Festa dos Povos in São Miguel: September 26 and 27 schedule and Pixote time
See the schedules for both Festa dos Povos areas, Pixote's Sunday performance at 5:30 p.m. and the free cultural activities.
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FEBReS 2026: who can register and how to take part by September 30
Find out who can join FEBReS 2026, the five student categories, the extended deadline, online registration and what to check before submitting the form.
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Interlagos this Sunday: traffic operation, access routes and how to avoid roadblocks
Plan your trip around the Interlagos racetrack this Sunday, see which roads often receive CET traffic controls and learn how to confirm roadblocks and times before leaving.
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São Paulo Oktoberfest after September 18 cancellation: is Saturday still on? Dates and official notice
The September 18 program was canceled because of bad weather, but Saturday, September 19, remains scheduled for 2:00 p.m. See the remaining dates and where to recheck before leavin...
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Free financial consultations in São Paulo: dates, four locations and how to book
São Paulo City Hall has opened registration for free financial guidance at four TEIA locations, with sessions on September 25 and 26 and October 2, 2026.
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ETEC Admissions at CEUs Offer 1,920 Places: Courses, Units, Fee and Dates
Applications run through November 3 for evening technical programs at 39 CEUs in São Paulo; see formats, units, the R$ 50 fee and the December 6 exam.
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Virada Esportiva closes São Paulo avenue on Sunday: affected section, hours and driver detours
A section of Avenida Deputado José Aristodemo Pinotti in São Miguel Paulista will be closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 20. See CET's official detours.
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CCJ turns 20 on Sept. 20: time, address and Conexão Norte lineup
The free CCJ event runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with Dexter, KL Jay, DBS Gordão Chefe, Thiago Malakai and four DJs in São Paulo's North Zone.
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EscapeBus in São Paulo: official schedule lists 8 stops and free registration
The updated EscapeBus schedule lists eight stops from September 18 to 25, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. See addresses, free registration and how to choose the most convenient stop.
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Conexão Animal in São Paulo: 4th edition is over; how it worked and what to bring for adoption
The 4th edition took place on July 25 and registration is closed. See how the event worked, where to watch for future editions and what Cosap requires for adoption.
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São Paulo SME Physical Education registration for CEUs: R$ 9,440.82 pay, requirements and how to apply
São Paulo SME accepts applications from September 17 to 22 for a CEU Physical Education Analyst registration list. Check pay, requirements, documents, scoring and schedule.
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Penha bus diversions: six routes change through November 3
SPTrans will divert six bus routes or variants in Penha from September 21 because of roadworks at Av. Amador Bueno da Veiga and Av. Jaime Torres; see directions and alternative str...
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Cate Móvel in September: where to apply for more than 400 logistics jobs and what documents to bring
See where and when the September 22 and 23 recruitment events take place, including roles, pay, benefits, requirements and required documents.
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E-bikes and electric scooters in São Paulo: where they can ride and when enforcement starts
The rules are already in force: see the 20 km/h and 6 km/h limits, the differences between e-bikes and scooters, and expected enforcement from October 12, 2026.
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September 7 on Avenida Paulista: 21 bus routes will be diverted from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
SPTrans scheduled diversions for 21 bus routes around Avenida Paulista on September 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check the affected directions and alternate streets for each rout...
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Plan your trip around the Interlagos racetrack this Sunday, see which roads often receive CET traffic controls and learn how to confirm roadblocks and times before leaving.
Read articleVirada Esportiva closes São Paulo avenue on Sunday: affected section, hours and driver detours
A section of Avenida Deputado José Aristodemo Pinotti in São Miguel Paulista will be closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 20. See CET's official detours.
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Free financial consultations in São Paulo: dates, four locations and how to book
São Paulo City Hall has opened registration for free financial guidance at four TEIA locations, with sessions on September 25 and 26 and October 2, 2026.
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São Paulo NFS-e: Simples moves on Nov. 1; see who changes earlier
Mandatory use of the National Issuer for Simples companies in São Paulo was postponed to Nov. 1, 2026. See who has already moved, what remains in the municipal system and how to pr...
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FEBReS 2026: who can register and how to take part by September 30
Find out who can join FEBReS 2026, the five student categories, the extended deadline, online registration and what to check before submitting the form.
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São Paulo Explained is a service-oriented blog about the city of São Paulo. We follow public transportation, municipal services, construction projects, neighborhoods, municipal health and education, rules, taxes, events, and other changes that affect the routine of people who live in or move around the city. Our work is to consult official sources, identify who is affected, and turn scattered information into clear explanations with dates, locations, requirements, and next steps. We are not an official channel of São Paulo City Hall, the São Paulo State Government, CET, SPTrans, or the Metro, and we do not replace their services.