.m.
🎫 Free
📍 Avenida Paulista, 1578 – Bela Vista
Photo: Eduardo Ortega/MASP
Free courses in São Paulo
For those who want to become professionals or start a new hobby, the tip is to sign up for one of the free courses offered in São Paulo during February. From programming to theater and gastronomy, there are several options for you to enjoy. Both in person and online!
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