Tonight in Rio: Vanessa da Mata brings her “Todas Elas” tour to Vivo Rio (21:00), Supercombo rocks Circo Voador (20:00), Blue Note pairs Analu — Voz & Violão (20:00) with The Badcops’ The Police tribute (22:30), and Lagum headlines Qualistage (22:00); also notable are J.P. Silva at Carioca da Gema (20:30) and the Clássicos do Brasil festival at Marina da Glória (from 17:00).
Top Picks Tonight
Vanessa da Mata — “Todas Elas” at Vivo Rio (21:00)
- Why picked: A major MPB voice in a landmark venue—great sound and sightlines for out-of-towners.
- Start: 21:00 (doors per venue)
- Address: Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 85, Parque do Flamengo
- Website: vivorio.com.br
- Tickets: Ticket360 (Vivo Rio listing)
Supercombo at Circo Voador (20:00)
- Why picked: Indie/alt favorite in Rio’s iconic open-air Lapa pavilion—big crowd energy.
- Start: 20:00 (doors 19:00)
- Address: Rua dos Arcos, s/n, Lapa
- Info/Tickets: Songkick event
Analu — Voz & Violão at Blue Note Rio (20:00)
- Why picked: Intimate singer-songwriter set in a beachfront jazz club—easy, seated start to the night.
- Start: 20:00
- Address: Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Website: Blue Note — Shows
The Badcops — Tributo ao The Police at Blue Note Rio (22:30)
- Why picked: Late, sing-along classics a few steps from the beach—smooth nightcap after dinner.
- Start: 22:30
- Address: Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Website: Blue Note — Shows
Lagum — “As Cores, as Curvas e as Dores do Mundo” at Qualistage (22:00)
- Why picked: Popular Brazilian band with a polished arena show—Barra option for a later start.
- Start: 22:00 (gates 20:00)
- Address: Av. Ayrton Senna, 3000, Barra da Tijuca
- Tickets: Ticketmaster (Qualistage) • Songkick
Also notable
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J.P. Silva — Carioca da Gema (20:30)
— Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa. Venue shows page
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Clássicos do Brasil — Marina da Glória (from 17:00)
— Capital Inicial, Ira!, Humberto Gessinger, Plebe Rude. Festival site • Tickets
Suggested route
Centro → Zona Sul: Begin at Circo Voador for Supercombo (20:00), then 25–30 min by taxi to Copacabana for The Badcops at Blue Note (22:30). If you prefer MPB, anchor at Vivo Rio (21:00 Vanessa da Mata) and end with a beachside nightcap.
Barra option: Do Clássicos do Brasil from 17:00 (Marina da Glória) or head straight to Barra for Lagum (Qualistage 22:00); after, choose a late stop back in Zona Sul or along Av. Ayrton Senna.
Getting around & quick tips
- Use registered taxis/ride-hailing between Lapa, Flamengo, Copacabana, and Barra; Metro is reliable 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 18, 2025. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.