Top Southeast Brazil Shows & Performances

Attend the Ginga Tropical Show, a dance and music that allows you to learn about Brazil's vibrant history and culture through its traditional music and dance. During this show, see talented performers dance the lambada, samba and bossa nova dressed in outrageous Carnival costumes. Hear folklore from around the diverse country, live drumming and the Brazilian martial art: capoeira.

The Lapa district of Rio de Janeiro is renowned for its buzzing nightlife and live music scene. With this evening pub crawl, discover the neighborhood at its most atmospheric as you visit popular local pubs and bars, sip a free shot of cachaça, and listen to live samba or forró music. Accompanied by your guide and group of party-seeking travelers, enjoy a fun night out with VIP admission and special offers on drinks.

Rio’s Carnival Parade is famous around the world and with more than two million people visiting the city during Carnival, booking your tickets in advance is essential. With this ticket, choose from multiple seating options and experience one of the spectacular samba school parades from the grandstand. A subway pass is also included, ensuring hassle-free transport to and from the Sambadrome, as well as to other attractions around the city.

This unique experience combines authentic cultural immersion, live samba performances, historical significance, local insights, and a lively atmosphere. Step into the birthplace of samba and prepare to be mesmerized as talented musicians and dancers take the stage, delivering electrifying live samba performances. Feel the pulsating rhythm in your veins and let yourself be carried away by the infectious energy of the music. Join in the dance, learn some steps, and fully embrace the joyous spirit of samba. Throughout the tour, knowledgeable guides will share captivating stories, historical anecdotes, and cultural insights, providing context to the evolution of samba and its significance in Brazilian society. This tour offers more than just music and dance—it creates an immersive atmosphere filled with camaraderie and celebration. Interact with enthusiastic locals and fellow travelers, all coming together to revel in Brazil's cultural heritage!

Attend a soccer match in Rio during your stay. With a local guide, join the thousands of enthusiastic fans at one of the city's stadiums to cheer on a local team. Learn the local cheers and fight songs and get informative commentary from your guide on the history and traditions of 'futbol' in Rio. This experience includes a general admission ticket and round-trip transportation from your hotel. Please check the Match Schedule in the Additional Information section.

Head to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car for sweeping views of Rio de Janeiro. Your skip-the-line ticket gives you priority access to both cable cars, and is valid for any departure time on the day you select.

With your ticket at Morro da Urca, you visit and have access to the Praça dos Bondes - which displays the two previous generations of the Sugar Loaf Cable Car and the life-size bronze sculptures of those responsible for the creation and implementation of each one - Augusto Ferreira Ramos and Christopher Leite de Castro and; Cocuruto - a place that tells the story of the Sugar Loaf Cable Car, inaugurated over 100 years ago, with exhibitions of images, projections, machinery and objects that marked the trajectory of the 1st Brazilian cable car and the oldest in operation in the world. At some times of the year, the space hosts temporary exhibitions. The park has preferential access, lift platform, adapted toilets and ramps, making tourism accessible for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.

The bohemian Santa Teresa and the nightlife hub of Lapa are two of Rio de Janeiro’s most atmospheric neighborhoods. With this walking tour, explore some of the city’s most photo-worthy spots, including the Ruins Park, the vibrant Selarón Steps, and Cinelândia. Take in the views as you ride the local tram, stroll through the Passeio Público, and visit the legendary Confeitaria Colombo café.

As one of the New7Wonders of the World and Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic attraction, the Christ the Redeemer statue attracts lengthy lines. Don’t waste time waiting, save time with this skip-the-line ticket that allows you to board the next available train to Christ the Redeemer, which reigns supreme over the city from Corcovado’s summit. Your return ticket is valid on any train so spend as much time as you like at the top, enjoying panoramic vistas of Rio and capturing photographs beneath the outstretched arms of Christ.   

Summit both Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains in the early morning to beat the crowds on this half-day tour in Rio de Janeiro. After bright and early pickup from your Rio hotel, travel through the Tijuca National Forest to get up close with the Christ the Redeemer statue without throngs of people around. After learning about its history from your local guide, move on to Sugar Loaf Mountain for spectacular views of the sprawling city, slowly waking up in the morning light.

Explore Rio and visit Sugar Loaf Mountain during this 4-hour morning tour. Visit some of the city's most important landmarks, including the Metropolitan Cathedral and Copacabana Beach. Then, board a glassed-in cable car bound for Sugar Loaf's peak, stopping once at a scenic viewpoint. Upon reaching the top of Sugar Loaf at 1,299 feet (396 meters) above sea level, admire the views of Niteroi, Copacabana, and Santa Cruz Fortress. Round-trip transportation from selected Rio hotels is included.

The Rio Boat Party in Rio de Janeiro is a unique and breathtaking experience for many reasons. First, the setting in which it takes place is stunning. Views of Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Rio's iconic beaches provide a truly magical setting. In addition, the transformation of the boat into a real nightclub is something extraordinary. With two floors and a specially designed interior, the environment is filled with lights, music and a contagious energy. Renowned DJs take over the trucks, providing a musical journey that covers the best styles, such as house, funk, hip-hop and Latin rhythms. The presence of a vibrant crowd of locals also adds to the unique atmosphere of the Rio Boat Party. People from different backgrounds and nationalities come together to celebrate and dance together, creating a sense of community and connection. The positive and joyful energy that fills the boat is contagious, making everyone feel part of something special.

Enjoy a 2-hour multicultural show with a lot of joy and energy, gathering on stage various expressions of Brazil! The Ginga Tropical show will take you to know Brazil through music, dance, and live performance, far from the cultural stigmas and sensual connotations. Witness the beauty of the people of Brazil from the northern-most region to the southern-most. Watch as joyful artists combine Frevo, Capoeira, Lambada, and many other folklore manifestations of the continent-sized country. At the end of the show, the cast will invite you to samba with them on stage in a Carnival-inspired finale. A night to remember and celebrate!

Bust a few moves and mingle with Rio’s locals during this 5-hour tour of the city’s top nightlife venues. Toast your new friends with a complimentary drink, starting your evening in Rio’s Lagoa District. Then get ready to party with skip-the-line access to some of the city’s top nightlife venues, including two more drinks along the way. All cover charges, a guide and transport between clubs is included. Want to get even more VIP? An optional upgrade for private table service and 5 included drinks is also available.

Get a taste of the Carioca culture on a private tour to a churrascaria and Samba show. Start off the tour with a delicious all-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue dinner where the meats are brought out on skewers by the waiters. Then, skip the line at the theater and watch professional dancers perform a Samba show onstage before ending the tour with a Samba lesson to learn some of the basic moves.

What happens on the boat, stays on the boat. Every tuesday a double-decker boat for 150 people is transformed into a nightclub with a sound and lighting system, bars and much more. In this party you will have a lot of fun. is included, the entrance, exclusive. You will meet people, you will dance with the music of our dj. This is a completely unique and original party. Strolling through Guanabara Bay, one of the most traditional and beautiful scenes in the city of Rio, you'll board a double-decker boat that transforms into a nightclub of bars, amazing djs and professional lights, along with a vibrant crowd of locals. All the world. Top djs take turns bringing the best of international music: You can expect a musical journey through the best of house, funk, hip-hop and Latin rhythms! With the backdrop of Guanabara Bay, this exclusive party becomes an unforgettable, breathtaking experience.

Explore São Paulo's vibrant nightlife with a local guide during this 4-hour private tour. Get acquainted with Vila Madalena, a historically bohemian neighborhood known for its vivacious São Paulo nightlife. Admire the city views from the top floor of the Unique Hotel, sip a cocktail at Skye Bar or say 'saudade' as you clink beers with the locals at Bar Brahma. Enjoy the company of your local guide, who will stay by your side to teach you local etiquette, customs and make sure there are no language barriers. Round-trip transportation from São Paulo hotels is included.

Attend the Samba Parade (aka Rio Carnival Parade) while taking in Brazil's biggest festival in Rio de Janeiro. Carnival revolves around these two nights when six of the best samba schools in the First League (the Special Group) march. Choose either the Sunday or Monday performance in February 2018 to enjoy what is often referred to as 'The Biggest Show on Earth'. Includes entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off from zones in central Rio.

Pub crawl is a walking circuit of bars and clubs. “Pub” refers to traditional pubs in the UK and “Crawl” is the English verb to crawl, in reference to how drunk you can get. Every weekend there is a game in são paulo and unites people from all corners of the world to enjoy the nightlife in the most popular city in Latin America. As we go to several places in a single night, the repertoire is infinite in terms of dances and musical styles. Enjoy VIP tickets everywhere, a round of beer at the first bar and complimentary caipirinha at the third bar. You will have amazing guides that will accompany you all night. Every weekend SE JOGA EM SP brings together people from all over the world to enjoy the nightlife in the hottest city in Latin America. What does it play? Play samba? play Play Funk? play Play pop? play Hey, does everything play? Yes, it plays everything. As we go to several places in a single night, the repertoire is infinite. What's included? The ticket includes: VIP entrances in all the venues. Round of beer at the first bar and free caipirinha at the third bar. Incredible guides who will accompany you all night. Drink games to break the ice. A lot of fun.

Leave the tourist crowds of Sao Paulo behind, and discover the diverse flavors of Brazilian wine on an excursion to Sao Roque. After a comfortable transfer from your accommodation, your group will visit four wineries. Immerse yourself in each establishment's distinct atmosphere and taste various wines. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to tour two on-site factories (not included). At the end of the excursion, enjoy free time to shop at the Catarina Fashion Outlet.

Dance in your seat to Brazilian rhythms during this samba show in a historical theater. Sit back and watch the experts perform to infectious music on stage. Eat a meal of Brazilian and international cuisine at a traditional steakhouse before the show begins. Round-trip transportation from central Rio de Janeiro hotels is included.

After a day of sightseeing, spend your evening getting to know Rio’s cultural side on this nighttime tour. Alongside a private guide, experience the city’s bustling nightlife as you explore the bohemian neighborhood of Lapa. Catch stunning views of Rio’s cityscape from the top of a tall building, then head to small, quirky bars for a night of drinking, dancing, mingling, and samba.

Spend an evening on the town at the Rio Scenarium nightclub during this evening excursion in the neighborhood of Lapa. Party like a 'carioca', or resident of Rio, as you dance the night away to samba, Brazilian Popular Music and other world music. With your local nightlife guide, explore what the Guardian has called one of the Top 10 best bars in the world. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.