Tonight in Rio: Blue Note pairs Gipsy Experience — Tributo Gipsy Kings at 20:00 with Thedy Corrêa — Minha História at 22:30, Circo Voador hosts Dead Fish’s 25 anos de Afasia at 20:00, Audio Rebel brings Caravela Escarlate (20:00), and Carioca da Gema warms up with Flavia Saolli from 18:30 — plus Rio Scenarium’s multi-act night and Beco das Garrafas’ Olho Sambajazz convida Carol Saboya (21:00).
Top Picks Tonight
Gipsy Experience — Tributo Gipsy Kings at Blue Note (20:00)
- Why picked: Crowd-pleasing, guitar-driven sing-alongs in a comfy seaside room.
- Start: 20:00 (doors ~19:00)
- Address: Blue Note Rio, Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Website: Blue Note — shows
- Tickets: Eventim (20:00 session)
Thedy Corrêa — Minha História at Blue Note (22:30)
- Why picked: Late, storytelling set from Nenhum de Nós’ frontman — easy nightcap by the beach.
- Start: 22:30
- Address: Blue Note Rio, Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Website: Blue Note — shows (16 jan)
Dead Fish — 25 Anos de “Afasia” at Circo Voador (20:00)
- Why picked: Hardcore veterans under Lapa’s arches — high-energy pit and nostalgia in one go.
- Start: 20:00 (gates ~19:00)
- Address: Circo Voador, Rua dos Arcos, s/n, Lapa (Centro)
- Tickets: Eventim
Caravela Escarlate at Audio Rebel (20:00)
- Why picked: Rio prog-rock power-trio in Botafogo’s cult discovery room.
- Start: 20:00 (house ~19:00)
- Address: Audio Rebel, R. Visconde de Silva, 55, Botafogo
- Website: Audio Rebel event
- Tickets: Agenda / tickets
Flavia Saolli — Carioca da Gema (18:30)
- Why picked: Classic Lapa samba house with a crowd that sings every chorus — ideal warm-up.
- Start: 18:30 (happy-hour window early evening)
- Address: Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa (Centro)
- Website: barcariocadagema.com.br/shows
- Tickets: Sympla
Also notable
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Noite multi-atos — Rio Scenarium (from 19:00)
— Rua do Lavradio, 20, Lapa. Sympla lineup (16/01) • Venue hub
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Olho Sambajazz convida Carol Saboya — Beco das Garrafas (21:00)
— Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana. Event page
Suggested route
Beach → Lapa loop: Start 20:00 at Blue Note (Gipsy Experience), then taxi 25–30 min to Circo Voador for Dead Fish (20:00 floor still rolling), or circle back to Copacabana for Thedy Corrêa at 22:30.
Botafogo + Centro: Begin 20:00 at Audio Rebel (Caravela Escarlate), then 10–12 min to Lapa for Rio Scenarium’s 19:00–late program, or cross to Blue Note for the 22:30 closer.
Getting around & quick tips
- Use registered taxis/ride-hailing between Copacabana, Botafogo and Lapa; Metro is reliable pre-midnight (Cinelândia/Carioca ↔ Siqueira Campos/Cantagalo).
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early for seated clubs; bring photo ID. Most venues accept cards.
- Keep phones secure around the Arcos/Lavradio late; set a clear meet point if splitting groups.
Listings gathered for Friday, January 16, 2026. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.