Rio De JaneiroEntertainment

Theatre entertainment in Rio De Janeiro

  1. A

    Teatro Rival Petrobras

    Near Praça Floriano, this modern 450-seat hall has become a popular spot for some of the city’s up-and-coming groups as well as veteran musicians well known in Brazil (Tania Alves, Mart’nalia). Four or five nights a week, Teatro Rival hosts MPB, pagode, samba, chorinho and forró groups.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Espaço Bndes

    Weekly concerts are held at this Centro venue throughout the year. Featuring a mix of popular and classical music, BNDES in the past has featured musicians exploring symphonic pop, and experimental groups playing samba-jazz.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Teatro Carlos Gomes

    Facing the Praça Tiradentes, the large Teatro Gomes stages avant-garde dance shows and experimental theater. The theater seats 600; tickets for events here can be purchased through Ticketronics.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Circo Voador

    In a curvilinear building behind the Arcos do Lapa, this concert space hosts big names like Chico Buarque and Jorge Ben Jor as well as up-and-coming bands playing rock, ska, funk and samba.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Espaço Sesc

    You’ll find an exciting repertoire of modern dance, theater and performance art at the excellent Espaço Sesc.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Theatro Municipal

    The city’s most lavish setting for a performance is the beaux-arts Theatro Municipal.

    reviewed