Welcome to your Rio de Janeiro daily brief for Thursday, February 26, 2026 — a rare day when all four of Rio’s major museums are open simultaneously. The MAR reopens after its Wednesday closure, joining the CCBB (Vetores-Vertentes: 170 works by Amazonian women photographers, free), MAM (Daniel Buren’s first Brazilian installation, free) and the Museu do Amanhã (R$30) for what may be the strongest cultural lineup of the week. Plan a Centro-to-Flamengo circuit while the institutions align — the CCBB and A Gentil Carioca gallery are a five-minute walk apart, and the VLT connects Praça Mauá to both the MAR and Museu do Amanhã. The weather turns less cooperative: 28°C with 65% rain, a notable shift from yesterday’s dry 29°C window, so indoor plans are wise. On the markets, the Ibovespa touched a new intraday record of 192,623 points yesterday — its first time above 192k — before closing at 191,247 (-0.13%). The dollar fell further to R$5.1247, its lowest since May 2024. Tonight the Maracanã hosts the Recopa Sul-Americana final second leg (Flamengo v Lanús, 21h30), which will affect transport across Zona Norte from 18h. This Rio de Janeiro daily brief covers weather, events, transport, food, and practical tips for your day.
01Weather & Air QualityWhat to wear
02Day at a GlanceQuick scan
Thursday is an exceptional museum day in Rio: all four of the city’s major institutions are open simultaneously. The MAR returns from its Wednesday closure to join the CCBB, MAM and Museu do Amanhã — a rare alignment that makes today ideal for a cultural circuit through Centro and Flamengo. The CCBB’s Vetores-Vertentes show (Amazonian women photographers, through March 30) and Daniel Buren’s first Brazilian installation at the MAM are both free. The weather is less cooperative than yesterday — 65% rain at 28°C — so indoor plans are wise. Casa Museu Eva Klabin in Lagoa and A Gentil Carioca in Centro are also open. This evening, the city’s energy shifts entirely to football: the Maracanã hosts the Recopa final from 21h30, while Plebe Rude plays Circo Voador tomorrow night for those looking ahead to the weekend.
03Culture & EventsWhat to see & do
Museums & Exhibitions
CCBB Rio — Open Today
Vetores-Vertentes: Fotógrafas do Pará occupies the first floor with 170 works by 11 Amazonian women photographers spanning five decades — including VR experiences and an aromatic installation called Icamiabas. Curated by Sissa Aneleh for the Museu das Mulheres, the show runs through March 30. Also running: Viva Maurício de Sousa, the immersive Turma da Mônica experience (through April 13). Fourth floor: Museu BB permanent collection. Ingressos at the bilheteria or bb.com.br/cultura.
Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR) — Reopens Today
The MAR returns from its weekly Wednesday closure with full programming. The rooftop terrace remains one of the best viewpoints in Centro, looking across Praça Mauá to the Museu do Amanhã. Combine with the VLT (Parada dos Museus stop) for an easy cultural itinerary. Free admission every Tuesday.
MAM Rio — Open Today
Two compelling shows continue: Daniel Buren’s first installation in Brazil, transforming the museum’s modernist architecture with his signature coloured stripes, and a Carmen Portinho retrospective celebrating the pioneering engineer behind much of Rio’s modernist infrastructure. Free admission. Access via Aterro do Flamengo may still be reduced in some areas following Carnaval infrastructure removal.
Museu do Amanhã — Open Today
Santiago Calatrava’s futuristic museum is open with its permanent exhibition and temporary shows. Half-price for students and under-21s. Free admission only on national holidays. Combine with the MAR across the square for a full Praça Mauá morning — both are open today.
Also Open Today
Casa Museu Eva Klabin
An intimate collection of European and Asian art inside a stunning lakeside residence. Currently showing a new interpretation of Eva Klabin’s haute-couture pieces, photographs and paintings. A quiet alternative to the larger museums.
A Gentil Carioca
One of Rio’s most respected contemporary art galleries, located in Centro near the CCBB. Running a new group show exploring emergent Brazilian artists. Free entry, walkable from CCBB in five minutes.
04Getting AroundHow to move
05Food & DrinkWhere to eat
06Practical InfoNeed to know
07Community & LifestyleLocal life
08SportsGame day
Recopa Sul-Americana — Final Tonight
Recopa Sul-Americana final, second leg. Lanús won the ida 1-0 in Buenos Aires (Rodrigo Castillo 31’/2T). Flamengo needs a two-goal win in normal time to lift the trophy outright; a one-goal win ties the aggregate and forces extra time (2 x 15 min), then penalties if still level. Filipe Luís is expected to start: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Paquetá, Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Pedro, Cebolinha. Plata returns from suspension and could start over Cebolinha. Saul Ñíguez is the only confirmed absentee; Jorginho may return to the squad. Lanús probable XI: Losada; Guidara, Izquierdoz, Canale, Marcich; Medina, Cardozo, Moreno; Salvio, Walter Bou, Carrera. No confirmed absences (Loaiza doubtful). Referee: Gustavo Tejera (URU). VAR: Andrés Cunha (URU). TV: ESPN / Disney+. Biometria facial required for entry. Over 60,000 tickets sold.
Brasileirão Série A — Round 4
| Match | Result / Time | Venue |
| RB Bragantino v Athletico-PR | 1–1 | Cícero de Souza Marques, Bragança |
| Remo v Internacional | 1–1 | Mangueirão, Belém |
| Coritiba v São Paulo | 0–1 | Couto Pereira, Curitiba |
| Cruzeiro v Corinthians | 1–1 | Mineirão, Belo Horizonte |
| Palmeiras v Fluminense | 2–1 | Arena Barueri, SP |
| Grêmio v Atlético-MG | 2–1 | Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre |
| Santos v Vasco | Tonight, 19h | Vila Belmiro, Santos |
Last night’s Brasileirão results: Palmeiras beat Fluminense 2-1 at Arena Barueri (Vitor Roque pen., Allan; Lucho Acosta) to go top with 10 points. São Paulo won 1-0 at Coritiba (Cauly pen.) to match them on 10 points. Grêmio beat Atlético-MG 2-1 (Noriega, Marlon; Victor Hugo) after Natanael was sent off in the 16th minute. Cruzeiro drew 1-1 with Corinthians (Matheus Pereira; João Pedro Tchoca). Both Bragantino v Athletico-PR and Remo v Internacional finished 1-1. Tonight, Santos host Vasco at Vila Belmiro (19h) — both on just 1 point from 3 games. Vasco are under interim coach Bruno Lazaroni after Fernando Diniz was sacked following last Sunday’s Cariocão semifinal defeat to Fluminense. Three matches remain postponed: Flamengo v Mirassol, Botafogo v Vitória, and Bahia v Chapecoense.
Cariocão — Semifinal Volta Schedule
The Cariocão semifinal second legs are confirmed for the first weekend of March. Fluminense v Vasco: Sun 1 Mar, 18h, Maracanã (Flu mando — Flu lead 1-0, needs only a draw). Madureira v Flamengo: Mon 2 Mar, 21h, Maracanã (Madureira mando — Fla lead 3-0 from the ida). The single-match final will follow at a date and venue to be confirmed by FERJ.
09Business & MarketsMarket watch
Market context: The Ibovespa paused for breath after eight sessions of gains in nine, but the pullback was negligible — just -0.13%. The index remains driven by a historic wave of foreign capital rotating out of US tech and into emerging markets. The BCB confirmed the February foreign exchange flow is positive by US$3.36 billion through Feb 20, with US$8.4 billion flowing in this year. Analysts continue to eye the 200k target. Tonight’s Nvidia earnings are the next catalyst — results landed after the NY close yesterday, and the market reaction could set the tone for today’s B3 session.
10Plan AheadPlan ahead
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Thursday, February 26, 2026
A culture-first daily guide for locals and expats in the Cidade Maravilhosa.