Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, September 12, 2025
Three strong plays tonight in Rio: a milestone hip-hop show under the Lapa arches, a late “baile show” set in Copacabana’s Blue Note, and a flashy Latin-pop party in Copacabana—plus two solid extras. Every listing below is verified on official venue/ticket pages and includes live links.
Top Picks
Criolo — “Criolo 50” @ Circo Voador (Lapa)
Why we picked it: A career-spanning set from one of Brazil’s most vital MCs in Rio’s most iconic open-air venue.
- Time: 20:00
- Website: circovoador.com.br
- Tickets: Eventim — buy
- Address: Rua dos Arcos, s/n – Lapa, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20230-060
- Phone: +55 (21) 2533-0354
- Entrance: tiered pricing shown at Eventim checkout (lowest available lot displayed at purchase)
Brandão — “Baile Show” @ Blue Note Rio (Copacabana)
Why we picked it: A high-energy late show in a beachfront jazz club—great sound, table service, and easy hop from Lapa.
- Time: 22:30
- Website: bluenoterio.com.br/shows
- Tickets: Eventim — buy
- Address: Av. Atlântica, 1910 – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22021-001
- Phone (WhatsApp): service via site contact (SAC Ingressos / WhatsApp)
- Entrance: sector/seat pricing shown at Eventim checkout
Pink Flamingo — “Blame It On Rio” @ Novo Pink Flamingo (Copacabana)
Why we picked it: Drag-hosted Latin-pop/party night with a loyal Friday crowd—central, colorful, and late.
- Time: 21:00
- Website/Tickets: Sympla — event
- Address: Rua Raul Pompeia, 102 – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro – RJ
- Phone: not published; contact via venue Instagram @pinkflamingorio
- Entrance: lots/prices displayed at Sympla checkout
Also Notable
“Sexta no TAU” @ TAU Bar Club (Copacabana)
- Time: 22:00–late (free entry lots valid until 00:00)
- Website/Tickets: Sympla — event
- Address: Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 1417 – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro – RJ
- Phone: +55 (21) 97597-2670 (venue contact)
- Entrance: “free until midnight” lot on Sympla; later lots at checkout
Freddie Mercury Celebration — Thiago Millores @ Bulldog Rock Bar (Pechincha)
- Time: 19:00–02:00
- Website/Tickets: Sympla — event
- Address: Estrada do Pau-Ferro, 389 – Pechincha, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22743-050
- Phone: (21) 1454-0727 (venue listing)
- Entrance: lots/prices shown at Sympla checkout
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, September 12, 2025
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