Jorge Vercillo presents the tour "JV30 Part II, Mais um Final Feliz" in Ribeirão Preto (SP). — Photo: Disclosure
The first weekend of October in the Ribeirão Preto (SP) and Franca (SP) region arrives with a program full of shows, festivals and cultural attractions for all tastes.
🎤Singer and composer Jorge Vercillo brings to the region the new stage of the tour celebrating his 30 years of career.
🍻 Parque Municipal Dr. Luís Carlos Raya hosts Oktoberfest Ribeirão 2026, which promises to be the biggest edition in its history.
🩰The classic ballet show "Cinderella", presented by the company The Moscow Ballet, arrives in Ribeirão Preto for a performance at Theatro Pedro II.
Check out the highlights that g1 prepared:
🎤Jorge Vercillo
Singer and composer Jorge Vercillo brings to the region the new stage of the tour celebrating his 30 years of career. The show "JV30 Part II – Another Happy Finale" brings together compositions from different phases of the artist's career, focusing on the renewal of his musical work.
The presentation features well-known tracks from the musician's repertoire, such as "Que Nem Maré", "Monalisa", "Final Feliz" and "Homem-Aranha". The set of selected songs includes performances on audio platforms and presence on soap opera soundtracks.
📅 Date and time: Saturday, from 9pm
📍 Location: Multiplan Hall - Ribeirão Shopping (Avenida Cel. Fernando Ferreira Leite, 1540 - Ribeirão Preto)
🎟️ Entry: tickets from R$125 | for sale on the official website
🍻Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest Ribeirão 2026 promises to be the biggest edition in its history. During the weekend, the event transforms the space into a celebration of German culture, bringing together typical cuisine, an amusement park and different styles of beer. The program also features performances by various bands, dance groups and traditional German games, as well as DJs.
📅 Date and time: until October 4th (Friday, from 6pm to 11pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm to 11pm)
📍 Location: Dr. Luís Carlos Raya Municipal Park (Jardim BotânicRibeirão Preto)
🎟️ Entrance: free
Public enjoys Oktoberfest in Ribeirão Preto, SP — Photo: Disclosure
🩰The Moscow Ballet in Cinderella
The classic ballet show "Cinderella", presented by The Moscow Ballet company, is a European super production. The Brazilian tour starts in Ribeirão Preto and will visit 18 cities. The production stars Russian dancer Oksana Bondareva, soloist at the Mariinsky Theater and co-artistic director of the show, and Italian Leonardo Di Checchi. Inspired by Charles Perrault's short story and accompanied by a soundtrack composed by Sergei Prokofiev, the performance features a cast of 18 Russian and Italian dancers, combining dance technique, luxurious costumes and scenic performance.
📅 Date and time: Friday, October 2, 2026, at 8 pm
📍 Location: Theatro Pedro II (Rua Álvares Cabral, 370, Centro - Ribeirão Preto)
🎟️ Tickets: from R$ 154 | for sale on the official website
Cinderella show, by the ballet group The Moscow Ballet — Photo: Disclosure
🤣Afonso Padilha
Comedian Afonso Padilha returns to Ribeirão Preto with his new stand-up comedy show "Como Nosso Pais". The presentation brings together an unpublished text focused on personal stories involving him and his family, as well as observation of everyday situations and his ten-year career.
📅 Date and time: Saturday, 8pm
📍 Location: Theatro Pedro II (Rua Álvares Cabral, 370, Centro - Ribeirão Preto)
🎟️ Entrance: tickets from R$50 | for sale on the official website
Afonso Padilha brings new show to Ribeirão Preto — Photo: Disclosure
🎵Dimi Zumquê
Singer, composer and producer Dimi Zumquê presents the show of his fifth original album, "Dias@Mais", at Teatro Santarosa, in Ribeirão Preto. With an intimate proposal and new arrangements, the presentation has a repertoire mixing original songs such as "Capricho" and "Mamãe D'Oxum", as well as classics by names such as Lourenço e Lourival, Stevie Wonder and Marisa Monte.
The show features the special participation of the trio Zumthree, formed by Dimi and her daughters, Luisa Farias and Julia Lilás, as well as accompaniment by musicians Renato Xexéu (keyboard and musical direction), Junior Maya (accordion) and Eder Bortolato (bass).
📅 Date and time: Friday, 8pm
📍 Location: Teatro Santarosa (Praça Rotary Club, 325, City Ribeirão - Ribeirão Preto)
🎟️ Entry: free; ticket booking via Instagram @dimizumque
Dimi Zumquê — Photo: Renato Lopes
Diana do Sertão
Singer Diana do Sertão presents a show that covers her artistic trajectory and her northeastern roots. Born in Sousa, Paraíba, the performer builds the presentation based on memories and references accumulated throughout her journey in music. The repertoire brings together songs that mark different phases of his career, from his performances at dances with Orquestra Zimbo and partnerships with Luiz Gonzaga to his experience in the São Paulo music scene.
📅 Date and time: Friday, from 8pm
📍 Location: Sesc Ribeirão (Rua Tibiriçá, 50, Centro - Ribeirão Preto)
🎟️ Entrance: free
Singer Diana do Sertão — Photo: Disclosure
🎼Happy Music
The Happy Music project features live musical performances with repertoires of different genres, ranging from popular music to pop rock. The attractions accompany the gastronomic options of the living space.
The program includes a show by singer André de Lucca on Friday (2), an instrumental music performance led by Rafa Leme on Saturday (3), and a pop rock repertoire with artist Danilo Teoro on Sunday (4).
📅 Date and time: Friday to Sunday, 6pm to 9pm
📍 Location: Novo Shopping Food Court (Avenida Presidente Kennedy, 1500 - Ribeirão Preto)
🎟️ Entrance: free
Singer Danilo Teoro — Photo: Disclosure
I'm Not Just Me
Grupo Cena 11 presents the dance show "Eu Não Sou Só Eu em Mim". Inspired by the reflections of the work "O Povo Brasileiro", by Darcy Ribeiro, the creation develops a choreographic research focused on concepts such as identity and behavior.
The production connects body movement, sound and image with artificial intelligence and machine learning resources. The work explores the interactions between technology and language to question fixed notions of belonging and expand the possibilities of the contemporary scene.
📅 Date and time: Friday and Saturday, at 7:30 pm
📍 Location: Sesc Franca (Avenida Doutor Ismael Alonso y Alonso, 3071, São José - Franca)
🎟️ Entrance: tickets from R$ 15 | for sale on the official website
"I'm Not Just Me in Myself" Show — Photo: Cristiano Prim
🎨 Machado de Carlos Exhibition
The Novo Ateliê – Espaço das Artes, in Novo Shopping, hosts an exhibition by visual artist and poet Machado de Carlos. The exhibition brings together bas-relief works on recycled wood combined with the pyrography technique (the art of engraving or engraving with a glowing tip), exploring themes of symbolism, time and memory through the reuse of materials.
📅 Date and time: until November 2nd; Visitation every day, from 10am to 10pm
📍 Location: Novo Ateliê – Espaço das Artes (Avenida Presidente Kennedy, 1500, Ribeirão Preto)
🎟️ Entrance: free
Exhibition by artist Machado de Carlos — Photo: Disclosure
🎪Recyclown Circus
Cia Raros Circo e Teatro presents the show "Recyclown Circus". Aimed at children and young people, the production combines clowning, juggling, acrobatics and balance techniques to promote contact between children and young people with the languages of circus and theater.
📅 Date and time: Friday, 9am and 2pm
📍 Location: Municipal Theater Prof. Olympia Faria de Aguiar (Rua Washington Luiz, 1131, Centro - Sertãozinho)
🎟️ Entrance: free
Recyclown Circus talks about reuse in a comedy for children in Ribeirão Preto, SP — Photo: Disclosure
🎭The Boy with Feet of Clay
Composta Companhia presents the show "O Menino dos Pés de Barro". The plot follows Tico, a boy who moves away from outdoor games when he becomes enchanted by electronic devices, but recovers his habit of fantasizing when he rediscovers a memorable tree from his childhood.
After the story is told, the public is invited to participate in a practical experience using bamboo structures. The activity proposes the reinvention of toys to stimulate creativity and contact between children and nature.
📅 Date and time: Saturday, 3pm
📍 Location: Sesc Living Space (Avenida Doutor Ismael Alonso y Alonso, 3071, São José - Franca)
🎟️ Entrance: free
"The Boy with the Feet of Clay" show — Photo: Heberth Borges
*Under the supervision of Thaisa Figueiredo
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