If you already have tips for November, it means that the end of the year is very close! But don’t worry, there’s still a lot to do in the city before 2025 ends! So, if you’re looking for things to do in November in Rio de Janeiro, we’ve put together a guide with the best suggestions. Check it out!
Chaves: The Exhibition
Photo: Fever | Disclosure
Cariocas are loving the Chaves exhibition, which is on display at Via Parque Shopping.
So, if you haven’t been to check it out yet, take advantage of this month of November to see this special exhibition up close, paying tribute to the 40th anniversary of the premiere of one of the most beloved TV series in Brazil—and all of Latin America!
There are several immersive and interactive scenarios, behind-the-scenes curiosities, unpublished photos, and much more!
📌Via Parque Shopping | Avenida Ayrton Senna, 3000 – Barra da Tijuca
📅Until November 30
💵 Starting at R$ 20 | Tickets here!
RioWindsFestival
Photo: Publicity
During the month of November, the city will host the Rio Winds Festival, an event that will transform Rio de Janeiro into the world capital of wind instruments!
The festival brings together renowned wind instrument players from Brazil and abroad, with 14 free concerts in museums, cultural centers, and tourist and historicalsites throughout the city.
📌Full program📅Until 11/30
💵Free
📅Until November 30
Busão das Artes
Photo: Pérola Dutra
The Busão das Artes is a traveling project that transforms a box truck into an exhibition space and travels around Brazil, bringing art, culture, and education.
In this edition, the Busão invites the public to think about their consumption habits and understand the environmental impacts with the exhibition Lixúria.
This museum on wheels arrives in Rio de Janeiro this month and will also visit other cities in the state, including Niterói, São Gonçalo, Macaé, Cabo Frio, Resende, and Paraty.
📌Complete itinerary📅Until December 20
💵Free
Barão Festival
Photo: Laís Reverte
After the success of its first edition, which brought together more than a thousand people, including the public, artists, and residents, the Barão Festival returns bigger this month, reaffirming the cultural prominence of the suburbs.
This year, the festival offers a diverse program that includes visual arts exhibitions, fashion shows, cinema, music, a kids’ area, and street samba!
📌Rua Barão de Jacuí – Oswaldo Cruz
📅 November 15 | 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
💵Free
Botecar Festival 2025
Photos: Instagram | @baixaria.botafogo
A delicious gastronomic competition will shake up the city’s bars starting this month!
It’s the Botecar Festival, with more than 40 participating bars from various regions of Rio, offering unique snacks starting at R$ 20. The theme? “Art with your hands, “ with snacks inspired by artists and works that dialogue with the Marvelous City! More details here!
📌Various locations
📅 From November 12 to December 14
💵Starting at R$20
Candlelight Concerts
Photo: FEVER | Publicity
The candlelight concert season is in full swing, illuminating iconic venues in Rio de Janeiro.
So how about taking advantage of this month to enjoy this incredible experience with Candlelight Concerts? Check out what’s happening in November:
November 8: Candlelight: Tribute to Bruno Mars
11/16: Candlelight: The Best of Bossa Nova
11/16: Candlelight: The Best of Brazilian Rock
11/22: Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran
11/22: Candlelight: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons
11/22: Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica
11/29: Candlelight: Beatles vs. Stones
11/29: Candlelight: Tribute to Frank Sinatra
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty
A show never before seen in the city , featuring classical music, impeccable dance, and costumes that glow in the dark.
This is Ballet of Lights, which brings the timeless tale of Sleeping Beauty in a totally original way. In it, traditional art blends with modern technology in a dance show for all tastes!
📌PRIO Theater | Avenida Bartolomeu Mitre, 1110 – Leblon
📅 November 27
💵Starting at R$ 105 | Tickets here!
The Jazz Room
Photo: Disclosure The Jazz Room
The Jazz Room is a magical experience that will immerse you in one of the most iconic musical genres!
In this show, Rio residents will discover the different styles of jazz and learn about its roots directly from New Orleans, while watching performances by professional artists that will leave everyone speechless!
📌Dolores Club | Rua do Lavradio, 10 – Downtown
📅November 21 | at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
💵Starting at R$ 125 | Tickets here!
Dua Lipa
Photo: Reproduction | Instagram @dualipa
Singer Dua Lipa will perform twice in Brazil this year—and one of those shows is in Rio de Janeiro!
The artist delighted her fans by including Latin America in her Radical Optimism album tour, and her show in Rio de Janeiro is scheduled for November 22!
📌Farmasi Arena | Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 3401 – Barra Olímpica
📅11/22 | 9 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m.)
💵Starting at R$ 295
Change of Habit
Photo: Ariel Santos
The iconic musical “Sister Act” is back in Brazil with a new production!
The story follows Deloris Van Cartier, a nightclub singer who hides in a convent after witnessing a crime. With her contagious energy and passion for music, she transforms the lives of the nuns and finds a new purpose.
Be sure to check out our guide to the best plays playing in Rio this month!
📌Teatro Multiplan | Avenida das Américas, 3900 – Barra da Tijuca
📅Until November 23 | Wednesday to Sunday
💵Starting at R$ 25
📌Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan
Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan
Photo: Publicity
It’s already November, which means it’s time to start thinking about Christmas! And is there anything more symbolic of the season than the Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan?
Stay tuned because the most illuminated truck in town will start circulating around Rio de Janeiro this month, and we’ve already released the complete itinerary! Check here if it will be passing near you!
📌Various locations
📅Starting November 13
💵Free