Laufey in São Paulo, Brazil: ‘A Matter of Time’ Tour at Espaço Unimed on September 9
Laufey plays São Paulo, Brazil on September 9, 2026: the Icelandic-Chinese jazz-pop star brings the ‘A Matter of Time Tour’ to Espaço Unimed, returning to a country where her audience has grown with every visit.
For expats in São Paulo, Laufey is the crossover event of the season — Grammy-winning jazz craft in a room full of twenty-somethings who found her on TikTok.
Key Facts
- Date and venue. September 9, 2026, at Espaço Unimed, São Paulo, Brazil.
- The tour. ‘A Matter of Time Tour’, behind her latest album.
- The artist. Laufey — Icelandic-Chinese singer and cellist, Grammy winner, jazz-pop’s streaming phenomenon.
- The room. Espaço Unimed, one of São Paulo’s premier mid-size concert halls in Barra Funda.
- Tickets. Via Ticketmaster Brasil.
Laufey São Paulo 2026: The Show
Laufey brings the ‘A Matter of Time’ production to Espaço Unimed on September 9 — a set blending her standards-inspired songwriting with the newer, poppier material that has expanded her audience far beyond the jazz niche.
The venue fits the act: Espaço Unimed’s 5,000-capacity hall is built for the kind of seated-to-standing intimacy her shows need, with the acoustic reputation to match a cello-and-voice-led set.
How Laufey Got This Big
A Berklee-trained cellist and singer with an Icelandic mother and Chinese father, Laufey turned Great American Songbook aesthetics into a Gen-Z streaming phenomenon — and won a Grammy doing it.
Brazil responded early: her São Paulo crowds rank among the loudest on her tour diaries, and each return has upgraded her room size.
A September Stacked with Options
Her date sits inside a packed São Paulo fortnight: Machine Gun Kelly (September 6), Maroon 5 (September 8) and John Summit (September 11) surround it — a snapshot of how broad the city’s international calendar has become.
For expats, Espaço Unimed’s Barra Funda location — on top of the metro and train hub — makes it one of the city’s easiest concert nights.
Practical Tips for Expats
Espaço Unimed connects directly to the Barra Funda metro/CPTM complex; post-show trains run past midnight on weekdays.
Her Brazilian shows skew young and sold-out; resale is the usual fallback, but buy only through Ticketmaster Brasil’s official transfer system.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Laufey play in São Paulo, Brazil?
Laufey plays Espaço Unimed in São Paulo, Brazil on September 9, 2026, on the ‘A Matter of Time Tour’.
Who is Laufey?
An Icelandic-Chinese singer, songwriter and cellist whose jazz-pop has made her a Grammy winner and one of the biggest streaming acts in her genre.
Where can I buy Laufey São Paulo tickets?
Tickets are sold via Ticketmaster Brasil.
Where is Espaço Unimed in São Paulo?
In Barra Funda, directly connected to the Barra Funda metro and CPTM train hub.
Connected Coverage
Same venue later this season: Jorja Smith plays Espaço Unimed on October 30.
Sources: POPline (consulted September 4, 2026).
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