The schedule brings together exhibitions, musicals, film premieres and gastronomic events that enliven São Paulo throughout the month
Submitted at Apr 3, 2026, 8:00 AM
Casa-ateliê de Tomie Ohtake - Projeto de Ruy Ohtake e Adolfo Sato. (Ohtake/Divulgação)
The month of April presents a wide cultural agenda in São Paulo, with exhibitions, performances, and events that occupy different parts of the city. The program brings together everything from major art fairs to immersive experiences and theatrical productions inspired by remarkable trajectories.
Between contemporary art, design, music and gastronomy, the month proposes routes that cross museums, theaters, and iconic spaces. Below, a curated selection of key highlights to follow throughout April!
The 22nd edition of SP-Arte 2026 occupies the Bienal Pavilion, bringing together national and international galleries in a program focused on contemporary art and design. Among the highlights, the Design NOW sector expands the view toward current productions, while the exhibition “There Is a Tree” proposes reflections on raw material, territory, and signature woodworking.
(Divulgação/Divulgação)
When: April 8 to 12, 2026
Where: Bienal Pavilion (Ibirapuera Park)
On view at Casa Bradesco, artist Es Devlin presents installations that explore identity, perception and collectivity. Curated by Marcello Dantas, the experience invites the public to walk through immersive projects that combine art, technology, and reflection.
Sou o Outro do Outro (Divulgação/Divulgação)
When: March 15 to June 17, 2026 (Tuesday to Sunday, from 12 pm to 8 pm)
Where: Casa Bradesco (Alameda Rio Claro, 190)
The Tomie Ohtake house-studio opens its doors to the public with an exhibition dedicated to the work of Ruy Ohtake. The exhibition presents residential projects that highlight the architect’s view on dwelling, connecting architecture, memory and everyday life.
Casa-ateliê de Tomie Ohtake - Projeto de Ruy Ohtake e Adolfo Sato. (Ohtake/Divulgação)
When: March 7 to May 31, 2026 (Thursday to Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm)
Where: Casa-ateliê Tomie Ohtake (Rua Antônio de Macedo Soares, 1800)
Set in the Edifício Itália, the exhibition marks the opening of LAB MR, a space conceived by Melina Romano and focused on the intersection between art, architecture, and design. Curated by Ana Carolina Ralston, the show brings together works that reflect on body, territory and contemporary practices related to Indigenous community feminist movements of Abya Yala.
Novo Espaço LAB MR no Edifício Itália (Divulgação/Divulgação)
When: March 28 to May 23, 2026 (Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 am to 5 pm)
Where: Edifício Itália (Avenida Ipiranga, 344)
The musical revisits the trajectory of Rita Lee based on her autobiography, exploring different phases of her life and career. Starring Mel Lisboa, the production builds a direct narrative that combines personal memory, music and defining moments.
Rita Lee – Uma autobiografia musical (Divulgação/Divulgação)
When: April 18 to June 28, 2026
Where: Teatro Porto (Alameda Barão de Piracicaba, 740)
The musical celebrates the history of TV Globo, revisiting characters, programs, and emblematic moments of television. The plot follows a writer who needs to transform this trajectory into a show, creating a narrative that blends fiction and cultural memory.
Espelho Mágico – TV Globo 60 Anos (Divulgação/Divulgação)
When: April 3 to 24, 2026
Where: BTG Pactual Hall (Rua Bento Branco de Andrade Filho, 722)
Itaú Cultural hosts a new season of the musical Dom Casmurro, which revisits the classic by Machado de Assis through a contemporary approach. The production combines literature, live music, and sensorial staging, proposing a current reading of the work. With text by Davi Novaes and musical direction by Guilherme Gila, the award-winning show offers 100% free tickets.
Dom Casmurro (Divulgação/Divulgação)
When: April 2 to 12, 2026
Where: Itaú Cultural (Avenida Paulista, 149)
Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, the film follows a couple who face unexpected tensions on the eve of their wedding. The narrative investigates contemporary relationships through emotional conflicts and the deconstruction of idealized expectations.
O Drama (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Premiere: April 9, 2026
The feature portrays the trajectory of Michael Jackson, played by Jaafar Jackson, the King of Pop’s nephew. The production spans key moments in the artist’s career, combining music, behind the scenes and remarkable episodes of his life.
Michael (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Premiere: April 23, 2026
The sequel picks up the story of Miranda Priestly, played by Meryl Streep, against a backdrop of change in the worlds of fashion and communication. The character faces new professional challenges while dealing with relationships from the past that take on new roles.
O Diabo Veste Prada 2 (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Premiere: April 30, 2026
The 14th edition of Comida di Buteco brings together bars from the capital and the metropolitan area in a program dedicated to roots cuisine. With the theme “greens,” participants create snacks from simple ingredients, exploring combinations and techniques that value tradition. During the period, the public can visit the establishments, try the dishes — sold at a fixed price of R$40 — and take part in the vote that will elect the best boteco in the city.
Comida di Buteco (Divulgação/Divulgação)
When: April 10 to May 10, 2026
Where: Various participating bars in São Paulo (https://comidadibuteco.com.br/butecos/sao-paulo/)
