7 Shows in Rio de Janeiro to Book Next

1.Ginga Tropical Samba and Folklore Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 231 reviews · from $61Our pick

At Teatro Fashion Mall, Ginga Tropical presents an 80-minute show with 22 dancers and 8 musicians, moving from samba and Carnival to forró, axé, funk, and other Brazilian rhythms. Your ticket includes a samba lesson and a photo opportunity with performers. The show starts at 9:25 PM; drinks and transport cost extra.

“The show was so beautiful and exhilerating!!!!! I keep going over it in my mind. So well orchestrated representing our history. Loved the performance and including the audience in your choreography. Just outstanding!! I have told my friends and family! Please come to the United States. All the performers are so gorgeous. I plan to visit Rio again in the future. Thank you for touching my heart ❤️”

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2.Ginga Tropical – Brazilian Samba and Folklore Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

At Centro Cultural Veneza in Botafogo, Ginga Tropical turns Brazilian music, dance and folklore into a 90-minute evening show. Arrive for live music and a bar, join a samba class before the performance, then watch dancers and musicians bring regional traditions to the stage. The night ends with a Carnival-inspired finale and audience participation.

“Very good pleasant. Service excellent. Captain and tour guide very nice. Great drinks and snacks. Thank you”

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3.Ginga Tropical Show – Brazilian Rhythms

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 64 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $97

See Brazilian dance and music travel from the Amazon to Bahia, from forró and capoeira to samba and Carnival. The show runs about 90 minutes, with an invitation to join the dancers near the end. Choose ticket-only or hotel pickup and drop-off for most South Zone hotels. A barbecue dinner may be offered as an upgrade, so confirm its availability before booking.

“I loved everything. I felt proud of my people and my culture and wanted to share it with my boys. I guess a little playtime with a soccer ball would be nice. I did not know which statue was that.”

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4.Samba Show Admission & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 24 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $117

A driver collects you in selected Rio neighborhoods or at the cruise port, then takes you to a two-hour stage show featuring samba, capoeira, forró, frevo and other Brazilian styles. Choose an optional churrascaria dinner first. The venue is small and can be loud, but most tables have clear sightlines.

“The show was good but the buffet was not. The meat was overcooked and drink was not included.”

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5.Ginga Tropical Folkloric Show & Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $322

Spend an evening at Centro Cultural Veneza for a Brazilian dance show featuring styles linked to the Northeast, Amazon, Bahia and Rio. Choose the show alone or add a churrascaria dinner. English-, Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking guides and optional hotel pickup are available. The dinner option does not include beverages.

“Muy lindo show. Variado en estilo de danzas y muy buena vestimenta.”

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6.By Night Tour: Roxy Dinner Show & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $174

At Copacabana’s former Roxy movie theater, enjoy a three-course dinner by chef Danilo Parah, Bossa Nova from the Roxy Band and Aquele Abraço, a show of Brazilian music, dance, lights and visual art. Round-trip transfers are included from eligible South Zone hotels. Drinks cost extra.

“Buen show. Deliciosa cena. Muchos bailarines y buenos cantantes pero cantar canciones a estilo pop y bailes como actuales no me gustó. como que esperaba algo más tracional o de bailes típicos Pero en general recomendable”

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7.Roxy Dinner Show with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $229Top rated

Roxy’s four-hour dinner show pairs a three-course meal by chef Danilo Parah with live Bossa Nova and Aquele Abraço, a production drawing on music and dance from Brazil’s five regions. Hotel pickup is available in Rio’s South Zone. Drinks cost extra, so factor them into the $229 price.

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