Top Rio de Janeiro Shows & Performances

Attend the Ginga Tropical Show, a dance and music that allows you to learn about Brazil's vibrant history and culture through its traditional music and dance. During this show, see talented performers dance the lambada, samba and bossa nova dressed in outrageous Carnival costumes. Hear folklore from around the diverse country, live drumming and the Brazilian martial art: capoeira.

While in Rio de Janeiro, go out for a night in the city with this admission ticket to see the live show Ginga Tropical at Leblon theater. This 1.5-hour show is in its fifth year running, and it gives you an interactive tour of Brazilian culture through dance, music, and live performance. Watch as artists combine frevo, Capoeira, and other methods of entertainment. At the end of the show, you can even join in as the cast invites the audience to samba with them in a Carnival-inspired finale.

Dance in your seat to Brazilian rhythms during this samba show in a historical theater. Sit back and watch the experts perform to infectious music on stage. Eat a meal of Brazilian and international cuisine at a traditional steakhouse before the show begins. Round-trip transportation from central Rio de Janeiro hotels is included.

Enjoy a night out on the town in Rio de Janeiro with dinner and a show at Rio Scenarium. Meet your guide at your hotel and head to a classic Brazilian churrascaria and enjoy a non-stop buffet of succulent meats. After your delicious dinner, head to the Lapa district to the Rio Scenarium nightclub to listen to live music showcasing the best of Brazilian popular music.

Spend an evening on the town at the Rio Scenarium nightclub during this evening excursion in the neighborhood of Lapa. Party like a 'carioca', or resident of Rio, as you dance the night away to samba, Brazilian Popular Music and other world music. With your local nightlife guide, explore what the Guardian has called one of the Top 10 best bars in the world. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Get a taste of the Carioca culture on a private tour to a churrascaria and Samba show. Start off the tour with a delicious all-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue dinner where the meats are brought out on skewers by the waiters. Then, skip the line at the theater and watch professional dancers perform a Samba show onstage before ending the tour with a Samba lesson to learn some of the basic moves.

Hit the town to experience Rio's nightlife with a local guide on this private 8-hour evening tour. Party with the locals and enjoy the VIP treatment at hot spots like Rio Scenarium and other bars and clubs in Zona Sul, Santa Teresa and Leblon. Entrance fees at each destination are included, and you'll skip the long lines at the entrance. See how the 'Cariocas', or Rio residents, like to party. . . and see if you can keep up. Round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels is included.

Discover Rio’s bustling nightlife on a pub crawl through the neighborhoods of Lapa and Ipanema. Stop at a variety of bars, clubs, and parties and enjoy free shots and caipirinhas throughout the evening. Enjoy a worry-free excursion with free transportation provided between stops as you explore with your guides. This is a fun and safe way to explore Rio at night and meet other travelers along the way.

Shake up your Rio visit with this 4-hour caipirinha-making class and skip-the-line pub crawl in the city’s Lapa nightlife area. Mix it up in a local bar selling craft ‘cachaça’ (the spirit used in caipirinhas) as you learn to prepare this drink of choice for Rio’s party-goers. Armed with your newfound knowledge, you’ll then ‘mix’ things up some more in the streets, bars and clubs of Lapa, enjoying included drinking games, a samba lesson, drink discounts, VIP entrance and the fun atmosphere of a night out in this lively area.

Explore Rio's vibrant gay nightlife scene with a local guide during this evening excursion. Head out on the town to neighborhoods like Ipanema, Copacabana and Rua Teixeira de Melo. Visit a variety of clubs, bars and restaurants where gay residents of Rio go out to enjoy the nightlife. Destinations can include Bofetada, Dama de Ferro, Le Boy Bar or the Rainbow Kiosk, among others. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Enjoy all the energy of carnival in a unique exciting night of live samba dancing with beautiful samba dancers in a special group school rehearsal.  The samba schools start practicing for Carnival way in advance. This means composing songs, dance practicing, creating the costumes and building the floats. Some of the big schools open up their doors to visitors to come witness a carnival rehearsal at the samba school. Don’t miss one of the best things to do in the city of samba and the perfect opportunity to be part of the spirit and magic that is behind one of the biggest events in the world the Rio Carnival! Everyday, we visit a different Samba School. Contact us in advance to find out which one we will visit today. Roundtrip transfer and entrance to the Samba School Rehearsal included.

Dance, mingle and mix it up during a 5-hour skip-the-line nightlife crawl set in Rio de Janeiro’s legendary Ipanema neighborhood. Fuel your evening with some typical Brazilian snacks before joining some new friends for a crawl of the best local pubs and clubs in this buzzing evening area. Along the way you’ll play a fun selection of included drinking games, down free and discounted drinks and enjoy VIP entrance to one Rio’s hottest clubs. Double caipirinhas until 1am at your last stop help keep the party going until the wee hours.

Immerse yourself in the art and fashion of cosmopolitan Rio de Janeiro on this guided 5-hour tour. Visit the Jardim Botânico neighborhood's Parque Lage, home to the Escola de Artes Visuais (School of Visual Arts), where free art exhibitions and occasional performances take place. Head to Ipanema, the epicenter of fashion and luxury, to tour the H Stern factory and get a look at the jewelry-making process. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Bust a few moves and mingle with Rio’s locals during this 5-hour tour of the city’s top nightlife venues. Toast your new friends with a complimentary drink, starting your evening in Rio’s Lagoa District. Then get ready to party with skip-the-line access to some of the city’s top nightlife venues, including two more drinks along the way. All cover charges, a guide and transport between clubs is included. Want to get even more VIP? An optional upgrade for private table service and 5 included drinks is also available.

Take advantage of the one-on-one experience of our private and personalized tour to create your own tour while the guide offers practical tips about where to go and what to do. Enjoy cool and quirky bars in the south area of Rio catching sights, beautiful views and culture. And then, hit the effervescent “Lapa” bohemian neighborhood which is the most buzzing area in town from Monday to Sunday. It's the epicenter of samba music, arguably the most colorful area in Rio to dance, drink and mix with like-minded party-lovers and experience the best that Rio’s pubs and clubs have to offer. • Mingle with locals and enjoy their friendliness • Immerse yourself in an authentic atmosphere of Rio's nightlife • Get an insight into local Samba music history and culture. • Visit several establishments in an only night pub crawl, each with a unique experience to offer. • Benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide • Hassle-free private pick-up and drop-off at your Rio de Janeiro hotel

Avoid taking your chances and go for a breathtaking traditional live musical dance show with various cultural expressions, rhythms, performances, dances, and a good taste of Samba music and Carnival. Accompanied by a guide, just a few meters from the stage, watch a majestic performance of a group of singers, dancers, and “skillful capoeira” performers radiating energy in front of the stunned audience in a vibe that can be only felt in Rio. Just before the show, assimilate into the samba dance joining in a 30-min workshop taking the first steps from professional dancers. After the guide picks you up at your hotel, they drive you to enjoy dinner at a nearby “all-you-can-eat” steakhouse. To sharpen the appetite, there is a well-stocked buffet of various salads, charcuterie, side dishes, fried manioc, onion rings, fried bananas, and much more. However, the focus is on large number of grilled-to-perfection beef cuts served in your plate to exactly meet your cooking requirements.

In addition to the natural beauties, Rio offers several tourist spots, events, parties, nightclubs, bars and shows that attract tourists all year round. All this diversity and excitement has ended up drawing the attention and affection of the LGBTI+ public. There is nothing more pleasant than being welcomed well in the destination. Much better if it's by an expert local gay-friendly guide who will ensure you have an exciting and safe experience. Take full advantage of the one-on-one experience customizing your day or nighttime on a private tour while the guide offers practical tips about where to go and what to do. Have a personal guide at your full disposal, to either explore the local gay scene or just visit Rio’s popular attractions putting a spotlight on Rio hassle-free. See below on the "what to expect section" a tiny fraction of things to do & see in Rio to guide you on planing your tour. The actual tour can be personalized according to your wishes and the option hired.

We'll leave our hotel and go to the Bohemian Lapa neighborhood where it's located the Rio Scenarium, one of the main meeting points of Carioca night. The place amazes people because of the cultural pavilion that mixtures excellent music and gastronomy. These 3 floors which structures the restaurant are decorated with beautiful antiques that impresses as much as its gorgeous elevator of Brazilian Belle-Epoque. The secret of Rio Scenarium success is the musical group that plays all the Brazilian rhythms and makes everybody dance. From Samba to Forró, and chorinho, gafieira, and MPB, the musicians of this house shakes the dance floor. On top of that, our tour includes a wonderful full dinner, with options for the appetizer, main dish, and dessert. Our renowned Chef is a specialist in Brazilian cuisine and its menu owns a variety of flavors and textures. Don't forget to try the traditional Caipirinha (optional) of Rio Scenarium, it is said that it's one of the bests in Rio de Janeiro.

Enjoy a 2-hour multicultural show with a lot of joy and energy, gathering on stage various expressions of Brazil! The Ginga Tropical show will take you to know Brazil through music, dance, and live performance, far from the cultural stigmas and sensual connotations. Witness the beauty of the people of Brazil from the northern-most region to the southern-most. Watch as joyful artists combine Frevo, Capoeira, Lambada, and many other folklore manifestations of the continent-sized country. At the end of the show, the cast will invite you to samba with them on stage in a Carnival-inspired finale. A night to remember and celebrate!

Attend the epic Rio de Janeiro Carnaval (Carnival) parade with this ticket for a seat in Sector 9 in the Sambadromo (Sambadrome). View talented samba dancers in outrageous costumes as they dance their hearts out in one of the world's most famous Carnival celebrations. This ticket provides a fantastic view of the parade grounds, where you'll see all of Rio's samba schools strut their stuff, accompanied by elaborate parade floats and infectious drumming. Choose one of four nights, and upgrade to include round-trip transportation from your Rio hotel if you choose.

Watch Rio Carnival Parade in the Sambadrome and benefit from pickup & Drop off from your hotel or cruise ship and the expertise of a professional tour guide. FRONT BOX Tickets are located at the ground level and the seats are numbered. It is the closest place you can be to watch the parade. Covered Front Boxes are located in Sector 7 and you will be protected in case of rain. GRANDSTANDS (Only Sector 9 offers numbered places). Located at the second level you will enjoy a great panoramic view. Sectors 2 to 4: You’ll get an incredible view of the warm-up, get a glimpse of each school’s backstage. Sectors 5 to 9 are in the centre of Sambadrome, providing a complete view of the entire parade. Sector 9 tickets are the most sold because they are the only numbered Grandstand places and they are right next to the DRUMS SECTION RETREAT (one of the highlights). Sectors 10 and 11 are near the end of the stadium, they give you an insight into the Samba Schools and the Drums Section Retreat.

Rio’s Carnival Parade is famous around the world and with more than two million people visiting the city during Carnival, booking your tickets in advance is essential. With this ticket, choose from multiple seating options and experience one of the spectacular samba school parades from the grandstand. A subway pass is also included, ensuring hassle-free transport to and from the Sambadrome, as well as to other attractions around the city.

We invite you to an unforgettable experience going to Rio Carnival parade in the samba venue escorted by an expert, bilingual guide who ensures you have an exciting and safe experience. After pick-up of everyone at their places, we drive to the samba venue to watch the parades of the so-called Greatest Show on Earth taking place overnight. The parade consists of twelve of the most talented "samba schools" competing for the honor of being the champion. "Each school" chooses a plot and creates an 80-min presentation. Everything is made from scratch, contagious music, unrivalled choreography and unbelievable costumes. The parades happens at the great sambadrome, a concrete structure built specifically for the Carnival. It's an avenue with bleachers on both sides divided into sectors. Attending the Carnival event can be fun, but getting there can be stressful. Our planning allows you to focus on the experience hassle-free with assistance on anything to keep you in the pace of the event.

Enjoy the Rio Samba Schools parade in a great style! Box Hospitality is a VIP ticket. This ticket offers a unique experience: attending the parade and enjoying an incredible party at the same time. Food and drinks are unlimited! We offer two different Tickets: Box and Super Box. Box allows you to move freely on the first and second floor, in addition to gaining access to the outdoor area. You will enjoy live shows with renowned artists, a dance floor with a DJ, entertainment services like makeup, massage and more. Super Box also allows you to access the exclusive third-floor area and the VIP open space. This is the most exclusive venue in the entire Sambadrome. Only 150 lucky people will be able to attend the parade from this place. Frequented by celebrities, this ticket is well sold in advance.