June's cultural agenda in São Paulo brings together attractions that move between contemporary art, photography, musical theater and science fiction traduzido por: OPENROUTER
Submitted at Jun 8, 2026, 5:43 PM
Viviane Teles - Biobilheteria. Vigas e arcos de bambu laminado com 8 m de extensão estruturam o pavilhão de 11 m de diâmetro que abriga a bilheteria. Os componentes estão amarrados por uma trama, também de bambu, que lembra a casca da fruta Physalis, na qual está tensionada a lona semitranslúcida e impermeável que fecha a armação. A construção experimental materializa a pesquisa da arquiteta potiguar Viviane Teles na área da bioarquitetura e a influência dos materiais naturais na saúde e no bem-estar das pessoas. No centro do espaço, uma imponente luminária de bambu e micélio com cerca de 2,5 m de altura foi produzida sob medida pelo estúdio Ola Luminárias Acústicas. Nas aberturas laterais, há esculturas do artista Luiz Martins. (Carolina Mossin/Divulgação)
From urban memory to reflections on technology, the cultural programming of São Paulo in June brings together exhibitions, performances and films that explore contemporary issues from different perspectives.
Among the highlights are shows dedicated to photography, contemporary art and Japanese culture. In addition, the month of June marks the beginning of CASACOR São Paulo 2026, with 70 projects occupying Parque da Água Branca. Below, check out our cultural agenda!
CASACOR São Paulo 2026 brings together some of the leading names in architecture, interior design, landscaping and art. With the theme Mind and Heart, the show proposes a reflection on the role of the home as a space of welcome, reconnection and well-being.
Os projetos de Nildo José, Gabriel Fernandes, João Panaggio e Marcelo Salum estampam as capas do Anuário CASACOR São Paulo 2026. (Reprodução/Divulgação)
Along the route at Parque da Água Branca, visitors will find 70 projects, including architectural projects, artistic installations, shops and incredible gastronomic operations.
When? From June 2 to August 9
Where? Água Branca (Rua Dona Ana Pimentel, 37)
More information: www.casacor.abril.com.br/pt-BR/mostras/sao-paulo-2026
In Japan, white occupies a singular place in the cultural imagination, associated with concepts such as peace, purification, silence and lightness. This relationship is the starting point of the exhibition Shiro: a scale of nuances, which explores the meanings and different tonalities attributed to the color within Japanese tradition.
Shiro: uma escala de nuances (Ayumi Shibata/Divulgação)
Curated by Natasha Barzaghi Geenen, the show presents a journey built around four elements — paper, silk, snow and salt — revealing their connections to the country's culture. Divided into thematic sections, the exhibition invites visitors to observe how a single color can take on multiple symbolic and sensory meanings.
When? From June 2 to October 25
Where? Japan House São Paulo, ground floor (Av. Paulista, 52 - Bela Vista)
More information: www. japanhousesp.com.br/exposicao/shiro-uma-escala-de-nuances
French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel presents his first institutional exhibition at the Bardi Institute – Glass House. Titled Poetic Living, the show brings together unprecedented works developed especially to dialogue with the architecture of the residence and with the creative legacy of Lina Bo Bardi.
Poetic Living (Estúdio em Obra/Divulgação)
With text by Bruno Simões, curator of the Bardi Institute, the exhibition presents sculptures and watercolors inspired by the flowers of the house's garden.
When? From May 30 to July 11
Where? Glass House (Rua General Almério de Moura, 200 - Morumbi)
More information: www.institutobardi.org.br
With the participation of 147 artists from 22 countries, the Vórtice Festival holds its fifth edition and reinforces its role as one of the main platforms dedicated to the connections between contemporary art, body and sexuality in Latin America. The program brings together different visual languages and artistic investigations that address themes related to desire, affection and body experiences.
Festival Vórtice (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Conceived by artists and curators Leonardo Maciel and Paulo Cibella, the festival emerged in 2022 and, since then, has expanded its reach – bringing together artists, researchers, collectors and audiences interested in following debates and contemporary expressions related to the theme.
When? From May 30 to June 27
Where? espaçoRepública (Av. São Luís, 86 - República)
More information: www.vorticecultural.com/
São Paulo's urban transformations are the starting point of the exhibition POSTCARD CITY – Paintings by Gladys Maldaun. The show offers a look at different moments of the São Paulo capital through works that capture buildings, public spaces and landscapes that have marked the city's history over the past decades.
Cidade Postal – Pinturas de Gladys Maldaun (J.Mantovani/Divulgação)
Bringing together more than 20 works including paintings, watercolors and pastels, the exhibition presents monuments, railway stations, factories and everyday scenes portrayed by artist Gladys Maldaun.
In June, the Museum of Image and Sound hosts the exhibition When dream meets blue, by artist and photographer Daniela Dib. With artistic direction by Marcelo Greco, the show presents about 15 unreleased photographs produced between 2021 and 2026, marked by plays of light, reflections and landscapes that move between dream and reality.
Quando o sonho encontra o azul (Daniela Dib/Divulgação)
Part of MIS's New Photography 2026 program, the exhibition stems from Dib's investigation of blue as a visual and symbolic element. Inspired by studies on the absence of the word in some ancient civilizations, the artist explores the color as a subtle presence, associated with contemplation and the imaginary.
When? From June 23 to August 3
Where? Museum of Image and Sound (Av. Europa, 158 - Jardim Europa)
More information: www.mis-sp.org.br
The exhibition Inhabiting São Paulo: feminine accounts brings together texts by ten writers and archival materials that explore different ways of living and experiencing the city over time. Among the participating women are Rita Lee, Gilda de Mello e Souza, Prudence Kalambay and more.
Habitar São Paulo: relatos femininos (Divulgação/Divulgação)
In dialogue with rare photographs and urban memories, the accounts present perspectives marked by distinct generations, territories and social contexts. The show proposes a reflection on São Paulo from feminine experiences that help build the city's memory.
When? From May 30 to September 27
Where? Ema Klabin House Museum (Rua Portugal, 43 - Jardim Europa)
More information: www.emaklabin.org.br/exposicoes/habitar-sao-paulo-relatos-femininos
With humor, sensitivity and a narrative crossed by affective memories, Donatello addresses themes such as aging, family relationships and the impacts of Alzheimer's on everyday life. The plot follows Amendoim, a character played by Vitor Rocha, who revisits his journey alongside his grandfather after the disease's diagnosis.
Donatello (Junior Mandriola/Divulgação)
At each performance, words suggested by the audience are incorporated into the text, creating small changes in the narrative and making each session unique. Directed by Victoria Ariante, the production bets on an intimate stagingto bring viewers and characters closer together.
When? From June 6 to July 19
Where? Teatro do Núcleo Experimental (Rua da Barra Funda, 637 - Barra Funda)
The Shrek universe has gained a new adaptation for Brazilian stages with the premiere of Shrek – The Musical. Inspired by the animation that captivated different generations, the show follows the adventures of cinema's most famous ogre in a production geared toward the whole family.
Sherk - O Musical (Divulgação/Divulgação)
The cast brings together well-known names from musical theater, such as Tiago Abravanel in the role of Shrek, Evelyn Castro as Donkey, and Myra Ruiz and Fabi Bang alternating as Fiona. The production is impressive in scale, with 30 actors on stage and more than 940 costume pieces, recreating the fairy tale universe with humor, music and sets that transport the audience to the enchanted kingdom of the story.
When? Season extended until July 15
Where? Teatro Renault (Av. Brigadeiro Luis Antonio, 411 - Bela Vista)
More information: www.shrekomusical.sales.ticketsforfun.com.br
With text by Sérgio Abritta, the show brings together a sequence of independent sketches that explore common situations of life as a couple. Among everyday habits, disagreements and marital dilemmas, the production uses humor to portray recognizable aspects of contemporary relationships.
10 Maneiras Incríveis de Destruir Seu Casamento (Divulgação/Divulgação)
The cast features Vitória Strada, Daniel Rocha, Thaisa Damous and Ton Prado, who take turns playing different characters throughout the performance. The fast-paced dynamics and interaction with the audience contribute to the rhythm of the play, which addresses affective relationships from a light, humorous perspective that is close to everyday experience.
When? Until July 27
Where? Teatro UOL (Av. Higienópolis, 618 - Consolação)
More information: www.teatrouol.com.br/espetaculos/10-maneiras-incriveis-de-destruir-seu-casamento-2/
In the film by Steven Spielberg, a mysterious event broadcast live triggers a wave of uncertainty on a global scale. As unusual phenomena begin to be recorded in different parts of the planet, military secrets come to light and amplify a crisis that challenges governments, experts and the population.
Dia D (Divulgação/Divulgação)
As events progress, signs of a possible extraterrestrial intelligence emerge, leading scientists, authorities and civilians to confront a new reality. The narrative follows the impacts of this discovery and the transformations brought about by the perception that humanity may not be alone in the universe.
Release date: June 11
Now 8 years old, Bonnie begins to dedicate most of her time to Lilypad, a tablet capable of creating virtual universes that quickly capture her attention. As this new interest intensifies, the classic toys realize that they are becoming more and more distant from the girl's routine and begin to seek ways to deal with this change.
Toy Story 5 (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Faced with this scenario, Woody returns to help Jessie, Buzz Lightyear and the other companions face the challenges posed by the new reality.
Release date: June 18
Samantha Lake, an actress who has already lived through the peak of fame, faces difficulties in keeping her career in the spotlight. Feeling the impacts of age in a industry obsessed with youth, she agrees to try a treatment offered by the wellness company led by the charismatic Zoe Shannon, hoping to regain space in Hollywood.
Segredo Obscuro (Divulgação/Divulgação)
What seemed to be an opportunity for a fresh start, however, begins to raise suspicions. As unexpected effects emerge and a close friend mysteriously disappears, Samantha starts to investigate the secrets behind the treatment. Mixing suspense with criticism of the cult of appearance, the film follows her search for the truth amid a web of promises, manipulation and hidden interests.
Release date: June 18
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