Many cultural events are planned for the upcoming weekend in the Ribeirão Preto region, including musical performances, classical ballet, and the Oktoberfest fair.
Singer and composer Jorge Vercillo will hold a new part of his tour in the region dedicated to the 30th anniversary of his career. His show 'JV30 Parte II – Mais um Final Feliz' will feature compositions from different periods of the artist's work, such as 'Que Nem Maré,' 'Monalisa,' and 'Final Feliz.' The performance will take place at Multiplan Hall - Ribeirão Shopping on Saturday, starting at 9:00 PM. Tickets are available on the official website starting from 125 reais.
In parallel, Oktoberfest Ribeirão 2026 will be held at Parque Municipal Dr. Luís Carlos Raya, promising to be the largest edition. The event will be dedicated to German culture and will include traditional cuisine, an amusement park, various beer types, as well as performances by music groups, dance ensembles, and traditional German games. Oktoberfest will run until October 4th, daily from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (from 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday).
The classical ballet 'Cinderella,' presented by The Moscow Ballet company, will also arrive in Ribeirão Preto at Theatro Pedro II. This European superproduction is part of a Brazilian tour that will cover 18 cities. The production features Russian ballerina Oksana Bondareva, soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre, and Italian partner Leonardo Di Cecchi. The show, inspired by Charles Perrault's fairy tale and set to music by Sergei Prokofiev, is performed by a cast of 18 Russian and Italian dancers.
Comedian Afonso Padilha will also perform in Ribeirão Preto with his new stand-up show 'Como Nossos Pais,' which touches upon the artist's and his family's personal stories, as well as observations from daily life over ten years of his career. Additionally, singer and producer Dimi Zumkwe will present his fifth original album 'Dias@Mais' at Teatro Santarosa. The intimate concert will include original songs such as 'Capricho' and 'Mamãe D'Oxum,' as well as classics by artists like Lourenço and Lurival, Stevie Wonder, and Marisa Monte. The performance will feature the trio Zumthree, consisting of Dimi and his daughters Luísa Farias and Júlia Lilas, along with musicians Renato Shekseu, Júnior Maia, and Eder Bortolato.
Diana du Sertau will present her show, which tells about her artistic journey and northeastern roots. The artist, born in Sousa, Paraíba, will build the performance based on memories and references from her musical life, including performances with the Zimbo Orchestra and collaborations with Luiz Gonzaga. Her concert will take place at Sesc Ribeirão on Friday, starting at 8:00 PM.
The Happy Music project is organizing live musical performances at Praça de Alimentação do Novo Shopping throughout the weekend. The program includes a concert by André de Lucca on Friday (2), instrumental music by Rafa Lema on Saturday (3), and pop-rock with Danilo Teoru on Sunday (4).
In Franca, Grupo Cena 11 will present the dance performance 'Eu Não Sou Só Eu em Mim.' The work, based on the ideas of Darcy Ribeiro's book 'O Povo Brasileiro,' explores concepts of identity and behavior, using a combination of movement, sound, and imagery with elements of artificial intelligence and machine learning. The performance will take place at Sesc Franca on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM.
Also at Novo Ateliê – Espaço das Artes in Novo Shopping, there is an exhibition by visual artist and poet Machado de Carlos. The exhibition displays works in bas-relief on recycled wood, complemented by pyrography, exploring themes of symbolism, time, and memory through material reuse. The exhibition is available until November 2nd.
Cia Raros Circo e Teatro will present the circus show 'Reciclown Circus' in Ribeirão Preto, aimed at children and youth. The production combines elements of clowning, juggling, acrobatics, and balance to introduce young viewers to the languages of circus and theater through a comedy about recycling.
Composta Companhia will show the play 'O Menino dos Pés de Barro.' The story tells of Tico, a boy who moves away from active outdoor play to become interested in electronics, but then regains the habit of fantasy after encountering a familiar childhood tree. After the story, the audience is invited to participate in a practical session using bamboo structures to stimulate creativity.