Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, January 16, 2026

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

Also notable

• Noite multi-atos — Rio Scenarium (from 19:00)

  — Rua do Lavradio, 20, Lapa. Sympla lineup (16/01) • Venue hub

• 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.