Candlelight Halloween in Rio 2026: Tickets, Setlist & Guide
Updated October 2, 2026. Candlelight: Halloween Songs takes place at Solar de Botafogo on October 31, 2026, with sessions at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The 60-minute program turns film, series and classical suspense themes into string-quartet arrangements.
Quick summary
| Date | October 31, 2026 |
| Sessions | 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm |
| Venue | Solar de Botafogo — Rua General Polidoro, 180 |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Age | 8+; under 16 with an adult |
| Price | From R$ 56 |
Is it worth it?
A good fit for people who enjoy film scores, classical music with a theatrical atmosphere and a Halloween program without actors or jump scares. This is a concert, not a Halloween party.
Expected setlist
- Thriller — Michael Jackson
- Funeral March of a Marionette — Charles Gounod
- String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110: II. Allegro Molto — Shostakovich
- Tubular Bells — The Exorcist
- Stranger Things theme
- Beetlejuice theme
- The Addams Family theme
- Halloween theme
- Psycho prelude
- Ghostbusters theme
- Danse Macabre
- Night on Bald Mountain
- Time Warp
- The Nightmare Before Christmas medley
- In the Hall of the Mountain King
How it works
Tickets are sold by zone and seating within the zone is first come, first served. Doors open about 30 minutes before and late entry is not allowed.
How to get there
Solar de Botafogo is at Rua General Polidoro, 180. Botafogo metro station is the main public-transport reference.
Where to stay
Botafogo is the simplest base; Flamengo and Copacabana also work well.
FAQ
Is it a Halloween party?
No. It is a themed Candlelight concert.
How long does it last?
About 60 minutes.
Can children attend?
Yes, from age 8; under 16 with an adult.
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