Sao Paulo Nightlife

São Paulo ’s nightlife is some of the most diverse, and that’s what makes it the best. The city is brimming with everything from laid-back bars to high-end nightclubs, called 'baladas'. Bohemian Vila Madalena's bars draw youthful crowds while the Baixo side of Rua Augusta is shedding a seedy reputation and forging a happening identity. For live music, São Paulo looks towards northeast Brazilian forró rather than samba. São Paulo also rules the classic roost with world-class operatic performances, dance companies and orchestral arrangements.

Leading newspaper Folha de São Paulo produces a weekly Friday listings called Guia de Folha, while Time Out magazine runs a monthly São Paulo edition in English.

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