Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, November 13, 2025
Tonight in Rio: Blue Note serves Esdras Nogueira’s instrumental take on Caetano’s “Transa” (20:00) and a late Siki Jo-An set (22:30), Circo Voador brings Chico Chico (20:00), Qualistage hosts Chase Atlantic (21:00), Fundição Progresso runs its Thursday roda Samba Independente dos Bons Costumes (21:00), and Audio Rebel revisits Cazuza’s deep cuts (20:00); also notable are Yumi Park at Beco das Garrafas (21:00), Rio Scenarium’s anniversary night (from 19:00), and Enzo Belmonte at Carioca da Gema (19:30).
Top Picks Tonight
Esdras Nogueira — “TRANSE: Transa de Caetano” at Blue Note (20:00)
- Why picked: Contemporary, sax-led reimagining of a Brazilian classic in Copacabana’s premier jazz room.
- Start: 20:00 (doors from ~19:00)
- Address: Blue Note Rio, Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Website: bluenoterio.com.br
- Tickets: Eventim — 20:00 session
Chico Chico — “Let it Burn/Deixa Arder” at Circo Voador (20:00)
- Why picked: New album night from a rising MPB voice under Lapa’s arches—great crowd energy.
- Start: 20:00
- Address: Circo Voador, R. dos Arcos, s/n, Lapa (Centro)
- Tickets: Eventim
Chase Atlantic at Qualistage (21:00)
- Why picked: International alt-pop draws a big expat crowd—easy Barra arena experience.
- Start: 21:00
- Address: Qualistage, Av. Ayrton Senna, 3000, Barra da Tijuca
- Tickets: Ticketmaster — venue listing (Nov 13)
Samba Independente dos Bons Costumes — Fundição Progresso (21:00)
- Why picked: Quintessential Thursday roda—big chorus energy in a classic Lapa warehouse-venue.
- Start: from ~21:00
- Address: Fundição Progresso, R. dos Arcos, 24, Lapa (Centro)
- Info/Tickets: Fundição program (13/11) • Ingresse
“Cazuza Lado C” — Audio Rebel (20:00)
- Why picked: Intimate, musicians’ room in Botafogo—deep-cut tribute with serious players.
- Start: 20:00 (house 19:00)
- Address: R. Visconde de Silva, 55, Botafogo
- Agenda: audiorebel.com.br/agenda
Also notable
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Yumi Park — Bottle’s Bar / Beco das Garrafas (21:00)
— Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana. Event page
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Rio Scenarium — Aniversário 26 anos (from 19:00)
— Rua do Lavradio, 20, Lapa. Theo Bial 19:30; Didi Assis 22:30; DJ Alex Filho nos intervalos. Sympla • Line-up post
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Enzo Belmonte — Carioca da Gema (19:30)
— Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa. Próximos shows (13/11)
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Blue Note late — Siki Jo-An: “The Intimate Concert with the African Queen” (22:30)
— Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana. Blue Note shows
Suggested route
Copacabana → Lapa loop: Start 20:00 at Blue Note (Esdras Nogueira), taxi 25–30 min to Lapa for SIBC at Fundição (21:00), then walk 5–8 min to Circo Voador for Chico Chico—or circle back to the beach for Blue Note’s 22:30 late set.
Barra + Beach: Anchor Chase Atlantic at Qualistage (21:00) and finish with a seaside drink in Copacabana or a late show at Blue Note (22:30).
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, November 13, 2025. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.
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