Tonight in Rio: Blue Note brings Vana Gierig & Paulo Paulelli with guests Jaques Morelenbaum and Mark Lambert at 20:00 and The Mads’ Oasis tribute at 22:30; Circo Voador hosts Oriente at 20:00; and Jorge Vercillo celebrates 30 years at Qualistage at 21:30—while Carioca da Gema features Família Moadir (20:30) and the Clássicos do Brasil festival opens at Marina da Glória.
Top Picks Tonight
Vana Gierig & Paulo Paulelli convidam Jaques Morelenbaum & Mark Lambert (20:00)
- Why picked: Jazz-meets-MPB all-stars in an intimate Copacabana room—elegant way to start the night.
- Start: 20:00
- Address: Blue Note Rio, Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Website: Blue Note show page
- Tickets: Eventim (via Blue Note)
The Mads — Tributo a Oasis (22:30)
- Why picked: Sing-along 90s anthems a few steps from the beach—easy late-night closer.
- Start: 22:30
- Address: Blue Note Rio, Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Website: Blue Note show page
- Tickets: Eventim (via Blue Note)
Oriente — 15 anos no Circo Voador (20:00)
- Why picked: Major hometown rap celebration in Lapa’s landmark venue—big crowd energy.
- Start: 20:00
- Address: Circo Voador, Rua dos Arcos, s/n, Lapa (Centro)
- Website: Eventim listing
- Tickets: From R$80 ($15) on Eventim; see artist/venue socials for updates.
Jorge Vercillo — JV30 Part II at Qualistage (21:30)
- Why picked: Anniversary tour from a Rio favorite—arena sound with sing-along hits.
- Start: 21:30 (doors ~19:30)
- Address: Qualistage, Av. Ayrton Senna, 3000, Barra da Tijuca
- Website: qualistage.com.br
- Tickets: Ticketmaster (artist noted sold out on Instagram).
Also notable
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Família Moadir — Carioca da Gema (20:30)
— Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa. Event listing
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Clássicos do Brasil — abertura na Marina da Glória (from 17:00)
— Nação Zumbi, Cidade Negra, Marcelo D2 e mais. Endereço: Av. Infante Dom Henrique, s/n, Glória. Bilheteria Digital
Suggested route
Beach to Lapa: Start 20:00 at Blue Note (Vana Gierig & Paulo Paulelli), then taxi ~25–30 min to Lapa by 22:00 for Oriente at Circo Voador or stay in Copacabana and catch The Mads at 22:30.
Barra path: Anchor 21:30 at Qualistage (Jorge Vercillo), then decide—late return to Copacabana for a post-show drink or head to Lapa to sample the after-parties along Rua do Lavradio.
Getting around & quick tips
- Use registered taxis/ride-hailing between Barra, Copacabana, and Lapa; Metro is handy pre-midnight (Cinelândia/Carioca ↔ Siqueira Campos/Cantagalo).
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early for seated shows; bring photo ID. Most venues accept cards.
- Keep phones secure in crowded areas around the Arcos and Rua do Lavradio late.
Listings gathered for Saturday, October 11, 2025. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.