In short About the experience
Great wines, great jokes, perfect pairing. The Australian sensation, An Idiot's Guide to Wine, is making its way to Rio de Janeiro to deliver an evening of comedy and wine tasting, performed live by a local comedian in Portuguese. Guests will have the opportunity to sample 5 different wine varietals from around the world while enjoying a hilarious stand-up show using material written by Merrick Watts. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a total beginner, you'll giggle and gulp your way through a night where the hardest part will be not to spill your wine while laughing.
Produced by Fever. Written by Merrick Watts, performed by a local comedian. Developed by Grapes of Mirth.
Experience highlights

Where Wine Meets Wit
A hilarious stand-up show performed by a local comedian, paired with a tasting of 5 different wine varietals.

Five Wines, Five Stories
A tasting journey packed with distinct flavors and stories from around the world.

Big Laughs, Local Talent
Performed live by a local comedian, using material from Merrick Watts, the world's only WSET Level 3 comedian. Expect a proper stand-up show, not a dry wine lecture.

Perfect for any crew
Date night, catch-up with friends or a solo night out. However you come, you'll leave with a smile.
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On the day How it works
Arrive early & settle in
Arrive 30 minutes early. Doors close at the start and no entry is allowed once the show has begun.
Sip, swirl & laugh
Enjoy a 70-minute stand-up set while you taste 5 different wines from around the world. Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Leave as a (slightly cheeky) expert
Pick up genuine wine know-how with zero snobbery, just laughs.
Social Entry
The “Entrada Social” ticket is a ticket category that anyone can buy, with no proof of eligibility required. It includes a R$10 donation to Instituto Hatus, a non-profit organization, already included in the ticket price.
Audience change
Tickets for the first session are not valid for the second session. Orders at the bar and kitchen will close 15 minutes before the end of the session. At the end of the session, we ask for the audience's cooperation in leaving the venue promptly, allowing the changeover of the audience for the next performance.
Reviews What people are saying
4.6/5
based on 165 reviews
Cecilia S.
sep 2026
Excelente!
Mônica L.
sep 2026
Mttttoo bom!!! Super recomendo
Rosângela Máximo R.
sep 2026
Gostaria de saber que títulos foram apresentados. Um deles foi mencionado, o Aurora Chardonnay. E os outros?
vanessa n.
sep 2026
Gostei muito do evento . O Hunter é maravilhoso
Thalita P.
sep 2026
Maravilhoso.
Maria de Fatima L.
sep 2026
Gostei
Pedro R.
sep 2026
Muito bom o espetáculo, os vinhos são muito bons e o Hunter é muito engraçado.
Beatriz N.
oct 2026
Muito divertido! Vale super a pena!
Mateus R.
sep 2026
É muito bom a experiência, quero muito ir de novo
Thainara D.
sep 2026
maravilhoso, amei tudo, Já quero ir de novo
Mateus R.
oct 2026
incrível
Hilda S.
sep 2026
I laughed a lot. I enjoyed
Julia M.
sep 2026
Nos divertimos muito e adoramos os vinhos!
Ainá d.
sep 2026
Muito bom! Recomendo!
Livia F.
sep 2026
Bem legal e inusitado o conceito! Parabéns
About the venueTeatro Rival
An iconic historical and cultural space inaugurated in 1934 and known for its intimate and bohemian atmosphere, the Teatro Rival Petrobras is a landmark in downtown Rio de Janeiro. The venue is famous for hosting great names in samba and MPB, as well as offering feijoadas with live music.
Address
Rua Álvaro Alvim, 33 - Cinelândia, Rio de Janeiro, 20031-010
Parking
No parking information available
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
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