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Key Facts
- —The date Saturday 27 February 2027, one night only; the tour page lists 6:45 p.m. in São Paulo, 4:45 p.m. in New York.
- —Where it is Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu, Praça Charles Miller, in central São Paulo, Brazil.
- —Tickets Sold by Tickets For Fun, linked from the singer’s own tour page; November 2025 launch prices ran from R$490 (about US$90).
- —For US visitors Americans need a Brazilian e-visa before travelling; the State Department urges increased caution because of crime.
- —Also on tour The next date is Porto Alegre on 2 March; Hollywood, Florida follows on 14 March 2027.
- —Power Index Brazil ranks 1st of 14 in The Rio Times Latin America Power Index, with 75.0 points (October 2026 edition).
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Laura Pausini in São Paulo is a single night on Saturday 27 February 2027, at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu. The Italian singer’s own tour page lists a 6:45 p.m. start, which is 4:45 p.m. in New York.
Tickets are on sale through Tickets For Fun, with launch prices from R$490 (about US$90). Americans need a Brazilian e-visa to attend.

Who Laura Pausini Is and Why São Paulo Matters
Laura Pausini is an Italian pop singer, and her current run is the Io Canto, or Yo Canto, World Tour 2026/2027. Rolling Stone Brasil reported in September 2025 that the São Paulo night is her first show as a headliner in a stadium in Brazil.
For US readers the show is a chance to see a global star outside a sold-out American arena. Her official tour page marks Miami, Orlando, Dallas and New York as sold out on her 2026 US dates.
Laura Pausini in São Paulo is her only announced show in that city. Her only other Brazilian date is <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/laura-pausini-porto-alegre-araujo-vianna-2-march-2027-tickets-2026/”>Laura Pausini’s Porto Alegre show on 2 March</a>.
Laura Pausini in São Paulo is organised by T4F, short for Time For Fun, and by Friends&Partners, Billboard Brasil reported. Billboard Brasil named Tickets For Fun as the seller, and the singer’s tour page links to the same site.
Date, Time and US Eastern Schedule
Laura Pausini in São Paulo plays on Saturday 27 February 2027 at Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu in central São Paulo. Her official tour page lists the start at 6:45 p.m. local time.
Brazil has no daylight saving time, so São Paulo stays on UTC-3 all year. On 27 February the United States is still on standard time, because US clocks do not change until 14 March 2027.
That makes the 6:45 p.m. start 4:45 p.m. Eastern, 3:45 p.m. Central and 1:45 p.m. Pacific. Billboard Brasil did not publish doors or a support act, so plan to arrive early.
No metro closing time has been announced for this night. Check the metro’s own notice in the week of the concert.
Tickets and Prices in US Dollars
Tickets for Laura Pausini in São Paulo are sold by Tickets For Fun, and the singer’s tour page links to it. Billboard Brasil also names it as the seller in its launch report of 7 November 2025.
Launch prices for the numbered seats on the pitch were R$1,890 (about US$348) for Premium and R$1,590 (about US$293) for Platinum. Gold cost R$890 (about US$164) and Silver R$690 (about US$127).
In the stands, Oeste Coberta, a covered seat, cost R$1,290 (about US$237) and Oeste cost R$890 (about US$164). Free-seating Arquibancada, the bleachers, was the cheapest at R$490 (about US$90).
Each sector for Laura Pausini in São Paulo also showed a lower second price, such as R$245 (about US$45) for Arquibancada. Billboard Brasil did not label it, so ask the seller who qualifies before you buy.
These are the November 2025 launch prices, converted at R$5.43 to the dollar, and they may have changed since. Check the live price on the Tickets For Fun page before you budget.
Billboard Brasil said buyers could pay in up to eight interest-free instalments, with cards or PIX, Brazil’s instant bank transfer. Whether foreign cards work for instalments is not stated, so test the checkout early.
Online sales carry convenience and delivery fees, and Billboard Brasil gave no amounts, while the box office at Teatro Renault charges none. At launch the box office, at Avenida Brigadeiro Luís Antônio 411, opened Tuesday to Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.
Buy only from Tickets For Fun or through the link on the singer’s own site. Billboard Brasil named no other seller.
How to Get to Pacaembu
The arena stands at Praça Charles Miller in the Pacaembu district, postcode 01234-010. The community site Estádio do Pacaembu names Clínicas on Line 2 (Green) and Paulista on Line 4 (Yellow) as the nearest metro stations.
It gives no walking times, so test the route on a map before the night. The same site links to SPTrans, the city bus operator, for bus routes.
For Laura Pausini in São Paulo, parking is tight, because the entrance lot has only a few spaces. Several private car parks nearby charge different prices.
A ride-hailing app is a simple way home when the metro is closed or crowded. The State Department advises avoiding public municipal buses at any time of day, and especially at night.
Our guide to <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/karol-g-sao-paulo-pacaembu-12-february-2027-tickets-2026/”>Karol G at the same stadium on 12 February</a> covers the same route. The same transport advice applies to both nights.
No event-day transport plan has been published for 27 February. Check the Tickets For Fun page and the singer’s website in the final week.

Visa, Safety and Tips for US Visitors
To see Laura Pausini in São Paulo, US citizens need a visa for any trip to Brazil since 10 April 2025, the State Department says. You apply for the e-visa online through the Brazilian government’s authorised site, brazil.vfsevisa.com, so start weeks ahead.
Your passport must be valid on the day you enter and have one blank page for the entry stamp. The State Department page lists the U.S. Consulate General in São Paulo for emergencies.
The State Department tells Americans to exercise increased caution in Brazil because of crime. It says violent crime, such as murder, armed robbery and carjacking, is common in urban areas, day and night.
It also says assaults, including with sedatives and drugs placed in drinks, are common. It advises avoiding ATMs in unfamiliar, secluded or lightly protected areas, and warns that carjackings can happen at any hour.
Book a hotel on or near Avenida Paulista, which is close to the Paulista metro station on Line 4. The city page on <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/expat-cities/sao-paulo/”>São Paulo</a> covers neighbourhoods, transport and costs.
The concert falls in the Brazilian summer, which is late winter in much of the United States. Book flights and hotels early, and check the visa timeline before you buy a ticket.
Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu is a football stadium that now stages concerts. Bag rules, banned items and entry times for this concert have not been published yet.
More Big Nights in São Paulo
The date fits into a busy February and March in the city. See also <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/foo-fighters-sao-paulo-morumbis-20-february-2027-tickets-2026/”>Foo Fighters</a>, and <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/u2-sao-paulo-2027/”>U2 on 10 and 12 March</a>.
For an earlier trip, see <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/what-to-do-in-sao-paulo-in-november-2026/”>What to Do in São Paulo in November 2026</a>. The Porto Alegre date, three days later, suits a trip to southern Brazil.
She also plays Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, on 14 March 2027, according to her tour page. Tickets for that show are sold through Ticketmaster in the United States.
Fans who miss São Paulo can see her in Buenos Aires on 17 February or Medellín on 7 March. Both dates are on the same official list.
What Is Not Confirmed Yet
For Laura Pausini in São Paulo, doors, support acts, the setlist and entry rules have not been published. The 6:45 p.m. start comes from the singer’s tour page, and Billboard Brasil gave no time.
The prices above are the November 2025 launch prices, and the live Tickets For Fun page did not load for us. Sold-out sectors and price changes are not known.
We found no official transport plan, no metro closing time and no accessibility details for this concert. We will refresh this guide when the promoter publishes them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Laura Pausini’s São Paulo concert?
Laura Pausini in São Paulo plays on Saturday 27 February 2027 at Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu. Her tour page lists a 6:45 p.m. start, which is 4:45 p.m. in New York.
How much do tickets for Laura Pausini in São Paulo cost in US dollars?
At launch in November 2025, prices ran from R$490 (about US$90) in the bleachers to R$1,890 (about US$348) for Premium pitch seats. Check Tickets For Fun for today’s prices.
Do Americans need a visa to attend the São Paulo concert?
Yes. US citizens need a Brazilian visa for any trip since 10 April 2025, and the e-visa is applied for online. Your passport also needs a blank page, the State Department says.
Sources: Laura Pausini, official Io Canto World Tour 2026-2027 dates (São Paulo 27 Feb 2027, 18:45; ticket link; US dates), accessed 27 October 2026; Billboard Brasil, Laura Pausini inicia pré-venda de ingressos para shows no Brasil (organisers, seller, launch prices), 7 November 2025; Estádio do Pacaembu, Como chegar (address, metro Clínicas and Paulista, parking), accessed 27 October 2026; Jornal O Sul, Laura Pausini em Porto Alegre, 8 October 2026; US State Department, Brazil country information (e-visa, passport, crime warnings), accessed 27 October 2026; Rolling Stone Brasil, Laura Pausini announces first Brazilian stadium show (27 Feb 2027, Pacaembu), 10 September 2025.
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