Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Guide for Thursday, September 18, 2025
Tonight in Rio offers world-class jazz with Esperanza Spalding at Vivo Rio, Broadway magic with Beetlejuice – O Musical in Barra, and samba under the arches at Fundição.
From candlelit tributes to inclusive drag parties, the city is alive with options across music, theater, and clubs.
Top Picks
Esperanza Spalding – Vivo Rio (Flamengo)
Why: Grammy-winning jazz bassist/vocalist returns for one night only.
- Time: 21:00 (doors 19:00)
- Tickets: Ticket360 – from R$110 (meia) / R$220 (inteira)
- Address: Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 85 – Parque do Flamengo
- Contact: +55 (21) 2272-2901
Beetlejuice – O Musical – Teatro Multiplan (Barra)
Why: Brazilian production of the Broadway hit, now in its final Rio season.
- Time: 20:00
- Tickets: Sympla
- Address: Av. das Américas, 3900 – Barra da Tijuca (VillageMall)
Candlelight: Tributo a Queen & The Beatles – Teatro PRIO (Gávea)
Why: String quartet plays Queen and Beatles hits by candlelight.
- Time: 20:00 (doors 19:30)
- Tickets: Fever – from ~R$80
- Address: Av. Bartolomeu Mitre, 1110 – Lagoa (Jockey Club)
Samba Independente dos Bons Costumes – Fundição Progresso (Lapa)
Why: Rio’s most vibrant weekly roda de samba in a legendary venue.
- Time: 21:00
- Tickets: Ingresse – R$60 / R$30
- Address: Rua dos Arcos, 24 – Lapa
Drag Race Brasil Reunion – Novo Pink Flamingo (Copacabana)
Why: Reunion of Drag Race Brasil queens in an over-the-top drag extravaganza.
- Time: 21:00 (doors 20:00)
- Tickets: Sympla – from R$40
- Address: Rua Raul Pompeia, 102 – Copacabana
Also Notable
- Hair – O Musical – Teatro Riachuelo, 20:00. From R$50 via Sympla.
- Bruxas de Salem – Teatro Casa Grande, 20:00. R$80–120 via Tudus.
- Black Cat: EROS – Black Cat, Copacabana. After-hours electronic party from 23:00, tickets from R$40 via Sympla.
Check official pages before heading out as times and prices may change on the day.
Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Guide for Thursday, September 18, 2025
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