São Paulo has the most dynamic cultural scene in the country, if not the continent. World-class opera and dance companies and orchestras regularly perform in the city.
Classical music concerts, dance and opera performances take place at the
Theatro Municipal, Praça Ramos de Azevedo s/n (tel: (11) 3222 8698; website:
www.prefeitura.sp.gov.br/theatromunicipal) and
Sala São Paulo (tel: (11) 3337 5414; website:
www.salasaopaulo.art.br).
The city’s
official ballet company,
Baléllet da Cidade (website:
www.baledacidade.com.br) performs at the Theatro Municipal.
Teatro Abril, Avenida Brigadeiro Luis Antonio 411 (tel: (11) 3105 2665; website:
www.teatroabril.com.br) is a concert hall hosting some of São Paulo’s most important concerts as well as big name international musicals.
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, Rua Álvares Penteado (tel: (11) 3113 3600; website:
www.bb.com.br) is a cultural center that puts on cutting edge contemporary art exhibitions, films and shows.
The cultural guide,
Guia da Folha, in the newspaper
Folha de São Paulo, is a Friday supplement carrying weekly cultural listings.
Cinema is very popular in São Paulo.
Kinoplex Itaim, Rua Joaquim Floriano 466 (tel: (11) 3078 9960; website:
www.kinoplex.com.br) and
Cine Bristol, Avenida Paulista 2064 (tel: (11) 3289 0509; website:
www.playarte.com.br) are two multi-screen cinemas that often show English-language movies with Portuguese subtitles.
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