Semana MOVE 2026 runs from September 21 to 27 and brings free sports and movement activities to Sesc venues and CEUs across São Paulo. For anyone who wants to take part without searching venue by venue, the most useful rule is this: many activities are free, but access procedures vary. Some are open with no ticket required, while others depend on a numbered pass, venue capacity, a Sesc credential or advance registration.
Sesc São Paulo says the 14th edition will offer hundreds of free activities across its 43 venues in the state and at partner institutions. In the city of São Paulo, the municipal government has also confirmed participation by the CEU network, with activities from September 21 to 27. The city page lists a general 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. window, but each CEU sets and publishes its own schedule, including actual activity times and participation rules.
Where to find free activities in the city of São Paulo
The table below gathers confirmed examples in different parts of the city. It is not the full schedule; it is a shortcut for locating options and understanding the access rules that apply in each case.
| Area / venue | Activity | Date and time | How to participate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central São Paulo — Sesc 14 Bis | Roda Viva talk and running session with Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima | Sep. 22 at 6:30 p.m. | Free. Check the activity page for access guidance and same-day capacity. |
| Central São Paulo — Sesc São Bento / São Bento Metro Patio | Paraclimbing with Lívia Flor | Sep. 23, 11 a.m. to noon | Free and open to all ages. The activity takes place at the São Bento Metro Patio — Colmeia. |
| Central São Paulo — Sesc 24 de Maio | Arena Dançante dance activity | Sep. 22 at 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sep. 23 at 4 p.m.; Sep. 24 at 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sep. 25 at 4 p.m. | Free. The program takes place in the Gym Hall on the 10th floor. |
| North Zone — Sesc Santana | Training with Cris Souza | Sep. 25 at 8 p.m. | Free, with no ticket pickup required, in the gymnasium. The page indicates ages 10 and up. |
| West Zone — Sesc Pinheiros | Corrida Ancestral running practice | Sep. 23 and 25, with sessions at noon, 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. | Free. The activity takes place in Ginásio Ônix on the 7th floor and is rated for ages 16 and up. |
| East Zone — Sesc Itaquera | Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone | Sep. 27 at 2 p.m. | Free, with no registration or ticket pickup, at the Gym Veranda. |
| East Zone — Sesc Belenzinho | Aquathlon — running and swimming | Sep. 27 at 7 a.m. | Free, but advance registration is required from Sep. 1 to 11. An up-to-date dermatological exam is mandatory. |
| South Zone — Sesc Campo Limpo | Footvolley with Milene Domingues and André Luiz | Sep. 26, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Free. The activity is announced for all ages; confirm the venue's access guidance before leaving. |
| Citywide — CEU network | Sports and movement activities defined by each venue | Sep. 21 to 27; general published window from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Free. Registration and participation are handled directly by each CEU according to its local schedule. |
For the full schedule, the safest route is the Semana MOVE page on Sesc São Paulo and, for the municipal network, the official Semana MOVE 2026 CEU page.
What you can do without advance registration
Some options explicitly state that you can access the activity directly. At Sesc Santana, “Treinando com Cris Souza” is listed as free with no ticket pickup required. At Sesc Itaquera, “Jiu-Jitsu para Todos” explicitly says there is no registration or ticket pickup. These are straightforward choices for people who want to decide closer to the date, although the physical capacity of the venue remains a practical limit.
Other free activities may use passes, venue capacity or additional requirements. That is why “free” should not be read as “just show up.” The clearest example is the Sesc Belenzinho Aquathlon: there is no fee, but participation requires advance registration between September 1 and 11 and an up-to-date dermatological exam because the event uses the swimming pool.
CEUs: the schedule changes from venue to venue
The City of São Paulo presents Semana MOVE as a CEU network-wide action, with free and accessible activities for different audiences. The decisive detail is that there is no single citywide timetable with the same activity and the same time at every CEU. The official guidance says registration and participation take place directly at the venues, according to the program defined by each CEU and communicated to the public.
In practice, the “7 a.m. to 10 p.m.” range shown on the network page should be read as the event's general operating window, not as a promise of nonstop activities for 15 hours at every CEU. To plan a visit, check the page for the nearest CEU or contact the venue directly. This is especially important for activities with limited capacity, court or pool use, and age-specific sessions.
A quick guide by area
- Central São Paulo: options include Sesc 14 Bis, São Bento and 24 de Maio. People who work or travel through the area can find activities around lunchtime, late afternoon or evening.
- North Zone: Sesc Santana has free sports experiences, including the futsal session with Cris Souza and other Semana MOVE activities.
- West Zone: Sesc Pinheiros offers Corrida Ancestral at several times on September 23 and 25, making it easier to fit participation into the day.
- East Zone: Itaquera has an open jiu-jitsu activity on September 27; Belenzinho also hosts the aquathlon on Sunday, but it requires advance registration.
- South Zone: Sesc Campo Limpo hosts footvolley with Milene Domingues and André Luiz on September 26, while CEUs in the area may have their own schedules throughout the week.
How to avoid arriving and being unable to participate
- Open the activity page on the day you plan to go. Times, capacity and access instructions may be updated.
- Check the age rating. Some activities are open to all ages; others begin at ages 10, 12 or 16.
- Look for registration, pass or credential requirements even when the activity is free. Rules vary by event.
- For aquatic activities, check extra requirements. The Belenzinho aquathlon, for example, requires an up-to-date dermatological exam.
- At CEUs, confirm directly with the venue. The city itself says each CEU organizes and publishes its own schedule.
Other confirmed highlights during the week
The program also includes encounters with athletes and para athletes. Sesc São Paulo highlights, among other names, Fofão at Sesc Santana on September 24, Terezinha Guilhermina at Sesc 24 de Maio on September 26 and Diogo Silva at Sesc Itaquera on September 26. Sesc's editorial page presents these activities as free, but access procedures may vary depending on the venue and activity.
People looking for variety can also find dance, body practices, adaptive sports, martial arts, running and children's activities. That is the central idea of Semana MOVE: make it easier to experiment, try a sport or practice at no cost, and perhaps discover an activity worth continuing after the event.
Bottom line: the easiest way to take part
If your priority is simplicity, look for activities whose pages say “no ticket pickup” or “no registration.” If your priority is a specific sport, filter Sesc's official program and check the requirements before you go. For people who prefer a public neighborhood facility, CEUs are the main entry point — but their schedules must be confirmed venue by venue.
Semana MOVE 2026 runs from September 21 to 27. The official sources for checking changes and expanding your search are Sesc São Paulo's 14th-edition announcement, the Sesc project schedule and the City of São Paulo page for the CEU network. For activities cited in this guide, also see the official pages for Sesc 14 Bis, Sesc Santana, Sesc Pinheiros, Sesc Itaquera and Sesc Belenzinho.
