September is the month of spring, a perfect season for enjoying days outdoors, watching the trees blossom. But you can also enjoy exhibitions, plays, musical shows and much more. So find out what to do in Rio de Janeiro in September with some of our suggestions and plans for the season!
Jurassic World by Brickman
Haven’t you been to the Jurassic World by Brickman exhibition at AquaRio yet?
Then take advantage of the month of September to see the life-size dinosaurs made from LEGO® pieces up close and have all the fun you can with the Jurassic universe!
Bonus tip! 🦕
You can check out the Jurassic World by Brickman exhibition and visit AquaRio for one price!
Radical ideas about love
Rio native Panmela Castro is talking about love in her first participatory exhibition at the Rio Art Museum.
With new works including photographs, paintings, sculptures and videos, the artist is also opening up space for the public to interact with her works.
In addition, on September 28, Panmela will give a performance called “Honra ao mérito” (2023), which addresses the lack of recognition for women and proposes a ceremony where medals are awarded to women, as a way of valuing their talents and actions worthy of note. Not to be missed!
📅Until 24/11 | Tuesday to Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
📌MAR | Praça Mauá, 5 – Centro
💵From R$10 (half-price) | free on Tuesdays
Samba school rehearsals
It’s still September, but when it comes to Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the party lasts all year round. That’s why this month you can already enjoy some samba rehearsals at Salgueiro’s court, with the Furiosa Bateria that gives you goosebumps from head to toe!
In addition, the night also features passistas, baianas, musicians and a couple of flag bearers to welcome the public and bring all the magic of the Rio Carnival!
Ensaio das Escolas de Samba-Salgueiro | Carnaval Rio de Janeiro
Details of Nós Dois
Among the tips on what to do in September, it’s also worth seeing the show ‘Detalhes de Nós Dois’, showing at the Clara Nunes Theater, in Shopping da Gávea.
With Helga Nemetik and Pedro Henrique Lopes in the cast, the actors give life to the characters Laura and Beto who, after years apart, decide to meet again to sort out the last memories left in an old apartment.
Until September 22nd | Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm | Sundays at 7pm
📌Teatro Clara Nunes | Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 52 – Gávea
💵From R$ 50 (balcony)
Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight concerts are lighting up the most iconic places in Rio de Janeiro and are in full swing this month!
So don’t miss the chance to see a candlelit show, playing the best of classical music and the biggest contemporary hits in a way you’ve never seen (and heard) before! Full program here!
Cine Diversity
The sixth edition of ColetivA DELAS’ “Cine Diversidade – gênero e sexualidade no cinema” (Cine Diversity – gender and sexuality in cinema) is running until September 22, free of charge in different neighborhoods in Rio, such as Centro, Campo Grande, Penha Circular, Madureira and Maré.
As well as screening short films, the program also includes talks and workshops, with the aim of stimulating the production of independent Brazilian cinema and creating a space for interaction between producers, filmmakers and the public.
The full program and how to get tickets can be found on the event’s official website.
Tips for Suffering in Peace
Another good choice for this month in Rio is the comedy ‘Dicas para sofrer em Paz’ (Tips for Suffering in Peace), showing at SESC Copacabana.
With a lot of humour and irony, the play talks about our mental health in the culture of overperformance, which encourages and normalizes overwork with self-exploitation and the false promise of autonomy and freedom.
📅Until 15/09 | Thursday to Sunday, at 7pm
📌SESC Copacabana | Rua Domingos Ferreira, 160 – Copacabana
💵From R$7.50 (members)
Paredão Occupies the Museum
Three days of lively parties and lots of free attractions at Rio’s CCBB. That’s the vibe of the ‘Paredão Occupies the Museum’ Festival.
The event highlights Brazil’s sound diversity and celebrates paredão culture, with lots of music, debates, a food fair and more!
📅26, 27, 28/09| from 5pm
📌CCBB | Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 – Centro
💵Free admission
The Color Purple
The musical ‘The Color Purple’ has been a hit for five years and is back in Rio for another successful season!
In the play, the audience follows the story of Celie, a black woman who faces many challenges in the southern United States during the first half of the 20th century.
📅Until September 22 | Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, at 7pm | Saturdays and Sundays, at 5pm
📌Teatro Carlos Gomes | Praça Tiradentes, S/N – Centro
💵From R$40 (half-price)
Barbie Run
There will be Barbie on Copacabana Beach this month! That’s because September sees the Barbie Run, the themed race celebrating the 65th anniversary of the world’s most famous doll.
There will be two courses, a 3km walk (starting at 8am) and a 5km run (starting at 7am), and you don’t need to be a high-performance athlete to take part. The event is for everyone!
📅08/09
Copacabana Beach
💵From R$ 89
