MOMIX Botanica in Brazil: Acclaimed Dance Show Plays Rio, Belo Horizonte and São Paulo Through October 4
Key Facts
- Rio de Janeiro. Theatro Municipal, 22 to 25 September 2026. Tickets run from R$50 to R$450, roughly nine to 87 US dollars.
- Belo Horizonte. Centro Cultural Teatro SESIMINAS, a single date on 30 September 2026.
- São Paulo. Teatro Bradesco, 2 to 4 October 2026, closing the Brazilian leg.
- The company. MOMIX, founded by Moses Pendleton, works with dancers, light, props and illusion rather than plot.
- Tickets. Sold through the Theatro Municipal box office and Sympla. Prices for the Belo Horizonte and São Paulo dates were not published at the time of writing.
MOMIX Botanica Brazil 2026 runs from 22 September to 4 October: the American dance company plays Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and São Paulo, with tickets starting at R$50, about nine US dollars.
The American dance company MOMIX brings its production Botanica to Brazil this month, with performances in three cities between 22 September and 4 October 2026.
MOMIX Botanica Brazil 2026: Three Cities in Two Weeks
MOMIX performs Botanica in Brazil across three cities this autumn. The run opens at the Theatro Municipal in Rio de Janeiro on 22 September 2026. It closes at the Teatro Bradesco in São Paulo on 4 October.
Between those dates the company plays a single night in Belo Horizonte, at the Centro Cultural Teatro SESIMINAS on 30 September. Tickets start at R$50, about nine US dollars at the exchange rate of mid-September.
What Botanica Actually Is
Botanica is not a narrative ballet. MOMIX builds its work from bodies, light, fabric and props. The piece moves through the cycle of a natural year rather than through a story.
The company was founded by Moses Pendleton, who came out of the Pilobolus tradition of athletic, illusion-driven dance. Audiences new to the form usually describe it as closer to a moving sculpture than to theatre.
The Rio Run at the Theatro Municipal
The Rio dates, 22 to 25 September 2026, are the longest stretch of the Brazilian leg. The Theatro Municipal sits on Praça Floriano in Cinelândia, in the centre of the city, and is itself part of the evening.
Ticket prices in Rio run from R$50 to R$450, roughly nine to 87 US dollars. That spread reflects the house’s seating tiers rather than different programmes; the performance is the same from every seat.
Belo Horizonte and São Paulo
Belo Horizonte gets one date, 30 September 2026, at the Centro Cultural Teatro SESIMINAS. A single night in a city of this size usually means limited availability, so planning ahead is sensible rather than urgent.
São Paulo closes the tour at the Teatro Bradesco from 2 to 4 October. Ticket prices for both cities had not been published when this article was filed, and readers should check the venues directly.
Where This Fits in Brazil’s Season
September and early October are a dense stretch in the Brazilian cultural calendar, between the winter season and the year-end programme. Touring international companies tend to cluster here for exactly that reason.
For the three host cities the booking also follows a familiar pattern. A long opening run in Rio, a single date in Belo Horizonte, then a weekend close in São Paulo. That is how mid-size international tours usually move through Brazil.
Practical Notes for Foreign Residents
No Portuguese is needed. Botanica has no dialogue, which makes it one of the easier evenings for newcomers who are still learning the language.
The Rio and São Paulo venues are both central and reachable by metro. What is not yet clear is how quickly the single Belo Horizonte date will sell. Neither venue had published a seating plan with prices at the time of writing.
Choosing Between the Three Cities
Readers with a choice of city have a real decision to make. Rio offers four dates and the grandest room, which means both the best availability and the highest top-end prices on the tour.
São Paulo’s three October dates fall on a weekend, which suits anyone travelling in from elsewhere in the state. Belo Horizonte’s single Wednesday date is the hardest to plan around and the easiest to miss.
What Is Still Open
Two things remain unpublished. Neither the Belo Horizonte nor the São Paulo venue had released a price range when this article was filed. Start times for those dates were not listed either.
The Rio dates are the only ones with a confirmed price band. Readers outside Rio should treat R$50 as the floor for the tour rather than as a confirmed figure for their own city.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does MOMIX perform Botanica in Brazil?
From 22 September to 4 October 2026: Rio de Janeiro 22 to 25 September, Belo Horizonte 30 September, São Paulo 2 to 4 October.
How much do tickets cost?
Rio tickets run from R$50 to R$450, about nine to 87 US dollars. Prices for Belo Horizonte and São Paulo were not published at the time of writing.
Do I need to understand Portuguese?
No. Botanica is a dance work without dialogue, so language is not a barrier.
Where can I buy tickets?
Through the Theatro Municipal box office and Sympla for the Rio dates. For Belo Horizonte and São Paulo, check the venues directly.
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Sources: Click On Dance (23 June 2026), Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, Sympla (consulted 17 September 2026).
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