Welcome to your São Paulo daily guide for Friday, April 10, 2026. The ceasefire rally continues: the Ibovespa surged another 1.52% to 195,129 — a new all-time record, the 15th of the year, and the eighth consecutive session of gains. The dollar fell to R$5.06, its lowest level in two years. April is up 4.09%, and the year-to-date gain stands at 21.10%. The MASP is open today with five exhibitions including Renoir (10h–18h, with free entry 18h–20h30 on Fridays). The Pinacoteca is also open. At the CCSP, Sheyla Ayo has nine days remaining. The weather cools sharply to 21°C with 55% rain — the coldest day of the week. Bring layers and an umbrella. Tomorrow’s Pinacoteca free Saturday improves to 23°C/20% rain.
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01Weather & What to WearFORECAST
Friday is the coldest, wettest day at 21°C/55% — indoor museums and the MASP free evening are ideal. Saturday warms to 23°C/20% for the Pinacoteca free day. Sunday is the best: 25°C/10% for Paulista Aberta. Monday 26°C/20%. The weekend improves steadily.
02Day at a GlanceSNAPSHOT
Friday is a rainy indoor day — the MASP free evening (18h–20h30) is the perfect after-work plan. Tomorrow brings the Pinacoteca free Saturday. Sunday’s Paulista Aberta at 25°C/10% is the outdoor highlight. Markets are at record highs and the dollar at two-year lows.
03What to See & DoCULTURE
Museums & Exhibitions
MASP — Late Friday + Free Evening
Five exhibitions until 21h, free from 18h to 20h30. Cinco ensaios sobre o MASP — Renoir, Sandra Gamarra Heshiki: réplica, La Chola Poblete: Pop andino, Claudia Alarcón & Silät: viver tecendo, and the permanent collection. At 21°C/55% rain, the covered Metrô access and indoor museum are ideal.
Av. Paulista 1578. Fri 10h–21h (free 18h–20h30). R$85/R$42 until 18h. Metrô: Trianon-MASP (Line 2-Green).
Pinacoteca — Nocaute + Macunaíma é Duwid
Pascale Marthine Tayou: Knockout! fills seven Pina Luz galleries. Macunaíma é Duwid at Pina Estação. Cristina Salgado in the Octógono. All through August 2. Tomorrow is free Saturday.
Pina Luz: Praça da Luz 2. Pina Estação: Largo General Osório 66. Fri 10h–18h. Free Saturdays. Metrô: Luz (Line 1-Blue / Line 4-Yellow).
Also Open Today
More Cultural Venues
CCSP (R. Vergueiro 1000): Sheyla Ayo — 9 days remaining (closes Apr 19), free. MAC USP (Ibirapuera): abstractions, free. Museu do Futebol (Pacaembu): 9h–18h.
04Getting AroundTRANSPORT
Rodízio: Plates ending in 9 and 0 are restricted from 7h–10h and 17h–20h in the centro expandido. No rodízio on weekends.
MASP free evening: Metrô Line 2-Green to Trianon-MASP. Arrive after 18h — free entry, no rodízio conflict, and covered Metrô access keeps you dry at 55% rain.
05Where to EatFOOD
Paulista evening: Dinner after the MASP free visit (closing 21h). R. Augusta and R. Haddock Lobo for Friday-night options. Japan House restaurant. R. Oscar Freire for the Jardins strip.
Cold-weather comfort: At 21°C with rain, this is a sopas-and-fondues evening. Bela Vista has traditional Italian options. Liberdade has ramen and hot-pot. Jardins has upscale comfort food.
06Practical InfoESSENTIALS
Dollar at R$5.06: The real hit its strongest level in two years. Remittances, imports, and travel bookings are at their most favourable since early 2024. The post-ceasefire momentum could push the dollar below R$5.00 if the truce holds.
Ceasefire update: Israel is expected to halt its Lebanon offensive, reinforcing the 45-day truce. Ormuz reopening. Oil partially recovered after Wednesday’s crash but remains well below pre-ceasefire levels. The inflation outlook is improving — Copom April 28–29 may consider a more dovish path.
07Community & LifestyleEXPAT LIFE
Weekend plan: Today: MASP free evening (18h–20h30, rainy indoor plan). Saturday: Pinacoteca free day (23°C, 20% rain). Sunday: Paulista Aberta + Feira da Liberdade + MASP (25°C, 10% rain — best day). Three excellent days of free-to-low-cost culture.
Post-ceasefire mood: Markets at record highs, dollar at two-year lows, oil falling, ceasefire holding. A good weekend to celebrate. The Sheyla Ayo show at CCSP closes in 9 days — visit soon.
08Game DaySPORT
Brasileirão Round 10 fixtures this week. Palmeiras and São Paulo lead the table. Full schedule at The Rio Times sports coverage.
09Business & MarketsFINANCE
Thursday close: Ibovespa +1.52% to 195,129 — new all-time record, 15th of the year, 8th consecutive gain. Hit 195,514 intraday. Dollar −0.77% to R$5.06 — lowest in 2 years. Ceasefire momentum extended as Israel signalled halting Lebanon offensive. Oil partially recovered. Volume R$37.2B. April: +4.09%. YTD: +21.10%. Dow +0.58%, S&P +0.62%, Nasdaq +0.83%.
Context: Selic at 14.75%. Ceasefire reshaping inflation outlook. Focus IPCA 2026 at 4.36% (pre-ceasefire — expect downward revision). Dollar at R$5.06. Next Copom: April 28–29. For full analysis, see today’s Brazil Morning Call.
10Plan AheadCOMING UP
Sat Apr 11: Pinacoteca free Saturday. MASP open. 23°C, 20% rain.
Sun Apr 12: Paulista Aberta 9h–17h + Feira da Liberdade. MASP open. 25°C, 10% rain — best day.
Apr 19: Sheyla Ayo closes at CCSP — 9 days remaining.
Apr 21: Tiradentes — public holiday. B3 closed.
Apr 28–29: Next Copom — ceasefire reshaping rate outlook.
São Paulo Daily Brief — your São Paulo daily guide — Friday, April 10, 2026. Published for residents and visitors. All times in Brasília time (BRT, UTC-3). Weather: open-source API. Culture: MASP, Pinacoteca, CCSP, MAC USP. Markets: B3, Banco Central. Sport: CBF.
Related coverage: São Paulo Daily Brief — Thursday, April 9 | Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Friday, April 10 | Brazil’s Morning Call