Today in Rio: Céu na Terra’s open rehearsal (11:00–15:00) and Orquestra Voadora’s rehearsal (15:30–19:00) take over Fundição Progresso, Blue Note hosts Augusto Martins & Marcel Powell’s Hélio Delmiro tribute (19:00), Audio Rebel brings Cidade Dormitório + lllucas (house 19:00), and Beco das Garrafas spotlights Luana Mallet’s Tom Jobim & Leny Andrade special (20:00), with the Fla-Flu derby at Maracanã (18:00) and Anitta’s “Ensaios” party at Riocentro (doors 15:00) as the two biggest extra options.
Top Picks Tonight
Ensaios Céu na Terra — Fundição Progresso (11:00–15:00)
- Why picked: The most “Rio summer” Sunday—open rehearsal energy with bar running and a strong pre-Carnival crowd.
- Start: 11:00 (runs to 15:00)
- Address: Fundição Progresso, Rua dos Arcos, 24, Lapa
- Website: Details
- Tickets: Ingresse (linked on the page)
Ensaios Orquestra Voadora — Fundição Progresso (15:30–19:00)
- Why picked: Brass-and-percussion rehearsal that feels like a street bloco—free entry until 16:30.
- Start: 15:30 (runs to 19:00)
- Address: Fundição Progresso, Rua dos Arcos, 24, Lapa
- Website: Details
- Tickets: Ingresse (linked on the page)
Augusto Martins & Marcel Powell — “Certas Coisas” (Tributo Hélio Delmiro) — Blue Note Rio (19:00)
- Why picked: High-level Brazilian jazz/MPB in the city’s best seated Copacabana room.
- Start: 19:00
- Address: Blue Note Rio, Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Website: Show list (25 jan)
- Tickets: Ticket link on the show card
Cidade Dormitório + lllucas — Audio Rebel (house 19:00)
- Why picked: A sharp indie night in Botafogo’s cult room—best “discover something new” option.
- Start: House 19:00
- Address: Audio Rebel, R. Visconde de Silva, 55, Botafogo
- Website: Event page
- Tickets: Agenda / ticket info
Luana Mallet — Especial Tom Jobim & Leny Andrade — Bottle’s Bar (Beco das Garrafas) (20:00)
- Why picked: Bossa Nova “inside-room” experience in the historic alley—ideal for visitors.
- Start: 20:00
- Address: Beco das Garrafas, Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana
- Website: Show list (25 jan)
- Tickets/Details: Event card link
Also notable
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Fluminense vs Flamengo — Maracanã (18:00)
— classic derby atmosphere that’s easy to follow even without Portuguese. Info: Match details
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Anitta — “Ensaios da Anitta” — Riocentro (doors 15:00)
— big, party-style daytime show with a festival crowd. Info: Listing
Suggested route
Lapa day-to-night: Do Céu na Terra (11:00–15:00), stay in Lapa for Orquestra Voadora (15:30–19:00), then choose one anchor—Blue Note 19:00 for seated jazz, or Beco das Garrafas 20:00 for bossa, with Audio Rebel as the indie alternative.
Sports + music: Catch Fla-Flu at 18:00, then head straight to Copacabana for Blue Note (19:00) or Beco das Garrafas (20:00).
Getting around & quick tips
- Sunday traffic clusters around Maracanã and the Aterro; plan door-to-door taxis/ride-hailing and add buffer time.
- For Fundição rehearsals, arrive early; entry rules and times are on the event pages.
- For Copacabana venues, keep a light jacket for the oceanfront breeze and bring photo ID.
Listings gathered for Sunday, January 25, 2026. Always recheck ticket status close to showtime.