School holidays, cold weather in São Paulo, and a cultural program that leaves no excuse to stay home! traduzido por: OPENROUTER
Submitted at Jul 7, 2026, 10:37 AM
Lina Bo Bardi e Edmar de Almeida no Sesc Pompeia (Marcenaria Baraúna/Divulgação)
July is the month of winter vacation. With the kids out of school and freer weekends, the city seems to invite a slower stroll — the kind where you step into an exhibition without rushing to leave, or decide to see that play you had been putting off.
The good news is that São Paulo's cultural programming is up to the moment: exhibitions that traverse art, architecture, and Brazilian identity, shows that blend humor and depth, and movie premieres for every profile — from tense drama to the cinematic epic of the year. Check out what we selected for the month!
(Divulgação/Divulgação)
The largest show of architecture, interior design, and landscaping in the country runs until August 9, at Parque da Água Branca. Under the theme Mind and Heart, this edition invites the public to think of the home as a space for reconnecting with oneself. There are 70 projects — among architectural projects, artistic installations, shops, and gastronomic operations — that explore more conscious ways of inhabiting.
When: until August 9; Tuesday to Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Parque da Água Branca (Rua Dona Ana Pimentel, 37 — Água Branca)
More information: https://casacor.abril.com.br/pt-BR/mostras/sao-paulo-2026
Lina Bo Bardi e Edmar de Almeida no Sesc Pompeia (Marcenaria Baraúna/Divulgação)
Curated by André Vainer (a former pupil of Lina), the exhibition reveals the creative relationship between the Italian-Brazilian architect and the Minas Gerais artist Edmar de Almeida, two names united by their admiration for handmade craftsmanship and Brazilian popular culture. The starting point is Sesc Pompeia itself, designed by Lina Bo Bardi, where Edmar developed tapestries for the former beer hall. The exhibition brings together furniture by Lina, textile pieces by Edmar, embroideries by Mira Schendel, and lamps signed by Vainer.
When: until August 5
Where: Marcenaria Baraúna (Rua Harmonia, 101 — Vila Madalena)
More information: https://barauna.com.br/
Natureza Tecida (Mata/Divulgação)
The Rio Grande do Sul artist Sandra Anselmi presents a sensory installation with giant knitted mushrooms — some reaching four meters in height. The works stem from research on the complexity of the underground networks of fungi and propose a reflection on the invisible bonds that connect living beings, ecosystems, and human experiences. Free admission.
When: until August 31; Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Mata Lab (Alameda Rio Claro, 260 — Bela Vista)
More information: https://www.instagram.com/matalabsp/
O Paisagismo Modernista na Produção Artística de Lasar Segall (Divulgação/Divulgação)
The exhibition invites the public to rediscover Lasar Segall's work through his gaze upon nature — especially in the transition from European landscapes, angular and sober, to the colors and lights of his Brazilian phase. A rare opportunity to see how contact with Brazil transformed the visual sensibility of one of the great names of modernism. Free admission.
When: until November 8; Wednesday to Monday, from 11 am to 7 pm
Where: Museu Lasar Segall (Rua Berta, 111 — Vila Mariana)
More information: https://www.instagram.com/museu_lasar_segall/
Arte da Nossa Gente (Vicent Solar/Persona Comunicação/Divulgação)
Curated by Priscyla Gomes and featuring more than 150 works by names such as Alfredo Volpi, Anita Malfatti, Heitor dos Prazeres and Djanira da Motta, the exhibition offers a dive into Brazilian cultural plurality from perspectives involving territory, memory, work and celebration. A show that reaffirms the richness and diversity of art produced in Brazil throughout the 20th century.
When: until October 12; Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm
Where: MAB FAAP (Rua Alagoas, 903 — Higienópolis)
More information: https://www.faap.br/mab/exposicao/arte-da-nossa-gente/
Amarelinha ( Museu do Futebol/Divulgação)
The Museu do Futebol hosts an exhibition dedicated to the history of the Brazilian national team jersey. There are 18 pieces from legendary players — from Sócrates to Ronaldo and Vini Jr. — and jerseys worn in World Cups between 1958 and 2022. The highlight is the jersey worn by Pelé in the 1970 final against Italy, when Brazil won its third title.
When: until September 7; Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 am to 6 pm
Where: Museu do Futebol (Praça Charles Miller, s/n — Pacaembu)
More information: https://museudofutebol.org.br/
Surrealismos: arte para além da razão (Maria Isabel Oliveira/Divulgação)
Pinakotheke presents a contemporary and expanded reading of the surrealist movement, organized into three geographic sections: Europeans, Latin Americans, North Americans and Caribbeans. The show incorporates current revisions of the movement, highlighting the prominence of women artists such as Maria Martins and Louise Bourgeois, and the connections between Surrealism, blackness and non-European cultures. Free admission.
When: until August 15; Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturdays, from 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Pinakotheke (Rua Minas Gerais, 246 — Higienópolis)
More information: https://pinakotheke.com.br/exhibitions/34-surrealismos-arte-para-alem-da-razao-pinakotheke-sao-paulo/overview/
(Caio Gallucci/Divulgação)
One of the most beloved musicals in the world is back in São Paulo. Inspired by ABBA classics, the show follows Sophie, who invites three of her mother's former boyfriends to her wedding in an attempt to find out who her father is. With Claudia Netto, Totia Meireles and Gottsha on stage, hits such as "Dancing Queen" and "The Winner Takes It All" guarantee the party from start to finish.
When: from July 3 to August 9 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Where: BTG Pactual Hall (Rua Bento Branco de Andrade Filho, 722 — Santo Amaro)
Meu Deus (Caio Oviedo/Divulgação)
Bianca Bin and Sérgio Guizé star in this thought-provoking comedy in which a psychologist receives a man who presents himself as God in a session — deeply depressed with the state of the Paradise he created. Directed by Elias Andreato, the show balances sharp humor and insight to question the relationship between the divine and the human in just one therapy session that could save the world.
When: from July 24 to November 1 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Where: Teatro das Artes (Av. Rebouças, 3970 — Pinheiros)
Tickets: https://www.eventim.com.br/artist/teatro-das-artes/meu-deus-4169027/
Nós Acreditamos em Vocês (Divulgação/Divulgação)
A tense and necessary drama about a mother who faces a custody hearing under enormous pressure, accusing the father of crimes against their children. The film addresses the legal battle of families to protect victims of sexual violence from their abusers — and raises questions that go far beyond the courtroom.
Release date: July 2
A Herança de Narcisa (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Horror with a Brazilian soul: upon returning to her childhood home to sell the mansion left by her mother, a woman begins to be haunted by an ancestral curse and by the spirit of the former showgirl Narcisa. Starring Paolla Oliveira, the film explores traumas, family secrets and a toxic maternal relationship that refuses to stay in the past.
Release date: July 9
A Odisseia (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Christopher Nolan signs the film adaptation of one of the oldest epic poems in Western literature. Odysseus's journey back home — with cyclopes, sirens and gods along the way — gains the visual and narrative grandeur characteristic of the British filmmaker. The cast is also one of the great attractions: Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and other big names.
Release date: July 16
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