Street Cinemas: 10 options to visit in São Paulo

Outside of shopping malls and located in central areas, street cinemas are more popular than ever as personalized leisure options . In São Paulo, there are several options that have their own curation of films and show new releases, classics and even short and feature-length films that are not featured in traditional networks. In addition, each space offers an amenity , whether it's a bookstore, additional programming, meetings with screenwriters, and more. Below, discover 10 street cinemas to visit in São Paulo !

REAG Fine Arts

Formerly Petra Belas Artes, this cinema is located two minutes from Paulista Station and is a favorite among those passing through the area. In addition to showing films, Belas Artes offers special programs in which screenwriters, film critics, journalists and other professionals are invited to discuss the film after the screening. This is just one example of the programming offered by REAG Belas Artes. There are also events with their own band that provides real-time sound effects for the film, which makes the experience even more complete and immersive . Check out the schedule by clicking here !

Cultural Reserve

Reserva Cultural has the power to highlight beauty in simplicity . With a vintage style and welcoming atmosphere , the cinema allows anyone to travel back in time and feel like they are in a street cinema from the 1960s. The location, close to Trianon Masp Station , also has a bookstore and a delicious café-restaurant to enjoy a good movie and delicious food. Check out the schedule by clicking here !

CineSala

Comfort is the key word at Cinesala, a street cinema located in the Pinheiros region that offers a complete experience with films being shown, a restaurant and is also the stage for Barouche , a traditional São Paulo bar that started in Largo Arouche. The venue stands out for offering its own curated selection of films and also for its unusual cinema rooms, with sofas that can be divided so that visitors feel comfortable and at ease. Check out the full schedule by clicking here !

Itaú Cinema Space

The trendy Rua Augusta , known for its bars, clubs and restaurants, is also an option for lovers of the seventh art. Espaço Itaú de Cinema is an inviting, modern place that shows viral films and others that are not so well-known - national works in particular are given the spotlight here. In addition to the cinema, visitors can enjoy a delicious coffee in the garden or visit the bookstore . Check out the full schedule by clicking here !

Marquise Cinema

In addition to offering very comfortable and modern rooms for moviegoers, Cine Marquise's main advantage is its privileged location : inside Conjunto Nacional , one of the most iconic buildings on Avenida Paulista.

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CineSesc

For those who want to watch completely new films that don't have space on traditional networks, CineSesc is the right place to take you out of your comfort zone and present incredible works at an affordable price . CineSesc curates its own works and is very selective about the works it will show, always leaving the cultural aspect as the protagonist in each session . Check out the full schedule by clicking here !

Brazilian Cinematheque

The Cinemateca is more than just a movie theater. It is also a museum, a library and, most importantly, an important cultural heritage site not only for São Paulo, but for the whole of Brazil. Today, it is considered the largest film collection in South America , and its history (which began in 1949) also marks different moments in our society and politics. The space is located in Vila Mariana and you can check out the full schedule by clicking here !

Panther Cinema

Going to the bar or seeing a movie at the cinema? Here you can have both. Cine Pantera is an initiative of Pantera Clube, a nightclub in Barra Funda that has changed its Thursday night schedule to show films outside the mainstream . The film selection strays from the " Hollywood " circuit and presents cultural and nostalgic options . During the session, you can order your favorite drinks , and after it's over, enjoy the music from the bar that plays classic rock and soul from the 1980s . Check out the full schedule by clicking on the link here !

Cine LT3

Opened in 2022, Cine LT3, located in Perdizes , still smells new. The space that values intimacy was created right after the pandemic , as a way to defend audiovisual and show the public a series of films that do not often get space in traditional cinema chains. Brazilian films are the stars of this cinema, which seeks to encourage different audiences to increasingly value national works. Check out the full schedule by clicking here !

Curtain Film Club

The rustic look with beach chairs is shocking at first, but it fits in well with the laid-back atmosphere of the República region , where this street cinema is located. Also opened in 2022, after the pandemic, the space that was once a parking lot has taken on the feel of a cinema and also has a bar, nightclub and restaurant - everything that cannot be missed in the region. Check out the full schedule by clicking here !