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
Edgar Nyo — Blues Guitar Legends at Blue Note (20:00)
- Why picked: Guitar-forward tribute in a comfortable, seated seaside room.
- Start: 20:00
- Address: Blue Note Rio, Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Website: Blue Note shows index
- Tickets: Eventim — Blue Note events
João Fênix — “Mapa de Tempo” at Blue Note (22:30)
- Why picked: Late, elegant MPB set a few steps from the beach.
- Start: 22:30
- Address: Blue Note Rio, Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Listing: Blue Note • Eventim (22/01)
Samba Independente dos Bons Costumes — Fundição Progresso (21:00)
- Why picked: Quintessential Thursday roda—big chorus energy in a classic Lapa warehouse venue.
- Start: 21:00 (entry window earlier)
- Address: Fundição Progresso, Rua dos Arcos, 24, Lapa (Centro)
- Info/Tickets: Fundição program • Ingresse (Jan dates incl. 22/01)
Sir El Tom — Elton John Tribute at Qualistage (21:30)
- Why picked: Internationally toured Elton John tribute in Barra’s modern arena room.
- Start: 21:30
- Address: Qualistage, Av. Ayrton Senna, 3000, Barra da Tijuca
- Event: Qualistage events (22/01) • Ticketmaster venue page
Rafa Pinta & Nuriana — Audio Rebel (20:30)
- Why picked: Indie/alt discovery night in Botafogo’s cult room.
- Start: 20:30 (doors from ~20:00)
- Address: Audio Rebel, R. Visconde de Silva, 55, Botafogo
- Agenda: Audio Rebel agenda (22/01)
Also notable
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Zé Paulo Becker — Beco das Garrafas / Little Club (20:00)
— Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana. Venue shows (QUI 22/01)
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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.
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