We know that with so many options for outings, it can sometimes be difficult to choose what to do. That’s why we update our list weekly with our selection of cool things to do on the weekend in São Paulo.
With options for all tastes and budgets and, of course, for all ages. After all, the weekend is the best time to be with the people we love. So, check out our list of things to do this weekend in São Paulo!
São Paulo Anniversary Special
Cultural program
Did you know that this Sunday, January 25, the capital of São Paulo will celebrate its 472nd anniversary? In honor of the date, several institutions in São Paulo are offering free cultural and leisure activities, such as guided tours of the city, exhibitions, open movie screenings, and even passinho dance classes. In addition, two of the city’s largest parks will host free concerts by Vintage Culture and other big names in Brazilian electronic music. Check out the complete schedule here!
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Restaurants with special menus
If you prefer a gastronomic plan, no problem. In honor of São Paulo’s anniversary, several restaurants are offering special menus and exclusive promotions this weekend. Learn more in this article.
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Tips for enjoying the weekend in São Paulo:
Pre-Carnival in São Paulo
You blinked, and the festivities are already knocking on our door! Although Carnival only starts in February, various pre-Carnival rehearsals and parades are already stirring up the streets of the São Paulo capital. Check out this weekend’s events in this article.
Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/Agrada Gregos
1st Grão & Torra Festival
This unprecedented event offers a tour of renowned coffee shops, as well as an artistic occupation in Beco do Batman. You can participate in extraction workshops, tastings of award-winning beans, and non-alcoholic drink workshops! This Saturday, the 24th, there will also be a Batman sculpture made of coffee capsules and a market with specialized products in Beco do Batman.
📅 Until January 25
🎫 Free
📍 Check out all participating coffee shops here
Photo: Disclosure
PamPamPam Festival
Attention, families: this festival brings rock classics to children with tributes to Rita Lee, The Beatles, Elvis, and The Rolling Stones. The rooftop experience will also feature a circus show, face painting, balloon sculptures, and a food court with a privileged view of the Jardins.
📅 January 24 and 25
🕓 Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🧒🏼 Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult
🎫 Free, with tickets available on the official website
📍 Jardim Pamplona Shopping: Rua Pamplona, 1704 – Jardim Paulista
Photo: Disclosure
La Serva Padrona and La Contadina
The Brazilian Chamber Opera Company debuts with a double program of comic intermezzos from the 18th century. Six months pregnant, soprano Carla Cottini stars in the works that bring humor and feminine cunning to the stage of Teatro B32.
📅 January 21, 22, 23, and 25
🕓 Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 6 p.m.
🎫 Starting at R$ 30
📍 Teatro B32: Avenida Faria Lima, 3732 (Praça da Baleia) – Itaim Bibi
Photo: Publicity
LUMINISCENCE
The Sé Cathedral will be transformed into a living canvas this weekend with another edition of the LUMINISCENCE show. The walls of the temple will be filled with impressive colors and shapes to the sound of a live orchestra and choir, in an immersive spiritual experience that tells the story of the monument.
📅 January 25
🕓 Sunday, at 7:30 p.m. and 9:20 p.m.
🎫 Starting at R$ 125, available here
📍 Sé Cathedral
Photo: Disclosure/Luminiscence
“Dry January” itinerary in São Paulo
If you want to enjoy this weekend in São Paulo without consuming alcohol, several bars and restaurants have joined the Dry January movement, offering zero-alcohol cocktails. Places such as Coda, Rabo di Galo, A Pizza da Mooca, and Donna offer mocktails with teas, infusions, and artisanal syrups that guarantee a tasty drink without the next day’s hangover.
📅 Throughout January
A Pizza da Mooca. Photo: Mario Rodrigues/Press Release
Habitat
Written by Rafael Primot, the play delves into the dangers of cancellation and manipulation of the truth in the age of social media. The drama is inspired by real events to narrate the clash between a journalist, a manual laborer, and a manager after a crime in a supermarket.
📅 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
Sports Monica’s Gang
Monica’s Gang invades the mall with a sports circuit that gets kids moving! With soccer, basketball, baseball, and the Giro Radical challenge, the space is perfect for burning off energy and getting a photo on the podium with the gang.
📅 Until February 25
🕓 Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
🧒🏼 Only children aged 2 to 13
🎫 Starting at R$40
📍 Parque Shopping Barueri: Rua General de Divisão Pedro Rodrigues da Silva, 400 – Aldeia, Barueri/SP
Photo: Disclosure
Rehearsal by Acadêmicos do Baixo Augusta
The city’s largest street block warms up for Carnival! This Sunday’s rehearsal features the Banda do Baixo Augusta, conducted by Simoninha, as well as special guests and DJs.
📅 January 25
🕓 Sunday, starting at 3 p.m.
🚸 Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult
♿ Accessible location
🎫 Free, with tickets available in advance online
📍 Audio Pavilion: Rua Tagipuru, 969 – Barra Funda
Photo: Francio de Holanda/Press Release
Correio Afetivo Workshop: Words that Travel
This activity seeks to connect people through writing, right in the heart of Paulista Avenue. Educators invite the public to create personalized letters, which will be placed at an exchange point where other visitors can take them and participate in the game.
📅 Until February 8
🕓 Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
🎫 Free
📍 Itaú Cultural: Avenida Paulista, 149 – Bela Vista
Photo: Reproduction/Itaú Cultural
Vila Kids – Adventure Circuit
The perfect option for enjoying São Paulo on the weekend with the little ones! Children aged 4 to 12 can enjoy trampolines and mini tree climbing, while younger children, aged 1 to 3, can enjoy the baby area with a ball pool and painting. All free of charge!
📅 Until February 1
🕓 Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
🎫 Free
📍 Central Plaza Shopping: Avenida Doutor Francisco Mesquita, 1000 – Vila Prudente
Photo: Disclosure/Central Plaza Shopping
Storytelling at CCBB
CCBB SP promotes an immersion in the work of Uruguayan master Joaquín Torres García through playful activities and storytelling that explore art as the creation of worlds. On Saturdays and Sundays, sessions of inverted stories and African legends guarantee educational entertainment for all ages.
📅 Until January 31
🕓 Saturdays and Sundays, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
🤟🏽 Sign language interpretation available on demand
🎫 Free
📍 CCBB SP: Rua Álvares Penteado, 112 – Historic Center
Photo: Bruno Senna/Reproduction/CCBB-SP
Sesc Summer 2026
The traditional festival is back in São Paulo, this time with the theme “Sport is Movement.” The program brings together more than 1,100 free activities, including open classes in various sports, such as skateboarding, climbing, fencing, and 3×3 basketball. In addition, there will be exclusive meetings with national sports icons, including Bia Souza (judo) and Flávia Saraiva (gymnastics). Check out the complete program!
Maique. Photo: CBV
Pizza Master Kids Workshop
Children aged 4 to 12 can become little pizza chefs in this fun and tasty activity. The workshop guides participants through all the steps: from kneading the dough and choosing the toppings to customizing the packaging they will take home.
The workshop teaches cooking in a fun and practical way, led by the “Animated Pizza Chef” and a team of monitors.
📅 Until February 1
🕓 Monday to Saturday, from 12pm to 7pm; Sundays, from 2pm to 7pm
🎫 Free
📍 Shopping Praça da Moça: Rua Manoel da Nóbrega, 712 – Centro, Diadema/SP
Photo: Shutterstock/Press Release/Shopping Praça da Moça
Bluey Live – Family Fun!
The adorable puppy Bluey leaves the screen and takes to the stage in an original theatrical show that promises to delight children and adults alike! With a cast of 14 actors and dancers, as well as the official Brazilian voice actors, the play transports the audience to the imaginative world of the Heeler family, reinforcing values such as togetherness and the joy of playing in every room of the house.
📅 Until February 1
🕓 Fridays at 3 p.m.; Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sundays at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
🎫 Starting at R$ 50
📍 Shopping Vila Olímpia: Teatro Claro Mais SP: Rua Olimpíadas, 360 – Vila Olímpia
Photo: Andy Santana/Publicity
MATILDE
Starring Malu Valle and Ivan Mendes, the play tells the story of an encounter between a 60-year-old retiree and a 36-year-old actor who rents a room in her house. The comedy addresses themes such as loneliness, aging, and the challenge of breaking generational stereotypes, all with the lightness and humor characteristic of Paulo Gustavo, who is honored by the project.
📅 Until January 25
🕓 Thursday and Friday, at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, at 5:00 p.m.
🎫 Starting at R$ 30
📍 Banco do Brasil Cultural Center: Rua Álvares Penteado, 112 – Historic Center
Photo: Daniel Chiacos/Publicity
Holidays at the Museum of Indigenous Cultures
During the January holidays, the cultural center holds educational activities for children and their families,stimulating creativity through indigenous knowledge. One of the highlights of the program is “Ninmangwá Djagwareté, “ the Jaguar Game, a traditional game of the Guarani and Abya Yala indigenous peoples. The game exercises discipline and quick thinking, offering cultural immersion for all ages.
📅 Until February 1
🕓 Thursday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Thursday until 8 p.m.)
🎫 Starting at R$ 17.50
📍 Museum of Indigenous Cultures: Rua Dona Germaine Burchard, 451 – Água Branca
Discover Mata Città
You can take advantage of the weekend to discover São Paulo’s latest gastronomic attraction, a 1,600-square-meter restaurant that pays homage to Italian immigration. The space is divided into seven areas whose aesthetics are inspired by Italian cinema in the 1960s and 1970s, with generous dishes and pizzas to share.
♿ Accessible location
📍 Rua Itapeva, 569 – Bela Vista
PassaPorto: free boat tours of the Port of Santos
This holiday season, the Port of Santos Museum is offering a rare chance to explore South America’s largest port complex from a privileged angle: the sea. Guided tours allow visitors to observe giant cargo ships and the entire port infrastructure up close, accompanied by stories and interesting facts narrated by expert guides.
To participate, you must pick up vouchers in person at the Museum between Monday and Thursday to secure your spot for Friday departures. In addition to the boat tours, the “De Férias no Porto” (Vacation at the Port) project offers free workshops and themed exhibitions for those who decide to extend their tour along the coast.
📅 January 23 and 30
🕓 Fridays, with morning departures
🎫 Free | Vouchers can be picked up Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
📍 Port of Santos Museum – Santos/SP
Photo: Brazilian Navy/Wikimedia Commons
Palombar Karaoke
Inspired by popular karaoke bars in the suburbs, Circo Teatro Palombar presents a show that combines live music and circus skits. What begins as a simple sing-along of hits — from piseiro to sertanejo — soon turns into a spectacle of comic juggling, plate spinning, and musical numbers with unusual instruments, such as the “Garrafone.”
The company from Cidade Tiradentes celebrates the joy of the streets and the culture of the “quebrada” in a performance perfect for the whole family!
📅 January 25 and February 1
🕓 Sundays, at 5 p.m.
♿ Accessible venue
🎫 Free
📍 Sesc Santo Amaro: Rua Amador Bueno, 505 – Santo Amaro
Photo: Carlos Goff Photography/Publicity
Radical Imagination: 100 years of Frantz Fanon
The Favela Museum celebrates its third anniversary and the centenary of Frantz Fanon with an exhibition featuring more than 130 works. The exhibition investigates countercolonial narratives and the power of imagination as a tool for liberation, with the participation of 40 national and international artists from countries such as Algeria, Angola, and Colombia.
📅 Until May 24
🕓 Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🎫 Free
📍 Favela Museum: Largo Páteo do Colégio – Historic Center
Photo: Disclosure
Indigenous Handicraft Fair
This fair brings together artisans from various ethnic groups living in São Paulo, such as the Guarani Mbya, Pataxó, and Terena peoples, who offer traditional objects that showcase the richness of their cultures. In addition to generating income for the villages, the event is a meeting place and forum for the exchange of knowledge between São Paulo residents and indigenous ancestral wisdom.
Visitors can find accessories, decorative objects, and handicrafts, supporting the communities. It is a contemplative and educational outing that takes place every weekend and holiday in the city center.
📅 Until December 20
🕓 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
🎫 Free
📍 Museum of Indigenous Cultures: Rua Dona Germaine Burchard, 451 – Água Branca
Photo: Reproduction/Museum of Indigenous Cultures
Sunday in the Park
This musical with a black cast is loosely based on the work of Gilberto Gil to recreate Salvador in the 1970s. The plot follows the ups and downs of the friendship between João and José amid capoeira circles, romances, and the political tension of the time. All this to the sound of classics by Caetano Veloso and Chico Buarque, as well as unreleased songs.
📅 Until February 8
🕓 Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; Sundays at 6 p.m.
🎫 Starting at R$ 25
📍 Teatro Claro MAIS SP: Rua Olimpíadas, 360 – Vila Olímpia
Light: Stained Glass Windows of the Sé
Explore the details of the 56 stained glass windows of the Sé Cathedral through a unique sensory experience! The exhibition allows you to see up close, with the aid of telescopes and high-resolution images, the sacred works of art that frame São Paulo’s most iconic temple, produced by Brazilian and European artists.
📅 Until March 15
🕓 Every day, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
🎫 Free
📍 Praça da Sé, s/n – Sé
🎫 Free
Pintando o 7 Festival
Unprecedented in São Paulo, the festival combines dance, theater, circus, and visual arts to entertain the whole family. A great cultural option to enjoy the end-of-year holidays!
📅 Until January 25
🎫 Free, with registration on the CAIXA Cultural website
📍 Praça da Sé, 111 – Downtown
Photo: Estúdio Balé em Foco/Press Release
Grande Othelo Occupation
Celebrating the 110th anniversary of the birth of one of the country’s greatest artists, the exhibition brings together more than 160 pieces, including scripts, poems, photographs, and trophies. The exhibition reveals Grande Othelo’s contribution to cinema, theater, and music, as well as his crucial role in strengthening Afro-Brazilian art.
📅 Until March 8
🕓 Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays and holidays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
🎫 Free
📍 Itaú Cultural: Avenida Paulista, 149 – Bela Vista
Photo: Funarte Collection/Documentation and Research Center
Cazuza Exagerado Exhibition
If you’re looking for something to do on the weekend in São Paulo, we suggest diving into Brazilian music. “Cazuza Exagerado” is the largest exhibition ever held on the rock poet, with 11 immersive rooms and personal items belonging to the artist. Visitors can see costumes, letters, and manuscripts that celebrate Cazuza’s career, in an experience about art and freedom!
📅 Until March 22
🕓 Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sundays and holidays, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
♿ Accessible location, with adapted bathrooms and elevators
🎫 Starting at R$ 40, available here
📍 Shopping Eldorado: Avenida Rebouças, 3970 – Pinheiros
Photo: Rosane Medeiros (@rosanemedeiros)/Publicity/Cazuza Exagerado Exhibition
Horizon of Cheops: Journey to Ancient Egypt
This virtual reality expedition transports the audience directly to Egypt 4,500 years ago! The experience allows you to explore the interior of the Great Pyramid of Giza and navigate the Nile — all based on scientific data and historical recreations developed in partnership with Harvard University.
📅 Until March 22
🎫 Starting at R$ 29
📍 Shopping Cidade São Paulo: Avenida Paulista, 1230 (2nd Basement) – Bela Vista
Photo: Disclosure
Game+: Art, culture, and community
The exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the world of electronic games, with 51 games and 25 consoles from different eras and genres. The exhibition includes award-winning Brazilian titles and other classics, highlighting games as artistic and cultural expressions.
📅 Until March 8
🎫 Free
📍 Itaú Cultural: Avenida Paulista, 149 – Bela Vista
Concept art from the game Dandara (2018). Photo: Disclosure
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City
Embark on an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) adventure! Explore the legendary Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, climbing the peaks of the Andes, walking through the Temple of the Sun, and uncovering the secrets of this Wonder of the Modern World, without leaving São Paulo. The experience uses high-tech 3D modeling for a unique and limitless recreation.
🗓️ Several dates!
🎫 Starting at R$ 33
📍 Avenida Major Sylvio de Magalhães Padilha, 16741 (Galeria Pão de Açúcar Morumbi)
Photo: Disclosure
Titanic: An Immersive Journey
This interactive experience transports the audience into the history of the legendary Titanic. The exhibition brings together 3D projections, life-size rooms, historical objects, and sensory experiences, recreating everything from the ship’s construction to its final moments.
🗓️ Various dates!
🎫 Starting at R$ 45
📍 Eldorado Shopping Mall
Photo: Disclosure/Fever
Dopamine Land
How about exploring an interactive journey that stimulates all the senses with vibrant scenery, pillow fights, games, lights, and environments that spark the imagination? The purpose of this multisensory experience is to activate dopamine, the happiness hormone, and provide unforgettable moments for all ages. An unmissable tip for enjoying São Paulo this weekend!
🗓️ Several dates!
🎫 Starting at R$ 55
📍 Eldorado Shopping Mall
Photo: Disclosure/Fever
Ipiranga Museum
Did you know that the Ipiranga Museum is the oldest in São Paulo? With 130 years of existence, it tells several stories of Brazil through works of art, documents, and period objects. How about setting aside a day this weekend to visit it (or revisit it)?
🗓️ Various dates!
🎫 Starting at R$ 15
📍 Independence Park – Ipiranga
Photo: Reproduction/Alumni USP
New Guidelines in Times of Peace
Bosco Brasil’s classic returns to the stage in a new production directed by Eric Lenate and Vitor Julian, exploring the horrors of totalitarianism and the power of art in the face of barbarism. The play, starring Eric Lenate and Fernando Billi, narrates the tense clash between a Polish refugee and a former Brazilian torturer at the end of World War II.
📅 Until February 8
🕓 Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 4 p.m.
🎫 Starting at R$40
📍 Teatro Estúdio
Photo: Disclosure/Leekyung Kim
Wine Tasting at Miles Wine & Jazz Bar
The famous bar in Campo Belo offers a wine tasting with ten labels selected by sommelier Túlio Mendes. Enjoy red, white, and rosé wines in an atmosphere of live jazz and cuisine inspired by tapas and artisanal pizzas.
📅 Sundays, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
🎫 R$ 129.90
📍 Rua Antônio de Macedo Soares, 1373 – Campo Belo
Photo: Anton Mislawsky/Unsplash
Museum of Forgotten Books
How about spending the weekend visiting São Paulo’s newest museum? Located in Casa Ranzini, the museum offers a unique experience for literature lovers. Its collection includes around 3,000 books, including rare works and first editions, as well as temporary exhibitions on literature.
🗓️ Saturdays and Sundays
🎫 Starting at R$10
📍 Rua Santa Luzia, 31 – Sé
Urban Farm
To start the weekend in touch with nature, we recommend visiting the Urban Farm organic market. In addition to fresh produce straight from the garden, you can enjoy a delicious organic brunch! The market also features guest exhibitors with handmade and sustainable products, making it the perfect option for a relaxing and sustainable morning.
🗓️ Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
🎫 Free admission
📍 Rua Cipriano Barata, 2441 – Ipiranga
In the Forest
On weekends, São Paulo offers an incredible experience of connecting with nature. In a scenic forest, adults and especially children can explore and interact with the environment in a playful and sensory way. Veterinarians, biologists, and botanists participate in the experience, teaching about different plants and animals.
🗓️ Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🎫 Starting at R$ 45
📍 Na Floresta: Rua Doutor Mario Ferraz, 68 – Jardim Europa
Photo: Reproduction/Na Floresta
“Looking at the Sky of São Paulo” session
In a big city like São Paulo, it is practically impossible to observe the stars. Fortunately, this scenario changes through the “Looking at the Sky of São Paulo” sessions at the Ibirapuera Planetarium, which highlights the capital’s sky through telescopes.
🗓️ Saturdays and Sundays
🎫 Starting at R$ 15
📍 Ibirapuera Planetarium
Dome of the Ibirapuera Planetarium. Photo: Disclosure/Urbia Parques
Zoo Tour
With over 3,200 animals to see, the Zoo surprises visitors by offering promotional packages where you can visit up to three attractions and enjoy a day surrounded by fauna and flora. The latest addition is a boat ride near the primate area.
🗓️ Various dates!
🎫 Starting at R$39.90. Secure yours by clicking here
📍São Paulo Zoo
Photo: Disclosure/Magda Ehlers
Atual Show
Saturdays at CTN will be lively with lots of music from the Northeast. Visitors will hear forró, piseiro, and arrocha, as well as enjoy delicious traditional dishes from the region.
🗓️ Every Saturday
🎫 Free
📍 Northeastern Traditions Center
Photo: Disclosure/Northeastern Traditions Center
Sunday Sunset
Now at Roosevelt Square, Hitch Bar livens up Sundays with nu disco, melodic, and Afro house music, and even offers caipirinhas at super affordable prices! The themed bar is the perfect spot if you’re looking for a lively atmosphere.
🗓️ Every Sunday
🎫 Free
📍 Hitch Bar
Photo: Disclosure/Hitch Bar and Andres Costa
Family at the Park in Villa-Lobos
Looking for an outdoor outing? Family at the Park offers more than 20 attractions at Villa-Lobos Park. From the largest inflatable slide in Latin America to a mini train ride, there are options for all ages! A great way to enjoy the weekend in São Paulo!
🗓️ Weekends and holidays
🎫 Attractions starting at R$ 8
📍 Villa-Lobos Park
Photo: Disclosure/Family in the Park
Lookout point at Shopping Light
Did you know that São Paulo has a new attraction in the city center? The Abaru Por Priceless restaurant has opened a viewpoint at the top of Shopping Light with a privileged view of the city’s main tourist attractions.
🗓️ Every day at different times
🎫 Free
📍 Shopping Light
Photo: Disclosure/Abaru
MAC Observation Deck
Another beautiful viewpoint to enjoy the view of São Paulo is MAC, located in front of Ibirapuera Park. The tip here is to plan to watch the sunset, as the viewpoint faces the Obelisk and the southern part of the capital. It’s impossible not to be impressed!
🗓️ Tuesday to Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
🎫 Free
📍 USP Museum of Contemporary Art
Photo: FelipeBarradas/Unsplash
Extra tip: “Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings”
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and Candlelight are bringing the magic of Middle-earth to life with “Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings”! This 60-minute journey features a string quartet playing iconic music from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Surrounded by thousands of candles, guests will revisit epic themes as the franchise approaches its 25th anniversary.
The concerts will be in 2026, but you can take advantage of this weekend to secure your spot for this impressive tribute to the trilogy’s powerful soundtrack!
🗓️ Dates available in February, March, and April
🎫 Starting at R$ 52.50, available here
📍 Unibes Cultural: Rua Oscar Freire, 2500 – Sumaré
