Small, traditional samba shows can also be found all around the city, most notably in places like Carioca da Gema and smaller venues, such as Bar Malandro Carioca, in lapa - the eclectic and buzzing musical heartland of the city - These venues host live music every day of the week, almost always accompanied by an enraptured audience, dancing through the night.

Bigger spectacles can be found at Theatres across the city - Samba Futebol Clube, for example, is a contemporary and experimental musical, which imaginatively layers the lives of a team of footballers, their fans and a samba band, interweaving famous literary excerpts with vibrant samba melodies.

In Rio, the birthplace of Samba, there is a show which is sure to delight for every inclination and temperament.