Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, November 14, 2025
Tonight in Rio: Glenn Hughes brings his farewell tour to Circo Voador (20:00), Dire Straits Legacy hits Qualistage (21:30), and Blue Note hosts IRMA — “You and My Guitar Part.” with special guest Gabriel Grossi in two seatings (20:00 and 22:30); Beco das Garrafas offers a Sergio Mendes tribute (21:00) and Fernanda Santanna (20:30), while Carioca da Gema warms up Friday with Flavia Saolli (19:30).
Top Picks Tonight
Glenn Hughes — Farewell Tour at Circo Voador (20:00)
- Why picked: Rock royalty (Deep Purple) saying goodbye under Lapa’s arches—big-voice, big-band night.
- Start: 20:00 (gates ~19:00)
- Address: Circo Voador, Rua dos Arcos, s/n, Lapa (Centro)
- Tickets: Eventim – Circo Voador listings • Info post: @circovoador
Dire Straits Legacy at Qualistage (21:30)
- Why picked: Alumni of the classic band deliver arena-sized guitar pop in Barra.
- Start: 21:30
- Address: Qualistage, Av. Ayrton Senna, 3000, Barra da Tijuca
- Tickets: Ticketmaster event page • Venue hub: Qualistage on Ticketmaster
IRMA — “You and My Guitar Part.” (feat. Gabriel Grossi) at Blue Note (20:00 & 22:30)
- Why picked: Two elegant, seated sets in Copacabana’s beachfront jazz room—choose early or late.
- Start: 20:00 and 22:30
- Address: Blue Note Rio, Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Website/Tickets: Blue Note shows (14/11) • Eventim – Blue Note
Marvio Ciribelli — Homenagem a Sérgio Mendes at Beco das Garrafas (21:00)
- Why picked: Piano-led MPB/jazz nod to a legend—steps from the beach in Bottle’s Bar.
- Start: 21:00
- Address: Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana (Bottle’s Bar)
- Event page: Beco das Garrafas – shows (14/11)
Also notable
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Fernanda Santanna — Beco das Garrafas / Little Club (20:30)
— Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana. Venue shows (14/11) • IG post
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Flavia Saolli — Carioca da Gema (19:30)
— Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa. Próximos shows (14/11) • Sympla
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Rio Scenarium — Friday lineup from 19:30
— Rua do Lavradio, 20, Lapa. Venue hub • anniversary series reel
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Instituto Cervantes — Hugo Arán (free) (19:00)
— Rua Visconde de Ouro Preto, 62, Botafogo. Event note
Suggested route
Lapa → Copacabana: Start 20:00 with Glenn Hughes at Circo Voador, then ride ~25–30 minutes to Blue Note for the 22:30 IRMA set. If you want Barra instead, go Dire Straits Legacy (21:30) and finish with a seaside drink.
Beach combo: Do Beco das Garrafas at 20:30 (Fernanda Santanna) and 21:00 (Marvio Ciribelli), then stroll 6–8 minutes to Blue Note for the late IRMA seating.
Getting around & quick tips
- Registered taxis/ride-hailing are best between Lapa ↔ Copacabana ↔ Barra; Metro works pre-midnight (Cinelândia/Carioca ↔ Siqueira Campos/Cantagalo).
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early for seated clubs; bring photo ID. Most venues accept cards.
- Where prices appear, USD equivalents use a simple R$→$ guide; check links for final fees/seating.
Listings gathered for Friday, November 14, 2025. Always recheck ticket status close to showtime.
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