4 Shows in Brazil Worth Booking

1.Ginga Tropical Samba and Folklore Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 231 reviews · from $61Our pick

At Teatro Fashion Mall, Ginga Tropical uses 22 dancers and 8 musicians to present an 80-minute journey through Brazil’s regional rhythms. Expect samba, forró, axé, funk, country, capoeira, colorful costumes, audience participation, a samba class, and photos with performers. The show is in Portuguese and English and begins at 9:25 PM.

“Amazing! A must when in Rio! A full 90 minutes of culture and history through dance, music and songs. The performers, the choreography, the costumes, is unbelievable! The show captures your attention from the start and keeps you engaged, enchanted, surprised, excited throughout. BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO!”

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2.Ginga Tropical – Brazilian Samba and Folklore Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Spend an evening with Ginga Tropical at Centro Cultural Veneza in Botafogo. Arrive for the bar and live music, join a samba class at 8:30 pm, then watch Brazilian dance, costumes, music, capoeira, and a Carnival-style finale. The 90-minute show is interactive, with assigned theater seating and optional audience participation.

“Great show displaying the multicultural aspects of music and dance! Organized meet and greet experience prior to show!”

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3.Ginga Tropical Show – Brazilian Rhythms

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 64 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $97

Spend an energetic evening touring Brazil through music and dance at Ginga Tropical Show in Rio. You’ll see samba, bossa nova, lambada, forró, capoeira, regional folklore, live drumming, and Carnival costumes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from most South Zone hotels. The show runs about 90 minutes, with dinner offered only on some booking options.

“We absolutely LOVED this show! Lots of history and culture all wrapped in an hour and a half. Our guide Luis was amazing, he let us know exactly what we saw and we understood what the different parts of Brazil had to offer. Our driver Victor was great as well, and the night was one to remember. We will be back & recommending this show to friends and family that come to Rio!”

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4.By Night Tour: Roxy Dinner Show & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $174

Spend about four hours at Rio’s Roxy nightclub in Copacabana, starting with a three-course dinner by chef Danilo Parah and Bossa Nova from the Roxy Band. The Aquele Abraço show follows, mixing samba, forró, funk, MPB, dance, projections, poetry, and Art Deco surroundings. Hotel pickup and return cover select South Zone waterfront hotels.

“Buen show. Deliciosa cena. Muchos bailarines y buenos cantantes pero cantar canciones a estilo pop y bailes como actuales no me gustó. como que esperaba algo más tracional o de bailes típicos Pero en general recomendable”

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