Teatro Rival Petrobras heats up January with shows by Silvetty Montilla, Claudio Nucci, Jongo da Serrinha, MPB4 and more from Jan 22-31. Tickets from R$42.
Teatro Rival Petrobras, at Rua Álvaro Alvim, 33, basement, Rio de Janeiro, hosts diverse cultural programming. Events blend drag, samba, MPB and album launches. This celebrates Rio’s rich heritage.
Silvetty Montilla in “One More Dose” – Jan 22
Silvetty Montilla takes the Teatro Rival Petrobras stage on January 22. The show mixes stand-up and drag performances. Special guests join for varied energy.
Date: January 22, Thursday, 7:30 PM. Doors open: 6:30 PM.
Capacity: 350 seats. Rating: 18+.
Tickets from R$60. Buy: https://bileto.sympla.com.br/event/113854/d/351837
Claudio Nucci & Zé Renato – 40 Years – Jan 23-24
Claudio Nucci and Zé Renato mark 40 years of “Pelo sim, pelo não” on January 23-24. The album defined their duo. They revive hits like “A hora e a vez” and “Papo de passarim”.
Tracks include “Quem tem a viola”, “Toada” and 2025 releases: “A bandeira do porvir” and “Eu sambo mesmo”. Friendship and music touch audiences.
Date: January 23-24, Friday-Saturday, 7:30 PM. Doors open: 6:30 PM.
Capacity: 350 seats. Rating: 18+.
Tickets from R$80. Buy: https://bileto.sympla.com.br/event/113739/d/351174
Tia Maria do Jongo – 105 Years – Jan 25
Ministry of Culture and Petrobras present Resistência Cultural Festival at Rival. Jongo da Serrinha invites Império Serrano’s Old Guard on January 25. They honor Tia Maria do Jongo’s Afro-Brazilian legacy.
Event moved from December 2025. Old tickets valid or refundable. Jongo and samba unite faith and drum.
Performers: Lazir Sinval, Deli Monteiro, Cida Santana, percussionists and strings. Old Guard features Silvio Manoel and Tia Nina.
Date: January 25, Sunday, 5 PM. Doors open: 4 PM.
Capacity: 350 seats. Rating: 18+.
Tickets from R$42. Buy: https://bileto.sympla.com.br/event/112382/d/345014
Mestre Macaco Branco’s Enredo Wheel – Jan 27
Mestre Macaco Branco preps Carnival 2026 at Teatro Rival Petrobras on January 27. His Enredo Wheel revives iconic sambas-enredo. Guests share school stories.
Vila Isabel battery master leads. Crowd feels sambódromo vibe.
Date: January 27, Tuesday, 7:30 PM. Doors open: 6:30 PM.
Capacity: 350 seats. Rating: 18+.
Tickets from R$50. Buy: https://bileto.sympla.com.br/event/114761/d/357357
Simply Watusi – Jan 28
Watusi marks 57 career years at Teatro Rival Petrobras on January 28. Sings “My Way”, “Pata Pata”, “La Bamba”, “Hit The Road Jack”. Nephew Kleber Júnior joins for “Sá Marina” and “Saigon”.
Blends music, dance and life tales. Thrills Brazilian and global fans.
Date: January 28, Wednesday, 7:30 PM. Doors open: 6:30 PM.
Capacity: 350 seats. Rating: 18+.
Tickets from R$60. Buy: https://bileto.sympla.com.br/event/114086/d/353625
Trio Janaju Launches “Lindeira” – Jan 29
Trio Janaju debuts album “Lindeira” on January 29. Jaime Alem, Nair Cândia and Jurema de Cândia lead. Features originals, Ivan Lins and Caetano Veloso nods.
Backed by Jurim Moreira, Rômulo Gomes and others. Santa Teresa roots mix Beatles, Clube da Esquina influences.
Date: January 29, Thursday, 7:30 PM. Doors open: 6:30 PM.
Capacity: 350 seats. Rating: 18+.
Tickets from R$60. Buy: https://bileto.sympla.com.br/event/114266/d/354669
Jesuton in “Today – The Ball” – Jan 30
Ministry of Culture and Petrobras present DiverCidade Festival. Jesuton launches “Hoje” on January 30, with Slipmami guest. Fuses afropop, dance and emotion.
Tracks like “Drip”, “Rainha (Ọya)” and surprises. Band powers the rhythmic ball.
Date: January 30, Friday, 7:30 PM. Doors open: 6:30 PM.
Capacity: 350 seats. Rating: 18+.
Tickets from R$50. Buy: https://bileto.sympla.com.br/event/114170/d/354116
MPB4 & Rival – Art of Singing – Jan 31
Ministry of Culture and Petrobras present DiverCidade Festival. MPB4 returns January 31 for historic show. Honor Angela Leal and Rival-recorded albums.
Miltinho, Aquiles Reis, Dalmo Medeiros and Paulo Malaguti Pauleira revive “A arte de cantar”. Journey through 1992, 1995, 2012 moves crowds.
Date: January 31, Saturday, 7:30 PM. Doors open: 6:30 PM.
Capacity: 350 seats. Rating: 18+.
Tickets from R$50. Buy: https://bileto.sympla.com.br/event/113907/d/352594
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