2 Best Performing Arts Venues in São Paulo, Brazil

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The world's top orchestras, opera and dance companies, and other troupes always include São Paulo in their South American tours. Many free concerts—with performances by either Brazilian or international artists—are presented on Sunday in Parque Ibirapuera. City-sponsored events are frequently held in Centro's Vale do Anhangabaú area or in Avenida Paulista.

The Centro Cultural São Paulo near Paraíso metro and an ample network of Serviço Social do Comércio (SESC) cultural centers feature inexpensive dance, theater, and musical performances daily. Listings of events appear in the "Veja São Paulo" insert of the newsweekly Veja. The arts sections of the dailies Folha de São Paulo and O Estado de São Paulo also have listings and reviews. Both papers publish a weekly guide on Friday. The Portuguese-language website Catraca Livre (catracalivre.com.br/brasil) is the authority on free entertainment options.

Tickets for many events are available through the Ingresso Rápido, Ingresso, and Tickets for Fun websites. Many of these venues and sites offer ticket delivery to your hotel for a surcharge.

Cisne Negro

Vila Beatriz

This esteemed contemporary dance company specializes in Brazilian contemporary dance and classic ballets. The performances are always accompanied by an orchestra.

Rua das Tabocas 55, São Paulo, 05445–020, Brazil
011-3813–4966

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São Paulo Companhia de Dança

Bom Retiro

The fine state dance company performs throughout the country and tours internationally.

Rua Três Rios 363, São Paulo, 01123–001, Brazil
011-3224–1380

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