São Paulo Daily Brief — Sunday, October 25, 2026
Sunday, October 25, 2026, is runoff election day across Brazil, with São Paulo polls open from 8am to 5pm.
The 50th Mostra Internacional de Cinema continues through October 29 across 57 venues, and Iron Maiden plays a sold-out show at Nubank Parque tonight.
Brazilian stocks rose 0.47% on Friday and the real gained 1.57% to 4.9654 per US dollar before the vote.
Vote early, then take a light cultural afternoon: the weather allows it.
| Instrument | Level | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Ibovespa (Brazil) | 205,083 | +0.47% |
| USD/BRL | 4.9654 | -1.57% |
Source: market close, 23 October 2026.
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Weather & What to Wear
FOUR-DAY OUTLOOK
Today feels pleasant and dry enough for voting queues and a terrace lunch. Carry a light layer for the evening.
Monday holds before Tuesday turns wetter. Midweek looks cooler with real rain chances.
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Day at a Glance
SNAPSHOT
A good Sunday to move through the city lightly — vote, eat, watch something, go home early.
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205,082.56
+0.47%
69,879.62
-0.01%
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3,017,221
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBOV | 205,082.56 | +0.47% | +21.85% | 204,120.12 | 168,310 | 167,142 | — |
| USD/BRL | 5.16 | +0.01% | -5.13% | 5.16 | 5.18 | 5.14 | — |
| SELIC | 14.00% | — | — | — | — | — | |
| PETR4 | 41.64 | -0.05% | +35.19% | 41.66 | 41.97 | 41.15 | 41,499,400 |
| VALE3 | 72.97 | +0.83% | +30.75% | 72.37 | 73.54 | 72.66 | 17,658,000 |
| ITUB4 | 38.60 | -1.03% | +4.57% | 39.00 | 39.34 | 38.39 | 29,487,800 |
| BBDC4 | 16.85 | +0.36% | +3.50% | 16.79 | 16.90 | 16.67 | 19,416,900 |
| BBAS3 | 19.37 | +0.47% | +0.73% | 19.28 | 19.44 | 19.16 | 11,069,200 |
| B3SA3 | 14.26 | -0.21% | +12.73% | 14.29 | 14.47 | 14.11 | 33,037,800 |
| ABEV3 | 14.89 | -0.80% | +21.91% | 15.01 | 15.07 | 14.81 | 16,453,100 |
| WEGE3 | 47.59 | +0.49% | +29.99% | 47.36 | 48.08 | 47.36 | 3,364,600 |
| PRIO3 | 59.14 | -0.19% | +50.67% | 59.25 | 59.81 | 58.74 | 3,325,600 |
| SUZB3 | 41.33 | +2.35% | -23.55% | 40.38 | 41.48 | 40.35 | 3,914,900 |
| RENT3 | 34.68 | -0.09% | +0.84% | 34.71 | 34.96 | 34.35 | 7,979,100 |
| AZZA3 | 15.89 | -2.63% | -53.76% | 16.32 | 16.42 | 15.82 | 1,330,300 |
| CSNA3 | 4.30 | +0.47% | -42.65% | 4.28 | 4.41 | 4.26 | 10,076,100 |
| GGBR4 | 24.69 | +2.19% | +51.38% | 24.16 | 24.85 | 24.18 | 7,047,600 |
| ENEV3 | 24.21 | -1.38% | +70.49% | 24.55 | 24.64 | 23.99 | 9,297,000 |
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What to See & Do
SUNDAY IN SÃO PAULO
Vote by 5pm, then let the Mostra take over
Polls run 8am to 5pm across São Paulo. Check your local school or voting post, bring photo ID, and go early to avoid the lunchtime queue.
After voting, the 50th Mostra Internacional de Cinema offers screenings at 57 venues until October 29. Check the official Mostra site or Veja São Paulo’s weekend list for times and tickets.
For a simpler afternoon, MASP in Bela Vista is open 10am to 6pm today, R$85 entry and free on Tuesdays. Pinacoteca de São Paulo in Luz is open 10am to 6pm, R$30, and free on Saturdays.
Both are indoor, weather-safe choices. The metro fare is R$5.40 exactly.
Japan House São Paulo on Avenida Paulista is free to enter; check its opening hours. Good for a short, calm visit after voting.
Ibirapuera stays open late and free
Parque Ibirapuera opens 5am to midnight daily and is free. Sunday afternoon is ideal for a walk or a long bench session.
Mercado Municipal (Mercadão) in Centro is open 6am to 4pm on Sundays with free entry. Go early for the mortadella sandwich and the stained glass.
Laptop-friendly corners before the rain week
Vila Madalena and Pinheiros hold the most reliable weekend laptop spots. Coffee shops with steady WiFi and Sunday hours cluster near Rua Harmonia and Rua dos Pinheiros.
Look for places open from late morning to early evening. Avoid anywhere too close to Beco do Batman if you need quiet — it gets busy by midday.
A last glass at Praça Alexandre de Gusmão
The 18th Wine Weekend São Paulo runs October 22–25 at Praça Alexandre de Gusmão, near Parque Trianon. Today is its final day.
Take the metro to Trianon-MASP and walk a short block.
Iron Maiden at Nubank Parque
Iron Maiden plays Nubank Parque tonight with Alter Bridge opening. The show is sold out — do not travel without a confirmed ticket.
For a lower-key evening, the Mostra has evening screenings. Check the festival schedule for late sessions and remaining seats.
Vila Madalena works for a quiet dinner after voting queues. Many bars stay open late on Sunday, though quieter than Saturday.
Iron Maiden with Alter Bridge — Nubank Parque — sold out, evening
50th Mostra Internacional de Cinema — 57 venues citywide — through Oct 29
Wine Weekend São Paulo final day — Praça Alexandre de Gusmão — close at evening
MASP — Bela Vista — 10am-6pm, R$85
Pinacoteca de São Paulo — Luz — 10am-6pm, R$30
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Getting Around
TRANSPORT
The Metrô and CPTM run on Sunday schedules. Rodízio does not operate on Sundays — no license-plate restriction today.
Expect heavier foot traffic near polling stations from 8am to 5pm. Ride apps may surge around voting hours; the metro fare is R$5.40.
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Where to Eat
LUNCH & DINNER
Lunch: Mercadão’s mortadella sandwich in Centro is the classic vote-day lunch, cheap and filling. For a calmer table, try a per-kilo spot in Vila Mariana near polling stations.
Dinner: Vila Madalena’s Rua Aspicuelta has reliable dinner options without the Saturday frenzy. Pinheiros offers slightly quieter restaurants and better wine lists for a Sunday close.
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Practical Info
GOOD TO KNOW
Carry photo ID for voting — digital ID works in most states but bring the physical one if you have it. Keep a light jacket for after sunset.
Cards and Pix cover almost everything; bring some cash for street vendors near polling stations. Book museum tickets online where possible to skip queues.
Exercise normal caution near crowded metro exits in Centro during election hours. Pickpockets work dense queues — keep your phone in a front pocket.
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Community & Lifestyle
FOR NEWCOMERS
Election day is a natural conversation starter in expat WhatsApp and Telegram groups. Many nomads use it to compare voting systems back home.
Look for Sunday meetups in Pinheiros and Vila Madalena. Coffee-shop bulletin boards around Rua dos Pinheiros often list weekday language exchanges.
08
Game Day
THE WEEKEND ROUND
No major São Paulo club fixture dominates today — the city is in election mode. Check Corinthians, Palmeiras, São Paulo FC and Santos channels for midweek training updates.
If a big match does land near evening, two reliable watch spots are Blue Pub in Itaim Bibi and St. James Bar in Moema. Both carry Brazilian league games and have solid screens.
Verify today’s kickoff before heading out. Sunday hours can be thinner than Saturday.
09
Business & Markets
WEEK IN FIGURES
Markets are closed this weekend. On Friday the Ibovespa stock index rose 0.47% to 205,083 and the real strengthened 1.57% to 4.9654 per US dollar.
Mid-October inflation (IPCA-15) rose 0.32% in the month, below the 0.43% analysts expected and the 0.7% of the previous reading (RT economic calendar, RT). The business backdrop is dominated by Brazil’s runoff election.
Results will set the tone for Monday’s opening across currency, equities and the yield curve.
Professional expats should watch for post-election policy signals, not headline moves. The week ahead will be shaped by who accepts what and how quickly institutional transition begins.
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Plan Ahead
THE WEEK
SUN 25 — Vote 8am-5pm, then Mostra or Ibirapuera; Iron Maiden tonight
MON 26 — Election aftermath — expect market moves; mild weather for a normal workday
TUE 27 — Rain arrives; free MASP day if you can dodge the showers
WED 28 — Wet and cooler; Mostra continues — book an evening screening
THU 29 — Mostra final day; rain easing slightly
Background: What to Do in São Paulo in October 2026: BTS, Iron Maiden and the Berliner Philharmoniker.
Background: São Paulo Nightlife Tonight: Clarice Falcão, Blue Note.
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FAQ
QUICK ANSWERS
Do I need to vote if I am a foreign resident?
No. Voting in Brazil is compulsory only for Brazilian citizens. Foreign residents cannot vote.
If you hold Brazilian nationality, you must vote or justify your absence. Bring official photo ID to your designated polling place.
What is open on election Sunday?
MASP, Pinacoteca, Japan House, Ibirapuera and Mercadão are open today with the hours listed in the venue status block.
Iron Maiden plays sold-out Nubank Parque tonight. The Mostra runs normal Sunday screenings across its venues.
Is the metro running today?
Metrô and CPTM run Sunday schedules; check the operators’ apps for any disruption today.
The single-journey metro fare is R$5.40. Rodízio does not apply on Sundays.
Sources: AFP — Brazil election final rallies, Veja São Paulo — weekend programming, Metrópoles — Marvvila with Diogo Nogueira, Songkick — São Paulo metro area events, Shazam — event listing
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