Besides being one of the biggest meccas of Italian culture outside of Italy itself, Bixiga became home to the city's most important theater venues and also has a vibrant nightlife, dotted with bars where bands, be them new or veteran, show off all their skills when it comes to rocking the place. The real name of the neighbourhood is Bela Vista, but traditionally known as Bixiga.

The main theaters are concentrated in Bixiga, a district located in the Centro area, where many Italian immigrants originally settled in town. Tickets range from R$ 15 (US$ 6,50) to R$ 40 (US$ 18). Most venues also accept international student cards for discounts.

Some of the theaters well-known at Bixiga:

Teatro Brasileiro de Comédia, Rua Major Diogo,315, +55 11 3104-5523
Teatro Imprensa, Rua Jaceguai, 400, +55 11 3241-4203
Teatro Jardel Filho, Av. Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, 884, +55 11 3107-3364
Teatro Jofre Soares, Rua Major Diogo, 547, +55 11 3105-9463
Teatro Maria Della Costa, Rua Paim, 72, +55 11 3256-9115
Teatro Nelson Rodrigues, Rua 13 de Maio, 830, +55 11 3288-3887
Teatro Oficina, Rua Jaceguai, 520, +55 11 3106-2818, Political epicenter in the 1960's
Teatro Ópera, Rua Rui Barbosa, 266, +55 11 3171-1277
Teatro Pirandello, Rua Major Diogo, 578, +55 11 3242-3393
Teatro Ruth Escobar, Rua dos Ingleses, 209, +55 11 3289-2358

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