If you already have tips for November , it means that the end of the year is just around the corner! But there’s still plenty to do in the city before 2025 is over! So, if you’re looking for what to do in November in Rio de Janeiro, we’ve put together a guide with the best suggestions. Check it out!
Chaves: The Exhibition
Cariocas are loving the Chaves exhibition on show at Via Parque Shopping.
So if you haven’t checked it out yet, take advantage of this November to see this special exhibition in honor of the 40th anniversary of the premiere of one of Brazil’s – and Latin America‘s – most beloved TV series !
There are several immersive and interactive scenarios, behind-the-scenes curiosities, unpublished photos and much more!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 30/11
💵 From R$ 20, | Tickets here!
RioWindsFestival
During the month of November, the city hosts the Rio Winds Festival, an event that will transform Rio de Janeiro into the wind capital of the world!
The festival brings together leading names in wind instruments from Brazil and abroad, with 14 free concerts in museumscultural centers and tourist and historical sites in the city.
📌Complete program
📅 From 01 to 30/11
💵Free
Arts Bus
Busão das Artes is an itinerant project that transforms a box truck into an exhibition space and travels around Brazil, bringing art, culture and education.
In this edition, Busão is inviting the public to think about their consumption habits and understand environmental impacts with the Lixúria exhibition.
And this museum on wheels arrives in Rio de Janeiro this month and will also pass through other cities in the state, including Niterói, São Gonçalo, Macaé, Cabo Frio, Resende and Paraty.
📌Complete itinerary
📅Until 20/12
💵Free
Barão Festival
After the success of the first edition, which brought together more than a thousand people, including the public, artists and residents, the Barão Festival is coming back bigger this month, reaffirming suburban cultural protagonism.
This year, the festival features a diverse program that brings together visual arts exhibitions, fashion shows, cinema, music, a kids’ area and street samba!
📌Rua Barão de Jacuí – Oswaldo Cruz
📅 15/11 | from 2pm to 11pm
💵From R$50,
Candlelight Concerts
The season of candlelight shows is in full swing and illuminating iconic places in Rio de Janeiro.
So how about taking advantage of this month to live this incredible experience with the Candlelight Concerts? Check out what’s happening in November :
08/11: Candlelight: Tribute to Bruno Mars
16/11: Candlelight: The Best of Bossa Nova
16/11: Candlelight: The Best of Brazilian Rock
22/11: Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran
22/11: Candlelight: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons
22/11: Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica
11/22: Candlelight: Magical Soundtracks
11/29: Candlelight: Beatles vs. Stones
11/29: Candlelight: Tribute to Frank Sinatra
GG’s Serenade
Singer Gloria Groove is bringing the ‘GG’s Serenade’ era to a close and the last show open to the public will take place in Rio de Janeiro in November.
The ‘Serenata da GG’ show is the result of a two-volume album, released in 2024, with special appearances by Ferrugem, Alcione, Thiaguinho, Mumuzinho and Belo.
The carefully prepared repertoire includes more than 30 songs, with tracks from the project and reinterpretations of romantic pagode classics by great Brazilian artists.
📌Espaço Hall | Avenida Ayrton Senna, 5850 – Barra da Tijuca
📅 07/11
💵From R$ 50,
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty
An unprecedented show in the city with classical music, impeccable dancing and costumes that glow in the dark.
This is Ballet of Lights, which brings the timeless tale of Sleeping Beauty to life in a totally original way. In it, traditional art blends with modern technology in a dance show for all tastes!
📌Teatro PRIO | Avenida Bartolomeu Mitre, 1110 – Leblon
📅 27/11
💵From R$ 105, | Tickets here!
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, Cariocas will discover the different styles of jazz and learn about its roots straight from New Orleans, while watching performances by professional artists that will leave everyone awestruck!
📌Dolores Club | Rua do Lavradio, 10 – Centro
📅21/11 | at 7pm and 9pm
💵From R$125, | Tickets here!
Change of Habit
The iconic musical “Change of Habit” is back in Brazil, with a new production!
The story follows Deloris Van Cartier, a nightclub singer who goes into hiding in a convent after witnessing a crime. With her contagious energy and passion for music, she transforms the lives of the nuns and finds a new purpose.
Don’t miss our guide to the best plays on in Rio this month!
📌Teatro Multiplan | Avenida das Américas, 3900 – Barra da Tijuca
📅Until 11/23 | Wednesday to Sunday
💵From R$ 25,
Rock The Mountain
Among the tips on what to do in November in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most popular music festivals is taking place this month in the mountain region!
Rock The Mountain features big international names, such as Chet Faker, and national names such as Caetano Veloso, João Gomes, Liniker, Ney Matogrosso , among others!
📌Parque Municipal Prefeito Paulo Rattes – Itaipava, Petrópolis
📅31/10, 01, 02, 07, 08 e 09/11
💵 From R$ 182, (half-price)