6 Best Performing Arts Venues in Greater São Paulo, São Paulo

Up to 3,000 people at a time attend rehearsals at Mocidade Alegre just before Carnival. Check the website to see if there's availability. 

One of the most popular rehearsals takes place at Rosas de Ouro, with an average of 5,000 people attending its rehearsals.

Part of a chain of cultural centers throughout the city, SESC Pompéia incorporates a former factory into its design. There are multiple performance spaces, but the choperia (beer hall) and theater host the most prominent Brazilian and international musical acts—from jazz and soul to rock and hip-hop.

International musicals and ballet, as well as occasional musical performances, are held at Teatro Alfa, which seats more than a thousand people. The sound and lighting technology are top of the line. Tickets can be bought by phone and through Ingresso Rápido, then picked up a half hour before the performance.

Built in the neoclassical style in 1917, São Paulo's second-oldest theater is one of its best venues for chamber concerts and operas. Free morning events take place on Sunday and Wednesday.

One of the biggest theaters in São Paulo, Credicard Hall can accommodate up to 7,000 people. The venue frequently hosts concerts by famous Brazilian and international artists. Tickets can be bought by phone, at the box office, or online. Get your tickets through Uhu website ( www.uhu.com).