From The Rio Times · Contributing Reporter · · 3m
Damien Rice Plays São Paulo
Damien Rice performs at São Paulo's Sala São Paulo on Monday 3 May 2027.
In brief
Damien Rice performs at São Paulo's Sala São Paulo on Monday 3 May 2027. Damien Rice plays one night at São Paulo's Sala São Paulo concert hall on Monday 3 May 2027, his first Brazilian show since 2015. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Damien Rice's São Paulo Show
Damien Rice plays one night at Sala São Paulo in São Paulo, Brazil on Monday 3 May 2027.
First Brazilian Show Since 2015
This is Rice's first Brazilian show since 2015 and his only South American date.
Tour Details
The concert is part of a world tour marking 25 years since his debut album 'O' and lists São Paulo as the only South American stop.
Ticket Sale Dates
Presale opens Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 10 a.m. Brasília time for fans registered on damienrice.com, with general sale on Friday 23 October 2026 at 10 a.m. Brasília time.
Ticket Prices
Full-price tickets range from R$300 (about US$59) in choir seats to R$780 (about US$154) in stalls, service fee included.
Venue Details
Sala São Paulo seats 1,388 people and is located in the Campos Elíseos district of central São Paulo, Brazil.
US Visitor Requirements
US citizens need a Brazilian visa approved before travel and a passport valid for at least one month after arrival.
Opening Act
An opening act at 7:30 p.m. and Damien Rice at 8:30 p.m. Brasília time, but the support act has not been named.
Brazil Power Index
Brazil ranks 1st of 14 in The Rio Times Latin America Power Index with 75.0 points (October 2026 edition).
Brazil Runoff Polls
Flávio Bolsonaro is predicted to win Brazil's presidential runoff with 78.6% chance and Lula with 21.5%.
Ticket Pricing Details
Half-price tickets are available for groups such as students and people over 60, with prices ranging from R$150 (about US$30) to R$390 (about US$77).
Sala São Paulo Access
A covered walkway of about 200 metres links the venue to platform 1 of Luz station, with no ticket office on the way back from the hall.
US Travel Advice
The State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution, due to crime and kidnapping risks.
Tour Dates
The tour runs from Melbourne on 9 February 2027 to Los Angeles on 25 May 2027, with two more cities to be announced.
Brazilian Context
Brazilian outlets describe the concert as Rice's return to Brazil after 12 years since his last Brazilian run in 2015.
What's Next
Damien Rice's next show in Brazil is scheduled for 25 May 2027 in Los Angeles, after a stop in Mexico City on 8 May 2027.
The big picture
Damien Rice plays one night at São Paulo's Sala São Paulo concert hall on Monday 3 May 2027, his first Brazilian show since 2015.
