(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Tonight in Rio: Brazil celebrates the Dia da Consciência Negra (national holiday) with powerful events honoring Black culture and resistance.

Highlights include the free Negro é Lindo Festival at Circo Voador (from 15:00), Áurea Martins' tribute to Johnny Alf at Blue Note Rio (20:00), authentic samba rodas in Lapa, and ongoing celebrations across the city. Links for details and tickets are below.

Top Picks Tonight Negro é Lindo Festival - Circo Voador (from 15:00)

• Why picked: Free all-day celebration of Black beauty and resistance on Consciência Negra - roda de conversa, capoeira, samba, jazz, ballroom, feira preta and party. Perfect conscious holiday immersion for expats.
• Start: 15:00
• Address: Rua dos Arcos s/n, Lapa (Centro)
• Tickets: Free (advance registration recommended): Sympla - Negro é Lindo

Especial Consciência Negra: Áurea Martins - Tributo a Johnny Alf - Blue Note Rio (20:00)

• Why picked: Legendary vocalist pays homage to the“father of bossa nova” in an elegant beachfront jazz club - sophisticated way for expats to honor the holiday with timeless Brazilian music.
• Start: 20:00
• Address: Avenida Atlântica 1910, Copacabana
• Website/Tickets: href="" target="_blank" co

Samba Independente dos Bons Costumes (special Consciência Negra edition) - Fundição Progresso (20:00)

• Why picked: Iconic Thursday samba party goes extra festive for the holiday with DJs, capoeira and full bateria - high-energy Lapa celebration of Black Brazilian culture.
• Start: 20:00
• Address: Rua dos Arcos 24, Lapa
• Tickets: Ingresse

Holiday Samba Roda - Carioca da Gema & Lapa venues (from 19:30)

• Why picked: Lapa's traditional houses (Carioca da Gema, Rio Scenarium, Beco do Rato) open with special holiday rodas - authentic, crowded, joyful samba celebrating Consciência Negra.
• Start: 19:30 onward
• Address: Av. Mem de Sá 79 (Carioca da Gema) & surrounding streets
• Website: href="" target="_blank" com/show

Also notable

• Cortejo da Tia Ciata (morning/afternoon) - Starts 10:00 at Calouste (Centro) with blocos and afoxés - vibrant street parade.
• Beco das Garrafas bossa/jazz sets (20:00) - Rua Duvivier 37, Copacabana. Intimate alternative if seeking calmer vibes.

Suggested route

Lapa full-day: Begin afternoon at Circo Voador (free Negro é Lindo Festival), migrate to Fundição Progresso or classic Lapa rodas as night falls - total holiday immersion in one neighborhood.

Sophisticated evening: Dinner + Áurea Martins tribute at Blue Note Rio (20:00), then short stroll to Beco das Garrafas for late-night bossa if energy remains.

Getting around & quick tips

• National holiday - expect very heavy crowds in Lapa/Centro, street closures and festive energy. Use ride-hailing or registered taxis; Metro runs but may be packed.
• Arrive early for free events; bring photo ID and cash (some street vendors card-only). Stay aware in crowds.

Listings gathered for Thursday, November 20, 2025 - Dia da Consciência Negra. Many events are free/spontaneous; recheck Sympla/Eventim/venue sites for last-minute changes.

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