Brasília – culture and other information

Museums, cinemas and exhibitions

Banco do Brasil Cultural Center
The CCBB Brasilia offers a structure with 5 galleries, a cinema, theater, gardens, living spaces, squares, toilets and drinking fountains that can be used all day. The space hosts exhibitions, shows, film festivals and external events such as fairs and music festivals.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/ccbbbrasilia
Address: Asa Sul Trecho 2 – Brasília, DF, 70200-002

Caixa Cultural
Caixa Cultural is a cultural center that promotes and disseminates culture through exhibitions, concerts,theater plays, film festivals, workshops and other artistic and educational activities.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/caixaculturalbrasilia/
Address: Lotes 3/4, SBS Q. 4 – Asa Sul, Brasília – DF, 70092-900

National Museum of the Republic
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, it stands out for its futuristic architecture. The museum hosts temporary exhibitions of contemporary art and cultural events, promoting national and international culture. It has become a tourist and cultural landmark in Brasília.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/museunacionaldarepublica/
Address: Setor Cultural Sul, Lote 2 – próximo à Rodoviária do Plano Piloto, Brasília – DF, 70070-150

Renato Russo Cultural Space
The Cultural Space offers a diverse program that includes concerts, theater, dance, art exhibitions and other cultural activities. The venue also hosts cultural and educational events.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/espacoculturalrenatorusso/
Address: Asa Sul Comércio Residencial Sul 508 Bloco A – Asa Sul, Brasília – DF, 70351-515

Sesi LAB
Sesi Lab is an innovative space that integrates art, science and technology, open to everyone. It offers interactive experiences to explore scientific concepts and natural and social phenomena, with a program that includes exhibitions, festivals, workshops and cultural activities. The creative and educational approach aims to investigate, reflect and have fun.
Night lab: an event held during the night at Sesi lab, only once a month (usually on the first Thursday of the month), focused on the adult public.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/sesi.lab/?hl=pt
Address:  SCTS Lote 1 – Brasília, DF, 70070-150

Indigenous Peoples Memorial
The Indigenous Peoples Memorial  is a cultural center and museum is designed to preserve and promote the culture, history and traditions of Brazil’s indigenous peoples. It offers permanent and temporary exhibitions that portray the cultural richness and diversity of indigenous peoples, including artifacts, art objects, and information about their traditions, ways of life and histories.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/memorialdospovosindigenas/
Address: Zona Cívico-Administrativa, em frente ao Memorial JK

Cine Brasília
Cine Brasília, inaugurated in 1960, is one of the most important cinemas in Brasilia. It’s located in Asa Sul, it stands out for its modernist architecture by Oscar Niemeyer and its focus on national and international cinema and independent productions.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/cinebrasiliaoficial/
Address: Asa Sul EQS 106/107 – Brasília, DF, 70345-400

Brasília Festival of Brazilian Cinema
The Brasília Festival of Brazilian Cinema was founded in 1965 and it is one of the most important film events in Brazil, held annually in the capital, Brasília. The festival is known for its importance in promoting and enhancing national cinema. The event presents a selection of Brazilian films in various categories, including feature films, short films and documentaries. In 2024, the festival will take place between November 30 and December 7. 
Information: https://www.instagram.com/festbrasilia/

Cine Drive-in
The Cine Drive-in is an open-air movie theater is located in Brasília, famous for being the last drive-in in operation in Brazil. Opened in 1973, it allows viewers to watch movies in their cars, broadcasting the audio via radio. 
Information: https://www.instagram.com/cinedriveinoficial/
Address: SRPN Trecho 1 – Brasília, DF, 70297-400

Venues for concerts and entertainment

Clube do Choro
The Choro Club of Brasília is an association dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of this Brazilian musical genre. It puts on various musical performances throughout the year to spread Brazilian culture.
Information: https://clubedochoro.com.br/
Address: SDC Bloco G – Brasília, DF, 70070-350

Eixão do Lazer
The Eixão do Lazer is a weekly event in Brasília, on Sundays and public holidays, in which the Eixão (an avenue) is closed to vehicles and open to pedestrians, cyclists and sportsmen/women. It offers activities such as cycling, walking, running and cultural performances, as well as the sale of products, food and drinks.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/eixaodolazer/

Mundo Vivo Gallery
Mundo Vivo Gallery is a cultural and artistic space that aims to promote contemporary art and create an environment of interaction between artists and the public.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/mundovivogaleria/
Address: Asa Norte CLN 413 BL D – Asa Norte, Brasília – DF

Tia Zélia’s Samba
A samba circle held at Tia Zélia’s restaurant every two Saturdays and always featuring various musicians from Brasília.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/sambadatiazelia/
Address: Rua Maranhão, n° 8.

Infinu
Infinu is a cultural and entertainment place with food and drink options, musical performances and stores and businesses focused on the Federal District’s creative economy. It promotes a range of activities, such as concerts, art exhibitions, performances and innovative experiences.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/infinubsb/
Address: 506 sul bl A lj 67/69, Brasília – DF

Galpão 17
Galpão 17 offers motorcycle services, self-service craft beer, games, personalized products, a wine bar, food and drinks. It also hosts live shows, mainly classic rock.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/galpao17df/
Address: SMAS Área Especial G Conjunto A Lotes 16 e 17, Brasília – DF, 71215-300

Corina Beers
The place specializes in craft beers. It also hosts concerts of various musical genres.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/corinacervejas/
Address: SOFN Quadra 1 Conjunto B Lote 11 SOFN, Quadra 1 Conjunto B, Lote 11 – Asa Norte, Brasília – DF

Outdoor places

Sarah Kubitschek City Park
This is one of Brazil’s largest urban parks, offering areas for walking, running, sports, picnics and outdoor activities. It has lakes, gardens and extensive infrastructure.
Information: https://www.esporte.df.gov.br/parque-da-cidade/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parquedacidadebsb/
Address: SRPS, Asa Sul – Brasília, DF, 70655-775

Brasília Botanical Garden
A space dedicated to the preservation of local and national flora, with hiking trails, themed gardens and environmental education areas.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/jardimbotanicodebrasilia/
Address: DF-035, s/nº – Jardim Botânico, Brasília – DF

Brasília National Park (Água Mineral)
It’s located about 40 km from the city center. The park offers trails, waterfalls, natural pools and a preserved natural environment. It is ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
Information: https://www.df.gov.br/agua-mineral/
Address: Estrada Parque Indústria e Abastecimento – Via EPIA

Sunset at Cruzeiro square
This is one of the highest points in Brasília and is therefore a privileged place to watch the sunset. Every Sunday many people gather to picnic and eat at the foodtrucks. Every two weeks there is an event in the square (“Forró do pôr do sol”) to listen to and dance forró, a typical Brazilian dance.
Information: https://www.instagram.com/forronopordosol/
Address: Eixo Monumental, s/nº – Próximo ao Memorial JK, Brasília-DF

Dom Bosco Ecological Park 
The park is located on the shores of Lake Paranoá, near the dam, and offers its visitors exuberant landscapes, as well as trails through the native cerrado. It also has the Ermida Dom Bosco, a chapel dedicated to Don Bosco, patron saint of Brasilia. The monument was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer and inaugurated in 1957.
Information: https://www.ibram.df.gov.br/parque-ecologico-dom-bosco/
Address: St. Hermida Dom Bosco – Lago Sul, Brasília – DF 

Sightseeing

Nearby towns and districts

Pirenópolis
It’s located about 150 km from Brasília. The city is considered one of the most beautiful tourist and ecological centers in the country.
Information: https://turismo.pirenopolis.go.gov.br/
Localization: GO 72980-000

Chapada dos Veadeiros
The Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park was declared a World Natural Heritage Site in 2001 by UNESCO. Known for its stunning landscapes, which include waterfalls, canyons and unique rock formations, the Chapada attracts tourists from all over the world in search of adventure, contact with nature and moments of peace and reflection. It’s located around 250 km from Brasília.
Information: https://www.icmbio.gov.br/parnachapadadosveadeiros/
Localization: Rodovia GO 239, Km 36 – Vila de São Jorge, Alto Paraíso de Goiás – GO, 73770-000

Chapada Imperial
This ecological sanctuary is home to endangered animals such as the tatu-canastra (armadillo) and the maned wolf. You can enjoy nature by camping, hiking along ecological trails and visiting the waterfalls, or having fun with tree climbing and zip lining. It’s located 50km from the center of Brasília.
Information: https://chapadaimperial.com.br/
Localization: Brazlândia, Brasília – DF