They say that the year only begins after Carnival, but if it’s up to the Cariocas, they party all year round. So much so that the revelry is over, but we already have another celebration: March 1st is the Wonderful City’s birthday! So check out xx things to do in Rio de Janeiro in March!
The Little Prince in Concert
Can you imagine watching one of the world’s most beloved literary works in one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic places?
This is your chance to be moved by The Little Prince in Concert, at the Municipal Theater. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ‘s story comes to life in a musical show that promises to thrill audiences. But hurry to secure your tickets, because the performances will only run until March 2nd.
Illuminate West Zone
Hello, Realengo and Barra da Tijuca! The Ilumina Oeste festival will take place from March 1st to 3rd to celebrate Rio’s birthday – and all cariocas are invited!
The program includes stand-up comedy shows, free concerts, conversation circles and a gastronomic fair – just some of the cultural activities that will excite the crowd. The event takes place in two locations: Areninha Gilberto Gil, in Realengo, and Museu do Pontal, in Barra.
FliCacique – Cacique de Ramos Literary Festival
For the first time, Cacique de Ramos will be holding a literary festival. It’s FliCacique, with the theme “Sowing New Sweet Refuges”.
The event will include more than 35 activities, including workshops, discussion groups and meetings with authors. In addition, to further strengthen its commitment to the history and music of this important place, the Cacique de Ramos Literary Festival also offers a percussion workshop, a guided tour, a round table discussion and an exhibition of illustrations. Not to be missed!
‘I’m Not Harvey – The Challenge of the Swapped Heads’
Cia dos Inquietos will be performing its first season in Rio de Janeiro and the premiere couldn’t be more emblematic.
In ‘Eu Não Sou Harvey – O Desafio das Cabeças Trocadas’, actor Ed Moraes performs a monologue inspired by the last days in the life of American activist Harvey Milk, an icon in the fight for the rights of LGBTQIA+ people. The play runs from March 8 to 31 at the Teatro Municipal Café Pequeno.
📌Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, 269 – Leblon
Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight shows never cease to amaze and thrill those who attend, and if you haven’t been yet, don’t miss your chance!
In March, you can see two great concerts: Candlelight: Rock Classics with Porto – March 21; and Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift – March 23.
Candlelight: Os Clássicos do Rock de Queen a Pink Floyd
10th Arte Plural Photography Exhibition
Icon Artes Galeria, located in the Bhering Factory, is presenting the tenth edition of the Arte Plural Photography Show, which takes place between March 2 and April 20.
The highlight of the show is photographer and environmentalist Mário Barila, whose black and white photos invite you to contemplate the beauty of the Rio de Janeiro coastline and reveal the daily life of a fisherman casting his net into the Paraty sea at the end of the afternoon.
📌Rua Orestes, 28 – Santo Cristo
‘Alone and Well Accompanied’
It’s been eight years – and a lot of success – with the play “No Gogó do Paulinho”.
But this time, actor Maurício Manfrini returns to the stage with the new show “Só e Bem Acompanhado” (Alone and Well Accompanied ) from March 2 at the Miguel Falabella Theater in Norte Shopping. Paulinho Gogó, a character created more than two decades ago by the actor, comedian, announcer, voice actor, musician, singer and songwriter, is in charge of the show.
📌Avenida Dom Hélder Câmara, 5332 – Cachambi
Design Tasting 2024
The European Institute of Design (IED ) is opening its doors to those interested in design, fashion, art and business. With an immersive experience, Design Degustação 2024 takes place on March 5 and 7, from 7pm to 10pm, at the IED Brasil headquarters in Rio de Janeiro.
The Design Degustação activities include options with symbolic investments, which allow participants to explore various facets of design.
📌Avenida Pres. Antônio Carlos, 40 – Centro
Itinerant Gastronomic Fair
On March 16 and 17, the Itinerant Gastronomic Fair will rock Rio de Janeiro with its St Patrick’s Day edition, featuring craft beer from local producers, gastronomy and lots of entertainment.
The fair takes place at Aterro do Flamengo, at posto 3, and is free to enter. The fair also has DJs and a kids’ area, as well as delicious food!
‘Looking from the Air: a new perspective’
At Shopping Boulevard, in Vila Isabel, the exhibition “Olhar Aéreo: uma nova perspectiva” is being held in the Galeria Boulevard cultural space.
The exhibition, designed by engineer Leonardo Barros, is an invitation to a unique visual journey, in which the neighborhoods of Greater Tijuca are seen from a different perspective – the aerial view, bringing a new look to everyday life and the urban landscape. The exhibition runs until the 27th.
📌Rua Barão de São Francisco, 236 – Vila Isabel
Ice cream parlors in Rio de Janeiro
Just like Carnival, summer also seems to have no end in Rio de Janeiro. The city is getting hotter by the day and the only way is to look for options to cool off in the heat.
If the heat doesn’t let up in March, it’s worth visiting the city’s ice cream parlors and trying a new ice cream flavor. There’s something for everyone!
Praça XV Antiques Fair
If you love a rarity, take advantage of a Saturday in March to visit the Praça XV Antiques Fair.
Every week, early in the morning, the exhibitors set up shop near the Paço Imperial, with rare vinyl records, decorative objects and pieces of clothing that you’ll only find there. A curiosity: the fair has been held in the same place since 1970!
Easter – chocolates are everywhere!
Among the things to do in Rio de Janeiro in March, you’ve already bought your Easter eggs. Just a quick browse around the stores and you’ll see them on the shelves.
After all, this year Easter is at the end of March. But, if you want to get ahead of the game and avoid the rush to find the best option, you can take advantage of the beginning of the month to do your shopping. Here’s the tip!
Oscars 2024 films
The Oscars 2024 ceremony is scheduled for March 10, but until then you can check out some of the nominees in Rio’s cinemas.
Some of them, like Barbie, which is among the favorites to win the statuette, are already available on streaming platforms, but watching the ones that are still available on the cinema screen, with a little popcorn, is worth it, isn’t it?
Viewpoints in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is among the 100 best cities in the world and its natural landscapes were largely responsible for this achievement.
So how about enjoying the beautiful view of the city from different angles? Visit Rio de Janeiro’s incredible viewpoints to understand the reasons why the birthday of the month is the Marvelous City!
