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About Circo Voador

Circo Voador is a legendary live music venue located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro’s historic Lapa neighborhood. Known for helping launch iconic Brazilian acts and hosting international artists, Circo Voador combines a large open-sided tent with an indoor dance floor and bleachers facing the stage. Outside, screens and bars extend the experience, making it a versatile space for a wide range of performances.

Whether you’re into classic rock, samba, funk, or indie shows, secure your seats or general admission space early—this venue is beloved by locals and visitors alike. We’ve got you covered with seating info, parking and transportation tips, and the best nearby hotels and dining options to complete your night out.

Circo Voador sits at Rua dos Arcos, s/n – Lapa, RJ 20230-060. The venue’s footprint adapts to each show, with bleachers facing the stage and flexible standing areas. Capacity ranges roughly 2,200–2,800 depending on configuration. For transportation, Cinelândia Metro is about a 7-minute ride away, and the area is well-served by buses, VLT, and pedestrian routes from central Rio. Parking is available in private lots around Lapa—near Rua do Riachuelo, Rua dos Arcos, and Av. Mem de Sá—and on-street Zona Azul options nearby. Nearby hotels include Hotel Art Lapa and Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro, making it convenient to pair a stay with a concert. Circo Voador has a storied history, contributing to the rise of bands like Legião Urbana and Os Paralamas do Sucesso, and remains a premier stop for both Brazilian and international acts.

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Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and address: Circo Voador is in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, at Rua dos Arcos, s/n – Lapa, RJ 20230-060.
  • Venue type and layout: large open-sided tent with an indoor dance floor and bleachers facing the stage; outside screens and bars supplement the venue space.
  • Capacity: approximately 2,200–2,800 depending on configuration (official figures vary by source; RFC lists 2,800; English Wikipedia cites 2,200).
  • Seating/chart: bleachers facing the stage, with a flexible footprint for standing areas during many concerts.
  • Parking: private lots around the Lapa area (e.g., near Rua do Riachuelo, Rua dos Arcos, Av. Mem de Sá) and on-street Zona Azul options nearby.
  • Transit: about 7 minutes from Cinelândia Metro station; well-served by buses, VLT, and walking routes from central Rio.
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel Art Lapa (roughly 0.1 km from Circo Voador) and other nearby options such as Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro (approx. 0.3 mi / ~0.5 km).
  • Notable events: Circo Voador has hosted many major Brazilian acts and international artists; early performances helped launch bands like Legião Urbana and Os Paralamas do Sucesso; the venue is known as Circo Voador (Circo Volador in Spanish sources).
  • Renamed/demolished: the venue was closed in 1996 and demolished by the city, then rebuilt and reopened in 2004 at the same site.