Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, October 16, 2025

Tonight in Rio: Blue Note lines up Moda de Rock (20:00) and Fernando Vidal’s Jimi Hendrix Tribute (22:30), Fundição Progresso hosts the roda Samba Independente dos Bons Costumes (21:00), and Carioca da Gema presents Samba Mac Valente (house 19:30, show 21:00); also notable are the vinyl-only party Quintas de Vinyl at Centro Cultural Lado B (22:00) and Beco das Garrafas’ Bottle’s Bar project “Alma de Artista – Tributo Elis” (21:00).

Top Picks Tonight

Also notable

• Quintas de Vinyl — Centro Cultural Lado B (22:00–04:00)

  — Rua Primeiro de Março, 14, Centro. Entrada gratuita; sets 100% vinil. Shotgun event

• Projeto “Alma de Artista – Tributo Elis” — Bottle’s Bar / Beco das Garrafas (21:00)

  — Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana. Instagram flyer (Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)

Suggested route

Copacabana → Lapa: Start 20:00 at Blue Note (Moda de Rock), ride 25–30 min to Fundição for the 21:00 roda, then back to Copacabana for the 22:30 Hendrix tribute—or swap Fundição for Carioca da Gema (21:00) if you prefer a seated samba house.

Getting around & quick tips

• Use registered taxis/ride-hailing between Lapa and Copacabana; Metro works well pre-midnight (Cinelândia/Carioca ↔ Siqueira Campos/Cantagalo).
• Arrive 20–30 minutes early for seated shows; bring photo ID. Most venues accept cards.
• Keep phones secure around Rua do Lavradio and after midnight crowd surges.

Listings gathered for Thursday, October 16, 2025. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.