Candlelight Rock Classics in Rio 2026: program and tickets
Updated on October 1, 2026. Candlelight: Rock Classics brings rock anthems from different decades, arranged for strings, to the Solar de Botafogo. The concert lasts approximately 60 minutes, with a setlist adapted for string quartet and a candlelit setting.
This guide covers the visit from start to finish: dates, setlist, tickets, late-arrival policy, zones, arrival, transport, dining, safety and accommodation.
Quick summary
| Event | Candlelight: Rock Classics |
| Venue | Solar de Botafogo |
| Address | Rua General Polidoro, 180 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Age | Ages 8 and up; under-16s must be accompanied by an adult |
| Fever price | From R$ 58,00 |
Is it worth it?
It is one of the series’ most varied programs, working best for those who enjoy rock in general rather than those expecting an in-depth tribute to a single band.
Please note: this is a tribute/themed concert; the original bands do not participate; the setlist is performed by a string quartet.
Dates and times
November 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
November 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
January 22, 2027 at 5:00 p.m.
January 22, 2027 at 9:00 p.m.
Times, zones and availability may change. Check the Fever selector one last time before you leave.
Expected setlist
- Another Brick in the Wall — Pink Floyd
- Cryin’ — Aerosmith
- Enter Sandman — Metallica
- Nothing Else Matters — Apocalyptica
- Livin’ on a Prayer — Bon Jovi
- Penny Lane — The Beatles
- (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction — The Rolling Stones
- Smells Like Teen Spirit — Nirvana
- Smoke on the Water — Deep Purple
- Stairway to Heaven — Led Zeppelin
- Sweet Child O’ Mine — Guns N’ Roses
- Learn to Fly — Foo Fighters
- Under Pressure — Queen
- We Will Rock You — Queen
- Bohemian Rhapsody — Queen
- Exagerado — Cazuza
- Thunderstruck — AC/DC
The program is subject to change. Fever announces the Quarteto de Cordas Ornamentus.
How Candlelight works
The experience lasts around 60 minutes. The doors open before the concert, and entry is not permitted after the start. Tickets are organized by zones; within your zone, arrive early to improve your choice of seat.
Tickets and zones
In the updated Fever listing, the minimum price is shown as R$ 58,00. Check discounted, social and other ticket categories directly at checkout.
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What time should you arrive?
Plan to be at the venue 30 to 45 minutes early. For evening sessions, have dinner beforehand or choose a restaurant very nearby. The biggest mistake is relying on perfect traffic conditions and arriving after the doors have closed.
How to get there
Solar de Botafogo is located at Rua General Polidoro, 180. Depending on where you are coming from, the metro plus a walk or rideshare works well. As there are evening sessions, plan your journey home before going inside.
See public transport and Uber in Rio.
Things to do nearby
Botafogo has a great selection of bars and restaurants. For dinner before or after the concert, you can use our guides to São Miguel in Botafogo and Suibi Botafogo.
Practical tips
- check your ticket zone before leaving;
- bring a light jacket;
- keep your phone charged, but avoid screen light during the concert;
- do not schedule your return transport for the exact minute the concert ends;
- plan your journey home before going inside, especially for 9 p.m. sessions.
Where to stay
Botafogo is a convenient base between Centro and Zona Sul. Also compare Flamengo and Copacabana in where to stay in Rio.
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FAQ
How long does it last?
Approximately 60 minutes.
Can I arrive late?
No. Fever states that entry is not permitted after the concert begins.
Are the seats assigned?
Tickets are purchased by zone; seating within the zone follows the event’s rules and depends on arrival time.
What is the minimum age?
Ages 8 and up; under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Keep planning
See also things to do in Rio, this week’s agenda, the annual calendar, public transport and safety in Rio.
Sources and updates
Last checked: 10/01/2026.
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