Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro's landmark cinema is a remnant of the once flourishing movie-house scene that gave rise to the name Cinelândia. Following a restoration…
Must-see entertainment in Rio de Janeiro State
Rio de Janeiro
One of Rio's best-loved samba schools has won a few parade titles over the years. Vila Isabel is deeply connected to famed samba singer Martinho da Vila,…
Rio de Janeiro
This two-screen cinema in Botafogo shows a range of films – Brazilian, foreign, independent and the occasional Hollywood offering. It has a cafe inside,…
Flamengo & Around
This hypermodern cultural center and gallery space also stages dance performances and concerts. The fare is generally non-mainstream. For upcoming shows,…
Rio de Janeiro
Just around the corner from the metro, this three-screen theater shows a mix of Brazilian and foreign films. The small cafe on-site is a good place to…
Rio de Janeiro
Hidden in the lower level of a shopping complex, this small, charming cinema screens a mix of Brazilian and independent fare, as well as the odd Hollywood…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Lapa's splendidly restored early 20th-century gem hosts orchestral concerts throughout the year. Lately the repertoire has included contemporary groups,…
Ipanema & Leblon
This nicely located theater shows a mix of drama, cutting-edge and children's performances on three different stages. In front of the same complex is an…
Teatro do Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
Rio de Janeiro
In addition to its exhibitions, this large cultural center in downtown Rio has two stages and a cinema. Theater, film, dance and musical events are often…
Rio de Janeiro
One of the few music halls in the Zona Sul, the 500-seat Sala Municipal Baden Powell hosts a broad range of concerts throughout the year, with MPB and…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This small, single-screen theater is well located on Largo do Guimarães. Befitting the art-loving 'hood, the cinema screens a selection of independent and…
Ipanema & Leblon
Located across from Ipanema Beach, this small center stages plays and hosts classical and other live-music styles. It also has art exhibition openings and…
Flamengo & Around
The screening room located behind the dramatic Museu da República shows contemporary and vintage films of indie and world cinema. Entrance is via the…
Rio de Janeiro
UCI – New York City Center is Brazil's largest megaplex, featuring 18 different screening rooms complete with large, comfortable chairs and stadium…
Rio de Janeiro
A high-quality six-screen cinema that shows a wide variety of fare. You can linger before or after the film at the cafe, bookstore or various snack…
Ipanema & Leblon
Across from the beach in Ipanema, this small center stages plays, screens films and hosts art exhibitions. The atrium cafe is a pleasant spot for a bite.
Rio de Janeiro
Facing the Praça Tiradentes, the large Teatro Carlos Gomes stages avant-garde dance shows and experimental theater. The theater seats 600 people.
Ipanema & Leblon
On the ground floor of a tiny shopping complex in Ipanema, this two-screen cinema shows popular contemporary films from Brazil and abroad.
Rio de Janeiro
Less well known than other Samba schools, São Clemente nevertheless has a loyal following for its whimsical Carnaval themes.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio's largest (6000-seat) concert house tends to change names every few years, but continues to host top international and Brazilian bands, as well as…
Rio de Janeiro
Hosting an excellent assortment of theater and dance performances, Espaço SESC is a bulwark of the Copacabana arts scene. The repertoire tends toward the…
Rio de Janeiro
Samba school located on the east side of Baía de Guanabara. Porta da Pedra hasn't had much success in recent years, and is struggling to find its way back…
Rio de Janeiro
Located northwest of Ilha do Governador, Grande Rio has been crowned parade champions only once (in 1992) but has lots of devoted followers, especially in…
Rio de Janeiro
Portela is a highly successful samba school with creative themes and brilliant costumes. It has been crowned Carnaval champion nearly two dozen times…
Rio de Janeiro
Rocinha is a Series A samba school that hosts fun parades. Its colors are blue, green and white, and butterflies (the symbol of Rocinha) often figure…
Rio de Janeiro
Going strong since 1931, this samba school has staged many dazzling parades over the years. Unidos da Tijuca has been crowned champion three times since…
Rio de Janeiro
Founded in 1948 this samba school has won more than a dozen parades over the years – most recently in 2018. It's located way out in Nilópolis (38km…
Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel
Rio de Janeiro
Located 38km west of downtown, this samba school vaulted to fame in 2017 when it (along with Portela) was crowned parade champion of Rio's Carnaval.
Rio de Janeiro
Located 15km northwest of Centro, Imperatriz Leopoldinense is named after Empress Maria Leopoldina, archduchess of Austria and wife of Pedro I.
Rio de Janeiro
One of Copacabana's only cinemas is a fine retreat when the weather sours. The Roxy shows the usual films on wide release.
Rio de Janeiro
Sells tickets to many events and venues, including the big KM de Vantagens concert hall in Barra da Tijuca.
