As always, Rio de Janeiro always has something good to do, from Sunday to Sunday! So if you’re looking for a cool program, here’s an updated guide to things to do in Rio over the weekend!
Orla Festival
The Orla Festival is back in one of Rio’s most iconic neighborhoods for another weekend of art, culture, fashion, gastronomy and live music!
With more than 60 exhibitors, the event brings together the best in designer fashion, award-winning cuisine and handicrafts. It also has an unmissable musical program and it’s free!
📌Rua São Clemente, 175 – Botafogo
📅12 and 13/04 | 12h to 21h
💵 Free of charge
Encantarias
The Encantarias exhibition is part of a project to disseminate popular culture, which is inspired by the enchantments of Brazilian folguedos. Folguedos are popular festivals that bring together musical, dramatic and choreographic elements, such as Maracatu and Folia de Reis, for example.
The exhibition presents five popular Brazilian folk festivals through costumes, instruments, puppets, masks, objects, symbolic plants and typical foods.
Thus, with a totally free program, the project offers scenic mediations, dance and popular music workshops, as well as conversation circles and performance classes with masters, in an interactive and sensory experience.
📌Parque Glória Maria (Parque das Ruínas) | Rua Murtinho Nobre, 169 – Santa Teresa
📅Until April 20 | Saturdays at 8pm | Sundays at 7pm
💵 Free of charge
Fuxico
The April edition of the traditional O Fuxico fair will feature musical attractions that appeal to different tastes, from pop to rock to MPB .
In addition to the musical program, the fair offers a gastronomic experience with varied options and the opportunity to explore local fashion and handicrafts.
Workshops and games will also be available for children, guaranteeing fun for the whole family!
📌Praça Nossa Senhora da Paz – Ipanema
📅12 and 13/04 | from 12pm to 8pm
💵 Free of charge
My medicine
Following his success with audiences and critics, actor and singer Mouhamed Harfouch is back with the funny and moving monologue “My Medicine”, this time at the Vannucci Theater.
So take advantage of the weekend to see this show, which takes a light-hearted and reflective approach to issues of identity, ancestry and personal acceptance.
For more tips on the plays on in the city, check out our guide here!
📌Teatro Vannucci – Shopping da Gávea
📅Until April 27 | Saturdays at 8pm | Sundays at 7pm
💵 From R$ 60,
Chatô & the Associated Newspapers – 100 Years of Passion
The centenary of Diários Associados, one of the largest communications conglomerates in Latin America, will be celebrated with the musical “Chatô & the Diários Associados – 100 Years of Passion”, which opens this weekend at the João Caetano Theater.
The play explores the professional career of Assis Chateaubriand, founder of the media empire that transformed the Brazilian press. The plot mixes history, romance and music to highlight the communicator’s cultural legacy.
📌Teatro João Caetano | Praça Tiradentes, s/n – Centro
Until April 27 | Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. | Sundays at 5 p.m.
💵 From R$20, (balcony)
Comida di Buteco
This Friday sees the start of the 2025 season of Comida di But eco, one of Rio’s favorite gastronomic events!
This year, more than 100 bars in Rio de Janeiro are competing for the title of best boteco with delicious snacks, celebrating 25 years of the competition.
📅from 11/04 to 11/05
💵 From R$35,
Rio’s botecos
Speaking of botecos, this weekend will also see the first edition of Botecos do Rio, in Recreio.
The event brings together the best of traditional and established botecos, with a varied musical program.
Among the participants, some of the city’s classics have already confirmed their presence: Bar do Adão, Pavão Azul (Copacabana), Bar do Momo (Tijuca), Porco Amigo Bar (Botafogo), Adega do Pimenta (Santa Teresa), Jeitão da Baiana (Nova Iguaçu) and more!
📌Américas Shopping | Avenida das Américas, 15.500 – Recreio dos Bandeirantes
📅11 to 13/04 | Friday, 5pm to 10pm | Saturday and Sunday, 3pm to 10pm
💵 Free admission
Wine Jazz
Starting this weekend, Shopping Leblon is hosting the second edition of the Wine Jazz Festival, which brings together good music, special wine labels and top gastronomy!
Among the musical highlights, Jesuton, Mart’nalia and Pretinho da Serrinha are just some of the attractions.
In terms of gastronomy, more than 100 carefully selected wine labels and a creative menu signed by renowned chefs of the new generation. All this with panoramic views of the Leblon and Ipanema beaches and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon!
📌Shopping Leblon | Avenida Afrânio de Melo Franco, 29 – Leblon
📅from 11 to 27/04
💵 From R$ 45,
Slow Brunch
Rio’s The Slow Bakery is famous for its naturally leavened artisan breads and the quality of its products.
So, in keeping with this essence, the house now offers an exclusive brunch served on Saturdays and Sundays only at the Botafogo location.
The menu includes sandwiches and classic dishes, as well as coffees, smoothies and yogurts, always with fresh ingredients. A perfect way to slow down!
📌Rua General Polidoro, 25 – Botafogo
📅 Saturdays, from 8am | Sundays, from 9am
Making Air
With over 50 years of experience, Iole de Freitas continues to produce and experiment with new materials.
The artist presents her latest research in the exhibition “Fazer o ar”, at Paço Imperial, curated by the poet Eucanaã Ferraz. The show features around 16 new works that explore volume and air, with large-scale works !
To check out the best exhibitions taking place in Rio de Janeiro, see our complete guide here!
📌Paço Imperial | Praça XV, 48 – Centro
📅Until 11/05 | Tuesday to Sunday, from 12pm to 6pm
💵 Free of charge