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São Paulo Nightlife Tonight — August 26, 2026

Sao Paulo nightlife tonight, Wednesday 26 August 2026: forro at Canto da Ema, Blue Note back on Paulista, and a new show opening at CCBB. The post São Paulo Nightlife Tonight — August 26, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .

Tonight, Wednesday 26 August 2026, São Paulo is waking up from its midweek slumber. The best way to feel the city's energy is on a dancefloor.

Canto da Ema, a classic forró house in Pinheiros, opens its dancefloor at 8 pm with the band joining around 9:30 pm. No experience is needed, and the crowd is warm and sociable, ready to dance. Arrive early if you want a spot near the floor.

Blue Note, the New York jazz club in Paulista, reopens for the week. Sets are commonly at 8 pm and 10:30 pm, with jazz, MPB, or rock taking the stage depending on the booking. Arrive around 30 minutes early for seating, as it's first-come.

Casa de Francisca, an intimate listening room in Sé, offers a variety of live music, from MPB to samba, in a beautifully restored palacete. Reserve ahead, as the rooms are small.

The week builds up to a proper midweek night in São Paulo, with many venues reopening and offering a variety of experiences. Forró at Canto da Ema, jazz at Blue Note, intimate live music at Casa de Francisca, and free culture at CCBB São Paulo are all part of the city's revival.

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