(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Tonight in Rio: O Baile do Hamilton at Circo Voador, Julia Landen (Jazz é Pop!) and Elton John Diamonds at Blue Note Copacabana, Enzo Belmonte at Carioca da Gema, and Inácio Rios at Rio Scenarium; also notable are Pagode da Mart'nália at Vivo Rio and the classic Friday roda at Pedra do Sal.

Top Picks Tonight O Baile do Hamilton - Circo Voador (Lapa)

• Why picked: Big, danceable gafieira night led by bandolim virtuoso Hamilton de Holanda in one of Rio's most iconic venues.
• Start: 20:00
• Address: Rua dos Arcos, s/n - Lapa
• Website: class="rt-a" href="" target="_blank" co
• Tickets: Eventim - from R$70 ($13)

Julia Landen - Jazz é Pop! - Blue Note Rio (Copacabana)

• Why picked: Polished jazz-pop opener in a seaside club; ideal kickoff before a later show in the same room.
• Start: 20:00
• Address: Av. Atlântica, 1910 - Copacabana
• Website: class="rt-a" href="" target="_blank" com/show
• Tickets: Eventim - Blue Note Rio

Elton John Diamonds - por Mizinho Carvalho - Blue Note Rio (Copacabana)

• Why picked: Late tribute set-sing-along anthems in a classy room right on the beachfront.
• Start: 22:30
• Address: Av. Atlântica, 1910 - Copacabana
• Website: class="rt-a" href="" target="_blank" com/show
• Tickets: Eventim - Blue Note Rio

Enzo Belmonte - Carioca da Gema (Lapa)

• Why picked: Lapa staple-intimate room, classic samba/MPB feel, perfect for warm-up before hopping venues.
• Start: 19:30
• Address: Av. Mem de Sá, 79 - Lapa
• Website: class="rt-a" href="" target="_blank" com/show
• Tickets: Sympla - Carioca da Gema

Inácio Rios - Rio Scenarium (Lapa)

• Why picked: Multi-stage antique-filled palace of samba-great sound, easy to settle in before heading out.
• Start: from 19:00 (staggered sets)
• Address: Rua do Lavradio, 20 - Centro (Lapa)
• Website: class="rt-a" href="" target="_blank" co
• Tickets: Sympla - Rio Scenarium

Also notable

• Pagode da Mart'nália - Vivo Rio (Flamengo), 21:00; doors 19:00; tickets from R$60 (meia) / R$120 (inteira) ($11 / $23). Details & tickets
• Pedra do Sal - Friday roda de samba (Gamboa), from ~19:00, free. Updates

Suggested route

19:30 Carioca da Gema (Enzo Belmonte) → 20:00 Circo Voador (O Baile do Hamilton) → 21:30 ride to Copacabana for Blue Note (arrive ~22:00) → 22:30 Elton John Diamonds nightcap.

Getting around & quick tips

• Lapa triangle (Mem de Sá, Lavradio, Joaquim Silva) is walkable; use licensed cabs/app rides after 22:00.
• Blue Note sits on Avenida Atlântica-pickups are easier on the beach side.
• Carry photo ID for venue entry and e-ticket check-ins; smart-casual is fine.

Note: Lineups and times can shift on the day-recheck the venue/ticket page before you go.

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