A selection of cultural events in São Paulo to enjoy the month of march — from exhibitions and theater to cinema and artistic experiences across the city
Submitted at Mar 7, 2026, 10:00 AM
Orquidário Ruth Cardoso. (José Jorge Neto/Divulgação)
March brings an intense cultural calendar in São Paulo, with exhibitions, theater productions, film premieres, and projects that occupy different parts of the city. Among independent galleries, cultural spaces, and urban interventions, the program gathers Brazilian and international artists in proposals that span art, architecture, design and performance.
From never-before-seen exhibitions to theater productions in unconventional settings, the selection below brings together 12 cultural picks for those looking for what to do in São Paulo in March – exploring experiences that invite you to look at the city from new angles!
The exhibition IMPERMANENCE presents its second chapter at DW! São Paulo Design Week, taking over townhouses in Pinheiros and bringing together 63 creatives around the theme “Nothing new under the sun: always the same thing, only now different”. Conceived by a collective of designers, the show reinforces its independent, investigative spirit. The focus is on the creative process, reinvention and authorial design. Admission is free.
IMPERMANÊNCIA. ( Francio de Holanda/Divulgação)
When: From March 5 to 15.
Where: Rua Cônego Eugênio Leite, 1145 – Pinheiros.
More information: https://www.instagram.com/impermanencia_dw/
The fifth edition of ABERTO arrives in São Paulo after its debut in Paris and occupies, for the first time open to the public, the iconic Casa Bola by Eduardo Longo. In this edition, the project expands into the urban realm with ABERTO Rua, bringing interventions to Avenida Faria Lima. Around 60 works of art and design are spread across the 1,000 m² of the house and its surroundings. Curated by Filipe Assis, Claudia Moreira Salles, and Kiki Mazzucchelli, with the architecture core led by Fernando Serapião.
Exposição ABERTO5 na Casa Bola (Ruy Teixeira/Divulgação)
When: From March 8 to May 31.
Where: Casa Bola (Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2889 – Itaim Bibi).
More information: https://www.aberto.art/pt-BR
The visual artist Denilson Machado, recognized as one of the leading names in architectural photography in Brazil, presents the new series “Time only moves forward”. The production proposes a visual and conceptual investigation into the nature of time, taking as its starting point the repetition of a single technical parameter: all images were shot with the same exposure time, turned into a poetic gesture and a method of creation.
O tempo só anda de ida. (Divulgação/Divulgação)
When: From March 7 to March 21.
Where: Belizário Galeria (Rua Dr. Vigílio de Carvalho Pinto, 491 – Pinheiros).
More information: https://www.belizariogaleria.com.br/
The exhibition brings together around 180 works spanning five decades of production by the architect Isay Weinfeld. Curated by Agnaldo Farias, the show immersively presents the thinking and creative process of one of the central names in contemporary Brazilian architecture. Among models, films, objects and visual records, the route reveals the transversal nature of his work, which dialogues with architecture, design, cinema, and visual arts. Free admission.
Etcétera. (Divulgação/Divulgação)
When: From March 5 to May 17.
Where: Instituto Tomie Ohtake (Rua Coropé, 88 – Pinheiros).
More information: https://www.institutotomieohtake.org.br/exposicoes/isay-weinfeld-etcetera/
Known internationally for their research with vegetable wax and installations with strong sensory impact, the Gelli Sisters present their first solo exhibition in São Paulo. Curated by Catalina Bergues, the show brings together approximately 20 new works—including large-scale pieces, kinetic works, and a performance installation that inspires the show’s title.
Leva tempo, mas vai dar tempo. (Marcela Cure/Divulgação)
When: From March 7 to April 18.
Where: Casa Seva (Alameda Lorena, 1257, Casa 1 – Jardins).
More information: https://www.casaseva.com/events/leva-tempo-mas-vai-dar-tempo-irmas-gelli
Starring Gabriel Leone, “Hamlet, dreams to come” takes over the Cine Copan amid its revitalization process, with a site specific staging that turns the space under construction into the play’s set. Directed by Rafael Gomes, the production is based on the tragedy written by William Shakespeare between 1599 and 1601, considered one of the most important in Western dramaturgy. The story follows Prince Hamlet as he faces his father’s murder, an uncle’s rise to the throne, and a morally corrupted kingdom.
Hamlet, Sonhos que Virão. (Clayton Felizardo / Brazil News/Divulgação)
When: Through April 19 (Wednesdays (20h), Thursdays and Fridays (20h, 20h30), Saturday (16h and 20h) and Sunday (17h)).
Where: Cine Copan (Avenida Ipiranga, 200 - Centro).
Tickets: https://nucinecopan.byinti.com/#/event/hamlet-sonhos-que-virao
The adult and humorous-philosophical production freely and by no means literally recreates episodes from the childhood and adolescence of Chay Suede. Inspired by works such as “The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman,” by Laurence Sterne, and “The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas,” by Machado de Assis, the play proposes a rereading of the traditional formats of biography and autofiction. In the staging, memory, invention, and imagination blend to build a narrative that moves between the real and the fictional.
A Vida e as Opiniões do Cavalheiro Roobertchay. (Mayra Azzi/Divulgação)
When: From March 7 to May 3 (Saturdays, at 19h and 21h30; and Sundays, at 17h and 19h)
Where: Teatro Cultura Artística - Rua Nestor Pestana, nº 196 - Consolação.
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com.br/event/a-vida-e-as-opinioes-do-cavalheiro-roobertchay-sao-paulo
Meu Remédio. (Gustavo de Freitas/Divulgação)
After runs in Juiz de Fora and Rio de Janeiro and its São Paulo debut, the production “My Remedy” returns to Teatro Santos Augusta. Written, produced, and performed by Mouhamed Harfouch, directed by João Fonseca, the play revisits the artist’s trajectory and his relationship with his own name. With characters inspired by striking figures from his youth and a score performed live, the production proposes a reflection on identity and origins, connecting personal experience to the collective.
When: From February 28 to March 29 (Saturday, 20h; Sunday, 18h).
Where: Teatro Santos Augusta (Alameda Santos, 2159 – Jardim Paulista).
O Testamento de Ann Lee. (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Inspired by real events, “The Testament of Ann Lee” recounts the trajectory of the woman who would become the leader and founder of the Shaker movement, a religious community marked by the defense of gender and social equality. Played by Amanda Seyfried, Ann Lee comes to be revered by her followers as the female representation of Christ. The film focuses on the rise of this utopian society and the devotional rituals expressed in chants, dances, and collective celebrations.
Premieres: March 12.
In “Old Bandits,” retirees Marta (Fernanda Montenegro) and Rodolfo (Ary Fontoura) decide to orchestrate an ambitious bank heist. To put the plan into practice, they team up with a younger couple, Nancy (Bruna Marquezine) and Sid (Vladimir Brichta). What the quartet does not foresee is the persistence of Oswaldo (Lázaro Ramos), an investigator determined to prevent the coup from happening.
Velhos Bandidos. (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Premieres: March 26.
Set in Germany in 1945, “Nuremberg” portrays the trials of Nazi leaders after World War II. Psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) is assigned to assess the sanity of 22 officers imprisoned for war crimes. Meanwhile, prosecutor Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon) seeks to hold the regime accountable for the horrors of the Holocaust.
Nuremberg. (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Premieres: March 26.
After nearly a decade closed, the Ruth Cardoso Orchidarium, inside Parque Villa-Lobos, has reopened to visitors with free admission. The space, dedicated to orchids, brings together biodiversity, ecological education and architecture, fostering a connection between nature, culture, and memory. In addition to 27 species of orchids, the orchidarium houses more than 50 species of native and assorted plants.
Orquidário Ruth Cardoso. (José Jorge Neto/Divulgação)
When: From March 3, Wednesday through Sunday, from 9h to 18h.
Where: Parque Villa-Lobos (Av. Prof. Fonseca Rodrigues, 2001).
More information: https://www.parquevillalobos.net/orquidario-ruth-cardoso-parque-villa-lobos/
