Rio Nightlife Guide For Friday, December 12, 2025

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Tonight in Rio: Noite de Axé with Ordinários Elétricos energizes Carioca da Gema (19:30), Amanda & Os Bravos deliver samba fusion at Beco das Garrafas Little Club (20:30), Roberto Rosemberg Quarteto performs jazz standards at Bottle's Bar (21:30), and Rio Scenarium hosts roots samba amid its antique decor (19:00). Links for details and tickets are below.

Top Picks Tonight Noite de Axé com Ordinários Elétricos - Carioca da Gema (19:30)

• Why picked: High-energy axé and samba fusion in Lapa's iconic house-vibrant, dance-driven performance perfect for expats kicking off the weekend with Bahian rhythms.
• Start: 19:30
• Address: Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa (Centro)
• Tickets: Sympla - Noite de Axé

Amanda & Os Bravos - Beco das Garrafas (20:30)

• Why picked: Samba and MPB with a modern twist in the birthplace of bossa nova-intimate, energetic set ideal for expats appreciating Rio's evolving musical heritage near the beach.
• Start: 20:30
• Address: Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana (Little Club)
• Event page: href="" target="_blank" com/event/amanda-os-bravos-12-1

Roberto Rosemberg Quarteto - Beco das Garrafas (21:30)

• Why picked: Jazz quartet playing standards with Brazilian flair in a cozy Copacabana bar-sophisticated late set for expats seeking instrumental depth and beachside ambiance.
• Start: 21:30
• Address: Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana (Bottle's Bar)
• Event page: href="" target="_blank" com/event/roberto-rosemberg-quarteto-12-1

Roots Samba Friday - Rio Scenarium (19:00)

• Why picked: Lively roots samba in an antique-filled multi-floor Centro venue-blending history, dance, and vibrant beats for expats' engaging Friday night.
• Start: 19:00
• Address: Rua do Lavradio, 20, Centro
• Website: href="" target="_blank" co

Also notable

• Natal da Cinelândia (from 18:00) - Praça Floriano, Cinelândia (Centro). Free holiday lights, music, and installations; festive pre-party atmosphere.
• Pedra do Sal Roda de Samba (19:00 onward) - Largo Pedro do Sal, Centro. Free spontaneous street samba; authentic communal vibe.

Suggested route

Centro/Lapa: Kick off at Rio Scenarium (19:00) for roots samba, then 10-minute walk to Carioca da Gema (19:30) for axé energy-historic district flow.

Copacabana: Amanda & Os Bravos at Little Club (20:30) to Roberto Rosemberg at Bottle's (21:30)-seamless beachfront samba-jazz progression.

Getting around & quick tips

• Use registered taxis/ride-hailing between Centro, Lapa, and Copacabana; Metro reliable pre-midnight (Carioca ↔ Siqueira Campos). Friday crowds build early-plan ahead.
• Arrive 20–30 minutes early for seated rooms; bring photo ID. Most venues accept cards.

Listings gathered for Friday, December 12, 2025. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.

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