April begins with one of the most anticipated openings of the year:
the new MASP building, which expands the museum and hosts unprecedented exhibitions. In addition, São Paulo's
cultural programming remains vibrant, featuring immersive shows and exhibits that explore the best of national and international art. On stage, musicals and performances starring
big names promise to thrill the audience. Next, check out our selection of
13 unmissable programs to experience culture in the capital of São Paulo!
Art
5 exhibitions in the new MASP building (Pietro Maria Bardi Building)
The new MASP building is now
open to the public with five exhibitions.
"Isaac Julien: Lina Bo Bardi — a marvelous tangle" pays tribute to the architect through a video installation.
"Geometries" explores the relationship between art and mathematics, while
"Arts of Africa" highlights the cultural richness of the continent.
"Renoir" showcases 13 works by the French painter, some never seen before in Brazil.
"Histories of MASP" revisits the museum's trajectory.
When: End date not disclosed
Where: Av. Paulista, 1578- São Paulo 5 exposições no novo prédio do MASP (Edifício Pietro Maria Bardi) (Marina Pires/CASACOR)
Ney Matogrosso - MIS
The exhibition "Ney Matogrosso", which opens on February 21, presents a chronological journey through the artist's career, from his debut with the group "Secos & Molhados" to his album "Naked with my music". Divided into six areas, the show brings together costumes, props, documents, album covers, posters, and CDs, as well as excerpts from an interview with Ney and emblematic photographs from various phases, with works by Madalena Schwartz, Thereza Eugênia, Ary Brandi, and Daryan Dornelles. Where: MIS (Av. Europa, 158 – Jardim Europa) Ney Matogrosso - MIS (Lucas Mello/CASACOR)
Rafael Hayashi - PACE Flagship Store
The
PACE, the fashion brand that combines sophistication and innovation, continues to transform its
Flagship Store in São Paulo into a space of art and inspiration. After the debut with Yusk's exhibition, the brand now presents a new exhibition by the artist
Rafael Hayashi. Based in São Paulo, Hayashi explores identity, society and representation in his expressive paintings, manipulated with layers of paint and fabrics. Inspired by the oriental aesthetic and artists like Chiharu Shiota and Kazuo Shiraga, his work blends abstraction and figuration, reflecting racial tensions and the quest for authenticity.
Where: Alameda Itu, 1466- Jardins, São Paulo Rafael Hayashi- PACE Flagship Store (Divulgação/CASACOR)
Weaving the morning: modern life and nighttime experience in Brazil's art - Pinacoteca
At Pina Luz, this group exhibition explores the experience of night from different perspectives, addressing everything from the impacts of modernization to fantastic narratives. In "Weaving the morning", night is an artistic theme that reflects individual and collective experiences, such as dreams, leisure, and urban transformations, featuring never-before-seen works on display.
When: Until July 27, 2025
Where: Pina Luz (Praça da Luz, 2, Bom Retiro, São Paulo) Japanese Principles: Design and Resources - Japan House
The exhibition
Japanese Principles: Design and Resources, at Japan House, highlights creative and sustainable solutions, valuing traditional materials and techniques from Japan. With 16 projects from 14 creators, the show presents initiatives that minimize waste in areas such as architecture, design, and crafts.
When: Until May 4, 2025
Where: Japan House (Av. Paulista, 52 - São Paulo)
"Vectors-Streams: Female Photographers from Pará" - Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
The exhibition "Vectors-Streams: Female Photographers from Pará" at the Centro Cultural do Banco do Brasil highlights the photographic production of women from the Brazilian Amazon, bringing together artists from two generations with more than 40 years of trajectory. With a decolonial curatorial approach, the show exhibits around 170 works, including photographs, artistic newspapers, videos, and audios, addressing themes such as gender and regionalism.
The sensory experience is enriched with emerging technologies, such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), in addition to an aromatic installation that transports visitors to the region of Nhamundá. The exhibition celebrates Amazonian photographic art, exploring its cultural and visual branches.
When: Until May 5, 2025
Where: Rua Álvares Penteado, 112 – Centro Histórico | São Paulo, SP
Zanele Muholi: Brave Beauty - Instituto Moreira Salles
The retrospective exhibition of Zanele Muholi, one of the most renowned photographers in the contemporary scene, presents the work of a visual activist who has documented the life of the black LGBTQIAPN+ community in South Africa and other parts of the world since the 2000s.
The show at the Instituto Moreira Salles features her main photographic series, highlighting "Faces and Phases" (a vast project depicting lesbian, bisexual, non-binary, and transmasculine individuals since 2006, with hundreds of images), "Somnyama Ngomyama" (self-portraits addressing issues such as racism, labor, Eurocentrism, and sexuality), "Brave Beauties" and never-before-seen works produced in Brazil.
When:Until June 26, 2025
Where:Avenida Paulista, 2424, São Paulo/SP - Brazil
Miss D'vine III, Yeoville, Joanesburgo, África do Sul, 2007 © Zanele Muholi, cortesia Yancey Richardson Gallery, Nova York (Divulgação/CASACOR)
Lektrik: A Festival of Lights - Jardim Botânico de São Paulo
The Lektrik is an immersive garden that brings together colorful large-scale sculptures, creating a vibrant and unique projects. The installation highlights the spirit of São Paulo through luminous works that transform the space into an engaging sensory experience. When: Until April 13, 2025 Where: Av. Miguel Estefano, 3031 - Vila Água Funda Theater
Dois De Nós - Teatro TUCA
Antonio Fagundes and Christiane Torloni share the stage for the first time in "Dois De Nós". The plot follows two couples from different generations who meet in a hotel room, where secrets and lies come to light. The unfolding of the story provokes a whirlwind of emotions, challenges, and twists, transforming everyone's life forever.
When: Until April 27, 2025
Where: Teatro TUCA (Rua Monte Alegre, 1024 – Perdizes) Dois De Nós - Teatro TUCA (Lucas Ramos/CASACOR)
Wicked - Teatro Renault
After enchanting audiences around the world, Wicked returns to Brazil for a new season at Teatro Renault. The musical, which reimagines the story of The Wizard of Oz from the perspective of the Wicked Witch of the West, promises to move audiences with memorable songs like Defying Gravity and a super production worthy of Broadway. When: Until June 8, 2025
Where: Teatro Renault (
Av. Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, 411 - República) Wicked- Teatro Renault (Divulgação/CASACOR)
“A Nearly Perfect Nanny, The Musical” - Teatro Liberdade
The iconic comedy starring
Robin Williams comes to life on stage with
A Nearly Perfect Nanny, The Musical. In the Brazilian version,
Eduardo Sterblitch takes on the role of Daniel Hillard, the loving father who, after a troubled divorce, disguises himself as a nanny to stay close to his children. With humor, emotion, and engaging musical numbers, the production promises to captivate all ages.
When: Until May 11, 2025
Where: Teatro Liberdade (
Rua São Joaquim, 129 - Liberdade) Tom Jobim: O Musical – Teatro Villa Lobos (Divulgação/CASACOR)
Tom Jobim: The Musical – Teatro Villa Lobos
"Tom Jobim: The Musical" is a super production that celebrates the life and work of Antônio Carlos Jobim, one of the greatest names in Brazilian music. The show takes the audience on a journey from the beach of Ipanema in the 1950s to his international achievements in New York, highlighting the importance of Bossa Nova on the world stage.
When: Until June 15, 2025
Where: Teatro Villa Lobos – Shopping Villa Lobos (Av. Dra. Ruth Cardoso, 4,777 – Jardim Universidade Pinheiros, São Paulo/SP)
