Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Tonight: Vanessa Ebons in Lapa, September 23, 2026
Vanessa Ebons, known as Nessa, plays Carioca da Gema in Lapa tonight at 8.30 p.m., with entry at R$30 (about US$6). An orange warning puts 50 to 100 mm of rain over Rio until 11.59 p.m. The post Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Tonight: Vanessa Ebons in Lapa, September 23, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Tonight, September 23, 2026, in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, Vanessa Ebons performs contemporary samba in the intimate Lapa district. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., with the show starting at 8:30 p.m., and entry costs R$30 (approximately US$6). The Carioca da Gema lists Vanessa Ebons as a Rio singer and composer, known affectionately as Nessa, who brings the living Rio tradition of contemporary samba to this room seating a few dozen patrons.
Entry is a fixed rate, cheaper than Friday and Saturday nights, which cost R$35 (about US$7). The house also hosts other acts on different nights, including Família Moadir on Friday and JP Silva on Saturday. The rain is forecasted to be heavy, with an orange warning issued by INMET, posing a risk of flooding and landslides. Despite the weather, Lapa remains accessible, and visitors are advised to drive home safely.
The samba house tradition in Lapa offers visitors the opportunity to experience two different groups within a week at a fixed price, making it an affordable option for those seeking a midweek evening out.
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