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Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, January 2, 2026

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Tonight in Rio: Post-New Year’s recovery mode with quieter options—traditional venues reopen with samba at Carioca da Gema (19:30), roots samba at Rio Scenarium (19:00), intimate bossa nova and jazz sets at Beco das Garrafas (20:00), and a jazz session at Blue Note Rio (20:00). Many spots resume normal programming after holiday closures. Links for details are below.

Top Picks Tonight

Friday Roda de Samba — Carioca da Gema (19:30)

Why picked: Lapa’s iconic house resumes with energetic weekend samba—authentic roda for expats easing back into rhythm after New Year’s celebrations.
Start: 19:30 onward
Address: Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa (Centro)
Website: barcariocadagema.com.br/shows

Roots Samba Evening — Rio Scenarium (19:00)

Why picked: Antique-filled Centro venue offers vibrant roots samba—cultured post-holiday atmosphere blending history and beats.
Start: 19:00 onward
Address: Rua do Lavradio, 20, Centro
Website: rioscenarium.com.br

Bossa Nova & Jazz Sets — Beco das Garrafas (20:00)

Why picked: Historic Copacabana spot resumes intimate performances—refined, melodic recovery evening near the beach for expats.
Start: 20:00
Address: Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana
Event page: becodasgarrafas.com.br/principal/events

Jazz Session — Blue Note Rio (20:00)

Why picked: Premier club offers sophisticated jazz with ocean views—elegant post-NYE option for expats enjoying high-quality music.
Start: 20:00
Address: Avenida Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
Website: bluenoterio.com.br

Also notable

Pedra do Sal Roda de Samba (19:00 onward)

— Largo Pedro do Sal, Centro. Free street samba; spontaneous gatherings resuming.
Casual beachfront bars in Copacabana/Ipanema

— Relaxed post-holiday drinks with ocean views.

Suggested route

Centro/Lapa: Start at Rio Scenarium (19:00) for roots samba, then 10-minute walk to Carioca da Gema (19:30)—historic district recovery flow.

Copacabana: Blue Note jazz (20:00) to Beco das Garrafas (20:00) stroll—serene beachside evening.

Getting around & quick tips

Use registered taxis/ride-hailing between Centro, Lapa, and Copacabana; Metro reliable pre-midnight (Carioca ↔ Siqueira Campos).
Arrive 20–30 minutes early for venues; bring photo ID. Most accept cards; post-NYE pace is calmer.

Listings gathered for Friday, January 2, 2026. Many venues resume normal operations after New Year’s; recheck sites close to showtime.

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