# Cultural events in São Paulo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-events-in-so-paulo
> Updated: 2026-09-24T20:37:32.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

Cultural activities in the São Paulo region during late September and early October 2026 include a variety of musical, gastronomic, and pop culture events.

Earlier in the month, the city’s offerings focused on general tourism, featuring low-cost attractions such as Avenida Paulista and Parque Ibirapuera, alongside musical performances by artists like Jão and Titãs. Specific neighborhood events included the Festa de San Gennaro. By the end of the month, the focus shifted toward specialized festivals, including the third edition of Animexgeek in Guarulhos and the inaugural Asian Gastronomy and Culture Festival at Memorial da América Latina.

New developments for the period include a focus on architecture and Latin American heritage. The Hunter International Forum, organized by Architecture Hunter, is scheduled for September 29 and 30 at the Memorial da América Latina. This second edition features international professionals such as Thomas Heatherwick, Tatiana Bilbao, and representatives from the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), with programming covering urbanism and the preservation of Brazilian modernist legacies.

Additionally, the 12th Festa MASP is set for October 7 at the Lina Bo Bardi building. Centered on the theme ‘Latin American Stories,’ this Gucci-supported charity event will feature music and gastronomy with performances by Quimbará, Aria Vega, and Marina Sena to fund museum projects.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: São Paulo to host major architecture forum and MASP cultural gala

São Paulo prepares for two major 2026 cultural events: the Hunter International Forum for architecture and the 12th Festa MASP, a charity celebration of Latin American culture.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-to-host-major-architecture-forum-and-masp-cultural-gala

### 2026-09-22: Pop culture and Asian festivals scheduled for São Paulo region

São Paulo will host two major cultural events on September 26-27, 2026: the Animexgeek pop culture convention in Guarulhos and a free Asian gastronomy and culture festival in Barra Funda.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pop-culture-and-asian-festivals-scheduled-for-so-paulo-region

### 2026-09-20: São Paulo tourism: cultural events and travel guides

São Paulo features diverse tourism options in September, including 70 low-cost cultural attractions and various musical events, such as the Festa de San Gennaro and performances by major Brazilian artists.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-holiday-calendar-and-travel-planning-tips

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