Thiaguinho Bem Black Show in São Paulo, Brazil on 3 October from R$90
BRAZIL · MUSIC
Key Facts
- —What Thiaguinho performs Bem Black, his 2026 album that mixes pagode with soul, jazz, afrobeat and R&B
- —When Saturday 3 October 2026; doors 8 p.m., show 10 p.m. São Paulo time
- —Where Espaço Unimed, Rua Tagipuru 795, Barra Funda, west-central São Paulo
- —Tickets Ticket360 or the venue box office, from R$90 (about US$18); seated sectors listed up to R$480 (about US$94)
- —Good to know Age rating 18; under-18s only with a parent or legal guardian. A food-donation ticket is available
Thiaguinho Bem Black, the pagode singer’s tribute to Black music, plays Espaço Unimed in São Paulo on 3 October.
Brazilian pagode singer Thiaguinho brings his new show Bem Black to Espaço Unimed in São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday 3 October 2026. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 10 p.m. São Paulo time. Tickets on Ticket360 start at R$90 (about US$18).
Who Thiaguinho is
Thiaguinho, born Thiago André Barbosa, is one of Brazil’s best-known pagode singers. He grew up in Ponta Porã, a small city in Mato Grosso do Sul state.
Pagode is a relaxed, danceable form of samba. It grew out of backyard music gatherings in Rio de Janeiro in the late 1970s and 1980s.
Thiaguinho first became famous as a singer with the group Exaltasamba. He later built a solo career and a large touring business.
His afternoon pagode party series, Tardezinha, toured large venues across Brazil. At its ten-year celebration, he stayed on stage for seven hours, according to Folhapress.
He now tours a more personal project, Bem Black. The title mixes Portuguese and English and means “very Black”.
What Bem Black is about
Bem Black is Thiaguinho’s 24th album, according to the Afro-Brazilian culture site Africanize. It came out in two volumes in early 2026.
The album mixes new songs with older Brazilian classics. Guests include soul singer Sandra de Sá, rapper Negra Li and the hip-hop group Sampa Crew.
The organisers describe the show as a celebration of Black music as a cultural and political movement. The songs carry traces of soul, jazz, afrobeat and R&B.
The set includes known songs such as “Olhos Coloridos” and new ones such as his current single, “Pensamentos Intrusivos”.
“Samba is Brazilian Black music,” Thiaguinho told Folhapress when the album came out. He said São Paulo taught him much about Black identity.
Date, doors and age rules
The concert is on Saturday 3 October 2026. Doors open at 8 p.m. and Thiaguinho is due on stage at 10 p.m. São Paulo time.
A late start is normal for Brazilian shows. Plan for the night to end well after midnight.
The age rating is 18. Under-18s may enter only with a parent or legal guardian, and a court decision can change the rule.
The organiser has not announced an opening act or an end time.
Tickets, sectors and prices
Ticket360 is the official online seller. Its event page says prices start at R$90 (about US$18).
The venue lists three kinds of space: Pista Premium standing area, a Pista Premium solidarity ticket and a table-and-chair area.
At launch, organisers listed the standing area at R$180 (about US$35) full price or R$90 half price. Seated sectors ran from R$380 to R$480 (about US$75 to US$94).
The solidarity ticket costs R$140 (about US$27). Buyers hand over 1 kilogram of non-perishable food at the door, except salt and flour.
Half price, called meia-entrada, covers students, people over 60, public-school teachers and people with disabilities. By law, it is limited to 40 per cent of the tickets.
Buying without fees
The venue box office sells tickets without a service fee. It opens Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closes for lunch from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The Ticket360 app also waives the fee if you buy within 500 metres of the venue. It accepts credit cards and PIX, Brazil’s instant bank payment.
Members of the TudoAzul airline loyalty programme get 30 per cent off one ticket at the box office. They must show their membership card and an ID.
PIX needs a Brazilian bank account. Visitors without one can pay by credit card online or at the box office.
Getting to Espaço Unimed
Espaço Unimed is a large concert hall in Barra Funda, a former industrial district west of the city centre. It was formerly called Espaço das Américas.
The nearest big transport hub is Palmeiras-Barra Funda station. It links Metro Line 3-Red, suburban trains and the intercity bus terminal.
The metro closes around midnight, before this show will end. Most people go home by taxi or ride-hailing app.
Demand for cars is high when the hall empties. Walking a few blocks to a main avenue often makes pickup faster.
Keep phones and wallets in a front pocket in the crowd. This is the same care you would take at any large concert.
What to bring, and what to leave at home
The venue bans professional cameras, selfie sticks, umbrellas, glass, cans, alcohol and outside food. Football shirts are also banned, a common rule at Brazilian shows.
You may bring water in a flexible personal bottle. This follows a federal consumer rule on drinking water at events.
Bring an ID that matches your ticket, especially for half-price entry. Foreign visitors can use a passport.
Bem Black places pagode inside a long story of Black music in Brazil. The night offers newcomers an easy way into that story.
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FAQ
When does Thiaguinho go on stage at Espaço Unimed?
Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 10 p.m. São Paulo time on Saturday 3 October 2026. The organiser has not announced an end time.
How much are tickets for Bem Black in São Paulo?
Ticket360 lists tickets from R$90 (about US$18). Launch prices ran up to R$480 (about US$94) for the best seated sectors.
Can I avoid the service fee?
Yes. The venue box office charges no fee, and neither does the Ticket360 app when you buy within 500 metres of the venue.
Is the show open to under-18s?
The age rating is 18. Under-18s may enter only with a parent or legal guardian.
Sources: Ticket360: Thiaguinho Bem Black, São Paulo · Espaço Unimed: Thiaguinho Bem Black · Africanize: Thiaguinho brings Bem Black to Espaço Unimed · O Tempo / Folhapress: Thiaguinho releases Bem Black
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