Another whole month to enjoy in the Marvelous City! So, the tip is to enjoy October in the best possible way, even more so knowing that there are commemorative dates. See what to do in October in Rio de Janeiro with the tips we’ve put together for you!
Chaves: The Exhibition
The biggest Chaves exhibition in the world is coming to Rio de Janeiro this month and you won’t want to miss it, will you?
The Mexican TV show that marked the childhood of many generations turns 40 and, to celebrate, Via Parque Shopping is hosting this exclusive experience, with sets, backstage, photos, original scripts and more!
📌Via Parque Shopping | Avenida Ayrton Senna, 3000 – Barra da Tijuca
📅From 10/10
💵 From R$ 20, | Tickets here!
Voices
Sound pieces created from the testimonies of more than 80 women aged between 7 and 70, who tell us what a sexist society is and what it’s like to live in it. This is the purpose of Vozes, an immersive multimedia installation created by artist Ynaê Cortez.
The testimonies address different spheres and social strata, bringing up issues related to the domestic environment, professional life, beauty standards, among others.
In addition, women from different social classes, sexual orientations, races and generations were interviewed to create the sound pieces .
📌Centro de Artes Calouste Gulbenkian | Rua Benedito Hipólito, 125 – Praça XI
📅From 03 to 29/10 | Monday to Saturday
💵 Free entry
Candlelight Concerts
This month, cariocas will be able to enjoy a selection of great names in music, presented in the form of classical music under candlelight in iconic places in Rio de Janeiro.
So check out what’s coming up in October and choose your favorite Candlelight concert. There’s even a special Halloween edition!
The full program can be found here!
Change of Habit
The iconic musical “Change of Habit” is back in Brazil, with a new staging, and opening for a short run in Rio this month!
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.
📌Teatro Multiplan | Avenida das Américas, 3900 – Barra da Tijuca
From 08/10 | Wednesday to Sunday
💵From R$ 25,
The King of Rock – The Musical
Speaking of musicals, “The King of Rock – The Musical” is back for its second season in Rio de Janeiro.
Conceived, written, produced and starring Beto Sargentelli, the play was born out of the artist’s intimate connection with the work of Elvis Presley and the emotional memory of his father, Roberto Sargentelli (1962-2016), an actor, photographer and cover of the singer.
The musical was conceived after seven years of intense research, which included a trip to Memphis, where Beto immersed himself in the idol’s history by visiting Graceland, Sun Records and other key milestones in his career.
📌Teatro CLARO RIO | Rua Siqueira Campos, 143 – 2º Piso – Copacabana
📅From October 3rd | Friday to Sunday
💵From R$20,
Scenes from the Menopause
The show ‘Cenas da Menopausa’ arrives in Rio de Janeiro this month for a very short run!
The musical comedy is performed by Claudia Raia and Jarbas Homem de Mello and talks about women 50+, with scenes that reflect the worries, anxieties, dreams and desires impacted by maturity and the unavoidable menopause.
The performances are part of the first edition of the Rio de Janeiro Theater Festival.
📌Teatro Riachuelo | Rua do Passeio, 38/40 – Centro
📅From 16 to 19/10 | Thursday to Sunday
💵From R$ 50,
Harlem Globetrotters
The legendary Harlem Globetrotters are back in Brazil after almost a decade! Considered the funniest and most charismatic basketball team in the world, the group is on an unprecedented tour, with performances in several cities– including Rio!
It’s a show for all ages, full of acrobatics, humor, interaction with the audience and a lot of talent on the court.
📌Maracanãzinho | Rua Prof. Eurico Rabelo, s/n – Maracanã
📅25/10 | at 19h (gates open 16h30)
💵From R$190,
Breakfast Weekend
A breakfast-only festival in Rio’s best hotels and restaurants? That’s the idea behind Breakfast Weekend, which started in September but runs until the end of October!
So, you have until the end of this month to visit the various participating establishments, which serve breakfasts organized in different price ranges, from R$39.90 to R$89.90.
📌Various units
📅Until 26/10
💵From R$39.90
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
📅16/10 | at 7pm and 9pm
💵From R$125, | Tickets here!
Rio Festival
This month also sees another edition of the Rio Film Festival, the biggest film festival in Latin America!
With an extensive program in various corners of the city, the Festival is a great place to see the main film productions from Brazil and around the world, as well as to present incredible work by independent filmmakers.
In addition to film screenings, the Rio Festival also features seminars, workshops, talks and more!
📌Complete program
📅From 02 to 12/10
💵From R$ 16,