São Paulo Nightlife Tonight: Leo Jaime, Blue Note — October 23, 2026
São Paulo · Nightlife
Tonight, Friday 23 October 2026, São Paulo’s best-listed music is at Blue Note on Avenida Paulista. The club hosts Leo Jaime’s unplugged show at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., a Tears for Fears and Oasis tribute at 8 p.m. and an Elis Regina tribute at 10:30 p.m., while JazzB, in Vila Buarque, plays traditional jazz at 9 p.m. Expect a cool evening of about 20°C (68°F) with showers likely before 8 p.m., and all times are São Paulo time.
Tonight at a Glance
- —Date Friday, 23 October 2026. All times São Paulo time (UTC-3).
- —Weather Cool, with early showers. Open-Meteo shows 21.2°C (70°F) at 6 p.m., 20.0°C (68°F) at 8 p.m. and 19.0°C (66°F) at 10 p.m., with a chance of rain of 71, 38 and 12 per cent.
- —Top pick Leo Jaime – #Desplugado, an acoustic show by the Brazilian pop-rock singer, at Blue Note São Paulo at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
- —Neighborhood in focus Avenida Paulista, the city’s main avenue, where Blue Note sits inside the Conjunto Nacional building at number 2073.
- —Entry prices We could not confirm ticket prices, which Blue Note sells through Eventim. Rate for any conversion: US$1 = R$5.05 (EODHD, 23 October).
- —Safety note Paulista is busy and well lit until late, but use Uber or 99 after the second show rather than walking side streets alone.
Planning more nights? Read our São Paulo Nightlife Guide 2026, with neighborhoods, costs, safety and how the scene works.
If You Only Go to One Place
Leo Jaime – #Desplugado, Blue Note São Paulo, Avenida Paulista
An acoustic set that revisits the singer’s hits, with two sessions tonight at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. and the venue marking both as last tickets.
Tonight’s Top 3
1. Leo Jaime – #Desplugado, Blue Note São Paulo
An unplugged show by Leo Jaime, a Brazilian pop-rock singer from the 1980s, with new arrangements of his hits. The venue lists two sessions tonight.
- TonightFriday 23 October 2026, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
- GenreAcoustic Brazilian pop and rock.
- EntryWe could not confirm prices. Tickets are sold through Eventim, and the venue shows “last tickets” for tonight.
- AddressConjunto Nacional, 2nd floor, Avenida Paulista 2073, Consolação.
- VerdictThe strongest name of the night on Paulista, and a singalong for anyone who knows 1980s Brazilian pop. For foreigners: tickets are nearly gone, so buy online before you go.
2. Tribute to Tears for Fears and Oasis with Mark Lambert, Blue Note São Paulo
A tribute concert led by Mark Lambert, who headlines a regular series of tribute nights at Blue Note. Tonight’s programme covers the British bands Tears for Fears and Oasis.
- TonightFriday 23 October 2026, 8 p.m.
- GenreTribute show, British pop and rock.
- EntryWe could not confirm prices. The venue shows “last tickets”.
- AddressConjunto Nacional, 2nd floor, Avenida Paulista 2073, Consolação.
- VerdictEasy listening for English speakers, because the songs are in English and widely known. For foreigners: it starts at the same time as the first Leo Jaime session, so pick one.
3. Jazz Band Ball, JazzB
JazzB is a jazz club in Vila Buarque, in central São Paulo, a few kilometres from Paulista. Its Friday listing is traditional jazz, with reservations through Sympla and WhatsApp.
- TonightFriday 23 October 2026, 9 p.m.
- GenreTraditional jazz.
- EntryWe could not confirm the price. Reservations go through Sympla.
- AddressRua General Jardim 43, Vila Buarque.
- VerdictA quieter option away from the avenue. For foreigners: reserve ahead through Sympla or WhatsApp.
Also Tonight
- —Blue Note São Paulo, João Ventura sings Elis Regina 10:30 p.m. at Avenida Paulista 2073. Elis Regina (1945–1982) is one of Brazil’s best-loved singers. Price not confirmed.
- —Bourbon Street Music Club, Moema We found no show listed for tonight. The club is at Rua dos Chanés 127.
Later This Week
- —Saturday 24 October Check the Blue Note São Paulo and JazzB listings, which change weekly. We did not confirm Saturday programmes.
- —Sunday 25 October Brazil holds its presidential runoff, so check transport and opening hours around polling times.
The Night in Context
Friday night in São Paulo splits between big stadium shows and small rooms like these. Tonight the notable listings are the Blue Note shows on Avenida Paulista and one jazz club in Vila Buarque.
Blue Note São Paulo is the city’s best-known jazz and music club, on the second floor of the Conjunto Nacional on Avenida Paulista. Its programme leans on tribute nights and Brazilian pop acts, which suits visitors who want familiar songs.
Leo Jaime rose in the 1980s Brazilian rock boom, and an unplugged format shows his songs stripped of the band. Elis Regina, who died in 1982, remains a reference for Brazilian singers, so her tribute nights draw a loyal crowd.
Brazil also votes in the presidential runoff on Sunday 25 October, two days from tonight. Election day falls on a Sunday, so check transport and opening hours before you plan that weekend.
Programmes at small venues change at short notice, so confirm with the venue before you go. Line-ups come from venue pages and ticket listings checked on the morning of 23 October.
Practical Notes
- —Transport Consolação station on the Green Line of the Metro is a walk along Paulista from Conjunto Nacional. Uber or 99 is the easiest ride home after 10:30 p.m.
- —Weather Expect about 20°C (68°F) and showers early in the evening, easing after 8 p.m. Bring a jacket and a small umbrella.
- —Tickets Buy through Eventim, Sympla or the venue’s own site, and avoid street sellers outside the venue.
- —Safety Keep phones in a front pocket, carry a copy of your passport rather than the original and stay on the main avenue when walking at night.
What We Could Not Confirm
- —Ticket prices We could not confirm prices for the Blue Note São Paulo shows or JazzB.
- —Sold out The venue shows “last tickets” for Leo Jaime and the Tears for Fears and Oasis tribute, so both may sell out before tonight.
- —Other venues We could not read current listings for Bourbon Street beyond its weekly pattern, so we do not list a show there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is on in São Paulo tonight, Friday 23 October 2026?
Blue Note São Paulo hosts Leo Jaime’s unplugged show at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., a Tears for Fears and Oasis tribute at 8 p.m. and a João Ventura Elis Regina tribute at 10:30 p.m. JazzB plays traditional jazz at 9 p.m.
How much do tickets cost?
We could not confirm prices for tonight’s shows. Blue Note sells through Eventim and JazzB takes reservations through Sympla.
Are tonight’s shows sold out?
Blue Note lists last tickets for Leo Jaime and for the Tears for Fears and Oasis tribute. Check Eventim before you go.
What is the weather in São Paulo tonight?
Cool, with showers early on. Open-Meteo forecasts 20.0°C (68°F) at 8 p.m. with a chance of rain of 38 per cent.
Sources: Blue Note São Paulo agenda, JazzB, Bourbon Street Music Club, Eventim (ticketing), Open-Meteo (weather, 23 October 2026), EODHD (USD/BRL, 23 October).
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