April brings April Fools’ Day, holidays… and plenty of great things to do all month long! So, if you’re looking for fun activities for the coming days, check out our list of things to do in Rio in April.
Mundo Pixar
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The world’s biggest Pixar experience is back in Rio de Janeiro starting this month—with a fresh new look and new settings!
Pixar World takes you on a complete experience, bringing to life characters that have defined generations, along with settings and environments that make you feel like you’re right inside the movies! It’s a world of thrilling adventures!
📌BarraShopping | Avenida das Américas, 4666 – Barra da Tijuca
📅 April 10–May 3
Disney on Ice: Family Party
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Speaking of animation, Disney On Ice will also make its triumphant return to the Marvelous City in 2026.
The ice show, which will bring together the cast of Frozen, Encanto, and more surprises, arrives in Rio only in June, but you can already take advantage of this opportunity to secure your ticket! Don’t miss this chance!
📌Farmasi Arena | Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 3401 – Barra Olímpica
📅 June 17–21
Candlelight Concerts
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On your list of things to do in Rio in April, Candlelight Concerts are a must !
After all, these candlelit performances take place in incredible locations around the city, blending classical and contemporary music in a way you ’ve never seen before !
This month’s lineup includes:
- April 11: Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons, at the Museum of Tomorrow;
- April 24 and 25: Candlelight: Coldplay & Ed Sheeran, at Solar de Botafogo;
- April 25: Candlelight: The Best of Outlander, at Solar de Botafogo;
- April 25: Candlelight: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, at the Museum of Tomorrow;
- April 25: Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer, at the Museum of Tomorrow.
Bar Food
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This month marks the start of the tastiest competition of the year: Comida di Buteco! What used to be just a contest among 10 bars in Belo Horizonte has now become a massive gastronomic circuit that’s a hit with both the public and critics!
Here’s how the competition works: each participating bar creates a snack based on the year’s theme, served at a fixed price. The public and the jury, in turn, evaluate and score the entries based not only on the food but also on hygiene, service, and drink temperature.
The theme for 2026 is “vegetables, ” challenging the bars to explore ingredients such as leaves, stems, and flowers in the creation of their dishes.
📌Complete list of bars📅 April 10–May 10
💵 R$ 40,
Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix
Photo: Bob Martin | SailGP
In April, Rio de Janeiro will host the Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix for the first time, an electrifying high-speed sailing competition!
The waters of Guanabara Bay will be filled with the energy of SailGP, where teams compete in identical F50 catamarans—a vessel that has revolutionized the sport and can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h!
📌Aterro do Flamengo
📅 April 11 & 12 | starting at 2 p.m.
Rio Boat Show
Photo: Victor Santos | Revista Náutica
The Rio Boat Show is the largest outdoor boat show in Latin America and will take place in April in Rio de Janeiro.
Expected to surpass its 2025 visitor record (over 30,000 people!), the event features new product launches, test drives, tank-based introductory diving sessions, sailing in Guanabara Bay, Náutica Talks lectures, and a nighttime boat parade!
📌Marina da Glória
📅 April 11–19
DroneArt Show: The Four Seasons
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Something new is coming to light up the skies over Rio de Janeiro this April! A phenomenon that has already enchanted over half a million people worldwide, the DroneArt Show invites you to an experience of lights and music!
So, get ready to see thousands of drones flying over Riocentro in a 65-minute show, accompanied by live music and thousands of candles!
📌Riocentro | Avenida Salvador Allende, 6555 – Barra Olímpica
📅 April 10 & 11 | 7:00 PM
