
Everyone knows that the year only really begins after Carnival. So it’s time to prepare your agenda and choose what to do in São Paulo in March.
Note: This article will be updated with even more plans over the course of the month, so keep an eye out so you don’t miss anything new!
Paid plans to do in São Paulo in March
The FRIENDS™ Experience
The incredible immersive Friends experience is still available in São Paulo in March! So if you haven’t visited yet, it’s time to go and check it out. In fact, if you’re not much of a carnival fan, you should know that the show will be open during Carnival, with the exception of Tuesday: Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, the 1st, 3rd and 4th, from 12pm to 8pm, and Sunday, the 2nd, from 12pm to 7pm.
📅 Until 09/03
🎫 R$ 39,90, available here
📍 Shopping Cidade São Paulo

Lektrik: a festival of lights
If you’re wondering what to do in March in São Paulo, the next tip is to visit the Lektrik experience, which will take you on an illuminated journey around the world. Incredible colorful sculptures create a magical and dazzling setting that will enchant the whole family.
📅 Until 13/04
🎫 From R$49.90, available here
📍 São Paulo Botanical Garden

Street Carnival Blocs
Carnival weekend is almost upon us. Costumes, okay; glitter, okay. Now all you have to do is choose your favorite Carnival blocks in SP and get into the party! So, if you’re counting down the days to follow the procession of the main blocos, get your glitter ready because they’re back.

Blocos for children
With the arrival of Carnival, São Paulo becomes the capital of revelry! Blocos and more blocos will spread across the city, with options for all tastes and ages. Check out the options for families in this article, and enjoy!

São Paulo Samba School Parades
One of the most eagerly awaited moments of the year is coming up: the São Paulo Samba School Parades! The event, which is a landmark of Carnival, will take place from February 28th to March 2nd, so make a note in your diary so you don’t miss it.

Where to buy Carnival costumes
Still haven’t sorted out your Carnival outfit? Fear not, because in this guide we’ll tell you about the best stores for accessories, cosplays and costumes on 25 de Março!

Oldest Carnival block in SP
Everyone knows that São Paulo’s Carnival is one of the best in Brazil. But have you ever wondered how the revelry began here? For example, which is the oldest Carnival block that started this tradition?

Cities less than 100 km from São Paulo
If you’re not much of a Carnival fan, a good idea might be to escape the revelry with a trip to the interior of São Paulo. But we know that distance can be an obstacle for many, so check out our guide to cities within 100 km of São Paulo. A good choice whenever you’re thinking about what to do in São Paulo in March!

From Puberty to Menopause
This comedy show brings Angela Dippe to the stage, mixing a lecture and stand-up comedy. The autobiographical monologue humorously and irreverently tackles the stages of women’s lives, covering topics such as relationships, beauty standards, machismo and ageism.
Until 22/04
🎫 From R$ 60
📍 Theater of the Arts

Rita Lee – An Autobiography
After its success in 2024, “Rita Lee – A Musical Autobiography” is back on stage in São Paulo! Starring Mel Lisboa as the iconic singer, the play is based on Rita Lee’s best-selling autobiography, which chronicles the ups and downs of her career, loves, activism and even her time in prison during the dictatorship.
📅 Until 27/04
🎫 From R$
📍 Porto Theater

Finland
For the first time in Brazil, the acclaimed play Finland is showing in São Paulo. The play explores the relationship of a couple in the process of separating, discussing issues such as gender equality and the deconstruction of patriarchal standards.
📅 Until 20/03
🎟 From R$40
📍 Teatro Vivo

Every Tuesday a Jazz
Once a week, you can enjoy a new edition of the project Every Tuesday a Jazz at Bourbon Street. Featuring artists from the independent scene, this event is perfect for lovers of this musical genre.

Love Cabaret
Next, be sure to include an evening at the Love Cabaret in your outings this month. The house offers incredible performances that celebrate art and desire, as well as an iconic drinks menu to accompany them.

Candlelight Concerts
In March, São Paulo hosts new sessions of the intimate Candlelight Concerts, which pay homage to great names in classical and contemporary music. Check out some of the concerts taking place here:
- 21/03: Candlelight: Magical Soundtracks
- 21/03: Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
- 26/03: Candlelight: Coldplay x Imagine Dragons

Shows at Terra SP
Another tip for March is the incredible selection of artists taking to the stage at Terra SP, in the South Zone of the capital. Check them out:
- 21/03: Eric Land, Marcynho Sensação and Anderson o Garotinho at Terra SP
- 27 and 28/03: Roupa Nova

Dining in the Dark: Blind Dinner
Common sense tells us that we eat with our eyes. Imagine, then, what it would be like to have a meal completely in the dark? This is the proposal of Dining in the Dark, which promises to further refine the palate through a totally blind meal.
📅 07, 14, 21 e 28/03
🎫 R$ 200, available here
📍 Pullman Vila Olímpia

Restaurants open on Mondays
If you’re looking for things to do in São Paulo in March, how about including dinner out on a Monday? It’s not a very common habit among São Paulo residents, after all, they have the idea that nothing is open on Mondays. But this list will prove that’s not true, with twelve tips for restaurants in São Paulo that are open on Mondays.

Urban Winery
Can you imagine a winery in the heart of the Pinheiros neighborhood? If the idea sounds interesting, don’t miss out on Vinícola Urbana, a space that brings together people and products linked to the wine lifestyle.

Neon Brush
Unleash your inner artist in this incredible experience of drinks and painting in the dark, Neon Brush! In an art studio illuminated by UV lights, you’ll be able to explore your creativity while listening to incredible music, in a way you’ve never seen before.
📅 21, 22 e 23/03
🎫 From R$140, available here
📍 Collection

Trails without leaving São Paulo
Thinking of going hiking? You don’t have to leave São Paulo to do so. Check out our unmissable suggestions for nature walks, right here in the capital!

Guide to saunas in SP
If you’re looking to relax, check out our tips on saunas in SP. There are several options around the city, mixed, male or female. Check them out!

Free things to do in March in São Paulo
DW! São Paulo Design Week
The 14th edition of DW! São Paulo Design Week is coming up, which will bring together more than a thousand brands and creatives, transforming the city into the epicenter of design and architecture in Latin America. With the theme “Hands and Machines”, the event will address the relationship between manual labor and technology in debates, exhibitions, fairs, workshops and lectures. There will be activities spread across different districts of São Paulo, which will celebrate Brazilian creativity by encouraging connections, business and reflections on the future of the sector.
📅 From 10 to 16/03
🎫 Free of charge
📍 Various locations

We – Art and Science by Women
The exhibition pays tribute to women’s intellectual, scientific and artistic achievements throughout history, celebrating their contribution to the medium. Among the prominent personalities are Marie Curie, Bertha Lutz and Sueli Carneiro, who represent the diversity of names honored in the show.
🗓️ Until 30/03
🎟 Free
📍Sesc Interlagos

Slim Aarons: The First Exhibition in South America
This is the artist’s first solo show in South America, featuring works that reflect on the lifestyle of high society.
🗓️ Until 30/03
🎟 Free
📍Mario Cohen Gallery

Indominable Presences
This free exhibition brings together 114 works by 16 artists from various parts of Brazil, highlighting black, indigenous and LGBTQIAPN+ perspectives. Curated by Luana Kayodê and Cinthia Guedes, the show explores themes such as ancestry, identity, technology and diversity through different artistic languages, such as sculptures, performances and works with artificial intelligence.
🗓️ Until 07/04
🎟 Free
📍CCBB-SP

Serra Pelada
Another tip for what to do in March in São Paulo is the play “Serra Pelada”, which deals with the connection between mining and violence in the Amazon. Mixing historical events with a fictional plot, the show features a diverse cast and addresses both the historical and social context of mining in Serra Pelada; as well as a fictional story of documentarians who find themselves trapped in the risks and tensions of today’s mining.
📅 Until 23/03
🎫 Free
📍 Arena Theater
