{"id":11070,"date":"2026-05-28T03:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T06:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viagenselugaress.com\/what-to-do-in-rio-this-week\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T03:30:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T03:30:05","slug":"what-to-do-in-rio-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viagenselugaress.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-rio-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do in Rio This Week (August 20\u201323, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last updated:<\/strong> August 20, 2026. This guide covers Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23.<\/p>\n

If you’re wondering what is happening nearby in Rio de Janeiro this week<\/strong>, this page brings together current shows, theater, music and flexible ideas for the weekend. Event times, availability and ticket prices can change, so always confirm details with the official venue before leaving.<\/p>\n

For a broader city guide, see what to do in Rio de Janeiro<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Quick guide: Rio events from August 20 to 23<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/th>\nEvent<\/th>\nVenue<\/th>\nWhat to know<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Thu, Aug 20<\/td>\nMamma Mia!<\/td>\nTeatro Riachuelo<\/td>\nOpening night of the Rio season<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fri, Aug 21<\/td>\nCarminho<\/td>\nVivo Rio<\/td>\nShow at 9 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fri, Aug 21<\/td>\nGaby Amarantos \u2014 Rock Doido Tour<\/td>\nFundi\u00e7\u00e3o Progresso<\/td>\nHouse opens at 9 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fri, Aug 21<\/td>\nM\u00e3eana canta JG<\/td>\nCirco Voador<\/td>\nListed as sold out when checked on Aug 20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sat, Aug 22<\/td>\nLiniker \u2014 Bye Bye Caju<\/td>\nFarmasi Arena<\/td>\nGates at 5 pm; confirm show time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sat, Aug 22<\/td>\nFl\u00e1vio Venturini \u2014 50 anos<\/td>\nCirco Voador<\/td>\nSaturday concert<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sat, Aug 22<\/td>\nKleiton, Kledir e Vitor Ramil<\/td>\nVivo Rio<\/td>\nShow at 9 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sun, Aug 23<\/td>\nMamma Mia!<\/td>\nTeatro Riachuelo<\/td>\nSunday performance at 3 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Thursday, August 20<\/h2>\n

Mamma Mia! \u2014 Teatro Riachuelo<\/h3>\n

The Rio season of Mamma Mia!<\/strong> starts on August 20 at Teatro Riachuelo in Downtown Rio and runs through September 13. The official theater lists the production as part of its current program, and the Thursday performance is scheduled for 8 pm.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Teatro Riachuelo, Rua do Passeio, Downtown Rio.
Official information:<\/strong> Teatro Riachuelo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friday, August 21<\/h2>\n

Carminho \u2014 Vivo Rio<\/h3>\n

Portuguese fado singer Carminho<\/strong> performs at Vivo Rio on Friday. The venue lists the house opening at 7 pm and the show at 9 pm.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Vivo Rio, Parque do Flamengo.
Official information:<\/strong> Vivo Rio<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gaby Amarantos \u2014 Rock Doido Tour<\/h3>\n

Gaby Amarantos<\/strong> brings the Rock Doido Tour to Fundi\u00e7\u00e3o Progresso on August 21. The official venue page lists the show in Lapa and the house opening at 9 pm.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Fundi\u00e7\u00e3o Progresso, Rua dos Arcos, 24, Lapa.
Official information:<\/strong> Fundi\u00e7\u00e3o Progresso<\/a>.<\/p>\n

M\u00e3eana canta JG \u2014 Circo Voador<\/h3>\n

Circo Voador lists M\u00e3eana canta JG<\/strong> for Friday, August 21. When this guide was updated on August 20, the official agenda showed the event as sold out<\/strong>, so check the venue before making plans around it.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Circo Voador, Lapa.
Official information:<\/strong> Circo Voador<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday, August 22<\/h2>\n

Liniker \u2014 Bye Bye Caju at Farmasi Arena<\/h3>\n

Liniker<\/strong> brings the Bye Bye Caju show to Farmasi Arena on Saturday, August 22. The venue currently lists gates opening at 5 pm and asks visitors to confirm the final show time.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Farmasi Arena, Barra Ol\u00edmpica.
Official information:<\/strong> Farmasi Arena<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fl\u00e1vio Venturini \u2014 50 anos<\/h3>\n

Circo Voador lists Fl\u00e1vio Venturini \u2014 50 anos<\/strong> for Saturday, August 22. Check the official agenda for the latest ticket availability and opening time.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Circo Voador, Lapa.
Official information:<\/strong> Circo Voador<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kleiton, Kledir e Vitor Ramil \u2014 Vivo Rio<\/h3>\n

Kleiton, Kledir e Vitor Ramil<\/strong> perform together at Vivo Rio on August 22. The official event page lists the show for 9 pm.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Vivo Rio, Parque do Flamengo.
Official information:<\/strong> Vivo Rio<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sunday, August 23<\/h2>\n

Mamma Mia! \u2014 Sunday performance<\/h3>\n

If you prefer theater on Sunday, Mamma Mia!<\/strong> continues its season at Teatro Riachuelo with a Sunday performance scheduled for 3 pm. Confirm ticket availability before heading Downtown.<\/p>\n

Flexible plans between events<\/h2>\n

If you want a plan that does not depend on a concert ticket, use our Ipanema Beach guide<\/a> for a beach and sunset plan, or browse our restaurants with a view in Rio<\/a> for lunch or dinner ideas.<\/p>\n

For a more complete schedule, combine this page with our Rio de Janeiro day-by-day itinerary<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Before you go<\/h2>\n

Rio event schedules can change at short notice. Recheck the official venue or ticket platform on the day of the event, especially for sold-out notices, opening times and age restrictions.<\/p>\n

If you’re moving around the city at night, also read our Rio safety guide for tourists<\/a> and our guide to public transportation in Rio<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Save this page:<\/strong> it is the weekly English agenda for current Rio events and should be checked again as the city calendar changes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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