Dance entertainment in Rio De Janeiro
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Citibank Hall
Rio’s largest concert house tends to change names every few years, but continues to host top international and Brazilian bands. As well as music shows, Citibank Hall stages ballet, opera and an occasional circus. The hall, which seats around 6000, is in the Via Parque Shopping Center in Barra. Purchase tickets through Ticketmaster.
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Nuth Lounge
This club (pronounced ‘Nooch’) is one of the city’s favorite dance spots, despite its location in Barra. Expect a friendly, well-dressed crowd grooving to DJs spinning electro-samba, house and hip-hop. There’s also a newer Nuth Club (Av Epitácio Pessoa 1244) in Lagoa that attracts much the same beautiful crowd.
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Bip Bip
A neighborhood institution, Bip Bip has been hosting samba jams for more than 15 years. The ambience is simple: just a breadbox-sized storefront with tables spilling onto the sidewalk. Current schedule: samba on Thursday and Sunday at 8pm, Choro on Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:30pm and Bossa Nova on Monday at 9pm.
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Mas Será O Benedito
This beautifully restored space (occupying a 19th-century mansion) opened in 2009 and immediately attracted a following. There’s a restaurant on the ground floor, two pool tables on the 2nd floor and a concert space with live samba on the 3rd floor, where bands play nightly.
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Estudantina Musical
This old dance hall packs large, older crowds on the weekend, there to enjoy the excellent samba bands. Occasional big-name artists perform here (like Maria Bethânia in 2010). The open-air veranda provides a nice spot to cool off if you’ve danced yourself into a sweat.
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Mariuzinn
Mariuzinn has been around for ages (more than 30 years) and still brings in the dance-loving crowds. DJs on its two floors spin a wide mix – hip-hop, drum ’n’ bass, funk, pop-rock and straight-up techno. Look for flyers around town to save R$10 on admission.
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Bar da Ladeira
Just around the corner from the Arcos da Lapa, this early 1900s house throws down a fair bit of live samba. The large space has a small dance floor, a pool table, and plenty of little nooks and crannies. The samba bands get going around 10pm.
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Teatro Nelson Rodrigues
Inside the wildly modernist 1970s-era Caixa Cultural complex, you’ll find one of Brazil’s best stages for dance and theater. Also on-site are several art galleries, a lunchtime bistro, gardens and a koi pond.
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Teatro Do Centro Cultural Banco Do Brasil
In addition to its exhibitions, this large cultural center in downtown Rio has two stages and a cinema. Film, dance and musical events are often coordinated with current exhibits.
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Beco do Rato
One of Lapa’s classic samba spots, this small outdoor bar has excellent live groups playing to a laid-back crowd. Friday nights are particularly recommended.
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