(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Tonight in Rio: Talib Kweli plays an intimate early set at Blue Note (18:00), Fábio Rabin brings stand-up to Vivo Rio (19:00), Audio Rebel hosts a four-band indie bill in Botafogo (from 17:00), and pagode heavyweight Délcio Luiz celebrates his birthday with a free show at Renascença Clube (from 15:00); also note a Barra roda de samba in the afternoon and a canceled Mr. Bungle date at Fundição.

Top Picks Tonight Talib Kweli at Blue Note Rio (18:00)

• Why picked: Rare hip-hop club date on the beachfront, early enough to anchor the night.
• Start: 18:00 (doors typically from 17:00–17:30)
• Address: Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
• Website: Blue Note show page
• Tickets: Eventim (via Blue Note)

Fábio Rabin - Ladeira Abaixo at Vivo Rio (19:00)

• Why picked: Prime-time stand-up in a landmark venue-good crowd energy for Sunday.
• Start: 19:00 (house opens 17:30)
• Address: Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 85, Parque do Flamengo
• Website: Vivo Rio event page
• Tickets: Ticket360

Véspera + Lúbrica (SP) + Ente + Nuvem Guia at Audio Rebel (from 17:00)

• Why picked: Underground indie/alt lineup in Botafogo-intimate room, discovery vibes.
• Start: 17:00
• Address: R. Visconde de Silva, 55, Botafogo
• Website: Audio Rebel info
• Tickets: Bandsintown / Sympla link

Délcio Luiz - Birthday Show (free) at Renascença Clube (from 15:00)

• Why picked: Pagode icon hosts a free celebratory roda-great warm-up before Lapa.
• Start: from 15:00
• Address: R. Barão de São Francisco, 54, Andaraí
• Website: Renascença Clube
• Tickets: Details (FM O Dia) - ingressos via Sympla

Also notable

• Roda de Samba da Paz (14:00–18:00) - Boteco Boa Praça (Barra), Av. Olegário Maciel, 214. Listing
• Mr. Bungle at Fundição Progresso - canceled - Listed for 17:00 but marked“Cancelado”. Eventim status

Suggested route

Beach to bay: Start 17:30 at Blue Note (Talib Kweli 18:00), then cab 15–20 min to Vivo Rio for Fábio Rabin at 19:00. If you prefer indie, begin 17:00 at Audio Rebel in Botafogo and finish in Andaraí at Renascença (pagode rolls into the evening).

Getting around & quick tips

• Blue Note → Vivo Rio is a quick cab via Aterro do Flamengo; allow buffer for security lines.
• Carry minimal cash; most venues take cards. Bring photo ID.
• In Lapa and Centro after dark, use registered taxis/ride-hailing door-to-door.

Listings gathered for Sunday, October 5, 2025. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.

Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, October 5, 2025

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