Samba events held in Rio de Janeiro and Niterói

Cultural celebrations featuring samba music took place in the state of Rio de Janeiro. In Barra da Tijuca, the Samba da Quinzena event organized by Vibe Carioca Eventos held a special Halloween edition at Shopping Metropolitano Barra on October 31. The event featured traditional samba and pagode, offering free entry for attendees arriving before 18:00.

In Niterói, the Festival Samba Niterói was held at the Mercado Municipal on October 23. Promoted by the Fundação de Arte de Niterói (FAN), the festival featured performances by artists including Dudu Nobre, Vou Zuar, Amanda Amado, Samba do Terreiro da Vovó, and Marcelle Motta, with music by DJ Kora. Local artists highlighted the importance of public initiatives in supporting the regional arts sector.