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Cine Joia

Praça da Liberdade, São Paulo

A stunning converted 1940s cinema in Liberdade that hosts eclectic electronic and indie acts in a unique heritage space.

Founded

2011

Capacity

800

Hours

Varies by

Area

Praça da Liberdade

About Cine Joia

Cine Joia is one of São Paulo's most beautiful and distinctive nightlife venues, housed in a lovingly restored 1940s cinema in the Praça da Liberdade neighbourhood. The venue retains much of the original cinema's ornate architecture — decorative plasterwork, tiered seating areas, and a grand stage — while incorporating a modern sound system and lighting rig. The programming is eclectic, spanning electronic music, indie, alternative, and live performances, making Cine Joia a cultural hub rather than a pure nightclub.

History

The building dates from the 1940s when it operated as a neighbourhood cinema. After decades of disuse, it was restored and reopened as a music venue in 2011. The project was praised for its sensitive restoration of the original architecture while creating a world-class performance space.