Things to do in Rio de Janeiro

Wondering what is on in Rio de Janeiro? Between the venues, the festivals, and everything else, there are 20 upcoming events worth knowing about. Here is the rundown.

Right now the calendar leans music (14), miscellaneous (3) and arts & theatre (2). Live music fans get 14 dates to choose from.

Qualistage is the busiest room in town at the moment with 11 upcoming dates, followed by Vivo Rio with 3. If you only check two venues, make it those.

Heading out this weekend? 1 of these events fall on the coming Friday to Sunday. Or browse the full list below and take your pick.

Upcoming events

• NFL Rio Game 2026: Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys — Sun, Sep 27 at Maracanã
• Joshua Redman | Queremos! - Vivo Rio — Wed, Sep 30 at Vivo Rio
• João Bosco no Qualistage - Rio de Janeiro - 02/10/2026 — Fri, Oct 02 at Qualistage
• Joelma no Qualistage - RJ — Sat, Oct 03 at Qualistage
• ACDC UK no Qualistage — Fri, Oct 09 at Qualistage
• Maria Rita: Redescobrir Vol. 2 - Rio de Janeiro — Sat, Oct 10 at Vivo Rio
• Jorge Vercillo no Qualistage - RJ — Sat, Oct 10 at Qualistage
• Elymar Santos no Qualistage | RJ — Sun, Oct 11 at Qualistage
• Enaldinho no Qualistage | RJ — Mon, Oct 12 at Qualistage
• Ana Carolina | Qualistage — Sat, Oct 17 at Qualistage
• Whinderson Nunes no Qualistage - RJ — Sun, Oct 18 at Qualistage
• Oswaldo Montenegro no Qualistage - RJ — Sat, Oct 24 at Qualistage
• Carioca Matsuri 2026 — Sat, Oct 31 at Riocentro
• Carioca Matsuri 2026 — Sun, Nov 01 at Riocentro
• Carioca Matsuri 2026 — Mon, Nov 02 at Riocentro
• Lagum | Rio de Janeiro — Sat, Nov 07 at Qualistage
• The Cat Empire no Circo Voador - RJ — Fri, Nov 13 at Circo Voador
• Nando Reis no Qualistage - RJ — Fri, Nov 13 at Qualistage
• Martinho e Mart´nalia | Brava Arena Jockey — Sat, Nov 14 at Brava Arena Jockey
• CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso: Free Spirits World Tour - Rio de Janeiro — Fri, Nov 20 at Vivo Rio

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