Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Tonight in Rio: Blue Note presents Esdras Bedai’s Pernambuco tribute (20:00), “Terças no Ipanema” brings Francis Hime with guest Olivia Hime (20:00), Audio Rebel hosts UMAMI (20:00), and Carioca da Gema spotlights Vanessa Ebons (18:30). Links and routes below.
Top Picks Tonight
Esdras Bedai — “Trovão do Mangue: Da Lama ao Caos – Tributo a Pernambuco” at Blue Note (20:00)
- Why picked: High-energy horn-driven tribute to Manguebeat in a beachfront, seated jazz room.
- Start: 20:00
- Address: Blue Note Rio, Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Website/Tickets: Blue Note show index • Eventim
Terças no Ipanema — Francis Hime + guest Olivia Hime (20:00)
- Why picked: Pocket set from a Brazilian composer legend in an intimate Zona Sul theater.
- Start: 20:00
- Address: Teatro Municipal Ipanema Rubens Corrêa, R. Prudente de Morais, 824, Ipanema
- Tickets/Info: Sympla/Bileto event (lists Olivia Hime on 13/01) • RotaCult details
UMAMI — Audio Rebel (20:00)
- Why picked: Indie/experimental discovery night in Botafogo’s cult room.
- Start: 20:00 (doors ~19:00)
- Address: R. Visconde de Silva, 55, Botafogo
- Tickets/Info: Audio Rebel event • Agenda
Vanessa Ebons — Carioca da Gema (18:30)
- Why picked: Classic Lapa samba house—crowd that sings every chorus.
- Start: House 18:30 (check door times on site)
- Address: Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa (Centro)
- Website: “Próximos shows” (lists 13/01)
Also notable
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Carioquinha — Flávia Dantas & Bernardo Dantas — Beco das Garrafas (20:00)
— Little Club, Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana. Shows page (13/jan entry)
Suggested route
Ipanema → Botafogo → Beach: Start 20:00 at Teatro Ipanema (Francis & Olivia Hime), hop 10–12 min to Audio Rebel (UMAMI), then finish seaside with a late drink near Blue Note after Esdras Bedai’s 20:00 set.
Centro/Lapa early option: Warm up 18:30 at Carioca da Gema (Vanessa Ebons), then cross to Ipanema for 20:00 or head to Copacabana for a seated 20:00 show.
Getting around & quick tips
- Use registered taxis/ride-hailing between Lapa, Ipanema, Botafogo and Copacabana; Metro is reliable pre-midnight.
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early for seated rooms; bring photo ID. Most venues accept cards.
Listings gathered for Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.
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