Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Tonight — August 29, 2026
Rio nightlife tonight, Saturday 29 August 2026: the Bau do Raul marks 50 years of “Ha 10 Mil Anos Atras” at Circo Voador, Tiago Iorc plays Vivo Rio, and Lapa's samba houses run late. The post Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Tonight — August 29, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Tonight, Rio de Janeiro is alive with music and festivities. The iconic Circo Voador in Lapa is hosting a 50th anniversary celebration of Raul Seixas' album "Há 10 Mil Anos Atrás," featuring Rick Ferreira, BNegão, Baia, André Prando, Thathi and Vivi Seixas, daughter of the original singer. Doors open at 8 pm, and tickets cost R$160 (US$31) for full price, or about R$80 (US$15) for half price through Eventim.
The night also features Tiago Iorc's big tour at Vivo Rio, starting at 7 pm, with doors opening at 7 pm and tickets priced at R$240 (US$46) full and R$120 (US$23) half price through Ticketmaster. Throughout Lapa, other samba houses like Rio Scenarium and Carioca da Gema are bustling with life, offering a variety of music from live samba to gafieira and choro.
For those looking for a more intimate setting, Blue Note Rio in Copacabana is hosting a double bill, with Quarteto do Rio at 8 pm and Bailyn da Evelyn at 10.30 pm. While Saturday is not the best night for the free Pedra do Sal roda, the city's samba and gafieira culture is alive and well, providing a vibrant nightlife experience for all to enjoy.
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