Kid Abelha Rio de Janeiro Brazil December 11, 2026: Extra Show Moves to Brava Arena Jockey, January Tickets Stay Valid
BRAZIL · MUSIC
Key Facts
- —The city Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s second-largest city, is where the pop-rock band Kid Abelha formed in the early 1980s.
- —Why it matters The band returned to the stage in 2026 after 13 years away, and its first Rio show sold out.
- —What happened The extra Rio date moved from 16 January 2027 to Friday 11 December 2026, at Brava Arena Jockey.
- —Date and venue Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Rio time, in the Gávea district.
- —Tickets January tickets stay valid without any exchange, and new sales opened on Ticketmaster Brasil on 28 September.
The Kid Abelha Rio 2026 extra show has a new date and a new home in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The band now plays Brava Arena Jockey, in the Gávea district, on Friday 11 December 2026.
The concert was first set for Saturday 16 January 2027 at Farmasi Arena, a large indoor venue in Barra da Tijuca. Fans who already hold tickets for January do not need to do anything, because those tickets stay valid.
Kid Abelha Rio 2026: What Changed and Why
The Brava Arena Jockey season programme now lists Kid Abelha on 11 December, with tickets sold through Ticketmaster Brasil. Billboard Brasil reported the change on 25 September and noted that fans get the show about a month earlier than planned.
The extra date was first announced in June, after the tour’s opening night at Farmasi Arena sold out. That first show took place on 12 June, Brazil’s Valentine’s Day, known locally as Dia dos Namorados.
The announcements did not give a reason for the change of venue. In July, the tour’s promoter, Live Nation Brasil, had already moved dates in four other cities, some into 2027.
What Happens to Tickets Already Bought
Tickets bought for 16 January remain valid for 11 December, with no exchange and no new registration. Billboard Brasil also set out how the old seating sections carry over to the new layout.
Holders of Pista Premium, the standing area closest to the stage, stay in Pista Premium. Holders of Cadeira N1, a seated level at Farmasi Arena, also move to Pista Premium.
Cadeira N3 tickets now count as Pista, the general standing floor. Camarote holders, who bought box seats, keep a Camarote place.
When the tour changed other dates in July, the promoter offered full refunds, including fees, to fans who could not attend. Fans who cannot make 11 December should ask Ticketmaster Brasil which terms apply to the Rio change.
Prices and How to Buy
New tickets for the December show went on sale on Monday 28 September at noon Rio time. Brasil em Folhas, a Brazilian news site, confirmed that the Kid Abelha sale opened that day through Ticketmaster.
For the original January date, Correio da Manhã listed full prices from 290 reais (about US$56) to 550 reais (about US$105). These dollar figures use a rate of 5.22 reais to the dollar on 30 September.
Pista Premium cost 390 reais (about US$75) and Cadeira N1 cost 490 reais (about US$94) at full price. Prices for the new December layout were not included in the public announcements.
Brazilian law gives half-price tickets, called meia-entrada, to students, people over 60 and some other groups. For January, half-price tickets started at 145 reais (about US$28), and buyers must show proof of eligibility at the door.
Brava Arena Jockey: A Seasonal Venue in Gávea
Brava Arena Jockey is a temporary concert venue set up inside the Jockey Club Brasileiro, Rio’s historic horse-racing ground. Its fourth season runs from 4 November to 31 December 2026, on the club’s Pião do Prado grounds.
The organisers describe a 7,000-square-metre site with an air-conditioned tent and a covered food area. More than 90,000 people visited the venue last year, according to Portal Sintoniza, a Rio music site.
Shows run from Wednesday to Sunday, with doors at 6 p.m. and concerts from 8 p.m. onwards. The general age rating is 16, and younger fans must come with a parent or legal guardian.
The same season includes Marisa Monte, Capital Inicial, Lenine, and Elba Ramalho with Geraldo Azevedo. The season is produced by Kappamakki and Live Nation Brasil.
Getting There: Transport, Safety and Time Zone
Gávea is a leafy residential district in Rio’s South Zone, next to Leblon and the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon. That is much closer to Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon than Farmasi Arena, which lies in Barra da Tijuca in the West Zone.
The nearest metro station is Antero de Quental on Line 4, in Leblon, roughly a kilometre away. The Rio Open tennis tournament, held at the same club, calls it a 12-minute walk from its own entrance.
Gávea is a well-off area, but the usual big-city care applies after dark. Many concertgoers leave by taxi or ride-hailing app, and Rio’s registered taxis are yellow with a blue stripe.
All times in this article are Rio de Janeiro time, which is three hours behind UTC. Brazil does not use daylight saving time, so the gap stays the same in December.
The Band and the Tour
Kid Abelha formed in Rio de Janeiro in the early 1980s and became one of Brazil’s best-known pop-rock bands. Its hits include “Como Eu Quero”, “Lágrimas e Chuva”, “Fixação” and “Pintura Íntima”.
The tour is called Eu Tive Um Sonho, which means “I Had a Dream”, and marks the trio’s return after 13 years. Paula Toller sings, Bruno Fortunato plays guitar, and George Israel plays saxophone, guitar and mandolin.
Musical direction is by Liminha, a veteran Brazilian producer, and art direction is by Gringo Cardia. The tour has also visited Fortaleza, in north-eastern Brazil, where the band played on 22 August.
Correio da Manhã’s review of the June opening said the crowd sang loudly from the first song, “Lágrimas e Chuva”. The band also announced that every show would include one lesser-known song from its catalogue.
What Comes Next
Support acts, the exact setlist and the floor plan for the Kid Abelha Rio 2026 show have not been published. It is also not yet known how many new tickets the Gávea venue will sell for the night.
The move changes the date and the room, not the three musicians on stage. Ticket holders simply gain a Friday night in Gávea, about a month before the date they first had in mind.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my Kid Abelha ticket for 16 January 2027 still valid?
Yes. Tickets bought for the January date at Farmasi Arena are valid for 11 December 2026 at Brava Arena Jockey, with no exchange or registration needed. Your section may change under the new layout, for example from Cadeira N3 to Pista.
Where is Brava Arena Jockey in Rio de Janeiro?
It is inside the Jockey Club Brasileiro at Praça Santos Dumont 31, in the Gávea district of Rio’s South Zone. The nearest metro station is Antero de Quental on Line 4, about a kilometre away.
What time does the Kid Abelha show start on 11 December?
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Rio de Janeiro time, which is three hours behind UTC. The venue’s general age rating is 16.
Is Kid Abelha still touring the rest of Brazil?
Yes. Live Nation Brasil moved several dates in July, including Curitiba, Brasília, Recife and Florianópolis, and some of them now fall in 2027. The Kid Abelha Rio 2026 show on 11 December is the band’s second concert in its home city this year.
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