São Paulo City Guide for Expats and Visitors
São Paulo, Brazil: every guide The Rio Times publishes for foreigners who live in or visit the city, in one place. This month's events come first, then upcoming concerts and festivals, practical guides to living there and our explainers on Brazil.
This Month in São Paulo
Coming Up in São Paulo
- Robbie Williams in São Paulo, Brazil: 'Britpop' Show at Nubank Parque on October 13 — First Visit in 20 Years 13 Oct
- Amorphis Plays Curitiba, Belo Horizonte and São Paulo on Brazil Tour, 15 to 18 October 18 Oct
- The Last Five Years Returns to São Paulo, 9 to 18 October, in the Musical's 25th Year 18 Oct
- Pussycat Dolls in São Paulo, Brazil: Reunion Show at Nubank Parque on October 20, 2026 20 Oct
- Kneecap in São Paulo, Brazil: Irish-Language Rap at Cine Joia on October 23, 2026 23 Oct
- Iron Maiden in São Paulo, Brazil: Two Nights at Nubank Parque on October 25 and 27, Plus Curitiba 25 Oct
- BTS in São Paulo, Brazil: Three 'Arirang' Stadium Shows at MorumBIS on October 28, 30 and 31 28 Oct
- Jorja Smith in São Paulo, Brazil: British Soul at Espaço Unimed on October 30, 2026 30 Oct
- The Rasmus in São Paulo, Brazil: Halloween Night at Carioca Club on October 31, 2026 31 Oct
- Opeth Plays Espaço Unimed in São Paulo on 6 November 6 Nov
- São Paulo Grand Prix 2026: Interlagos Dates, Schedule, Tickets and Travel Guide 6 Nov
- Sepultura in São Paulo, Brazil: The Final Concert Ever at Pacaembu on November 7, 2026 7 Nov
- JMSN in Brazil: The 'Soft Spot' Tour Hits Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo on November 11–14, 2026 11 Nov
- Hayley Williams in Brazil: Paramore's Voice Solo in Rio on November 9 and São Paulo on November 12–13 12 Nov
- Social Distortion in Brazil: Punk Band Plays São Paulo and Curitiba on 14 and 15 November 15 Nov
- Mariah Carey in Brazil: 'Christmas Time' Tour Plays São Paulo November 17–18 and Rio de Janeiro November 21 17 Nov
Living in São Paulo
- São Paulo Governor Race 2026: Tarcísio vs Haddad — Polls, Issues and Stakes
- Rio vs São Paulo Safety for Expats, District by District
- São Paulo Rents Hit Expats for US$2,500 a Month as Jardins Leads Brazil Costs
- São Paulo Got One Listing in Five Years, and Nubank Still Trails Itaú
- São Paulo Ranks Eighth in a New Digital Nomad City Index
- São Paulo Neighborhoods: Where to Stay as a Newcomer
- Mariah Carey Adds an Extra São Paulo Christmas Show for Expats
- São Paulo in July: The Expat's Guide to the City's Winter Season
- São Paulo Pride 2026: An Expat's Guide to the Parade
- Living in São Paulo: The 2026 Expat Guide
Nightlife
- São Paulo Nightlife Tonight: Mr. Dan, Os Cabides — October 12, 2026
- São Paulo Nightlife Tonight: Blue Note, Percy Jackson — October 11, 2026
Understand Brazil
- Brazil Media Explained, Owners, Trust and Platform Rules
- Religion in Brazil Explained
- Brazil Natural Resources Explained 2026
- Brazil Security and Crime Explained 2026
- Who Dominates Brazil, Elites and Regions Explained
- Brazil Population and Ethnic Groups Explained
- Foreign Powers and Investors in Brazil 2026
- Brazil Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026
- Brazil Geopolitics Explained 2026
- Who Runs Brazil’s Economy in 2026? Key Players
- Itaipú Dam Explained, the Brazil-Paraguay Power Deal
- What Is Vale? Brazil's Iron Ore Giant Explained 2026
Earlier Monthly Guides
- What to Do in São Paulo in November 2026: Sepultura’s Farewell and a Month of One-Night-Only Shows
- What to Do in São Paulo in Late September: Festivals, Don Carlo's Finale and the Boat Show
- What to Do in São Paulo This June: Pride, Janis Joplin and More
Latest News From São Paulo
- Placebo São Paulo Concert 2027 Guide
- São Paulo Police Fire 45 Shots at Man Holding a Phone
- Tarcísio 62.7% in São Paulo, Rio Likely Runoff
- São Paulo Grand Prix 2026 Visitor Guide for Interlagos
- São Paulo Boat Show 2026 Closes Today: Final Day at São Paulo Expo
- Brazil’s Right Unites in São Paulo Senate Race as a Bolsonaro Son Struggles
Other cities in Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, Florianópolis, Salvador, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba, Brasília. All expat cities