Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, September 12, 2025

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

“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