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Christmas Classics at Solar de Botafogo
A string quartet performs live the songs that define Christmas, from Tchaikovsky to Mariah Carey, at the Teatro Solar de Botafogo, lit by candles.

Surrounded by a thousand candles
Only candles illuminate the room, creating a breathtaking atmosphere that makes every Candlelight concert unforgettable.

An extraordinary setting
Experience this unique concert in a stunning candlelit setting.
Program The music that awaits you
- Dance of the Sugar Plum FairyPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Greensleeves (What Child Is This)William Chatterton Dix
- Carol of the BellsMykola Leontovych
- O Holy NightAdolphe Adam
- O Christmas TreeErnst Anschütz
- We Wish you a Merry ChristmasArthur Warrell
- Let It SnowJule Styne
- Feliz NavidadJosé Feliciano
- Jingle BellsJames L. Pierpont
- Rocking Around the Christmas TreeBrenda Lee
- Love Is All AroundWet Wet Wet
- Let It Go from FrozenKristen Anderson-Lopez
- Once upon a DecemberLiz Callaway
- Maestro from The HolidayHans Zimmer
- It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChristmasMichael Bublé
- Last ChristmasWham!
- All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey
Performers
- String quartetOrnamentus
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In short About the concert
Celebrate Christmas with a Candlelight concert at Solar de Botafogo, in Rio de Janeiro. In a setting lit by a sea of candles, a string quartet performs the great Christmas classics live, from traditional melodies to the season's pop hits, in a 60-minute musical experience.
This concert experience is a tribute. It is not associated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the artist, their heirs or their official representatives.
On the day How it works

Arrive early
Doors open 30 minutes before the concert. Late entry is not permitted once the concert has started.

Find your seat
Seats are not numbered: they are taken on a first-come, first-served basis within the zone on your ticket.

Let the music take over
Enjoy 60 minutes of live music surrounded by candles.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.8/5
based on 1240 reviews
Aline G.
aug 2026
Uma noite espetacular
Paloma O.
aug 2026
Que experiência incrível, ainda estou em êxtase! Os músicos foram maravilhosos! Simples amei.
Lais F.
aug 2026
Amei, muito emocionante
Erika K.
jun 2022
foi espetacular ! queen e vida, arrasaram demais
VALTER R.
sep 2022
alto astral com músicos inspirados
Carlos M.
sep 2022
Show foi ótimo. Adoramos!
Paula C.
sep 2022
O espetáculo é lindo e os músicos incríveis
Juliana L.
sep 2022
Sensacional, uma experiência única ! Eu super indico
Camila S.
sep 2022
Show !!! Top demais!! amei!!
Nancy V.
sep 2022
Amei!! Todos muitos educados!
Adriana F.
oct 2024
Espetáculo perfeito e maravilhoso!!!
Aline R.
oct 2024
Que experiência incrível! Ainda em êxtase com a apresentação!
Jorge E.
mar 2024
Maravilhoso. Os músicos, além de talentosos, são incrivelmente carismáticos, o que melhora ainda mais a experiência.
Jaqueline A.
mar 2023
Experiência maravilhosa.
About the venueSolar de Botafogo

The Teatro Solar de Botafogo is an intimate and versatile cultural space located in a charming manor in the heart of Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro. With excellent acoustics and complete infrastructure, the theater hosts theatrical performances, shows, lectures, and various events. Its welcoming atmosphere and the proximity between stage and audience provide an engaging and memorable experience for the public.
Address
Rua General Polidoro, 180 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, 22280-003
Parking
There are private and public parking lots nearby, subject to availability.
Accessibility
Venue accessible for people with disabilities and wheelchair users, in Zone B.
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