Annual events and festivities in São Paulo

List of Annual Events in São Paulo

January

• New Year's Eve on Avenida Paulista

  • One of the largest New Year's Eve parties in Brazil, featuring musical performances, fireworks, and millions of people celebrating on the avenue.

  • Attractions: Performances by famous artists, fireworks display, street party.

  • Location: Avenida Paulista.

February/March

• Carnival of São Paulo

  • Parades of Samba Schools at the Sambadrome of Anhembi and street blocks in various neighborhoods.

  • Attractions: Samba school parades, street blocks, parties, and shows.

  • Location: Sambadrome of Anhembi and streets of São Paulo.

• Lollapalooza Brazil

  • One of the largest music festivals in the country, held at the Interlagos Racetrack, with performances by international and national bands and artists.

  • Attractions: Musical performances, food areas, art exhibitions.

  • Location: Interlagos Racetrack.

April

• SP-Arte - São Paulo International Art Fair

  • The largest art fair in Latin America, held at the Biennial Pavilion in Ibirapuera Park.

  • Attractions: Art exhibitions, lectures, workshops.

  • Location: Biennial Pavilion, Ibirapuera Park.

May

• Virada Cultural

  • A 24-hour event with concerts, theater performances, film screenings, and other cultural activities at various locations across the city.

  • Attractions: Concerts, theater plays, exhibitions, street performances.

  • Location: Various locations in the city.

June

• Month of Festa Junina, typical Brazilian party, with several parties all over the city.

• Strawberry Festival

  Location: Avenida Paulista, Club Homs

• São Paulo LGBT Pride Parade

  • One of the largest LGBT pride parades in the world, held on Avenida Paulista.

  • Attractions: Parades, shows, speeches, and cultural activities.

  • Location: Avenida Paulista.

July

• Winter Festival of Campos do Jordão

  • Although technically outside São Paulo, it is a highly attended event by Paulistanos, offering classical music concerts.

  • Attractions: Classical music concerts, recitals, outdoor performances.

  • Location: Campos do Jordão.

August

• São Paulo International Book Biennial

  • One of the largest literary events in the country, bringing together publishers, writers, readers, and various activities related to the world of books.

  • Attractions: Book launches, autograph sessions, debates, lectures.

  • Location: Anhembi Exhibition Pavilion.

September

• Latin American Film Festival of São Paulo

  • An event that showcases films from all over Latin America, promoting the cultural diversity of the continent.

  • Attractions: Film screenings, debates, workshops.

  • Location: Various cinemas and cultural spaces in the city.

October

• São Paulo Fashion Week

  • The largest fashion event in Brazil, presenting the new collections of national and international designers.

  • Attractions: Fashion shows, exhibitions, lectures.

  • Location: Various locations in the city, often in Ibirapuera Park.

• São Paulo International Film Festival

  • One of the most important film festivals in Brazil, showcasing a wide variety of national and international films.

  • Attractions: Film screenings, debates, awards.

  • Location: Various cinemas and cultural spaces in the city.

November

• Brazilian Grand Prix Formula 1

  • Formula 1 race held at the Interlagos Racetrack, attracting motorsport fans from around the world.

  • Attractions: Formula 1 race, parallel events, shows.

  • Location: Interlagos Racetrack.

• Comic Con Experience (CCXP)

  • One of the largest pop culture and geek events in the world, with participation of artists, studios, and fans of comics, movies, series, and games.

  • Attractions: Panels, product stands, autograph sessions, cosplay.

  • Location: São Paulo Expo.

December

• São Silvestre Road Race

  • One of the most traditional street races in Brazil, held on the last day of the year.

  • Attractions: Road race with participation of national and international athletes.

  • Location: São Paulo city center.

• Christmas Lights

  • Christmas celebrations with special decorations, light shows, and cultural activities.

  • Attractions: Christmas decorations, light shows, concerts.

  • Location: Various points in the city, such as Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.

With this list of annual events, São Paulo demonstrates itself as a dynamic and diverse city, offering a wide range of cultural, musical, sports, and artistic activities throughout the year. No matter the time of visit, there is always something interesting happening in the metropolis.