Rio is in January, but in February there’s Carnival and much more to enjoy in the Marvelous City. So, if you’re looking for tips for this month, check out our complete and updated guide on what to do in February in Rio de Janeiro!
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
Photo: Luciola Villela | Riotur
It’s impossible to start the month without mentioning the most exciting season of the year, right?
That’s because, this year, Carnival is in February, but in the Marvelous City it’s always time to hit the streets!
So there’s no shortage of parties, feijoadas, technical rehearsals, parades, and much more to entertain the revelers! Keep an eye on this space because we always update locals and tourists with the best events in town!
Candlelight Concerts
Photo: Fever
If you don’t know what to do in February in Rio de Janeiro, how about attending a Candlelight concert?
The candlelight shows are amazing, exciting, and always take place in iconic locations in Rio de Janeiro. So, you can’t miss it!
Check out this month’s schedule, with performances at the Museum of Tomorrow!
- Candlelight: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons – February 1
- Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA – February 6
- Candlelight: Romantic Pop Classics – February 6
- Candlelight: Magical Soundtracks – February 27
- Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer – February 27
Djavan – The Musical: Lives to Tell
Photo: André Wanderley
Among the plays currently showing in Rio de Janeiro, there is still time to check out “Djavan – The Musical: Lives to Tell. “
The musical traces Djavan’s career and work through episodes from his personal and artistic life. The dramaturgy organizes these moments using the artist’s own musical creation as a narrative axis, connecting experiences, encounters, and choices that shaped his history and artistic identity.
📌Teatro Claro MAIS | Rua Siqueira Campos, 143, 2nd Floor – Copacabana
📅Until February 8 | Thursday and Friday, at 8 p.m. | Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. | Sundays, at 6 p.m.
💵Starting at R$ 19.80
Fafá de Belém, the Musical
Photo: Publicity
Speaking of musicals, another unmissable show in the city is “Fafá de Belém, the Musical. “
This is because one of the biggest names in Brazilian popular music takes to the stage in a show that combines musical theater, politics, ecology, and emotional memories.
In addition, the play celebrates five decades of the singer’s career, extolling her artistic strength and her role as a Brazilian citizen.
📌Teatro Riachuelo | Rua do Passeio, 38/40 – Downtown
📅Until March 8 | Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. | Saturdays and Sundays at 5 p.m.
💵Starting at R$ 20
Chaves: The Exhibition
Photo: Publicity
This is the last month of Chaves: The Exhibition in Rio de Janeiro!
So, take the opportunity to dive behind the scenes of the most beloved village in Brazil and Latin America, in this exclusive experience paying tribute to the Mexican TV show that marked the childhood of many generations!
📌Via Parque Shopping | Avenida Ayrton Senna, 3000 – Barra da Tijuca
📅Until February 22
💵Starting at R$ 20 | Tickets here!
Michelangelo – The Master of the Sistine Chapel
Photo: Publicity
Also showing in the city in its final weeks is the exhibition Michelangelo – The Master of the Sistine Chapel.
A huge hit with the public, the exhibition takes you inside one of the most famous chapels in the world to enjoy Michelangelo’s works, with high-tech projections and more surprises!
📌Correios Cultural Center | Rua Visconde de Itaboraí, 20 – Downtown
📅Until February 21
💵From R$ 25 | Tickets here!
Christian Chávez Para Siempre Tour
Photo: Publicity
Mexican singer and actor Christian Chávez, eternal member of the phenomenon RBD, has kicked off his new tour in Brazil and will be in Rio de Janeiro in February.
On stage, Christian presents a show that reflects his more mature, intimate, and original phase, while revisiting the hits that spanned generations during his career with RBD!
📌Opus Città Theater | Avenida das Américas, 700 – Barra da Tijuca
📅February 7 | 9 p.m.
💵Starting at R$ 125
Music at the Museum
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The Music at the Museum project in Rio de Janeiro has been bringing concerts to different cultural venues in the city for 29 years.
This February, the program gets into the summer and carnival spirit with the theme “Carnival Classics and Classics at Carnival” at Arte Sesc and the Banco do Brasil Cultural Center. Check the official website for complete dates and times!
📌Arte Sesc | Rua Marquês de Abrantes, 99 – Flamengo
📅02/02 | at 6 p.m.
💵Free
📌CCBB | Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 – Downtown
📅04, 11, and 25/02 | 12:30 p.m.
💵Free
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty
Photo: Ballet of Lights
A show that combines traditional ballet with futuristic elements brings a new dimension to the story of Princess Aurora, Sleeping Beauty.
In Ballet of Lights, talented dancers light up the stage with costumes adorned with fiber optic lights, creating a perfect fusion between the past and the future.
📌PRIO Theater | Avenida Bartolomeu Mitre, 1110 – Leblon
📅February 28 | at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
💵Starting at R$ 115 |Tickets here!