Tonight in Rio: start with Dani Coimbra at Carioca da Gema (19:30), go full “two complete shows” at Fundição Progresso with IZA + Maneva (from 21:00), catch a true pre-Carnival baile at Circo Voador with Me Enterra na Quarta + Sinfônica Ambulante (20:00), and finish seated in Copacabana at Blue Note with Tiê (20:00) or Rick Ferreira’s set (22:30).

Two reliable alternatives: Os Originais da Bossa at Beco das Garrafas (20:30) and Flerte Flamingo at Audio Rebel (20:00).

Top Picks Tonight

Dani Coimbra — Carioca da Gema (19:30)

• Why picked: A classic Saturday samba start in Lapa, with a reliable room and a strong crowd rhythm.
• Start: 19:30
• Address: Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa (Centro)
• Tickets: Sympla event page (details: Carioca da Gema listing)

Me Enterra na Quarta + Sinfônica Ambulante — Circo Voador (20:00)

• Why picked: A big, dance-forward pre-Carnival baile in Lapa’s best-known large venue.
• Start: 20:00
• Address: Rua dos Arcos, s/n, Lapa (Centro)
• Tickets: Eventim event page

IZA + Maneva (two complete shows) — Fundição Progresso (from 21:00)

• Why picked: The strongest “big Saturday” option: two full headline sets in Lapa, built for a long night.
• Start: From 21:00
• Address: Rua dos Arcos, 24, Lapa (Centro)
• Tickets: Listing (buy link inside) (background/details: Fundição press note)

Tiê — “Saudade É Amor” (20:00) or Rick Toca Rick Ferreira (22:30) — Blue Note

• Why picked: The most comfortable late-night plan: seated, easy check-in, and a dependable Copacabana finish.
• Start: 20:00 (Tiê) and 22:30 (Rick Ferreira)
• Address: Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
• Tickets: Tiê show page and Rick Ferreira show page

Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, October 17, 2025. (Photo Internet reproduction)

Also notable

• Os Originais da Bossa — Beco das Garrafas (20:30)

  — Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana.
  Details

• Flerte Flamingo — Audio Rebel (20:00)

  — Rua Visconde de Silva, 55, Botafogo.
  Details

Suggested route

Pick one “anchor” and build around it. Lapa-heavy plan: Dani Coimbra at 19:30, then Fundição from 21:00. If you want a seated late finish, go to Blue Note for 22:30. Pre-Carnival plan: Circo Voador at 20:00, then finish at Blue Note 22:30.

Getting around & quick tips

• Lapa/Centro ↔ Copacabana/Botafogo late: use registered taxis/ride-hailing door-to-door after midnight.
• If you’re doing Fundição or Circo, set a clear pickup point away from the main exit crowd.
• For Blue Note, arrive 20–30 minutes early for check-in and seating; keep your ticket QR and photo ID ready.

Listings gathered for Saturday, January 31, 2026. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.