Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Tonight in Rio: Blue Note pairs “Chega de Saudade — Tributo a Tom & Vinicius” (20:00) with Edgar Nyo’s “Blues Guitar Legends” (22:30), Audio Rebel hosts Joana Queiroz (20:30), and Carioca da Gema roda “Samba Carioca” (from 18:30); also notable are Gafieira Rio Antigo at Rio Scenarium (entry 19:30–20:00) and Julia Fialho Quarteto (21:00) at Beco das Garrafas.
Top Picks Tonight
Chega de Saudade — Tributo a Tom & Vinicius (20:00) — Blue Note Rio
- Why picked: Canonical bossa set in a comfortable, seaside jazz room.
- Start: 20:00
- Address: Blue Note Rio, Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Website: bluenoterio.com.br/shows
- Tickets: Show card • Eventim
Edgar Nyo — Blues Guitar Legends (22:30) — Blue Note Rio
- Why picked: Late, guitar-forward closer a few steps from the beach.
- Start: 22:30
- Address: Blue Note Rio, Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Website/Tickets: Blue Note shows (21/01)
Joana Queiroz — Audio Rebel (house 20:00; show 20:30)
- Why picked: Clarinet-led improvisation from a top Rio experimental voice in Botafogo’s cult room.
- Start: Doors 20:00; show 20:30
- Address: Audio Rebel, R. Visconde de Silva, 55, Botafogo
- Website: Event page • Agenda (21/01)
- Tickets: Antecipado R$35; na hora R$45
Samba Carioca — Carioca da Gema (from 18:30)
- Why picked: Classic Lapa roda; crowd that sings every chorus.
- Start: House 18:30; stage from ~20:30
- Address: Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa (Centro)
- Website/Tickets: barcariocadagema.com.br/shows (21/01)
Also notable
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Gafieira Rio Antigo — Rio Scenarium (entry 19:30–20:00)
— Rua do Lavradio, 20, Lapa. Sympla listing (21/01)
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Julia Fialho Quarteto — Beco das Garrafas (21:00)
— Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana. Event page
Suggested route
Beach → Botafogo → Beach: Start 20:00 at Blue Note (Chega de Saudade), hop 10–12 min to Audio Rebel for Joana Queiroz (20:30 main set), then circle back to Copacabana for Edgar Nyo at 22:30.
Lapa loop: Begin 18:30 at Carioca da Gema, stroll Rua do Lavradio for Rio Scenarium’s gafieira window (19:30–20:00), and finish with a late seaside drink.
Getting around & quick tips
- Use registered taxis/ride-hailing between Copacabana, Botafogo and Lapa; Metro works well 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 Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.
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