Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, October 9, 2025

Tonight in Rio: Blue Note pairs Mafalda Minnozzi’s “Riofonic” at 20:00 with Julia Landen’s “Jazz é Pop!” at 22:30, Fundição Progresso hosts the weekly roda Samba Independente dos Bons Costumes at 21:00, and Audio Rebel brings singer-songwriter Mihay at 20:00; also notable are Grupo Biguá at Carioca da Gema (house 19:30; show 21:00) and the Baile do Zen party at Rio Scenarium from 19:00.

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Also notable

• Grupo Biguá at Carioca da Gema

  — house opens 19:30; show 21:00; Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa. Event page • Tickets (Thu entry typically R$30 ($6)).

• Baile do Zen at Rio Scenarium

  — from 19:00; Rua do Lavradio, 20, Centro. Sympla listing

• Quintas de Vinyl (Tamenpi + guests) — Centro Cultural Lado B

  — from ~22:00; Travessa do Comércio/Primeiro de Março, Centro. Shotgun • Instagram

Suggested route

Copacabana → Lapa: Start 20:00 at Blue Note for Mafalda Minnozzi, then ride 25–30 min to Fundição for the 21:00 roda (Samba Independente). If you’d rather close with jazz, begin 20:00 at Audio Rebel (Botafogo), hop 10–12 min to Copacabana and finish at Blue Note’s 22:30 set.

Getting around & quick tips

• Use registered taxis/ride-hailing between Botafogo, Copacabana, and Lapa; Metro works pre-midnight (Cinelândia/Carioca ↔ Copacabana).
• Arrive 20–30 min early for seated shows; bring photo ID. Most venues accept cards.
• Keep valuables secure in crowded rodas and around Rua do Lavradio after midnight.

Listings gathered for Thursday, October 9, 2025. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.