What to do this weekend in São Paulo? Check out the best plans for November 7 and 8!

Visitors can explore everything from recreations of notable crime scenes to avirtual reality (  ) recreation of aninvestigative office featuring case files and forensic advancements. 

 The tour featuresan audio guide andan interactivevirtual reality experience  that places the audience at the center of an investigation, as well as exploring how these real-life crimes inspirediconic movie villains.

🚫 Rated for ages 16 and up

Note: You mustbring your own headphones to listen to the audio guide on your cell phone. TheVIP ticket   guarantees access to the virtual reality experience; spots for standard tickets are limited on-site

Combining authentic science, cutting-edge technology, and cinematic storytelling, the experience transforms real astronomical data into a space journey where the audience can operate powerful telescopes, feel the vibrations of gigantic solar flares, and even explore exotic exoplanets covered in diamonds.

♿ Accessible venue

How about exploring aninteractive journey that stimulates all the senses with vibrant settings, pillow fights, games, lights, and environments that spark the imagination? The goal ofthis multisensory experience is to trigger the  release ofdopamine—the “happiness hormone”—and provide unforgettable moments for all ages. A must-see tip for enjoying São Paulo this weekend!

 tes artisans from various ethnic groups living in São Paulo—such as the Guarani Mbya, Pataxó, and Terena peoples—who offer objects that showcase the richness of their cultures. In addition to generating income for the villages, the event serves as a meeting placewhere residents of São Paulo can exchange knowledge with indigenous communities and learn about their ancestral traditions.

Visitors can find accessories, decorative items, and handicrafts, thereby supporting these communities. It is a contemplative and educational experience that takes place every weekend and on holidays in the city center.

This virtual reality expedition transports the audience directly to the n Egypt of 4,500 years ago! 

The experience allows visitorsto explore the interior of the Great Pyramid of Giza and navigate the Nile, all based on scientific data andhistorical recreations developed in partnership with Harvard University.

The Champions’ Fair celebrates the top winners of the 1st Vitis Brasil Competition, bringing together the best of Brazilian wine production in the Jardins neighborhood. 

The public will have the opportunity to discover and taste the award-winning wines from more than 30 participating Brazilian wineries , bringing together wine enthusiasts, producers, and industry experts for an afternoon dedicated to celebrating the country’s wine industry. 

Inspired by the OJU – Sesc Black Cinema Circle exhibition, the channel’s special lineup features feature films and documentaries dedicated to the narratives, memories, and life stories of the Black community in Brazilian audiovisual media. 

The lineup features notable productions such as the acclaimed “Cabeça de Nêgo, ” the moving biography “Dolores Duran – O Coração da Noite, ” the historic “Brasiliana – The Black Musical That Introduced Brazil to the World,” and the children’s and youth film “A Mensagem de Jequi,” offering screenings that combine culture, reflection, and representation without leaving home.

The exhibition brings together more than 140 original works, including several rare, large-scale pieces never before displayed in the Southern Hemisphere. Spread across 1,200 m², the exhibition invites the public to immerse themselves in the playful universe of vibrant colors, symbols, and organic forms that revolutionized 20th-century modern art.

♿ Accessible venue: space adapted for people with limited mobility and audio description service for the visually impaired

Curated by Antonio Somaini and conceived by the Jeu de Paume art center (Paris), the exhibition features large-scale installations, such as the imposing Calculating Empires, as well as seven time capsules produced exclusively for the São Paulo edition, drawing connections between the history of technology and the Brazilian context.

The exhibition explores profound themes through works ranging from immersive films to installations featuring microorganisms and historical archives, inviting the public to see what today’s technological systems insist on hiding.

While driving on the track wearing virtual reality goggles, participants navigate through four interactive environments: Golden Desert, Land of Ice, Prehistoric Era, and Sky City. 

In addition to go-karting, the venue features several tech-based attractions, including the Virtual Arena with simulators such as 360° Flying Cinema, Space Shuttle, and Titan Race.

🚫 Children under 5 years old (minimum height of 1.30m)

Furiosa Orchestra Concert Featuring Luciana Mello – A Tribute to Women The performance brings together the Furiosa Orchestra, conducted by Nailor Proveta, and the remarkable voice of Luciana Mello in a tribute to female strength in Brazilian popular music (MPB). 

The concert celebrates the 21st anniversary of the AXIA Ibirapuera Auditorium and the Ibirapuera Park School of Music (EMPI), featuring a repertoire that includes Brazilian classics such as “Sufoco,” “Assim Que Se Faz,” “Doralice,” and “Beatriz,” as well as showcasing young talents from the school who take the stage as soloists.

The festival features 30 musical acts spread across two stages, bringing together big names such as Plebe Rude, Inocentes, and Mato Seco, as well as several acclaimed tribute bands. 

Throughout the streets, visitors will encounter spooky costumed characters , Instagram-worthy backdrops, a food court filled with Halloween-inspired snacks and sweets, a themed show at Cine Lira, and the terrifying House of Horror for the bravest attendees.

Created specifically to celebrate the São Paulo Grand Prix, this initiative brings to life the partnership between Nubank and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. 

The space offers motorsports fans the chance to go far beyond the grandstands, allowing them to get a behind-the-scenes look at the daily routine and technological innovations of one of Formula 1’s most iconic teams in an exclusive setting at Parque Mirante.

This immersive virtual reality journey invites the public on a spectacular expedition through 3.5 billion years of Earth’s history.

Using cutting-edge technology, visitors are guided by explorer Charlie and her robot on a journey through eight fossil sites, from the depths of the primordial oceans to tropical forests teeming with dinosaurs and giant reptiles. 

♿ Accessible venue | Space adapted for wheelchair users

Internationally recognized as one of the most thought-provoking voices in contemporary theater, actress and director Janaina Leite is taking over the Capobianco Institute with an intense artistic residency alongside the Núcleo do Olho. 

The public can enjoy four cutting-edge performances—including the award-winning Stabat Mater and the brand-new production A Caixa Preta – Demo Version —, as well as lecture-performances, workshops, and immersive activities. The program boldly navigates the realms of art, pornography, technology, philosophy, and social dynamics, challenging the boundaries between life and the stage.

🔞 For ages 18 and up

The exhibition explores the ancestral roots of Korean music and demonstrates how rituals, sounds, and centuries-old traditions remain present in contemporary music videos and dramas. 

Organized in partnership with the National Gugak Center, the exhibition is structured around three thematic strands that explore cosmology, traditional aesthetics, and musical virtuosity, connecting elements of secular art to global pop culture phenomena such as Stray Kids and BTS.

The largest immersive exhibition ever dedicated to Tarsila do Amaral arrives on Paulista Avenue to offer a true sensory journey through the universe of the artist who helped reinvent Brazilian art. 

Spanning more than ten interactive rooms, the experience combines 360-degree projections, a soundtrack, and scents inspired by some 40 iconic works, such as *Abaporu*, *Antropofagia*, *A Cuca *, and *Operários*.

In front of the historic Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos Chapel, recently restored in the heart of Liberdade, the event revives and celebrates the Black and Indigenous heritage of the São Paulo region in honor of soldier Francisco José das Chagas, known as Chaguinhas. 

The celebration invites the public to experience jongo performances, an interfaith ceremony, and presentations by traditional samba and congo groups. The experience culminates in the early afternoon with a cultural procession through the neighborhood’s streets toward the Church of São Gonçalo Garcia, concluding with a communal lunch open to all participants.

Cia Tu Mateixa’s new show uses handcrafted string puppets to move the audience with a poetic story about time, memory, and longing for those who have passed away. 

The production follows Ermelinda, an elderly former circus performer who, in the kitchen of her country home, revisits memories of the old days in the circus ring alongside her late twin sister. 

Inspired by real-life accounts from regulars at Senior Citizens’ Community Centers in São Paulo, the production combines puppetry, magic, and an immersive soundtrack featuring chorinho, baião, and moda de viola.

GRAACC 35th Anniversary Festival Celebrating more than three decades of dedication as a leading institution in the treatment of childhood and adolescent cancer in Brazil. The musical highlights include performances by Palavra Cantada, featuring children’s classics by Sandra Peres and Paulo Tatit, and the duo Cavalo e Panda, with humor and interactive instrumental music.

In addition to the main performances, families can enjoy shows by POIN—the Small Interactive Orchestra—and the Duo Alma, along with drawing workshops, face painting, scavenger hunts, and games designed to entertain children and adults throughout the day. 

The permanent open-air exhibition features approximately 32 sculptures from the prestigious collection of the Pinacoteca de São Paulo. 

Strolling along the historic paths allows visitors to admire works by great names in the visual arts, such as Victor Brecheret and Amílcar de Castro. 

Recently redesigned, the space has expanded the representation of women artists and, for the first time, included works by artists such as Denilson Baniwa and Nádia Taquary, strengthening the representation of Black and Indigenous voices in Brazilian sculpture.

The Pinheiros Market has become a must-visit destination for food lovers, celebrating the cheese culture and artisanal charcuterie of the state of São Paulo. 

The event brings together renowned artisanal producers, allowing the public to sample and purchase directly from those leading this new gastronomic era. In addition to highlighting São Paulo’s production of raw milk and high-value-added products, the fair celebrates the sector’s recent achievements with a wide variety of flavors and direct conversations with master cheesemakers and charcutiers. 

On this tour focused on the iconic “Mercadão, ” participants take a guided walk to explore the 1933 architecture ( designed by the Ramos de Azevedo firm), the curiosities of the aisles filled with spices, and the culinary fame of the mezzanine, where the mortadella sandwich and codfish pastry reign supreme.

Using colorful felt pieces on a carpeted wall, visitors of all ages—especially young children—can freely create their own compositions.

In addition to the installation, the museum has prepared a special summer program throughout July, featuring drawing workshops, optical toys, and educational tours at Pina Luz and Pina Contemporânea.

♿ Accessible venue | Audio description and videos with Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) interpretation available

Itaú Cultural has put together a special program packed with activities for children and families, including art workshops, storytelling, culinary experiences, and theater. 

Highlights include the Cultural Menu – Winter Flavors at Bulevar do Rádio, observational drawing and embroidery workshops, the storytelling event “Planting Tales: Indigenous Stories of the Atlantic Forest” , and the run of the theatrical-poetic performance The Snake’s Yawn. 

♿ Accessible venue: space adapted for people with physical disabilities, and the entire program is accessible in Brazilian Sign Language (Libras)

The Book Club is hosting five in-person sessions at Sesc Belenzinho dedicated to Latin American women authors who blend magical realism with a strong sense of cultural and political resistance. 

Moderated by Zil Pimentel, the program explores works from Brazil, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, and Mexico, offering opportunities for exchange, discovery, and reflection on the identity and history of our continent. 

🔞 For ages 18 and up

Embark on an immersiveVirtual Reality (VR) adventure with“ ”! 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 Modern Wonder of the World—all without leaving São Paulo. The experience uses high-tech 3D modeling for a unique and limitless recreation!

The good news is that, during Halloween, tickets for “Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City” are 15% off. Take advantage of the holiday to explore Inca history like never before!

With 86 years of tradition, the São Paulo School of Dance (EDASP), headquartered at Praça das Artes, is now accepting applications for its 2027 Admissions Process. 

The program offers an excellent education that combines Classical Ballet, Contemporary Dance, and complementary disciplines, preparing new talents for the professional dance world with classes in the morning, afternoon, and evening. 

Applications must be submitted online at the the foundation’s .

Did you know that theIpiranga Museum   is the oldest museum in São Paulo? With a history spanning 130 years, it tells various stories of Brazil through works of art, documents, and period artifacts. Why not set aside a day this weekend to visit it (or revisit it)?

Over the course of three days, renowned thinkers and experts will lead in-depth discussions on pressing topics: Djamila Ribeiro kicks off the program by discussing the concept of “Place of Speech,” while psychoanalysts Ana Suy and Christian Dunker explore new affective arrangements and desire. 

The program also features Ana Claudia Quintana Arantes reflecting on grief and embracing longing, philosopher Lúcia Helena Galvão offering a classical perspective on anxiety, and Ivana Jauregui and Kito Vivolo providing practical guidance on balancing affection and boundaries in raising children.

Casa Mastercard brings the thrill of the racetrack to the rooftop of Shopping Vautier Premium with professional racing simulators, an official replica of the McLaren race car, and memorabilia from drivers such as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. 

In addition to interactive 360° photos powered by artificial intelligence, the space offers mini-courses and business-focused consulting services .

This extension of the renowned festival brings acclaimed productions from the national and international scenes to Sesc’s São Paulo locations. 

The program includes acclaimed productions such as the Spanish show Seppuku: Mishima’s Funeral or The Pleasure of Dying, the playful children’s and youth production “Surrealist Grandma”, as well as the plays Casa do Norte and the drag version of the classic Macbeth.

More information here.

IMS Paulista hosts the 11th edition of the festival organized by the institute’s contemporary photography magazine, featuring acclaimed American artist Carrie Mae Weems, who is visiting Brazil for the first time. 

The public can enjoy a fair featuring around 30 photobook publishers and collectives, collaborative workshops, artistic performances, the launch of the 31st issue of ZUM magazine, and discussions with filmmakers and photographers on democracy, memory, and activism. 

Celebrating Luis Fernando Verissimo’s 90th birthday, the exhibition opens to the public for the first time with a never-before-seen collection of over 300 items. 

The exhibition features drawings, cartoons, original book illustrations, childhood notebooks, family photos , and the author’s personal belongings, as well as interactive installations that bring to life iconic characters such as the Analyst from Bagé and the Snakes, alongside a space dedicated to his passion for jazz.

Nacional Kart has arrived on the sixth floor of Morumbi Town Shopping, a venue with tracks designed for both adults and children. 

The experience offers 20-minute races in modern, safe karts.

🚫 Children who are at least 1.25m tall can participate on the kids’ track; on the adult track, participants must be at least 12 years old and at least 1.55m tall

This unprecedented exhibition transforms more than 300,000 square meters of the Parque das Cerejeiras Memorial Cemetery into an open-air contemporary art trail. 

The exhibition brings together works by 20 artists that engage with nature, architecture, and the site’s history, and visitors can explore it freely or with the help of a map amid orchid gardens and reforestation areas.

IMS Paulista celebrates the centennial of the Portuguese-Brazilian artist Fernando Lemos with the exhibition “The More I Desire, the More I Invent What I See, ” bringing together approximately 400 works, including photographs, drawings, paintings, poetry, and graphic designs. 

The exhibition traces more than 70 years of the surrealist artist’s work and his advocacy for democracy.

The Arte em Construção Cultural Center, home to the Pombas Urbanas Institute on the outskirts of the East Zone, is now accepting registrations for the Children’s Ballet Workshop taught by Ju Rodrigues. 

This free activity invites children to explore dance in a lighthearted and playful way, fostering motor coordination, creativity, and physical expression.

Sesc Bom Retiro presents a multicultural program packed with circus experiences, African board games, art workshops , theatrical performances, and major musical shows that celebrate Afro-Brazilian culture for the whole family. 

♿ Accessible venue (parking for people with disabilities and Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) interpretation during selected performances and discussion panels)

Farol Santander ’s new exhibition invites the public to explore the fascination with miniatures through an immersive experience that brings together popular toys, ritual objects, and collections from various eras. 

The exhibition features interactive optical illusion installations and showcases scaled-down works by 21 renowned Brazilian artists, including Leonilson, Lina Bo Bardi, and Arnaldo Antunes. 

This immersive and sensory exhibition pays tribute to the legacy of the “Queen of Sorrow” through personal items, costumes, previously unseen footage, 360° rooms, and audiovisual installations inspired by her greatest hits, such as “Infiel”, *Eu Sei de Cor* , and “Todos os Cantos”.

The exhibition invites visitors to delve into her origins, the creative process, behind-the-scenes glimpses of her career, and the deep bond forged between the singer and her fans.

BikeCine offers a traveling, sustainable movie-watching experience where the energy powering the screen is generated by the audience’s own pedaling.  Screenings take place outdoors on a high-quality inflatable screen, with seating for the audience and bike stations, including models designed for children. 

The program begins with a selection of short films featuring accessibility features and concludes with a screening of the hit movie “Inside Out 2.”

♿ Accessible venue (features a hand-crank bike for people with limited mobility and screenings with accessibility features) 

AutoMotor Experience occupies more than 900 m² at Shopping Vila Olímpia, offering a complete immersion in the history and culture of motorsports!

The event features a collection of over 150 historic items and iconic vehicles, as well as racing simulators, multimedia experiences, and virtual reality technology for those who want to feel the thrill of the racetrack in an interactive way. 

During the Brazilian Film Festival, the Cine Araújo chain is hosting a special week dedicated to Brazilian cinema, with tickets at a flat rate of R$ 12, valid for both standard and Premium theaters.

The lineup features films from various genres, ranging from children’s comedies to contemporary fiction and dramas, such as “100 Days,” “If I Were You,” “My Best Friend,” and “Galinha Pintadinha.”

The São Paulo State Youth Orchestra (OJESP) and the State Youth Choir join forces with the Campinas Contemporary Choir to present one of the most moving compositions of the Romantic period: “A German Requiem, Op. 45, ” by Johannes Brahms. 

Under the joint baton of conductors Cláudio Cruz and Tiago Pinheiro, the concert offers an experience that moves between consolation, loss, and hope, bringing together dozens of talented instrumentalists and vocalists on the stage of one of the world’s best-acoustically designed concert halls.