Rio Nightlife Guide For Friday, August 22, 2025

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Friday in Rio swings from rap in Lapa's iconic big top to stadium-scale duos and late Latin parties by the beach. Start under the Arcos, detour to Barra for a sing-along, and finish in Copacabana-or flip the order and chase the night your way.
Top Picks Tonight

FBC -“Assaltos e Batidas” (Album Launch) @ Circo Voador (Lapa)
Why picked: A heavy, one-night rap launch in Rio 's most storied open-air venue-big energy in the heart of Lapa.

• Start: 20:00
  
• Address: Rua dos Arcos, s/n – Lapa, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20230-060
  
• Phone: +55 (21) 2533-0354
  
• Website: href="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow co
  
• Entrance (source): From R$80 on Eventim; tiered lots available
  
• Tickets: Eventim
  

Junior -“Solo Tour” @ Vivo Rio (Aterro do Flamengo)
Why picked: A high-production pop show in Rio's flagship hall-Friday-night, prime-time slot.

• Start: 22:00
  
• Address: Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 85 – Parque do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20021-140
  
• Phone: +55 (21) 2272-2901
  
• Website: href="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow co
  
• Entrance (source): pricing by sector at Ticket360 (shown at checkout)
  
• Tickets: Ticket360
  

Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano -“Novos Tempos” @ Qualistage (Barra da Tijuca)
Why picked: A marquee sertanejo duo on a big stage-sing-along Friday with a full production.

• Start: 21:30
  
• Address: Av. Ayrton Senna, 3000 – Via Parque Shopping, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22775-003
  
• Phone: +55 (21) 4003-6464
  
• Website: href="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow co
  
• Entrance (source): From R$80 (official)
  
• Tickets: Ticketmaster
  

Also Notable Tonight

Pink Flamingo com Afroboneca - Novo Pink Flamingo (Copacabana)
Why picked: Drag-hosted pop night in Copa-packed dance floor and late close.

• Start: 21:00
  
• Address: Rua Raul Pompéia, 102 – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22080-002
  
• Phone: not published (DM via Instagram @pinkflamingorj)
  
• Website/Tickets: Sympla event . Instagram
  
• Entrance (source): lot pricing on Sympla
  

Salsa Pa'l Bailador - Experience Music (Lapa)
Why picked: A pure salsa social-central Lapa spot, Friday-night flow.

• Start: 22:00
  
• Address: Rua Riachuelo, 20 – Lapa, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20230-014
  
• Phone (WhatsApp): +55 (21) 97505-6932
  
• Website: href="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow co
  
• Entrance (source): see Sympla/door (event lots vary)
  
• Tickets: Sympla listing for today's edition
  

Plan Your Night
20:00 FBC at Circo → 21:30 Zezé & Luciano at Qualistage or slide to Flamengo for 22:00 Junior at Vivo Rio → late Copa at Pink Flamingo.

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