The reference centre for choro, the instrumental music born in Rio in the 19th century, in a restored building on Rua da Carioca with classrooms, a studio, a research centre and an auditorium. Players and students come for shows and rodas; visitors rarely know it is here.
- Address
- Rua da Carioca, 38, Centro, Rio de Janeiro
- Hours
- Wed 17:00-21:00; Thu 17:00-20:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09); check the programme
- Best time to go
- Evening · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Check the agenda before going: evening shows are ticketed through its Sympla page.
- Shows in the 'Memória do Cavaquinho Brasileiro' series started at 19:00 in 2026 (Correio da Manhã).
- Choro is a declared intangible heritage of the city (Veja Rio, 2024).