Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, January 30, 2026

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.

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