Concert halls Brazil

Located in the historic centre of Fortaleza, the Cineteatro is a major landmark of the city. With its classical architecture, it is the repository of an important part of the history of the arts in the state of Ceará. A beautiful theatre in Art Nouveau style, the São Luiz underwent work in 2013-2014 and is now splendid. Theatre and cinema.

Be careful on the square in the evening, the place is in the middle of Fortaleza and at sunset the place empties, all shops close their doors. It is best to go there by taxi.

Bar Augusta 472 is a mecca of São Paulo's nightlife and party scene. It is without doubt the rock temple of the most rock'n'roll street in São Paulo. This establishment, whose reputation is well established, is the place to be for lovers of saturated rock, pop, punk and metal guitars. Those who would like to attend a good concert, it is there, you are not mistaken. You can also and more prosaically attend the matches of the various clubs of São Paulo. The place closes late and attracts the last night owls of the street.

Samba has always been played in this industrial wasteland district on Monday, the workers' day off. At the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture, the Renascença club is the meeting place for real samba. The samba roda brings together the best musicians and dancers. Few tourists know about the rendezvous, not even the hipsters who frequent the Pedra do Sal in the Centro. Authentic atmosphere guaranteed. You can eat acarajés, caldinhos and pasteis. The club is a closed and secure place with taxis waiting in front.

This magnificent theater, inaugurated in 1929, became the Renault Theater after its latest "naming" in 2012, after having been known by Paulists as a cinema under the names "Paramount Theater" and "Abril Theater". This majestic establishment, with its neo-classical and Art Deco facade, the first sound cinema in Latin America, is undoubtedly one of Sampa's finest theaters. With a capacity of 1,500, it plays host to the great Broadway and European musicals. "Les Misérables", among others, has been presented here twice.

This hotel-bar-restaurant-art gallery, which appears to have been designed by Gaudí, is perched on the heights of Catete, in the heart of a pacified favela, and offers a remarkable view of the Sugar Loaf. Jazz concerts, bed & breakfasts, Indian cuisine evenings or simply a "classic" bar - there's no shortage of opportunities to come here. A van service is organized to get you there. One of the city's most original and popular venues. The Maze project has been described as unique by National Geographic, which says it all!

The Estação Julio Prestes is a historic train station in São Paulo that was inaugurated in 1930. Today the station is still in operation and houses the Secretariat of Culture of São Paulo and the Sala São Paulo, the concert hall of the state symphony orchestra, the largest in Latin America with 1,500 seats on 1,000^m2.

Good to know: about two Sundays a month it is possible to attend a recital for free. However, tickets must be collected in advance

The imposing theatre of São Paulo is also a lively place that regularly offers shows, ballets and operas. It is one of the largest opera houses in Brazil. For more than 110 years, it has been a temple of classical music and dance, but it is also and above all a place that is deeply rooted in the present. Numerous artistic and educational projects within the framework of the municipal schools. Program available on site or see with the tourist office.

Tiradentes is a place full of surprises. Teatro Casa de Bonecos has been offering high-quality puppet shows for many years. The owner, who is also one of the proprietors of the Tres Portas pousada, took part in the Charleville-Mézières World Puppet Festival. Since 1980, in addition to shows, this small traditional house has welcomed groups for workshops and training courses. Every Friday and Saturday, from 6 p.m., the children's souls of spectators aged 7 to 97 are stirred by so much fantasy.

Brasília's national theatre reopened in 2018. To attend a ballet performance, the national orchestra or a concert of current music. Its amazing architecture in the shape of a truncated pyramid, inspired by Aztec constructions, is the result of a project by Oscar Niemeyer (started in 1960). Two of the pyramid's sides are covered by Athos Bulcão's creations, making it one of the artist's most monumental works.

In addition to the exhibition halls, the CCBB has a theatre and open-air concerts are regularly held there. The building, with its original architecture mounted on stilts, was designed by Oscar Niemeyer and inaugurated in 1993. The various contemporary art galleries are worth a look. The CCBB is one of the most visited cultural spaces in the country. Good café-restaurant on the spot with some well-made regional specialities on the menu.

Almost 30 years ago, the barraca Chico do Carangueijo was one of the city's attractions. Things have not changed, the team has maintained the quality of its services. Every Thursday from 8pm locals and tourists gather in Praia do Futuro to listen to and dance the forró and eat crab. At 10pm it's time for a one man show with local comedians.

Warning: It is not advisable to walk on the beach at night, it is not safe. Arrive early and go directly to the restaurant. To go back, take a taxi

This theater built in 1958 was reopened in 1993 after a restoration. It symbolizes the modernization of Salvador de Bahia in the 1950s and is perhaps one of its most emblematic elements and is worth a visit. Here, Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethânia and Gilberto Gil began their careers in the 1960s. It is home to the Bahia Symphony Orchestra and the Castro Alves Ballet, both of which are renowned for their quality performances. The complex itself is a success. The aesthetics intended by the architect merge with its functionality.

The "bloco" Olodum is undoubtedly the most famous in Bahia, as it was immortalized by its participation in a video clip of Michael Jackson in the heart of Pelourinho. It is an extraordinary male percussion group that performs in many countries. They perform on Tuesdays (once or twice a month, more regular presentations in the summer) in the Pelourinho. If you want to feel the vibrant atmosphere of Salvador, don't miss it. In addition to musical and stage performances, Olodum takes care of and mentors young people from disadvantaged neighborhoods.

The Vinicius Bar, located in the street of the same name, opposite the Garota da Ipanema bar, is a bossa nova institution in Rio. The very intimate concert hall on the first floor has seen the biggest names in bossa music (Baden Powel, Wanda Sa, Dori Caimmi...). It continues to welcome very regularly the great (by talent) Maria Creuza and her velvet voice. Listening to a glass of caipirinha in the hand... Even today, in spite of the gentrification of the district, the same atmosphere of Brazilian music lovers can be found every weekend.

We're all familiar with the Germanic and Italian traditions of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, and the crazy beer festivals of Blumenau, but Brazil also has its share of Finnish folklore. This "Finnish club" was founded in 1943 by pioneering settlers from Penedo to preserve the Finnish cultural traditions of their homeland. Traditional folk dances in costume are performed here. A museum explains Finnish culture. There are art stores and restaurants.