copaca bana beach is an open-air venue that has hosted numerous concerts, generally sponsored by the government - the beach location, easy access, and unique surroundings makes for an exceptional spot to watch live performances.

parque do flamengo/espaço do monumento nacional dos mortos da segunda guerra mundial rua praia do flamengo/avenida infante dom henrique - here is the website of the park, a website for the events, and the map.

most streets of rio de janeiro during carnival become either a moving or set establishment for the famous blocos and their bands to perform, getting cariocas and visitors alike, moving to the beat of their own soundtrack and theme - local newspapers, such as globo, annualy post a listing of the different blocos and their locations during carnival - glo bo has also created an app with blocos organized by name, area and time.