Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, January 22, 2026

Tonight in Rio: Blue Note pairs Edgar Nyo’s Blues Guitar Legends (20:00) with João Fênix — Mapa de Tempo (22:30), Fundição Progresso hosts the weekly roda Samba Independente dos Bons Costumes (21:00), Qualistage brings Sir El Tom’s Elton John tribute (21:30), and Audio Rebel stages Rafa Pinta & Nuriana (20:30); also notable are Zé Paulo Becker (20:00) and Yumi Park (21:00) at Beco das Garrafas.

Top Picks Tonight

Also notable

• Zé Paulo Becker — Beco das Garrafas / Little Club (20:00)

  — Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana. Venue shows (QUI 22/01)

• Yumi Park — Beco das Garrafas / Bottle’s Bar (21:00)

  — Same address. Venue shows (QUI 22/01)

Suggested route

Copacabana → Lapa: Start 20:00 at Blue Note (Edgar Nyo), taxi 25–30 minutes to Fundição Progresso for SIBC at 21:00, then circle back seaside for João Fênix at 22:30 — or head west to Barra for Sir El Tom (21:30) if you prefer an arena vibe.

Botafogo splice: Begin 20:30 at Audio Rebel (Rafa Pinta & Nuriana), hop 10–12 minutes to Copacabana for the 22:30 Blue Note closer; Beco’s 20:00/21:00 sets are walkable add-ons on Rua Duvivier.

Getting around & quick tips

• Use registered taxis/ride-hailing between Barra, Copacabana, Botafogo, and Lapa; Metro is reliable pre-midnight (Cinelândia/Carioca ↔ Siqueira Campos/Cantagalo).
• Arrive 20–30 minutes early for seated clubs; bring photo ID. Most venues accept cards.
• Keep phones secure around the Arcos/Lavradio late; set a clear meet point if splitting groups.

Listings gathered for Thursday, January 22, 2026. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.