Tonight in Rio: start early with samba at Carioca da Gema (18:30). Go big in Lapa with Anelis Assumpção at Circo Voador (20:00). Or do the classic Centro samba-house run at Rio Scenarium (from 19:30).
For a seated beach-club finish, Blue Note has Roberto Menescal & Cris Delanno (20:00 and 22:30). Two reliable alternatives: Fernanda Santanna at Beco das Garrafas (21:00) and ASTRA at Audio Rebel (20:00).
Top Picks Tonight
1. Família Moadir — Carioca da Gema (18:30)
- Why picked: A dependable early samba start in a true Lapa classic.
- Start: 18:30 (runs late)
- Address: Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa (Centro)
- Tickets: https://www.sympla.com.br
- Info: https://www.barcariocadagema.com.br
2. Inácio Rios Night — Rio Scenarium (from 19:30)
- Why picked: A structured samba-house night with a strong late peak.
- Start: From 19:30
- Address: Rua do Lavradio, 20, Centro
- Tickets: https://bileto.sympla.com.br
3. Anelis Assumpção — “Not Falling” — Circo Voador (20:00)
- Why picked: A real Friday headline show in Lapa’s most iconic big venue.
- Start: 20:00
- Address: Rua dos Arcos, s/n, Lapa (Centro)
- Tickets: https://www.eventim.com.br/event
- Listing: https://riodejaneirosounds.com
4. Roberto Menescal & Cris Delanno — “O Lado B da Bossa” — Blue Note (20:00 and 22:30)
- Why picked: Seated, polished Copacabana comfort with two set choices.
- Start: 20:00 and 22:30
- Address: Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Tickets/info: https://bluenoterio.com.br/shows
- Buy (Eventim 20:00): https://www.eventim.com.br/event
- Buy (Eventim 22:30): https://www.eventim.com.br/event
Also notable
Fernanda Santanna — Beco das Garrafas (21:00)
- Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana.
Details: https://becodasgarrafas.com.br/event
ASTRA — Audio Rebel (20:00)
- Rua Visconde de Silva, 55, Botafogo.
Tickets: https://www.sympla.com.br/evento
Venue listing: https://audiorebel.com.br
Suggested route
Start 18:30 at Carioca da Gema. Then go to Circo Voador for 20:00. After, choose late samba at Rio Scenarium. Or head to Copacabana for Blue Note at 22:30.
Getting around & quick tips
- Lapa and Centro are easiest by short rides or walking early.
- After midnight, go door-to-door by ride-hailing or registered taxis.
- For seated rooms, arrive 20–30 minutes early.
- Keep your ticket QR ready.
- Listings gathered for Friday, January 30, 2026. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.