The Town: structure within the festival area catches fire in the early hours of today; look

The São Paulo Fire Department was called in the early hours of this Friday (8) to put out the fire in a structure inside The Town, at the Interlagos Race Track, in the south zone of the capital of São Paulo.

According to the corporation, five vehicles were needed to put out the flames at the scene. No one was injured, according to firefighters, who did not identify what caused the incident.

05:30 Fire (we don’t know the cause) extinguished on Av. Interlagos, 100 (inside the Interlagos racetrack), Campo Grande, in the aftermath phase, no victims so far, 5 vehicles in attendance, awaiting information from the scene.#193 I pic.twitter.com/qs1j3EKME8

— PMESP Fire Department (@BombeirosPMESP) September 8, 2023

This Friday there will be a break in the event, which was already planned. The main shows on Thursday (7) were Ludmilla, Joss Stone, DJs The Chainsmokers and Maroon 5.

The festival returns on Saturday (9) with doors open in the afternoon, see the schedule:

skyline stage

• Foo Fighters – 11pm
• Yeah Yeah Yeahs – 8:25 pm
• Garbage – 6:15 pm
• Pitty – 4:05 pm

The One Stage

• Suit the King invites Mahmund and Fernanda Takai – 3pm
• Detonauts – 5:10 pm
• Red Baron invites Samuel Rosa – 7:20 pm
• Wet Leg – 9:45 pm

Stage Factory

• Grag Queen – 4pm
• Mc Dricka – 6pm
• Yunk Vino – 8pm
• MC Don Juan – 10pm

Sao Paulo Square Stage

• São Paulo Big Band – 3pm
• Big Band invites Vanessa Moreno and Ana Cañas – 4:30 pm
• Hamilton de Holanda – 6:30 pm
• Stanley Jordan – 8:30pm

New Dance Order Stage

• Kenya20hz Presents Chaos Sonor – 4:05 pm
• Aerea Live -5:35 pm
• Renato Cohen Live – 6:07 pm
• Inner City Live Bonus Set Kevin Saunderson – 7:45 p.m.
• Badsista, Malka, Venus Aka Gueto Elegance Feat Marina Lima – 8:45 pm
• Mamba Negra Showcase Feat Cashu + Paulete Lindacelva + Valentina Luz: 11:30 pm

How to get to the festival?

In order to reduce the turmoil when the public arrives and leaves, the director of the event, Roberta Medina, recommends that people go to the place by public transport: “Forget the idea of ​​taking a taxi or apps. If you want to be happy, take public transport”, said Roberta, at a press event.

In this case, the best options are the trails of the Metro/ViaQuatro It is CPTM/Via Mobility .

The region lacks private parking, so the recommendation is to avoid going by private car.

• CPTM / Via Mobility

The nearest station to the concert venue is Racetrack at Row 9 – Emerald , managed by Via Mobility. Passengers on Lines 7 – Ruby, 10 – Turquesa, 11 – Coral and 13 – Jade (Airport Express) can travel to Luz Station and transfer to Line 4 – Yellow, heading to Pinheiros, on Line 9-Esmeralda , and get off at Autodromo.

The company’s 57 stations will be open only for disembarking passengers, between midnight and 4 am. CPTM informs that the interval between trains will be adjusted according to the festival’s passenger demand.

• Subway / ViaQuatro

Metrô informs that it has prepared a scheme for 24-hour assistance during the five days, with boarding until midnight and disembarking uninterruptedly. In addition, the company also prepared a map with the arrival options through its lines:

Line 1 – Blue

Option 1 : Go to Santa Cruz station, on Line 5-Lilás (towards Capão Redondo) and get off at Santo Amaro station. There, take Line 9 – Esmeralda (towards Bruno Covas/Mendes-Vila Natal) and go to the Autódromo station.
Option 2 : Go to Luz station, taking Line 4-Yellow (towards Vila Sônia); get off at Pinheiros station, take Line 9-Esmeralda (towards Bruno Covas/Mendes-Vila Natal) and go to Autódromo station.

Line 2 – Green

Option 1 : Go to Chácara Klabin station, taking Line 5-Lilás (towards Capão Redondo); get off at Santo Amaro station, take Line 9-Esmeralda, towards Bruno Covas/Mendes-Vila Natal and go to Autódromo station.
Option 2 : Go to Consolação station, taking Line 4-Yellow (towards Vila Sônia); get off at Pinheiros station, take Line 9-Esmeralda (towards Bruno Covas/Mendes-Vila Natal) and go to Autódromo station.

Line 3 – Red: Go to República station, taking Line 4-Yellow (towards Vila Sônia); get off at Pinheiros station, take Line 9-Esmeralda (towards Bruno Covas/Mendes-Vila Natal) and go to Autódromo station.

Line 15 – Silver : Go to Vila Prudente station and take Line 2-Green (towards Vila Madalena); continue to Chácara Klabin station, taking Line 5-Lilás (towards Capão Redondo); get off at Santo Amaro station, take Line 9-Esmeralda (towards Bruno Covas/Mendes-Vila Natal) and go to Autódromo station.

• More comfort and less time

A special service will be available with exclusive trains and by appointment. Just buy the express or semi-express ticket for lines 8 and 9, with fewer stops and more time to enjoy the festival.

• Express

Passports from the first batch can be purchased for BRL 40 (round trip). On the way back, passengers board at Autódromo Station and the return journey will be shared, allowing disembarkation at any station on the lines.

Departures of express trains from Barueri Station and Pinheiros Station to Autódromo Station will be made at 60-minute intervals. To board, the passenger must follow the time chosen at the time of purchase, marked in the passport. The express service will always start at noon and will have 9 one-way trips. The last express train journey will depart at 8 pm at Barueri Station.

• semi espresso

The first batch costs R$ 15 (round trip). These will be the same stations available for the return of the festival, always boarding at the Autódromo Station.

The departures of the semi-express trains will be made with a 30-minute difference in relation to the express service. Starting at 11:30 am, the last trip leaves Barueri Station at 7:30 pm.

To purchase either option, simply access the Passaporte Mobilidade website, choose the service and select the preferred boarding time and station. On the day of the event, you will need to present your ticket code to board. On the way back, present the same code at the Autódromo Station to return in complete comfort and safety.

• Cars

Pocket for Taxis

Avenida Antônio Barbosa da Silva Sandoval, formerly with the intersection with Avenida do Rio Bonito.

Meeting points for apps and private vehicles

meeting points

Avenida do Rio Bonito, after Rua Antônio Barbosa da Silva Sandoval:

Directions to the meeting point: take Avenida Interlagos, towards Autódromo, turn right on Rua Antônio Barbosa da Silva Sandoval and turn right on Avenida do Rio Bonito;

Directions to leave the meeting point: follow Avenida do Rio Bonito, towards Avenida Atlântica / Ponte do Socorro.

Avenida Rubens Montanaro de Borba before Avenida do Jangadeiro:

Directions to the meeting point: take Avenida Miguel Yunes, turn right on Avenida Jair Ribeiro da Silva, take Avenida Mathias Beck / Av. Lourenço Cabreira, turn right on Praça João Beiçola da Silva and turn right on Avenida Rubens Montanaro de Borba;

Directions for leaving the meeting point: from Avenida Rubens Montanaro de Borba, turn right on Rua Justino Nigro, Rua Plínio Schmidt, Rua João Batista Cataldo and left on Avenida Jair Ribeiro da Silva, towards the center.

What time do the gates open and close?

According to the organization of the festival “The Town”, the opening of the gates will always start at 2 pm (Brasília time). Closing is scheduled for 2 am.

What to take and not to take to The Town?

On the Ticketmaster website, the company responsible for selling tickets, items that may or may not be taken to the festival are informed.

Allowed Items

• Duly sealed industrialized foods (examples: biscuits, toast, cereal bars, etc.);
• Fruits cut and packed in transparent and non-rigid packaging, of the “Zip Lock” type;
• Sandwiches packaged in transparent and non-rigid packaging, of the “Zip Lock” type.

Not allowed items

• Bottles of any type, size or material (examples: mineral water bottles, “squeezes”, etc.), except plastic bottles for water consumption, as long as they do not have a cap. The lid can be removed by security at the entrance or at any location of the event (see item 7 about drinking fountains);
• Rigid packaging with a lid (example: plastic pots of the “tupperware” type);
• Thermal cups, of glass or metal;
• Cans;
• Helmets;
• Firearms or cold weapons of any kind (knives, brass knuckles, pocket knives, etc.);
• Chairs/stools;
• Umbrella;
• Sharp objects;
• Piercing or cutting objects (scissors, stilettos, tweezers, nail clippers, corkscrews);
• Fireworks, explosive devices, flares and incendiary devices of any kind;
• Glass, plastic or metal objects (perfumes, cosmetics, including deodorants of any kind, toothpaste or toothbrush);
• Flammable and/or corrosive substances;
• sprays;
• Neuromuscular disabling machines (tasers);
• Laser pointers, strobe lights or other light-emitting devices;
• Drinks (in any type of container);
• Skateboard, bicycle or any type of motor vehicle;
• Styrofoam, cooler or any type of utensil for storage;
• Selfie stick (extender for taking self-portrait);
• Professional photo cameras or camcorders or with detachable lens;
• Professional objects for image and sound capture, such as: professional cameras (interchangeable lens), professional filming equipment, drones or other flying objects;
• Items that can be used for ambush marketing;
• Poisonous and/or toxic substances, including illegal drugs;
• Flags or posters containing messages or symbols with commercial disclosures or references to discriminatory, offensive, homophobic, racist or xenophobic causes (F1);
• Drones, also called UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), RPA (Remotely-Piloted Aircraft), Remotely Piloted Aircraft and similar equipment.
  foods that are intended for sale or that may pose safety risks.

Will it rain at The Town?

According to Climatempo bulletins, rain showers could affect the festival again

• 09/09 : Sunny with lots of clouds during the day and periods of cloudy skies. Night with many clouds.
• 09/10 : Sun and increase of morning clouds. Showers in the afternoon and evening.

The Town numbers

• 5 festival days;
• 235 hours of music;
• 360 thousand m² of area;
• 5 stages: “skyline ” (main), with a light show and fireworks display; “The One “, mix of styles; “Sao Paulo Square “, with Jazz, Blues, Big Band, kiosks and arts; “EDM ” (New Dance Order), with a light show and DJs from Brazil and the world; It is “Factory “, with unusual architecture, urban art, bright colors, street dance and lots of Hip Hop;
• 1 gastronomic space: “Market Square”, with tables and chairs to sit and relax between shows and cuisine designed by chef Alex Atala;
• 1 VIP area: exclusive access, buffet designed by a chef, open bar and balcony facing the main stage;
• 4 attractions (toys) for the public to have fun while enjoying the shows: roller coaster, zip line, ferris wheel and “mega drop” – radical free fall;
• 500 thousand people (100 thousand per day).