BRAZIL · CONCERTS
Key Facts
- Power Index Brazil ranks 1st of 14 in The Rio Times Latin America Power Index, with 75.0 points (October 2026 edition).
- The date Saturday 21 November 2026, outdoors; Eventim lists 4 p.m., gates 6 p.m., start time to come.
- Where it is Farmasi Arena (current name), Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno 3401, Barra da Tijuca, Rio.
- Tickets Eventim, from R$247.50 (about US$46) half-price to R$1,895 (about US$354) VIP.
- For US visitors Americans need a Brazilian e-visa; Rio is 2 hours ahead of New York.
Mariah Carey in Rio de Janeiro is a single open-air night on Saturday 21 November 2026, at Farmasi Arena in the Barra da Tijuca district. Eventim, Brazil’s ticketing site, lists the show as available on 28 October.
Tickets start at R$247.50 (about US$46) for a half-price seat, and Americans need a Brazilian e-visa. Eventim lists 4 p.m. for the event and 6 p.m. for the gates, and says the start time will be announced near the show.
In Plain English
Mariah Carey is the American singer behind the Christmas song “All I Want for Christmas Is You”, released in 1994. Her Brazil dates in November 2026 fall just before the holiday season.
Eventim is a ticketing company with a Brazilian site, and it sells the tickets for these shows. Its price lists have a separate column for customers of Itaú, one of Brazil’s biggest banks.
Farmasi Arena, in Rio’s western Barra da Tijuca district, is the current name of the venue once called Jeunesse Arena and, before that, HSBC Arena. The organisers use its open-air area for this concert.
Why This Show Matters to US Readers
Mariah Carey in Rio de Janeiro lets a US fan hear the world’s best-known Christmas song in summer sun. November in Rio is early summer, so the festive mood comes with beach weather.
Eventim also lists her shows at Nubank Parque, a football stadium in São Paulo, on 17 November and, in its description, on 18 November. Rio has only this one night.
Friday 20 November is Black Consciousness Day, a Brazilian national holiday, so the concert falls on a long weekend. Hotels and flights fill early on holiday weekends, so book soon.
Date, Time and US Eastern Schedule
Mariah Carey in Rio de Janeiro takes place on Saturday 21 November 2026 at Farmasi Arena. Eventim’s page for the show lists the event at 4 p.m., which is 2 p.m. Eastern, 1 p.m. Central and 11 a.m. Pacific.
The same Eventim page gives 6 p.m. for the gates, which is 4 p.m. Eastern, and says the start will come later. Those times do not match, so we state only what Eventim states and treat the schedule as open.
Brazil has no daylight saving time, so Rio stays on UTC-3 all year. On 21 November the United States is back on standard time, so Rio is two hours ahead of New York.
As of 28 October we found no schedule update from Eventim or the venue. Check the Eventim page again in the week of the show.
Arrive early for bag checks, because gates have a stated opening time but no confirmed start. Mariah Carey in Rio de Janeiro is an outdoor show, so a light rain jacket is a sensible item.
Tickets and Prices in US Dollars
Tickets for Mariah Carey in Rio de Janeiro are sold on Eventim, the seller named on the show page. The page shows general sales from 1 June at noon, and the artist page lists the Rio show as available on 28 October.
Eventim’s description lists half-price, Itaú-customer and full-price columns. The cheapest ticket is R$247.50 (about US$46) for a half-price upper seat, and the top is R$1,895 (about US$354) for a full-price VIP package.
A full-price upper-level seat is R$495 (about US$93), and a full-price box or lower-level seat is R$895 (about US$167). The Pista Premium Itaú Personnalité standing section is also R$895 (about US$167) at full price, and conversions use R$5.35 to the dollar.
Brazilian law gives half-price tickets, called meia-entrada, to eligible groups, and buyers may be asked for proof at the gate. A tourist without a qualifying document should plan on the full price.
Buy tickets for Mariah Carey in Rio de Janeiro only on Eventim or at an official box office, and avoid resale offers on social media. Check whether your foreign card works before the sale day, because some Brazilian checkouts ask for a local tax number.
The Eventim description says children aged 5 to 15 may enter and stay only with a parent or guardian. It does not spell out rules for older teenagers, so ask Eventim before you buy for a minor.
How to Get to Farmasi Arena
The arena stands at Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno 3401, in the Barra da Tijuca district. Its own website says to leave the BRT, Rio’s dedicated bus lanes, at the Parque Olímpico or Rio2 station.
The same page says metro riders take Line 4 to Jardim Oceânico, then change to the BRT. We found no metro or BRT timetable for this night, so check the operators’ notices in the final week.
Parking at the arena has 1,000 spaces, and the venue lists R$60 (about US$11) for a car. Spaces are subject to capacity, so a ride-hailing app is the simpler choice.
The State Department discourages its own staff from using municipal buses anywhere in Brazil, especially at night. It advises waiting for a taxi or ride-share in a secure area, and it says registered taxis have red licence plates.
Allow extra time after Mariah Carey in Rio de Janeiro, because thousands of fans leave at once. Agree your pick-up point before the last song.
Where to Stay and What It Costs
Most visitors to Mariah Carey in Rio de Janeiro stay in Copacabana, Ipanema or Leblon, which are well served by hotels and restaurants. The arena is a long ride from those beaches, so Barra da Tijuca hotels suit travellers who want a short trip home.
Our city page on <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/expat-cities/rio-de-janeiro/”>Rio de Janeiro</a> covers neighbourhoods and costs. For other events that month, see <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/what-to-do-in-rio-in-november-2026/”>What to Do in Rio in November 2026</a>.
Mariah Carey’s Rio night falls five days before <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/seal-brazil-concerts-november-2026-rio-de-janeiro-qualistage-sao-paulo-nubank-parque/”>Seal’s two Brazil nights on 26 and 28 November</a>. A longer trip can combine both.
Visa, Safety and Tips for US Visitors
To see Mariah Carey in Rio de Janeiro, US citizens need a visa for Brazil, the State Department says. Since 10 April 2025 tourists apply for the e-visa online through the authorised site brazil.vfsevisa.com, so start weeks ahead.
The State Department page shows a last-updated date of 15 November 2023 yet describes this 2025 rule. We quote it as it reads on 28 October, and the page itself tells readers to confirm current requirements with official sources.
Your passport must be valid on the day you enter and must have one page free for the entry stamp. The emergency numbers listed by the State Department are 190 for police and 192 for an ambulance.
The State Department says violent crime, including armed robbery and carjacking, is common in urban areas, day and night. It also says assaults with sedatives or drugs placed in drinks are common.
Keep your drink in sight, and take only the card and cash you need to the show. Phones are a common target, so keep yours inside a zipped pocket, and if you are robbed, hand over your belongings without resisting.
Mariah Carey’s Other Brazil Dates
Eventim lists two Mariah Carey shows at Nubank Parque in São Paulo, on Tuesday 17 November and, in its description, on Wednesday 18 November. The 18 November night has a standing floor called Pista, while the 17 November listing shows seats.
Both São Paulo nights use the same Eventim sales site, and the description gives gates at 4 p.m. for each. Stay tips are in <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/what-to-do-in-sao-paulo-in-november-2026/”>What to Do in São Paulo in November 2026</a>.
Fans who miss Brazil in November can look at <a href=”https://www.riotimesonline.com/lionel-richie-sao-paulo-2026-nubank-parque-december-19/”>Lionel Richie’s São Paulo show on 19 December</a>. It is another large stadium night in the same city a month later.
What Is Not Confirmed Yet
For Mariah Carey in Rio de Janeiro, the start time, the support acts and the setlist have not been published. Eventim shows 4 p.m. as the listing time and 6 p.m. for the gates; only the organisers can confirm the day.
The prices above come from Eventim’s event description on 28 October, and the live checkout may show changes or sold-out sectors. We also found no event-day transport plan and no bag rules for this night.
We will refresh this guide when the promoter or the venue publishes them. Always confirm the times for Mariah Carey in Rio de Janeiro on the official Eventim page in the week of the show.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Mariah Carey’s Rio de Janeiro concert?
Mariah Carey in Rio de Janeiro plays on Saturday 21 November 2026 at Farmasi Arena, outdoors. Eventim lists 4 p.m. and gates at 6 p.m., and the start time is still to be announced.
How much do Mariah Carey tickets in Rio cost in US dollars?
Eventim lists prices from R$247.50 (about US$46) for a half-price seat to R$1,895 (about US$354) for the full-price VIP package. A full-price upper-level seat is R$495 (about US$93).
Do Americans need a visa to attend the Rio concert?
Yes. US citizens need a Brazilian visa for any trip since 10 April 2025, and tourists apply for the e-visa online. The passport must be valid on entry and have one page free for the stamp, the State Department says.
Is Farmasi Arena the same place as Jeunesse Arena?
Yes. Farmasi Arena is the current name of the Barra da Tijuca arena that was earlier called Jeunesse Arena and HSBC Arena. Use the Farmasi Arena name and the address Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno 3401 for maps and rides.
Sources: Eventim Brasil, Mariah Carey RJ, Farmasi Arena, 21 Nov 2026 (date, time listing, general sale), accessed 28 October 2026; Eventim Brasil, Mariah Carey tour page (event list, gates, start-time note, prices, age rule), accessed 28 October 2026; Farmasi Arena, official site (address, BRT and metro access, parking), accessed 28 October 2026; US State Department, Brazil country information (e-visa, passport, crime warnings), accessed 28 October 2026.
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