The Winter Festival in Paranapiacaba will take place in the small mountain village of Santo André on July 25 and 26, and August 1 and 2, 2026. Located about two hours from São Paulo, this misty, English-style house decorated area will host groups performing music from rock to jazz, as well as cultural events, film screenings, and around 400 artists as part of a four-day free program.
More than thirty concerts are scheduled on stages located throughout the city. Among the main performers are MPB artist Marcia Cherubin, singer Clara, folk group Alexandre Jesus, a tribute to Mangabitu by Ciência de Chico, and rock bands Blue Band, A Graxa, and Aléxia. Jazz performances will be presented by Flux Trio, while soul group Divazz will perform their respective repertoire. Samba lovers can expect a performance from Group A Roda.
Film enthusiasts can attend events at Cyne Lyra. This center, known for its Paranapiacaba Film Festival, will also host a vinyl fair, the Mata Escura exhibition by Francisco Ruiz Abad, as well as screenings of 'Best Moments of the Minute Festival' and ABC short film sessions.
The program includes circus and theater performances. On Saturday, clowns Irmãs Cola will demonstrate juggling in Viradouro, followed by the Universo Bambolê performance by the group Nave 012. Nearby, in Saída do Viradouro, stage productions such as Cia. Azena de Teatro's play 'Stories and Games in Paranapiacaba' and Cia Caracaxá's 'Na Batida do Baque Virado,' along with six other troupes with different plays daily, will take place.
The city also offers about 50 options for gourmets, including cafes, bistros, and snack bars. During the festival, these options are supplemented by two food zones: one is located on Avenida Antônio Olintcho, between Clube União Lyra Serrano and Antigo Mercado, and the second is in Galpões das Oficinas, where live music will be played.
Passengers arriving by car must follow specific rules. Entry into the lower part of the village is prohibited, so parking must be done in the upper part. The festival organizes parking at km 47 of the Deputado Antônio Adib Shammas Highway (SP-122), which will operate from 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Parking costs 60 reais for cars and 50 reais for motorcycles. The price includes a shuttle service to the lower part of the area and back to the parking lot.
Public transport is also available. One can use CPTM Line 10-Turquesa to Rio Grande da Serra, and then take bus line 424 (Rio Grande da Serra – Paranapiacaba) or call a taxi via an application. Another option is the CPTM Tourist Express, a scenic rail journey departing from Estação da Luz at 8:30 AM and returning from the village at 4:30 PM. Tickets are available on the official website for late July and early August.
The schedule for the first weekend features over 40 events. The full program is available on the festival's website. For example, on Saturday, July 25, at 1:00 PM at Palco Mercado, Marcia Cherubin will perform with the show 'Inteira' (MPB), and at 3:00 PM, Alexandre Jesus will perform with the show 'Raízes do Forró' (folk).
On Sunday, July 26, at 11:00 AM at Palco Mercado, Flux Trio will perform with the show 'Música em Fluxo' (jazz), and at 1:00 PM, Group A Roda will perform with the show 'Samba pra quem é do samba' (samba).
Events take place in the lower part of Paranapiacaba in Santo André. Entry to all events is free.
During the month of July, São Pedro hosts the fifth edition of the Winter Festival. During this period, ten restaurants in the city have prepared exclusive dishes, available only this month. The municipality, located approximately 200 km from the capital of São Paulo, is recognized for the Serra de São Pedro and its proximity to Águas de São Pedro, a hydrothermal resort known for its water parks and bathing resorts.
The selection of gastronomic dishes was supervised by chef Ludmilla Fonseca, who was responsible for training the establishments' teams in areas such as public service and gastronomy. Visitors have the option of obtaining a printed guide containing a map of the ten restaurants, which can also be used as an album to collect stickers of the participating locations.
This event, also called the Serra Scenic Route Winter Festival, highlights restaurants located at strategic points in the region. Examples include Bar da Rampa, positioned near the paragliding takeoff area, and Quintal do Deck, which offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.
Neighboring São Pedro, Águas de São Pedro concentrates its musical program during the Winter Festival, with free performances scheduled until July 26. The shows will take place in locations such as the Boulevard, Praça Prefeito Wilson Modesto, and the Convention Center.
Among the notable events is the concert by the band Rock’n Roads, scheduled for the 18th, from 9 PM to 11 PM, at Praça Prefeito Wilson Modesto. Following this, the Banda União Operária de Piracicaba will perform on the 23rd, from 7 PM to 9 PM, at the Convention Center. On the 24th, the square will host the groups Samambaia River and Samba da Aninha, dedicating the evening to jazz and samba, from 8 PM to 11:30 PM.
The musical schedule concludes on the 25th, with the participation of Groups 1, 2, and 3 Pin and JJ and Rapaizinhos, who will present pop and Jovem Guarda repertoire, also from 8 PM to 11:30 PM.
Various establishments offer specific dishes during the festival. Quintal do Deck, for example, serves Hot Wine for R$ 15 and is located in Parque Turistico Aureliano Esteves. Bar da Rampa offers grilled Coxinha for R$ 18 and is located on R. Iguatemy de Castro. Other places offer options such as Eggs in purgatory accompanied by artisan bread toast (R$ 18), Polenta with pork ribs and soft egg (R$ 30.90), and Chocolate Fondue (R$ 48).
For those seeking more elaborate experiences, there are options such as Creamy Polenta with Ossobuco Ragù, made with Italian semolina and combined with Parmesan and Gorgonzola, costing R$ 171.90, or Picanha Aligot, available for R$ 209. Detailed information on the location and operating hours of each spot is available in the text.
