What to Do in Curitiba Today: Fair, Festival and Parks

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Start your Sunday in Curitiba with the Feira do Largo da Ordem. Then enjoy free music at Praça João Cândido.

Start your Sunday at the Feira do Largo da Ordem, the city’s beloved street fair. It is open 9h to 14h at Praça Garibaldi, 7, in São Francisco.

Curitiba’s Sunday institution: Largo da Ordem

The fair spreads across Praça Garibaldi, 7, São Francisco. It runs every Sunday from 9h to 14h, as confirmed by the city’s official guide.

This makes it a reliable and well-established stop for both locals and visitors. The fair is widely recognized as one of the largest street fairs in Latin America.

Expect plenty of local crafts and souvenirs for browsing. You can also sample traditional Brazilian street food like pastel com caldo de cana.

That is a fried pastry served with sugarcane juice, and it is a favorite among attendees. Entry to the fair is completely free, so you can wander at your leisure.

Its central location in the historic São Francisco district makes it easy to explore the area afterward. The fair is a practical single stop for a Sunday morning in Curitiba.

It combines food, crafts, and a central setting in one convenient location. Arrive early to beat the crowds and enjoy the lively atmosphere.

The fair is an ideal introduction to the city’s culture and commerce. It offers a genuine slice of local life and a chance to interact with artisans.

Free Winter Festival at Praça João Cândido

Today, the 14º Festival de Inverno do Centro Histórico brings free music and circus acts to Praça João Cândido. The event is located in the São Francisco neighborhood, and admission is completely free.

The lineup kicks off at 10h30 with Banda Rockids, a family-friendly act. It continues with Carminha canta João Lopes e Outros Rocks at 12h30, offering a mix of classic rock covers.

The afternoon continues with Relespública at 14h, known for their energetic performances. Djambi plays at 16h, followed by Tony Gambel closing the day at 18h.

These performances are spread across the day, so you can come and go as you please. The city confirms that entry to the festival is free for all attendees.

This makes it an accessible and affordable cultural outing for everyone. You can bring a blanket and relax on the grass while enjoying the live entertainment.

The festival is a great way to experience local music and circus arts in a historic setting. It is also a family-friendly event, with activities suitable for all ages.

The festival is one of the best free cultural options available in Curitiba today. Its central location makes it easy to combine with other nearby attractions.

Literary and museum options: MON and more

The Museu Oscar Niemeyer (MON) sits at Rua Marechal Hermes, 999, in Centro Cívico. There the 45ª Semana Literária Sesc e Feira do Livro is happening today.

The event runs from 10h to 22h, and entry is free, though subject to capacity limits. Some activities require prior ticket pickup via the Sesc PR website, so it’s wise to check ahead.

This is a major cultural event that combines literature, book sales, and exhibitions. For a different cultural stop, the exhibition ‘Memória Viva, Brasileiros no Japão’ is free at the UFPR Rebouças Campus.

It is located at Avenida Sete de Setembro, 2645, and open from 10h to 19h30 today. This exhibition offers insights into the Japanese-Brazilian community’s history.

Also at the Museu Paranaense, the book launch ‘Foto e Bola’ runs from 10h to 13h, free of charge. This event celebrates photography and football, featuring images of Pelé.

These museums offer a mix of contemporary art, history, and literature. You can easily spend a few hours exploring these indoor attractions.

They are especially good options if the weather turns rainy.

Theatre and family events this afternoon

For theatre fans, ‘Segunda Chance’ with Nany People plays at 19h at Teatro Guairinha. The address is Rua XV de Novembro, 971, in Centro.

Tickets cost R$ 120 (about US$ 22) for full price and R$ 60 (about US$ 11) for half-price. Another option is ‘Azul’, a free performance at 19h30 in Auditório Mário de Mari.

The exact address for this venue is not confirmed in available sources. It is advisable to check with the venue before heading out.

Families can catch ‘Eba! A Extraordinária Biblioteca de Alexandria’ at 16h at Teatro Enio Carvalho.

This show is pay-what-you-can, making it accessible for all budgets. Or try ‘Rebobinando’ at 19h30 in the Miniauditório at Rua Amintas de Barros, 70, which is free to attend.

Also, ‘Vem Bumbá, Meu Boi!!’ starts at 16h at Casa Bambuê, at Rua Henrique Itiberê da Cunha, 189. Tickets for this interactive performance start from R$ 20 (about US$ 4).

Additionally, ‘A Moça Bordadeira’ is a family event at Espaço Obragem, Alameda Júlia da Costa, 204, starting at 16h. Tickets start from R$ 10, making it an affordable option.

Parks, fairs, and a note on finished events

Enjoy the city’s green spaces today, as Jardim Botânico is open daily from 6h to 19h30. It is located at Rua Engenheiro Ostoja Roguski, 350, and entry is free.

The park is renowned for its beautiful botanical garden and iconic greenhouse. Parque São Lourenço, at Rua Mateus Leme, 4700, is open until 22h, also free.

This park offers a peaceful lake and walking trails, ideal for a leisurely afternoon. Near the Jardim Botânico, you can find a craft fair at Rua São Januário, 1000, running from 10h to 17h.

The organic fair is at Rua Dr. Jorge Meyer Filho, s/n, from 7h to 12h. These fairs are great for picking up local produce and handmade goods.

Note that any events from Saturday, 15 August, are considered finished. Only today’s specific listings are valid for Sunday.

The Festival dos Bravos is also happening today at Spazio Giardino. This venue is located at Rua Soledade Regina Sanzovo Mourão, 600, in Santa Felicidade.

Gates open at 11h, with open food service from 12h to 16h, but ticket prices are not published. These parks and fairs are excellent low-cost outdoor activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources

• [4] Curitiba city guide – Feira do Largo da Ordem details
• [6] Sesc PR – Semana Literária Sesc program
• [8] Festival de Inverno schedule – Sunday lineup
• [11] City confirmation – Festival de Inverno at Praça João Cândido
• [15] MON – Semana Literária Sesc free entry
• [3] Theatre listings – Curitiba cultural agenda

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