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São Paulo: Galeria do Rock and República
London Calling, Rockway and Aqualung inside the Galeria do Rock, Supernova across the street, then Baratos Afins on Rua 24 de Maio, where collectors hunt first Brazilian pressings.
Walkable · 5 stops · about 0.1 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 5 stops
1. London Calling Discos
Second-floor shop in the Galeria do Rock run by Walter, whose knowledge of the Brazilian music scene draws collectors, including visitors from abroad hunting rare records.
Tip: Part of the Galeria do Rock, São Paulo's famous multi-store music gallery. Closed Sunday.
Galeria do Rock - Av. São João, 439 - 2º andar 302-304-306 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01035-000, Brazil
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed 2. Rockway Store
Galeria do Rock shop selling records, CDs and band shirts, with rock and metal strong. Customers praise the attentive staff and fair prices.
Tip: Staff will search for specific bands if you ask. Closed Sunday.
Galeria do Rock - Av. São João, 439 - Loja 328 / 329 - 2° Andar - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01035-000, Brazil
Hours
Monday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Tuesday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Wednesday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Thursday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed 3. Aqualung Records
Tidy, well-organized Galeria do Rock shop with fair prices and good service.
Tip: Reviewers praise the organization and the prices. Closed Sunday.
Av. São João, 439 - 305 303 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01035-000, Brazil
Hours
Monday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed 4. Supernova Record Store
Across from the Galeria do Rock, a shop jazz lovers praise, also good for Brazilian MPB and samba.
Tip: Right across the street from the Galeria do Rock, so easy to add to that crawl. Closed Sunday.
em frente a Galeria Do Rock e Supermercado Bem Barato - R. 24 de Maio, 77 - Lj 35 (Piso Superior - República, São Paulo - SP, 01041-001, Brazil
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday Closed 5. Baratos Afins
Legendary República record shop that serious collectors rank among São Paulo's best, with first Brazilian pressings in great condition and fair prices.
Tip: Rock and metal fans should plan extra time. Closed Sunday.
R. 24 de Maio, 62 - República, São Paulo - SP, 01041-000, Brazil
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday Closed
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
Last Stop Suggestion
Finish the day with a drink while a record plays. Most of these open in the evening, so check the hours.
Formosa Hi-Fi
Listening bar under the Viaduto do Chá with a Brazilian-focused kitchen, great cocktails, and a sound system that has visitors Shazaming all night.
Tip: Reviewers note a R$30 per-person music charge. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Viaduto do Chá - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01048-100, Brazil
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM Friday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday Closed Matiz
Soft-club style bar in República with a great sound system, DJs, tasty cocktails and a big terrace.
Tip: Reviewers report long queues on busy nights, so arrive early on weekdays. Closed Monday.
R. Martins Fontes, 91 - República, São Paulo - SP, 01050-905, Brazil
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Friday 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM Saturday 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM Sunday 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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