sports
май 9, 2026
Manu Chao will perform at the Virada Cultural 2026 in downtown São Paulo
Franco-Spanish singer-songwriter Manu Chao, known for hits like "Me Gustas Tu" and "Clandestino," is the main international attraction confirmed for Virada Cultural 2026 in São Paulo (SP).

TL;DR
- Manu Chao confirmed as the main international attraction for Virada Cultural 2026 in São Paulo.
- The event will take place over 24 consecutive hours, with a decentralized structure across the city.
- Over 1000 attractions are planned, including 22 stages (17 in neighborhoods, 5 downtown).
- The Virada Cultural 2026 will include a tribute to geographer Milton Santos at the Museu das Favelas.
- Rapper Rincon Sapiência is also scheduled to perform at the Museu das Favelas.
- Activities at the museum will focus on the legacy of Milton Santos, peripheral realities, and visual arts workshops.
- The event aims to promote the decentralization of culture and highlight peripheral protagonism in institutional spaces.