Tonight in Rio: Chico César celebrates “Cuscuz Clã” at Circo Voador, Família Moadir brings classic samba to Carioca da Gema, and Blue Note runs a double-header—PopCast’s Phil Collins/Genesis tribute at 20:00 plus Áurea Martins & Cristovão Bastos’ new-album launch at 22:30—while Rio Scenarium closes the night with Didi Assis.

Also notable: Kay Lyra at Beco das Garrafas (20:00) and Durval Ferreira Quarteto & Convidados (21:00).

Top Picks Tonight

Chico César — “Cuscuz Clã: 30 Anos” at Circo Voador (20:00)

• Why picked: A major Brazilian songwriter marking a milestone album in Rio’s most iconic Lapa venue.
• Start: 20:00
• Address: Circo Voador, Rua dos Arcos, s/n, Lapa (Centro)
• Website: Event page
• Tickets: Eventim

Família Moadir at Carioca da Gema (19:30)

• Why picked: A classic Saturday samba night in a visitor-friendly Lapa house with an easy, sing-along repertoire.
• Start: 19:30
• Address: Carioca da Gema, Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa (Centro)
• Website: Event listing
• Tickets: Buy via “Shows”

PopCast — Tributo Phil Collins e Genesis at Blue Note (20:00)

Áurea Martins & Cristovão Bastos — Album Launch “Amizade” at Blue Note (22:30)

• Why picked: Late, high-level MPB in a prime Copacabana room—best “serious music” close of the night.
• Start: 22:30
• Address: Blue Note Rio, Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
• Website: Blue Note shows (24 jan)
• Tickets: Eventim

Didi Assis at Rio Scenarium (from 20:00)

• Why picked: Tourist-friendly samba landmark with a full-night floor—great if your group wants “classic Lapa.”
• Start: from 20:00
• Address: Rio Scenarium, Rua do Lavradio, 20, Centro (Lapa)
• Website: Event details
• Tickets: Sympla

Rio Nightlife Guide for Saturday, January 24, 2026

Also notable

• Kay Lyra (20:00) — Beco das Garrafas, Little Club

  — Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana.
  Tonight’s schedule

• Durval Ferreira Quarteto & Convidados (21:00) — Beco das Garrafas, Bottle’s Bar

  — Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana.
  Tonight’s schedule

• Samba & Feijoada — Rio Scenarium (doors 12:00)

  — Rua do Lavradio, 20, Centro.
  Daytime listing

Suggested route

Lapa first: Start 19:30 at Carioca da Gema (Família Moadir), walk 8–10 minutes to Circo Voador for Chico César (20:00), then taxi 25–30 minutes to Copacabana for Blue Note’s 22:30 album launch. If you want dancing after, return to Lavradio for Rio Scenarium.

Copacabana loop: Do PopCast at Blue Note (20:00), walk to Beco das Garrafas for the 21:00 Durval Ferreira set, then return for the 22:30 Blue Note session.

Getting around & quick tips

• Between Lapa ↔ Copacabana, use registered taxis/ride-hailing; Metro works well before midnight (Cinelândia/Carioca ↔ Siqueira Campos/Cantagalo).
• Arrive 20–30 minutes early for seated rooms (Blue Note/Beco). Bring photo ID; cards are widely accepted.
• In Lapa late, keep valuables secured and set a clear meetup point (Arcos or venue entrance).

Listings gathered for Saturday, January 24, 2026. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.