ACAL volunteers have run the free Tanabata Matsuri street festival on Praça da Liberdade since the 1970s, mixing taiko drumming, cosplay and Japanese food stalls.
Dates and details checked September 27, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in São Paulo around 4 to 5 July 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Tanabata Matsuri da Liberdade runs 4 to 5 July. These are the food tours and tastings in São Paulo to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Explore São Paulo's Liberdade neighborhood on a guided food tour. Taste a variety of dishes, including a mortadella sandwich, tonkatsu, and a surprise secret dish.
Guided tour · 2 hours
Discover the streets of São Paulo with your professional guide. Enjoy snacks whilst you travel through the neighborhood of Liberdade under the influence of the Japanes...
Day trip · 4 hours
Visit the key gastronomic sites of Sao Paulo. See lively local markets and be immersed in the culture of Brazil through the foods and flavors that make it so unique. H...
Address: Praca da Liberdade, Liberdade, Sao Paulo - SP, São Paulo
