Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, January 15, 2026
Tonight in Rio: Blue Note launches Djâmen’s new album at 20:00 and hosts Maria Maud’s open rehearsal at 22:30, Audio Rebel puts Caravela Escarlate on a 20:00 prog-rock set in Botafogo, and Carioca da Gema starts the pre-Carnival “Projeto Blocos” with Empolga às 9 from 18:30; also note Beco das Garrafas’ Zé Paulo Becker (20:00) and Yumi Park (21:00) in Copacabana.
Top Picks Tonight
Djâmen — “Morrer e Renascer na Encruzilhada” (Album Launch) at Blue Note (20:00)
- Why picked: Strong contemporary MPB project in a comfy, seated seaside room.
- Start: 20:00 (doors ~19:00)
- Address: Blue Note Rio, Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Website: Blue Note — Shows
- Tickets: Eventim (20:00)
Maria Maud — Ensaio Aberto at Blue Note (22:30)
- Why picked: Late open rehearsal by a rising vocalist—relaxed nightcap by the beach.
- Start: 22:30
- Address: Blue Note Rio, Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Tickets: Eventim (22:30)
Caravela Escarlate — Audio Rebel (20:00)
- Why picked: Rio’s leading prog-rock outfit in Botafogo’s cult discovery room.
- Start: 20:00 (house ~19:00)
- Address: Audio Rebel, R. Visconde de Silva, 55, Botafogo
- Website: Audio Rebel — Agenda (15/01)
- Tickets: Sympla
Projeto Blocos — Empolga às 9 at Carioca da Gema (18:30)
- Why picked: True pre-Carnival energy in a classic Lapa samba house; great early anchor.
- Start: 18:30 (happy-hour window until ~20:30)
- Address: Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa (Centro)
- Website: Carioca da Gema — Próximos shows
- Tickets: Sympla
Also notable
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Zé Paulo Becker — Beco das Garrafas, Little Club (20:00)
— Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana. Event page
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Yumi Park — Beco das Garrafas, Bottle’s Bar (21:00)
— Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana. Event page
Suggested route
Beachline + Botafogo: Start 20:00 at Blue Note (Djâmen), hop 10–12 min to Audio Rebel for Caravela Escarlate (20:00 entry; main set rolling), then circle back to Copacabana for Maria Maud’s 22:30 open rehearsal.
Lapa warm-up: Begin 18:30 at Carioca da Gema (Projeto Blocos), then taxi 25–30 min to Blue Note for the 20:00 show, or keep it in Copacabana with Beco’s 20:00/21:00 double.
Getting around & quick tips
- Prefer registered taxis/ride-hailing between Lapa, Botafogo and Copacabana; Metro works well pre-midnight (Cinelândia/Carioca ↔ Siqueira Campos/Cantagalo).
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early for seated rooms; bring photo ID. Most venues accept cards.
- Pre-Carnival crowds are building—keep valuables secure and set a clear meet point.
Listings gathered for Thursday, January 15, 2026. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.
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