Wednesday night in São Paulo brings a rare convergence: the hypnotic Hermanos Gutiérrez duo at Teatro Bradesco, a tribute to the “Father of Bossa Nova” Johnny Alf at Blue Note SP, and Amanda Magalhães’ breakout show at Casa de Francisca. From Paulista to Centro to Vila Madalena, the city’s musical pulse runs strong tonight.
Hermanos Gutiérrez — Queremos!
Instrumental
Latin / Desert Blues
| Doors | 20:00 |
| Show | 21:00 |
| Venue | Teatro Bradesco |
| Address | Rua Palestra Itália, 500 / 3º piso – Perdizes |
| Tickets | Uhuu — from R$100 (meia) |
| Age | 18+ |
More Top Picks Tonight
Blue Note São Paulo — Double Header
Bossa Nova
Rock
| First Show | Tributo a Johnny Alf – Por Adyel Silva e Marcos Eiras — 20:00 |
| Second Show | Bowie Hits – Banda Let’s Bowie — 22:30 |
| Address | Av. Paulista, 2073 – 2º andar, Conjunto Nacional – Consolação |
| Tickets | Eventim – Blue Note SP |
Casa de Francisca — Amanda Magalhães
MPB
Afro-Brazilian
| Venue | Casa de Francisca – Salão |
| Address | Rua Quintino Bocaiúva, 22 – Sé (Centro) |
| Info | casadefrancisca.art.br |
About Johnny Alf
Alfredo José da Silva (1929–2010), known as Johnny Alf, was a groundbreaking Black Brazilian pianist-composer whose harmonic innovations in the 1950s laid the foundation for bossa nova. Despite facing racism and homophobia in the music industry, he persisted for six decades. Tom Jobim called him “Genialf.” Tonight’s tribute revisits classics like “Eu e a Brisa,” “Rapaz de Bem,” and “Céu e Mar”—songs that influenced generations.
Eulália Bar — Roda de Samba
Samba de Raiz
| Time | Opens ~19:00, music from ~20:00 |
| Address | Rua Cavazzola, 64 – Itaim Bibi |
| Info | eulaliasamba.com.br |
Ó do Borogodó — Samba & Choro
Samba
Choro
| Time | Check venue for set times (~19:00+) |
| Address | Rua Horácio Lane, 21 – Pinheiros |
| Info | @odoborogodo |
Bar do Sinval — Wednesday Samba
Samba
| Time | From ~19:00 |
| Address | Rua Dr. Ribeiro de Almeida, 151 – Barra Funda |
| Info | @bardosinvalbf |
Bourbon Street Music Club
Jazz
Blues
| Address | Rua dos Chanés, 127 – Moema |
| Phone | (11) 5095-6100 |
| Info | bourbonstreet.com.br |
Suggested Routes
Route A — Cinematic Guitar Night (Perdizes focus)
20:00 Arrive at Teatro Bradesco → 21:00 Hermanos Gutiérrez → Post-show drinks at nearby Perdizes bars or rideshare to Pinheiros for late samba.
Route B — Paulista Jazz & Bossa
20:00 Blue Note SP (Johnny Alf Tribute) → 22:30 Stay for Bowie Hits → Walk Av. Paulista for late-night eats. Metro Consolação runs until midnight.
Route C — Centro Cultural Night
Arrive early at Casa de Francisca for Amanda Magalhães → Explore Centro Histórico → Late drinks at Rua Quintino Bocaiúva spots. Centro is alive on Wednesdays.
Route D — Samba Crawl (Itaim → Pinheiros)
19:00 Eulália Bar (Itaim) for early samba → 22:00+ Rideshare to Ó do Borogodó (Pinheiros) for more samba and choro. Full immersion in São Paulo’s roda culture.
Looking Ahead — Thursday & Beyond
- Thursday, Feb 5 — Blue Note SP: Igor Butman, Moscow Jazz Orquestra & Fantine (20:00) — Russian jazz meets Brazilian soul. Major international booking.
- Friday, Feb 6 — Blue Note SP: Mark Lambert & Blue Note Big Band – Dance Party! (20:00) + Tributo Amy Winehouse por Lud Mazzucatti (22:30)
- Saturday, Feb 7 — Blue Note SP: Brasil Jazz Sinfônica Big Band – Brasil em Jazz (20:00 & 22:30)
- Pre-Carnaval ramps up: Blocos de rua start rehearsals throughout the city. Carnaval de São Paulo official dates: Feb 13–14 (desfiles at Anhembi Sambódromo).
Carnaval Countdown
9 days until Carnaval! São Paulo‘s Grupo Especial desfiles happen Friday–Saturday, Feb 13–14 at the Sambódromo do Anhembi. The blocos de rua are already warming up across neighborhoods—check carnavalsp.com for the full schedule. Expect pre-Carnaval energy everywhere this week.
Getting Around & Quick Tips
- Teatro Bradesco (Perdizes): Inside Shopping Bourbon, near Palmeiras stadium. Best accessed by rideshare or driving. Limited street parking—use the mall garage.
- Blue Note SP (Paulista): Metro Consolação (Line 2 – Green) or Trianon-MASP (Line 2). Located in Conjunto Nacional shopping center—easy access.
- Casa de Francisca (Centro): Metro Sé (Lines 1/3) or São Bento (Line 3), then walk ~5 min to Rua Quintino Bocaiúva. Stay alert at night; Centro is lively but requires street smarts.
- Eulália (Itaim Bibi): Rideshare is easiest. Street parking available. Itaim is generally safe and upscale.
- Ó do Borogodó (Pinheiros): Metro Fradique Coutinho (Line 4 – Yellow), then short walk. Pinheiros/Vila Madalena are São Paulo’s nightlife heart.
- Bourbon Street (Moema): Metro Moema (Line 5 – Lilac) or rideshare. Moema is safe and food-friendly.
- Wednesday is a lighter night—smaller crowds, easier reservations, more authentic local vibes.
- Bring ID (18+ enforced at most venues). Keep cash for smaller samba bars.