The 11 Best Shows in Brazil

1.Ginga Tropical Samba and Folklore Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 231 reviews · from $61Our pick

At Teatro Fashion Mall, Ginga Tropical brings Brazil’s regional rhythms to the stage in an 80-minute performance by 22 dancers and 8 musicians. You’ll see samba, forró, axé, funk, country dance, capoeira, and Carnival scenes, then join a samba lesson and a lively finale with the cast. The show is in Portuguese and English.

“Well worth the money. I would've paid double. Performances were amazing. Singing, Dancing and Capoeira were all top-notch. Highly recommend.”

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2.Ginga Tropical – Brazilian Samba and Folklore Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Spend an evening at Centro Cultural Veneza with Ginga Tropical, a 90-minute Brazilian music and dance show featuring samba, folklore, capoeira, colorful costumes, live entertainment, and a Carnival-style finale. A samba class begins at 8:30 pm, followed by the performance at 8:45 pm. Audience participation is part of the fun.

“Immensely entertaining and a fantastic way to spend an evening after a day at the beach or touring this stunning city. Have a caipirinha (or 3 - we did) before the show and enjoy this infectiously fun experience. Quick and easy Uber ride away from the popular beach areas will have you back at your hotel before midnight.”

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3.Ginga Tropical Show – Brazilian Rhythms

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 64 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $97

You’ll ride from a central Rio hotel to Ginga Tropical for a fast-moving stage tour of Brazilian dance, from Amazonian folklore and Bahia rituals to forró, capoeira, bossa nova, and samba. A guide such as Luis may explain each region along the way. Hotel transport is offered for most South Zone hotels, but confirm the venue, pickup, and dinner details before booking.

“The show was great; the product was sold with dinner that didn’t happen because the show was moved in a shopping mall theatre.”

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4.Salvador by Night: Cultural Dinner and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · 4 hours · from $150

Spend four hours in Salvador with shared hotel transport, a live guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, a traditional Bahian dinner, and an energetic cultural show featuring capoeira, maculelê, sacred dances, and samba. Pickup is available from three hotels, with dinner drinks paid separately.

“El lugar del espectáculo incómodo sin respaldar muy junto la gente y mucho calor. El show bueno y la cena buena con buena atención.”

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5.Samba Show Admission & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 24 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $117

Spend an evening at Rio de Janeiro’s traditional samba and Brazilian music show, with round-trip pickup from selected neighborhoods or the cruise port. The two-hour production includes samba, capoeira, bossa nova, forró, frevo, lambada, and more. Add a churrascaria dinner for grilled meats, salads, and side dishes before the performance.

“The show was good but the buffet was not. The meat was overcooked and drink was not included.”

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6.Salvador by Night: Cultural Show and Dinner.

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17 reviews · 4 hours · from $113

Spend about four hours exploring Salvador’s cultural roots through Samba de Roda, capoeira, Candomblé legends, traditional music, and Bahian food. A guide accompanies you from hotel pickup, with service available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, or Italian. Dinner is included, but drinks cost extra and the meal setup may vary.

“Lo spettacolo è bellissimo, davvero da non perdere. Invece abbiamo avuto un problema con il ristorante (la cena era in un buon ristorante accanto all’hotel) a cui non risultava la prenotazione del corrispondente e non c’era la guida con noi. Ma il giorno dopo si è chiarito ed era corretto pagare solo le bevande.”

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7.Ginga Tropical Folkloric Show & Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $322

You’ll see Brazilian dance styles from the Northeast, Amazon, Bahia, and Rio, including Ziriguidum, Amazonian folklore, Capoeira, and samba. Choose show-only or add a churrascaria dinner. Hotel pickup may be included, with English, Spanish, or Portuguese assistance. The production takes place at Centro Cultural Veneza.

“Contrat non respecté. Le dîner pourtant payé n'a pas eu lieu. J'ai payé pour 450€. C'est à dire plus que la revue Moulin Rouge à Paris avec diner Ce spectacle ridicule de Ginga Tropical dans une petite salle de quartier avec une 10 zaine de danseurs dans une petite salle de quartier.. Inconfortable. Voys vous moquez de qui ? +”

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8.By Night Tour: Roxy Dinner Show & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $174

Spend about four hours at Rio’s Roxy nightclub in Copacabana, a former movie theater with Art Deco details. Your evening includes round-trip transport from selected South Zone hotels, a three-course dinner by chef Danilo Parah, Bossa Nova from the Roxy Band, and the Aquele Abraço show, featuring Samba, Forró, Funk, MPB, dance, poetry, lights, and video art.

“Abbiamo aspettato 40 minuti il transfer, poi abbiamo preso un taxi perché era tardi , abbiamo anche pensato che non fosse il posto giusto di raccolta. La mail non funzionava per via di mancanza di rete e quindi non c’era possibilità di contattare l’organizzazione . Non è accettabile aspettare così tanto un mezzo che hai pagato senza avere notizie di alcun tipo. Non ripeteremo l’esperienza”

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9.Rafain Palace: Barbecue Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $120

Spend about four hours at Rafain Palace with roundtrip hotel transport, a barbecue buffet, and a stage show covering Brazilian folk dance, samba, capoeira, chorinho, and Latin American traditions, including Argentinian tango. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Bring your passport if crossing from Puerto Iguazu.

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10.Folklore Amazonian Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · from $42Best value

Spend two hours at Manaus’s Folklore Amazonian Dinner Show, held Thursdays at 7:00 PM at the Novotel. You’ll get hotel pickup, regional food, tacacá, tropical desserts, and a Dança Vermelha performance based on Parintins indigenous rituals. English, Portuguese, and Spanish service is available, with groups limited to 10.

“The activity was suspended and we were notified just couple of hours before”

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11.Roxy Dinner Show with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $229Top rated

Spend four hours at Rio’s Roxy nightclub in Copacabana, a former cinema with grand Art Deco design. Hotel pickup, a three-course dinner, live Bossa Nova, and the Aquele Abraço show are included. Expect music and dances from Brazil’s five regions, with Portuguese, English, and Spanish support.

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