Rio de Janeiro · Nightlife
Tonight, Thursday 22 October 2026, Rio de Janeiro has one big-ticket show and a handful of smaller rooms. The musical Piaf – Eu Não Me Arrependo, about the French singer Édith Piaf, plays the Teatro Riachuelo Rio at 8 p.m., Audio Rebel in Botafogo hosts the ÀIYÉ show at 7 p.m., and Rio Scenarium opens on Rua do Lavradio at 7 p.m. The evening is mild and dry at about 21°C (70°F), and all times are Rio time.
Tonight at a Glance
- —Date Thursday, 22 October 2026. All times Rio de Janeiro time (UTC-3).
- —Weather Mild and dry. Open-Meteo shows 21.5°C (71°F) at 6 p.m., 20.7°C (69°F) at 8 p.m. and 20.6°C (69°F) at 10 p.m., with a chance of rain of 8 per cent or less.
- —Top pick Piaf – Eu Não Me Arrependo, a musical about Édith Piaf starring Laila Garin, at the Teatro Riachuelo Rio at 8 p.m.
- —Neighborhood in focus Centro, the old downtown next to Lapa, where the Teatro Riachuelo Rio on Rua do Passeio and Rio Scenarium on Rua do Lavradio both stand.
- —Entry prices Piaf seats run from R$50 to R$250 (about US$10 to US$50), and ÀIYÉ at Audio Rebel costs R$35 (about US$7). Rate used: US$1 = R$5.03 (EODHD, 22 October).
- —Safety note Centro and Lapa are busy until the shows end but quiet afterwards, so book an Uber or 99 to the door and home again.
Planning more nights? Read our Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Guide 2026, with neighborhoods, costs, safety and how the scene works.
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If You Only Go to One Place
Piaf – Eu Não Me Arrependo, Teatro Riachuelo Rio, Centro
A new musical with an orchestra and 12 actors follows Édith Piaf from a poor childhood to world fame, and tonight’s session starts at 8 p.m.
Tonight’s Top 3
1. Piaf – Eu Não Me Arrependo, Teatro Riachuelo Rio
A musical about the life of Édith Piaf (1915–1963), starring Laila Garin, with an orchestra and 12 actors on stage. The songs include La Vie en Rose, Milord and Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien.
- TonightThursday 22 October 2026, 8 p.m.
- GenreMusical theatre built around Piaf’s best-known songs. The script is by Newton Moreno and Alessandro Toller, and Sergio Módena directs.
- EntryPlateia VIP R$250 (about US$50), Plateia R$220 (about US$44), Balcão Nobre R$150 (about US$30) and Balcão R$50 (about US$10), sold through Ingresso.com. The listing gives an age rating of 12.
- AddressRua do Passeio 38, Centro.
- VerdictThe easiest big night of the week for visitors, because the songs are world famous. For foreigners: the cast can change without notice, so check the listing on the day, and the Balcão at R$50 is the budget seat, reached by stairs only.
2. ÀIYÉ, Audio Rebel, Botafogo
Audio Rebel is an independent music room that says it has run since 2005, with a programme centred on Rio’s new independent scene. Tonight’s listing is a “show-experimento” by ÀIYÉ.
- TonightThursday 22 October 2026, 7 p.m.
- GenreExperimental and independent music. The venue’s agenda gives no further detail.
- EntryR$35 (about US$7), listed on the venue’s agenda.
- AddressRua Visconde Silva 55, Botafogo.
- VerdictA way to see the local independent scene rather than a tourist show. For foreigners: the 7 p.m. start is early, so you can still head to Lapa afterwards.
3. Rio Scenarium
A house of seven rooms on three floors on Rua do Lavradio, presented by the venue as a place for live Brazilian music, from samba de raiz to gafieira and choro. The venue’s site gives Thursday opening hours of 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., and tickets are sold through its Sympla booking page.
- TonightThursday 22 October 2026. Open 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., and we could not confirm tonight’s band.
- GenreLive Brazilian music, according to the venue.
- EntryWe found no published price for tonight.
- AddressRua do Lavradio 20, Centro, 20230-070.
- VerdictA first-night choice for visitors who want atmosphere as much as music. For foreigners: book through the venue’s booking page first and confirm the programme.
Also Tonight
- —Blue Note Rio, Copacabana The venue’s own listing shows no show for 22, 23 or 24 October.
- —Vivo Rio, Flamengo No show is listed tonight or on Friday. The next listed show is Fagner on Saturday 24 October.
- —Teatro Rival Petrobras, Cinelândia The venue’s programme shows a Biafra anniversary show, and the poster file is dated 22 October. We could not confirm the time or the price.
Later This Week
- —Friday 23 October Day one of the 5th Rockarioca Festival at Audio Rebel, 7 p.m., R$40 (about US$8). Piaf plays the Teatro Riachuelo Rio again at 8 p.m., and Friday seats cost more than Thursday seats.
- —Saturday 24 October Day two of Rockarioca at Audio Rebel, 7 p.m., R$40 (about US$8). Fagner plays Vivo Rio at 9 p.m., with tickets on Ticket360, and the Teatro Rival lists a Tributo a Elis Regina with Camila Lopez.
- —Sunday 25 October Brazil holds its presidential runoff, so check transport and opening hours around polling times.
The Night in Context
Thursday is when Rio’s week turns toward the weekend, but tonight the big rooms are quiet. Vivo Rio and Blue Note Rio list nothing, so the choice is a musical, a small independent venue and the old houses of Lapa.
Édith Piaf was one of the great French voices of the 20th century, and she died in 1963. The Rio production follows her from poverty in childhood to world fame, and covers her love affairs, her role during the Second World War and her health problems.
Botafogo is a residential and bar district in Rio’s South Zone with its own Metro station. Audio Rebel sits on Rua Visconde Silva, so it pairs easily with dinner in the neighbourhood.
Rua do Lavradio, in Centro, is known for its antique shops and old townhouses, and it runs toward the nightlife area of Lapa. Rio Scenarium fills one of those townhouses.
Brazil also votes in the presidential runoff on Sunday 25 October, three days from tonight. Election day falls on a Sunday, so check transport and opening hours before you plan that weekend.
Programmes in small venues change at short notice, so confirm with the venue before you go. Prices and line-ups come from venue pages and ticket listings checked on the morning of 22 October.
Practical Notes
- —Transport Cinelândia has a Metro station on Line 1, and Botafogo has its own station. An Uber or 99 ride is the easiest way to move between Centro, Lapa and Botafogo late at night.
- —Weather Expect about 21°C (70°F) and almost no rain. A light layer is enough.
- —Tickets Buy through Ingresso.com, Sympla or the venue’s own site, and avoid street sellers outside the venue.
- —Safety Carry a copy of your passport rather than the original, keep phones in a front pocket and agree the pick-up point with your driver before the show ends.
What We Could Not Confirm
- —Rio Scenarium We could not confirm tonight’s band or any entry price.
- —Piaf We could not confirm whether tonight’s session is sold out, and the cast can change without notice.
- —Teatro Rival We could not confirm the time or price of the Biafra anniversary show.
- —Other venues We could not read the current listings of Circo Voador, Casa Rosa and Carioca da Gema, so we do not list them for tonight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is on in Rio de Janeiro tonight, Thursday 22 October 2026?
The musical Piaf – Eu Não Me Arrependo plays the Teatro Riachuelo Rio at 8 p.m. Audio Rebel in Botafogo hosts ÀIYÉ at 7 p.m., and Rio Scenarium is open from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
How much do tickets cost?
Piaf seats cost R$50 to R$250 (about US$10 to US$50), depending on the section. ÀIYÉ at Audio Rebel costs R$35 (about US$7).
What is on in Rio later this week?
The Rockarioca Festival runs at Audio Rebel on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October at 7 p.m., at R$40 (about US$8) a night. Fagner plays Vivo Rio on Saturday 24 October at 9 p.m.
What is the weather in Rio tonight?
Mild and dry. Open-Meteo forecasts 20.7°C (69°F) at 8 p.m. with a chance of rain of 6 per cent.
Sources: Ingresso.com, Piaf – Eu Não Me Arrependo, Audio Rebel, Rio Scenarium, Vivo Rio, Blue Note Rio, Teatro Rival Petrobras, Open-Meteo (weather, 22 October 2026), EODHD (USD/BRL, 22 October).
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