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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).

Manu Chao will perform at the Virada Cultural 2026 in downtown São Paulo

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.