São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, January 18, 2026
Sunday’s best build: Casa de Francisca’s Bloco Sol na Cara rehearsal (Centro, 17:00), Ilú Obá De Min at Casa Natura Musical (Pinheiros, 18:00), a Tributo Elis Regina set at Blue Note (Paulista, 19:00), and João Sabiá’s Baile do Sabiá at Bourbon Street (Moema, 20:00), with Manu Julian at Bona (20:00) as a close-to-Pinheiros alternative. Also notable: a family-friendly Trupe Trupé morning show at Casa de Francisca (11:00) and Tony Mouzayek at Sesc Santana (17:00, free).
This is part of The Rio Times’ guide to São Paulo’s vibrant nightlife and entertainment scene.
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Top Picks Tonight
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Casa de Francisca (Porão) — Ensaio aberto Bloco Sol na Cara (samba, marchinhas, frevo)
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- Why picked: A true Sunday “São Paulo streets” warm-up—high-energy, social, and earlier than most shows, so you can still chain a second stop.
- Start: Doors 16:00; show 17:00; wraps around 20:00 (as listed)
- Address: R. Quintino Bocaiúva, 22, Sé (Centro)
- Website: Casa de Francisca — programação
- Tickets/door info: Bileto/Sympla event page (notes a limited free-entry quota early; recheck the listing)
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Casa Natura Musical — Ilú Obá De Min: “Tambores sempre Tambores” (percussion-driven show)
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- Why picked: The biggest “end-of-weekend” crowd moment—powerful percussion, strong live atmosphere, and a clean Pinheiros base for the rest of the night.
- Start: House 16:30; show 18:00
- Address: Rua Artur de Azevedo, 2134, Pinheiros
- Website: Casa Natura Musical event page
- Tickets/door info: Ticket link (Sympla/Bileto)
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Blue Note São Paulo — Tributo Elis Regina com Camila Lopez (MPB tribute, seated)
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- Why picked: A comfortable, central Sunday plan—seated room on Paulista with a familiar Brazilian classics repertoire.
- Start: 19:00
- Address: Av. Paulista, 2073 (2º andar), Bela Vista/Consolação
- Website: Blue Note SP — shows
- Tickets/door info: Eventim ticket page
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Bourbon Street — Baile do Sabiá (João Sabiá) (dance-forward Brazilian night)
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- Why picked: The most dance-ready Sunday choice—built for singing along and moving, in a classic Moema live-music room.
- Start: 20:00 (doors listed from 18:30)
- Address: R. dos Chanés, 127, Moema
- Website: Bourbon Street
- Tickets/door info: Bileto/Sympla event page
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Bona Casa de Música — Manu Julian (with special guest Sophia Chablau)
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- Why picked: A tighter, listen-first option that still feels like a “real night out,” and it pairs well with Pinheiros plans.
- Start: 20:00 (house commonly opens earlier; confirm on ticket page)
- Address: Rua Dr. Paulo Vieira, 101, Sumaré (near Perdizes/West SP)
- Website: Bona Casa de Música
- Tickets/door info: Eventim ticket page
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Casa de Francisca (Porão) — Trupe Trupé: “Pé de Brasil” (family morning show)
\nStart: 11:00; Address: R. Quintino Bocaiúva, 22, Sé; Info: program page;
\nTickets: Bileto/Sympla event page.
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Sesc Santana — Tony Mouzayek (Arabic music set, free)
\nStart: Sunday session listed 17:00–18:00; Address: Av. Luiz Dumont Villares, 579, Jardim São Paulo; Info: Sesc SP program page.
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Suggested route
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Route A (Centro to late): 16:00 arrive Centro → 17:00 Bloco Sol na Cara rehearsal (Casa de Francisca) → 19:00 seated reset at Blue Note (Paulista) → 20:00 finish with Baile do Sabiá (Bourbon Street, Moema).
\nRoute B (Pinheiros-heavy): 16:30 doors at Casa Natura → 18:00 Ilú Obá De Min → 20:00 pick one nearby-style finish (Manu Julian at Bona, or ride to Moema for Baile do Sabiá).
\nRoute C (early and easy): 17:00 Tony Mouzayek (Sesc Santana) → 19:00 Blue Note → 20:00 Bourbon Street.
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Getting around & quick tips
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- Sunday works best with one big move: Centro → Paulista, or Pinheiros → Moema. Avoid zig-zagging across the city.
- Casa de Francisca has multiple spaces. Confirm the room on the ticket (Porão vs others) before you go.
- Save ticket QR codes offline (screenshots). Some ticket pages load better inside the Sympla app.
- If you are ending in Moema, plan rideshare pickups from well-lit main streets after the show.
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Listings gathered for Sunday, January 18, 2026 (America/São_Paulo). Verification: nothing was invented; all items are based on published venue or ticketing listings. Always recheck the official page for last-minute changes.
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