Welcome to your São Paulo daily guide for Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The MASP runs its free Tuesday from 10h to 20h — five exhibitions at zero cost, two hours later than normal closing. Renoir, Gamarra Heshiki, La Chola Poblete, Alarcón’s Wichí textiles, and the permanent collection. The Pinacoteca is closed today (its weekly day off). The weather is wet: 28°C with 90% rain — perfect timing for an indoor museum day. Trump’s deadline for Iran expires tonight at 8PM ET (Wednesday 9PM BRT). Markets could react sharply tomorrow. Monday’s session was flat: Ibovespa +0.06% to 188,162, dollar −0.26% to R$5.14. The Focus survey raised the 2026 IPCA forecast to 4.36% — approaching the 4.5% ceiling. Braskem fell 7.59% on recovery judicial fears.
This is part of The Rio Times’ daily São Paulo daily guide coverage for expats and the international community.
01Weather & What to WearFORECAST
A rainy week in São Paulo. Tuesday at 90% rain is a full indoor day — ideal for the MASP free evening. Wednesday stays wet at 65%. Thursday eases to 40%. Friday cools sharply to 22°C. The week trends cooler and drier as it progresses.
02Day at a GlanceSNAPSHOT
Tuesday is the MASP’s free day — five exhibitions until 20h at zero cost. At 90% rain, this is an indoor day by design. The Pinacoteca is closed (its weekly day off). The MASP’s extended evening hours until 20h make this ideal for after-work visits.
03What to See & DoCULTURE
Museums & Exhibitions
MASP — Free Tuesday
Five exhibitions at zero cost until 20h. Cinco ensaios sobre o MASP — Renoir, Sandra Gamarra Heshiki: réplica (~80 works), La Chola Poblete: Pop andino, Claudia Alarcón & Silät: viver tecendo (25 Wichí textiles), and the permanent collection. The extended hours until 20h are ideal for the rainy weather — arrive after work at 17h and see everything by closing.
Av. Paulista 1578. Tue 10h–20h. Free today. Closed Mondays. Metrô: Trianon-MASP (Line 2-Green).
Also Open Today
More Cultural Venues
Pinacoteca closed today (Tuesday). MAC USP (Ibirapuera): “O que temos em comum?” abstractions, free. CCSP (R. Vergueiro 1000): Sheyla Ayo visual arts show (free through Apr 19 — 12 days remaining). Museu da Língua Portuguesa (Luz): funk exhibition, Tue–Sun 9h–16h30, R$24. Museu do Futebol (Pacaembu): 9h–18h.
04Getting AroundTRANSPORT
Rodízio: Plates ending in 3 and 4 are restricted from 7h–10h and 17h–20h in the centro expandido.
For the MASP: Metrô Line 2-Green to Trianon-MASP. The museum is directly above the station — covered access keeps you dry at 90% rain. The extended hours until 20h mean you can visit after the evening rodízio ends.
05Where to EatFOOD
Paulista evening: The MASP café for a quick bite between exhibitions. R. Augusta and R. Haddock Lobo for dinner after the free evening visit. Japan House restaurant (five-minute walk north).
Rainy-day tip: At 90% rain, covered options are essential. The Av. Paulista cafés and the covered walkways between MASP, Japan House, and the Consolação Metrô station keep you dry. R. Oscar Freire (10 min west, shop awnings) for the Jardins restaurant strip.
06Practical InfoESSENTIALS
Trump deadline tonight: Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz expires at 8PM ET today (Wednesday 9PM BRT). He threatened to strike energy infrastructure and bridges if no deal. The 45-day ceasefire proposal from mediators remains unanswered. Markets could react sharply tomorrow depending on the outcome.
Focus update: The weekly Banco Central Focus survey raised the 2026 IPCA forecast from 4.31% to 4.36%. Selic year-end at 12.50%. Dollar year-end revised to R$5.40. Galípolo spoke at FGV about inflation being driven by price-level perceptions beyond headline numbers. Braskem fell 7.59% on Monday amid recovery judicial concerns.
07Community & LifestyleEXPAT LIFE
Free Tuesday plan: MASP (10h–20h, free) is the only major museum open on Tuesdays (Pinacoteca closed). Use the extended hours — arrive at 17h after work, see all five exhibitions by 20h, dinner on R. Augusta. The best free cultural evening of the week, and the rain makes it ideal for indoor plans.
Sheyla Ayo countdown: The visual arts show at the CCSP closes April 19 — 12 days remaining. If you have not visited, plan for this week or next. Free admission on Piso Flávio de Carvalho.
08Game DaySPORT
Brasileirão Round 10 fixtures expected this week. Palmeiras and São Paulo lead the table on 16 points. Full schedule at The Rio Times sports coverage.
09Business & MarketsFINANCE
Monday close: Ibovespa +0.06% to 188,162 — flat in a cautious post-Easter session. Petrobras +1.64% on oil strength. Braskem −7.59% on recovery judicial fears. Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in Q1 (+47% YoY). Dollar −0.26% to R$5.14. OPEC+ agreed to raise output by 206k bpd for May. In New York: Dow −0.1%, S&P +0.1%, Nasdaq +0.2%.
Context: Selic at 14.75%. Focus IPCA 2026 raised to 4.36%. Focus Selic YE: 12.50%. Focus dollar YE: R$5.40. Trump Iran deadline tonight 8PM ET. Brent near US$109. Next Copom: April 28–29. For full analysis, see today’s Brazil Morning Call.
10Plan AheadCOMING UP
Wed Apr 8: MASP + Pinacoteca both open. 26°C, 65% rain.
Thu Apr 9: MASP + Pinacoteca open. 25°C, 40% rain.
Apr 19: Sheyla Ayo closes at CCSP — 12 days remaining.
Apr 21: Tiradentes — public holiday. B3 closed.
Apr: MASP opens Santiago Yahuarcani and CADA. Apr 28–29: Next Copom meeting.
São Paulo Daily Brief — your São Paulo daily guide — Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Published for residents and visitors. All times in Brasília time (BRT, UTC-3). Weather: open-source API. Culture: MASP, CCSP, MAC USP. Markets: B3, Banco Central. Sport: CBF.
Related coverage: São Paulo Daily Brief — Monday, April 6 | Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Tuesday, April 7 | Brazil’s Morning Call