March begins and, with Carnival left behind, the
cultural programming of São Paulo renews itself with a schedule full of news. The month brings must-see exhibitions, awaited premieres in cinema and theater, in addition to special shows that celebrate the
talent of great women. On stage, performances starring
renowned names in dramaturgy promise to move the audience. Next, check out our selection of
19 must-see programs to experience culture in the capital of São Paulo!
Art
Ney Matogrosso - MIS
The exhibition "Ney Matogrosso", which opens on February 21, presents a chronological path of the artist's career, from his debut with the group "Secos & Molhados" to his album "Nu com minha música". Divided into six areas, the exhibition features costumes, props, documents, album covers, posters, and CDs, as well as excerpts from an interview with Ney and iconic photographs from various phases, with works by Madalena Schwartz, Thereza Eugênia, Ary Brandi, and Daryan Dornelles. When: Starting February 21
Where: MIS (Av. Europa, 158 – Jardim Europa) "Vetores-Vertentes: Photographers from Pará" - Banco do Brasil Cultural Center
The exhibition "Vetores-Vertentes: Photographers from Pará" at the Banco do Brasil Cultural Center highlights the photographic production of women from the Brazilian Amazon, bringing together artists from two generations with more than 40 years of experience. With a decolonial curatorial focus, the exhibition showcases around 170 works, including photographs, artistic journals, videos, and audios, addressing themes like gender and regionalism.
The sensory experience is enhanced 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 aspects.
When: From March 8 to May 5, 2025
Where: Rua Álvares Penteado, 112 – Historical Center | São Paulo, SP
Miss D'vine III, Yeoville, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2007 © Zanele Muholi, courtesy Yancey Richardson Gallery, New York (Divulgação/CASACOR)
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, since the 2000s, documents the life of the Black LGBTQIAPN+ community in South Africa and other parts of the world.
The show at the Instituto Moreira Salles presents its main photographic series, highlighting "Faces and Phases" (a vast project that portrays lesbian, bisexual, non-binary, and transmasculine individuals since 2006, with hundreds of images), "Somnyama Ngomyama" (self-portraits addressing issues like racism, work, Eurocentrism, and sexuality), "Brave Beauties" and unpublished works produced in Brazil.
When: Until June 26, 2025
Where: Avenida Paulista, 2424, São Paulo/SP - Brazil
"Dream Like a Girl" - Biblioteca Parque Villa-Lobos
The exhibition "Dream Like a Girl" proposes a narrative and visual journey to redefine the role of women in society, uniting art, poetry, humor, and science. Opened on March 8, at the Biblioteca Parque Villa-Lobos, the exhibition culminates a project that already promoted workshops, reading circles, and research on feminine desires. Idealized by Camila Alves, the exhibition highlights stories of 13 inspiring women in various fields, in an immersive and sensory environment with a circus aesthetic.
When: from March 8, 2025
Where: Av. Queiroz Filho, 1205 - Alto de Pinheiros, São Paulo - SP
The life that reveals itself - Japan House
The exhibition "The life that reveals itself", held for the first time in Brazil, occupies the second floor of the Japan House São Paulo, in collaboration with the KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival, one of the most important photography events since its establishment in Kyoto in 2013. The exhibition features four series of photographs from Rinko Kawauchi (1972) and Tokuko Ushioda (1940), depicting family moments and the intimacy of their homes in Japan. When: Until April 13, 2025
Where: Japan House (Av. Paulista, 52 - São Paulo)
Renata Lucas: Sunday in the park - Pinacoteca
In Sunday in the park, Renata Lucas radicalizes her work by intervening in the Pina Estação and its surroundings. On the facade, a sign displays “Tomorrow there is no fair,” a quote from Gilberto Gil, visible only from the square. In Largo General Osório, a circle with a radius of 6.4 meters is cut, simulating an anti-clockwise turn that intertwines sidewalk and garden, evoking the Ferris wheel mentioned in the song.
When: Until April 6, 2025
Where: Pina Estação Building (Largo General Osório, 66, Santa Efigênia) Renata Lucas: sunday in the park - Pinacoteca (Beto Assem/CASACOR)
LGBTQIA+ Stories - MASP
The exhibition
LGBTQIA+ Stories at MASP reflects on the
global inequality faced by queer and trans people, contrasting advances in visibility with ongoing repression. Divided into
eight cores, it brings together works by artists and activists that explore identity, desire, and spirituality, also addressing the impact of the HIV-AIDS pandemic.
When: Until April 13, 2025
Where: MASP (Av. Paulista, 1578- São Paulo) Lektrik: A Festival of Lights - São Paulo Botanical Garden (Divulgação/CASACOR)
Lektrik: A Festival of Lights - São Paulo Botanical Garden
The
Lektrik is an
immersive garden that features large-scale colorful sculptures, creating a vibrant and unique environment. 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
Two of Us - Teatro TUCA
Antonio Fagundes and Christiane Torloni share the stage for the first time in "Two of Us". 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 lives forever.
When: Until April 27, 2025
Where: Teatro TUCA (Rua Monte Alegre, 1024 – Perdizes) Two of Us - Teatro TUCA (Lucas Ramos/CASACOR)
Prima Facie - Teatro VIVO
"Prima Facie", written by
Suzie Miller, debuted in 2022 and quickly became a global success, including Broadway and the West End.
Débora Falabella plays Tessa, a successful lawyer facing a personal crisis, reflecting on the
judicial system and power relations. The play sparked debates about women's abuse, leading the author to participate in a UN assembly.
When: Until March 30, 2025
Where: Teatro VIVO (
Avenida Doutor Chucri Zaidan, 2460 - Morumbi) Prima Facie- Teatro VIVO (Annelize Tozetto/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 through the perspective of the
Wicked Witch of the West, promises to move with memorable songs like
Defying Gravity and a Broadway-worthy superproduction.
When: Starting March 20, 2025
Where: Teatro Renault (
Av. Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, 411 - República) “Mamma Mia” - Teatro Bradesco
The global hit
Mamma Mia! lands in São Paulo for a
short season. Set to the biggest hits of ABBA, such as
Dancing Queen and
The Winner Takes It All, the musical tells the story of Sophie, a young woman about to get married who seeks to discover her father's identity. A
romantic comedy full of emotion and nostalgia.
When: From March 14 to April 6
Where: Teatro Bradesco (
Rua Palestra Itália, 500 - 3° Floor - Perdizes- Shopping Bourbon) “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 tumultuous 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: From March 12 to May 11
Where: Teatro Liberdade (
Rua São Joaquim, 129 - Liberdade)
Cinema
Mickey 17
Mickey is a "disposable", a worker sent on extremely dangerous missions as part of an ambitious space colonization project. Whenever he dies, he is
cloned, and his memories are partially restored. After sixteen deaths, he begins to question his
true function in the mission and discovers secrets that could compromise his existence and the future of the colony.
Release: March 6
Black Code
George Woodhouse and Kathryn are veteran spies, trained to decipher secrets and maintain national security. But when Kathryn becomes the
main suspect of treason, George faces the most difficult dilemma of his life: should he trust the woman he loves or protect the country he pledged allegiance to? Amid conspiracies and twists, the truth may be more lethal than any enemy.
Release: March 13
Victoria
Alone and invisible to society, Victoria
(Fernanda Montenegro) finds a new purpose by documenting crimes that occur in her neighborhood. When a journalist becomes interested in her discoveries, she realizes she is more involved than she imagines – and that the line between observer and protagonist can be very thin.
Release: March 13
Small Things Like These
In 1985, coal salesman Bill Furlong leads a simple life until an unexpected encounter changes everything. Upon discovering a woman imprisoned in a shed, punished by the Catholic Church for not adhering to the strict moral standards of the time, he finds himself faced with a choice:
ignore the injustice or
challenge an oppressive system to do what is right.
Release: March 13
Snow White
In this
live-action reimagining of the classic fairy tale, Rachel Zegler plays Snow White, a pure-hearted young woman who must face her stepmother, the Evil Queen (
Gal Gadot), to regain her place in the world. With new elements and a contemporary perspective, the film promises to reimagine the journey of the princess who captivated generations.
Release: March 20
Pequenas Coisas Como Estas (Divulgação/CASACOR)
West Again
In the arid hinterland of Goiás, where the law is made by the strongest, a group of hardened men fight to survive in a world that seems to have no place for weakness. But when the women they love begin to leave them, they are forced to confront their own frailties. Selected for the
52nd Gramado Film Festival, the feature film by Erico Rassi brings an intense Brazilian western where brutality hides feelings as dangerous as gunpowder.
Release: March 27 
