The Roxy Show is one of Copacabana's classic evening entertainments, staged in an art deco space that the booking page describes as carefully restored, on Rua Bolivar a short distance from the beach. The main production is called Aquele Abraco, which means roughly that hug, and promises the colours, sounds and energy of Brazil, with music, folklore and cuisine from the country's five regions. It runs for about an hour and a half and can take up to fifty people, so it feels like a theatre evening rather than a small-group experience. The ticket is described as a cultural performance with a taste of traditional cooking, but be careful with the wording: the booking page shows only the entry ticket as included, and shows the live guide, transport, food and drinks as not included, even though the name mentions dinner. In practice that means you should confirm what the ticket you choose covers, and plan to eat before or after unless the booking says otherwise. You show your smartphone ticket at the Roxy box office. The booking page does not name performers, give start times or days, or describe a dress code, so check the calendar for your dates. It marks the venue as wheelchair accessible, and free cancellation and rescheduling are listed up to twenty-four hours before the visit date.
Why choose it
The Roxy is a good option when you want a seated, indoor, easy evening in Copacabana, perhaps after a day on the beach or a long hike, and when you would rather not navigate the nightlife of Lapa or a street roda. The art deco setting adds a touch of old Rio glamour, which sits well with the history of the neighbourhood and its grand hotels. It is also a comfortable choice for travellers who like to understand what they are seeing, since regional shows of this kind are built to explain Brazil's variety of rhythms to people new to them.
How it compares
It overlaps with the Ginga Tropical show, which is also a ninety-minute regional folklore production, so most visitors will pick one rather than both. The Roxy is in Copacabana itself, so it is easy to reach on foot from many hotels along Avenida Atlantica or by a short ride, while Ginga Tropical is on Estrada da Gavea. Neither replaces the street samba at Pedra do Sal or a Carnival rehearsal, which are free-wheeling and standing, but both are reliable in a way that open-air nightlife is not.
Who it suits
Couples, first-time visitors, families with older children and groups who want a polished evening with little planning. Dress smart-casual, arrive in time to collect your ticket, and use a ride-hailing app for the journey home after dark. Book a date early in your trip, and keep a spare evening in case a schedule changes.
What to expect
The experience
A ninety-minute seated cultural show, Aquele Abraco, in a restored art deco venue on Rua Bolivar in Copacabana, with music, folklore and the cuisine of Brazil's five regions as the theme.
Best time
An evening. The booking page gives no start times or days, so check the dates on sale for your trip.
How long
About an hour and a half, plus time to arrive and collect your ticket.
Tips
Confirm what the ticket includes, as food and drinks are listed as not included. Arrive early for the box office, dress smart-casual and take a ride-hailing car home after dark.
Quick picks
- Best for
- A seated, polished evening of Brazilian music and folklore in the heart of Copacabana.
- Families
- Suitable for children who can sit through ninety minutes; check dinner and drinks arrangements before booking.
- Couples
- A classic Copacabana night out that pairs naturally with a sunset walk on the promenade.
- Pair with
- A sunset at Arpoador, a stroll on Copacabana beach, or dinner at a restaurant near Rua Bolivar.
- Time needed
- An evening.
Good questions
What is the Roxy Show?+
A cultural show staged in a restored art deco venue on Rua Bolivar in Copacabana. The production is called Aquele Abraco and presents the music, folklore and cuisine of Brazil's five regions.
Is dinner included?+
The name mentions dinner, but the booking page shows only the entry ticket as included and food and drinks as not included. Check exactly what your chosen ticket covers before you rely on eating there.
How long does it last and how big is the audience?+
About an hour and a half, with a listed maximum group of fifty people.
Where is it?+
At 45 Rua Bolivar in Copacabana. Show your smartphone ticket at the Roxy box office.
Can I cancel?+
Yes. Free cancellation with a full refund and rescheduling are listed up to twenty-four hours before the visit date.
