What to do this weekend in Rio de Janeiro: December 12-14

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It’s already the second weekend of the month and, of course, the Christmas atmosphere is already taking over Rio de Janeiro! But in addition to the Christmas events, the Marvelous City is also full of options to enjoy this weekend! Check out our suggestions!

Lagoa Christmas Tree

After five years, one of Rio’s biggest Christmas symbols is back in style!

The Lagoa Christmas Tree has a 60-meter structure, as well as 45 light sequences! One of the highlights is the lighting that pays homage to the Brazilian states, inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night.

📅Until 28/12 | from 7pm
Rodrigo de Freitas Lake
💵Free entry

Christmas tree in Botafogo

In addition to the classic Lagoa Christmas Tree, the city has another special attraction this year!

It’s Natal do Rio, with a floating Christmas tree in Enseada de Botafogo, a gastronomic village, shows and much more!

The structure is 90 meters high, the equivalent of a 30-storey building ! Plus: more than 2.3 million lights, visual effects and water jets!

📅Until 06/01 | Friday to Sunday, 7pm
📌Enseada de Botafogo
💵Free entry

Christmas at the Municipal Theater

This Friday, Rio’s Municipal Theater kicks off its Christmas program with very special attractions throughout the month!

In addition to mapped projections on the façade of the show “The Nutcracker”, the iconic building will also have Christmas cantatas in the windows and a themed village on the Boulevard!

📅Until 28/12 | Tuesday to Sunday
📌Theatro Municipal | Praça Floriano, s/n – Centro
💵Free

Michelangelo – The Master of the Sistine Chapel

The Michelangelo – The Master of the Sistine Chapel exhibition has opened its doors in Rio de Janeiro and takes you to one of the most famous chapels in the world without leaving Rio de Janeiro.

Using mapped projections, prints and high-tech resources, the exhibition recreates one of humanity’s greatest artistic achievements in an unprecedented way , up close and in real size!

Take advantage of the weekend to immerse yourself in Michelangelo’s work!

📅 Tuesday to Saturday
📌Centro Cultural Correios | Rua Visconde de Itaboraí, 20 – Centro
💵From R$ 25, | Tickets here!

Keys: The Exhibition

The biggest Chaves exhibition in the world is showing in Rio de Janeiro and it’s a great choice for the weekend!

So call up your friends and take advantage of the weekend to travel back in time and remember the most emblematic moments of the Mexican show that marked generations!

📅 Tuesday to Sunday
📌Via Parque Shopping | Avenida Ayrton Senna, 3000 – Barra da Tijuca
💵From R$ 20, | Tickets here!

Z Collective

The “Coletiva Z” exhibition will open this Saturday at Z42 Arte, with the latest work by artists Benoit Fournier, Cláudia Lyrio, Fernanda Leme, Ilana Zisman, Kakati de Paiva, Laura Fragoso, Marcio Atherino and Maria Raeder.

In all, there are 64 new works, including paintings, sculptures, installations and photographs, which reflect on the self, the other, society and nature. In common, all the artists have a studio in the space.

To check out our guide to exhibitions in Rio de Janeiro, click here!

📅from 13 to 21/12 | opening: 16h to 20h | from 12h to 18h
📌Z42 Arte | Rua Filinto de Almeida, 42 – Cosme Velho
💵Free entry

Itinerant Territorial Film Festival

Lapa will be transformed into an open-air movie theater this weekend with the 1st Itinerant Territorial Film Festival.

The event will feature free screenings of 10 independent films from the interior of the state, including popcorn, a chat with the filmmakers and a vote to choose the best film!

📅13/12 | from 7pm
📌Arcos da Lapa
💵Free

Little Explorers’ Guide

This Saturday, Mangaio Editora officially launches the Little Explorers’ Guide – Rio de Janeiro, its first project aimed at creating creative content for children.

The guide, which includes places such as parks, museums, trails and cultural spots in Rio, invites children to rediscover the city and presents itself as a great companion for the summer vacations, encouraging outdoor walks, curiosity and more time away from screens.

At the launch event , families will also be able to enjoy free workshops, theater and a musical experience!

📅13/12 | from 10am to 4pm
📌Museum of Tomorrow
💵Free

Irajá Samba

This weekend, the 1st edition of Irajá Samba will take over the terrace of Via Brasil Shopping!

There will be two samba circles a day, as well as plenty of food and drink options. On the line-up, the Ekilibrio group will open the program on Saturday, starting at 4pm. The closing act will be the Batuk Diferente group, at 8pm.

📅13 and 14/12 | from 3pm to 11pm
📌Via Brasil Shopping | Avenida Itapera, 500 – Irajá
💵Free entry