São Paulo · Nightlife
Tonight, Thursday 15 October 2026, São Paulo’s best-confirmed nights out are the Motown tribute “Go Black” at the Blue Note SP jazz club on Avenida Paulista, with sets at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., and the Dutch band The Gathering playing its album “Mandylion” in full, with doors at 7 p.m. Rain is likely this evening, so the indoor Blue Note is the safer choice. All times are São Paulo time.
Tonight at a Glance
- —Date Thursday, 15 October 2026, a regular working day. All times São Paulo time (UTC-3).
- —Weather Cool and wet. Open-Meteo shows 20.3°C (69°F) at 6 p.m., 18.7°C (66°F) at 8 p.m. and 18.4°C (65°F) at 11 p.m., with a rain chance of 78, 85 and 91 per cent.
- —Top pick “Go Black – Motown Classics” at the Blue Note SP, Room 2, at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The club’s page shows “last tickets” for both sets.
- —Neighborhood in focus Avenida Paulista, where the Blue Note SP sits on the second floor of the Conjunto Nacional building.
- —Entry prices We could not confirm the price for any show tonight. Tickets for the Blue Note SP are sold through Eventim and for The Gathering through Ticket360. Rate used for any conversion: US$1 = R$5.03 (EODHD, 14 October close).
- —Safety note Carry an umbrella rather than waiting in the rain, keep phones out of sight on Paulista and agree a rideshare pick-up point before the late show ends.
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If You Only Go to One Place
“Go Black – Motown Classics” at the Blue Note SP, Avenida Paulista
Two seated sets of soul and Motown hits, indoors on the city’s main avenue, on a night when rain is likely.
Tonight’s Top 2
1. “Go Black – Motown Classics” at the Blue Note SP
Go Black is a trio led by Rik Oliveira (guitar and vocals), with Rafael Garrafa on bass and Marcos Feijão on drums. According to the Blue Note SP, they play a selection of Motown classics by artists such as Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5 and Marvin Gaye.
- TonightThursday 15 October 2026, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Room 2.
- GenreMotown, soul and R&B.
- EntrySold through Eventim. We could not confirm the price; the club’s page shows “Últimos Ingressos” (last tickets) for both sets.
- AddressBlue Note SP, Avenida Paulista 2073, Conjunto Nacional, 2nd floor, Consolação.
- VerdictThe most reliable seated night in the city. For foreigners: the club’s own page says seating is first-come, first-served, and the restaurant works during the shows, so arrive early and eat there.
2. The Gathering, “Mandylion” 30th anniversary, at Audio
The Gathering is a Dutch band that blends alternative rock, atmospheric metal and progressive rock. According to BaresSP, the tour celebrates 30 years of its 1995 album “Mandylion”, played in full by the original line-up with the singer Anneke van Giersbergen.
- TonightThursday 15 October 2026, doors at 7 p.m.
- GenreAlternative and progressive metal.
- EntrySold through Ticket360, for ages 18 and over, with a solidarity ticket at a discount for bringing 1 kg of non-perishable food. We could not confirm the price.
- AddressAudio, Avenida Francisco Matarazzo 694, near Barra Funda.
- VerdictThe pick for rock and metal fans, with the original line-up on stage. For foreigners: Audio’s own page lists the show; one city listing names Tokio Marine Hall, which appears to be wrong, so check your ticket before you travel.
Also Tonight
- —Other clubs and bars We found no other São Paulo concert with a confirmed date, time and price for tonight. Check the Sympla and Eventim apps and each venue’s social pages before you go.
Later This Week
- —Friday 16 October At the Blue Note SP, Biafra plays “No Tempo do Vinil” at 8 p.m., and at 10:30 p.m. there are two shows in the same slot, a John Mayer tribute by Victor Mota and a David Bowie tribute by Diamond Dogs. The metal band Apocalyptica plays the Carioca Club in Pinheiros, with tickets through Clube do Ingresso.
- —Saturday 17 October Wagner Tiso and Toninho Horta play the Blue Note SP at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., and the venue’s page shows “last tickets”. The singer Jorge Ben Jor plays Allianz Parque in Água Branca, with doors at 3 p.m.
The Night in Context
Tonight’s confirmed line-up in São Paulo splits into two worlds. One is a seated, dinner-and-music evening on Avenida Paulista, and the other is a standing rock show near Barra Funda, on the other side of the city centre.
The Blue Note SP usually runs two sets a night, which makes it one of the few places where a visitor can plan a seated evening at short notice. The club sits on Avenida Paulista, the city’s main business avenue, which is busy with offices by day and with restaurants and theatres by night.
The Gathering’s show is built around a reunion. According to BaresSP, the line-up on stage is the one that made the album in 1995, so the night is as much a reunion as a concert.
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Prices and line-ups come from listings checked on 15 October and can change at the door.
Practical Notes
- —Transport The Consolação Metro station (Line 2-Green) is a short walk from the Conjunto Nacional. For Audio in Barra Funda, the closest Metro stations are Marechal Deodoro and Barra Funda (Line 3-Red). After the late show, a rideshare through Uber or 99 is the easiest way home.
- —Weather Rain is likely, with a 78 to 91 per cent chance this evening, and the night cools to about 18°C (65°F). Bring an umbrella and a light jacket.
- —Tickets Buy only through the official sellers named above, Eventim and Ticket360, and avoid resellers on the street.
- —Safety Keep phones out of sight on Paulista and near Audio at night, carry a copy of your passport rather than the original, and agree the pick-up point with your driver before the show ends.
What We Could Not Confirm
- —Prices We could not confirm the ticket price for Go Black or The Gathering.
- —Venue for The Gathering Audio’s own page, BaresSP and Songkick name Audio; one city listing names Tokio Marine Hall, which appears to be wrong.
- —Other clubs We found no other São Paulo concert with a confirmed date, time and price for tonight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is on in São Paulo tonight, Thursday 15 October 2026?
The Blue Note SP on Avenida Paulista has “Go Black – Motown Classics” at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., and The Gathering plays its album “Mandylion” in full, with doors at 7 p.m. We could not confirm prices for either show.
Where is the Blue Note SP?
It is on the second floor of the Conjunto Nacional building at Avenida Paulista 2073, and the Consolação Metro station is a short walk away.
How do tickets work at the Blue Note SP?
Tickets are sold through Eventim, and we could not confirm tonight’s prices. The club’s own page says seating is first-come, first-served, and the restaurant works during the shows.
What is the weather in São Paulo tonight?
Cool and wet. Open-Meteo forecasts 20.3°C (69°F) at 6 p.m., 18.7°C (66°F) at 8 p.m. and 18.4°C (65°F) at 11 p.m., with a 78 to 91 per cent chance of rain.
Sources: Blue Note SP, Go Black, BaresSP, The Gathering, Songkick, The Gathering, Audio, The Gathering, Blue Note SP, programme, Visite São Paulo, Apocalyptica, Open-Meteo (weather, 15 October 2026), EODHD (USD/BRL, 14 October close).
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