Top Southeast Brazil Samba Dance Shows

Get a taste of the Carioca culture on a private tour to a churrascaria and Samba show. Start off the tour with a delicious all-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue dinner where the meats are brought out on skewers by the waiters. Then, skip the line at the theater and watch professional dancers perform a Samba show onstage before ending the tour with a Samba lesson to learn some of the basic moves.

Attend the Ginga Tropical Show, a dance and music that allows you to learn about Brazil's vibrant history and culture through its traditional music and dance. During this show, see talented performers dance the lambada, samba and bossa nova dressed in outrageous Carnival costumes. Hear folklore from around the diverse country, live drumming and the Brazilian martial art: capoeira.

While in Rio de Janeiro, go out for a night in the city with this admission ticket to see the live show Ginga Tropical at Leblon theater. This 1.5-hour show is in its fifth year running, and it gives you an interactive tour of Brazilian culture through dance, music, and live performance. Watch as artists combine frevo, Capoeira, and other methods of entertainment. At the end of the show, you can even join in as the cast invites the audience to samba with them in a Carnival-inspired finale.

Rio de Janeiro is one of the best places to experience Brazil’s famous samba. On this tour, experience Rio’s legendary nightlife with a local guide to show you all the best spots. Visit popular samba bars, nightclubs, and little-known local haunts; watch live samba musicians and dancers in action; and join the fun as you hit the dancefloor.