Rio All Year Round • January 17, 2025
Agenda of São Sebastião: 7 events to enjoy the holiday in Rio
By Adriano Dias
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Photo: THIAGO LARA RIOTUR
On the day dedicated to São Sebastião, Rio offers a diverse programming that mixes religious traditions, cultural manifestations and a lot of music. Check out the highlights that promise to rock the holiday!
On the day dedicated to São Sebastião, Rio offers a diverse programming that mixes religious traditions, cultural manifestations and a lot of music. Check out the highlights that promise to rock the holiday!
Shrine Basilica of St Sebastian
The program will begin at 9 a.m. with the Holy Mass, presided by Cardinal Orani João Tempesta, Archbishop of Rio, in the Basilica of St. Sebastian Shrine, in the Tijuca, where the historical relics of the city, including the image of St. Sebastian, brought by Estacio de Sá, founder of the city of Rio, are located. At 4 p.m., the traditional procession begins, which will leave the Basilica of St Sebastian, towards the Metropolitan Cathedral in the Center. On site, we'll offer pastries, chowder, hot dogs, pizza, sausage and other delights.
Timetable: From 9 a.m.
Addresses:Sanctuary Basilica of Saint Sebastian: 266 Haddock Lobo Street - Tijuca
Metropolitan Cathedral: Av. Chile, 245 - Centro
Entry: Free
Small Africa
The Company of Mysteries and News joins the Drum for St. Sebastian of the Three Marys, musicians and artists for a parade through the streets of Little Africa, to Harmony Square. Before, at 1pm, there is a stew and samba wheel at the Kwê Boror Cultural Center.
Timetable: From 4:00 p.m.
Address: Rua Pedro Ernesto, 21 - Gamboa
Entry: Free
Mythology of the Orixás
In Casarão Cultural João de Alabá, located in the Center, filmmaker Rodrigo Moraes promotes cultural activities such as cinema, music and art, in honor of Oxóssi, the orixá associated with São Sebastião in religious syncretism.
Timetable: From 3:00 to 11:00
Address: Rua Casemiro, s/no - Centro
Entry: Free
Capiau Botequim
The Beco das Sardinhas will be the stage of the celebration led by the Caipirando Group, the EnCanto women's group and the hillbilly viola wheel of Rio de Violas.
Timetable: From 10:00 to 6:00
Address: Rua Miguel Couto, 124 - Centro
Entry: Free
Carioquisima in Urca
The traditional Carioquíssimo Fair brings artisanal beers, varied gastronomy and live music to Red Beach, in one of the most beautiful scenarios in the city.
Timetable: From 2:00 to 10:00.
Address: Red Beach - Urca
Entry: Free
Moacyr Light & Samba Worker
In the Renaissance, the traditional samba wheel commanded by Moacyr Luz packs the holiday with a lot of quality samba.
Timetable: From 4:00 p.m.
Address: Rua Baron de San Francisco, 54 - Andaraí
Entry: From R$40
Pedra do Sal
The famous Pedra do Sal Samba Wheel promises to animate the evening with a repertoire that conquers cariocas and tourists.
Schedule: from 18 h
Address: Morro da Conceição
Entrance: free
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