rio de janeiro is a major international city with some of the most exciting new music, theatre, and dance performances - in relation to its size and vibrant urban population many international artists, alongside local favorites, host shows in the city.

going to a live music show is particularly popular in rio, as there are a number of venues, from small and intimate cafés, to large amphitheaters - it is a good idea to know the scheduled venue since within large crowds participants should have comfortable shoes and clothing that is breezy and enjoyable to use for long periods of time.