⭐ An Idiot’s Guide to Wine, the big comedy hit, has arrived in town, Rio de Janeiro! Get ready for a unique night that blends plenty of comedy with a curated tasting of five different wines. It’s the perfect union of two pleasures that rarely meet, ideal for you to explore new flavors and have a good laugh. Get your tickets now!
🚨 Tickets are flying. Get yours while you can! 🚨
👉 Note: the experience is conducted in Portuguese and hosted by a local comedian
Highlights
🍷 A hilarious comedy show combined with a curated tasting of five different wine varieties
🧑🎓 Written by Merrick Watts, the only comedian in the world with a WSET Level 3 qualification (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)
🌍 Embark on a wine adventure with five exclusive wines, each offering its own distinct flavor
🧑🤝🧑 For couples, friends, or solo visitors, An Idiot's Guide to Wine offers the perfect blend of laughter, learning, and “liquid courage”
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 70 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show starts.

🚨 Tickets are flying. Get yours while you can! 🚨
👉 Note: the experience is conducted in Portuguese and hosted by a local comedian
Highlights
🍷 A hilarious comedy show combined with a curated tasting of five different wine varieties
🧑🎓 Written by Merrick Watts, the only comedian in the world with a WSET Level 3 qualification (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)
🌍 Embark on a wine adventure with five exclusive wines, each offering its own distinct flavor
🧑🤝🧑 For couples, friends, or solo visitors, An Idiot's Guide to Wine offers the perfect blend of laughter, learning, and “liquid courage”
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 70 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show starts.
Entry is not permitted after the scheduled start time. Arrive early and secure your spot in the zone of your choice.
🪑Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis within the zone selected on the ticket. Tables are shared.
📍 Venue: Teatro Rival, Rua Álvaro Alvim, 33 - Cinelândia, Rio de Janeiro - RJ
🗣 Language: the show is performed in Portuguese (BR)
👤 Age requirement: 18+
♿ Accessibility: venue accessible for people with reduced mobility
❓ Please consult the FAQs for this experience here
🍾 Although the wines tasted in the experience are included in the ticket price, alcohol consumption is voluntary. Other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available on the venue’s menu for an additional cost, not included in the ticket price
🍽 Orders from the bar and kitchen will close 15 minutes before the end of the session
📵 What happens at the show stays at the show! 😉 Please do not record the performance. Comedy is much better live than through a screen. If someone is caught filming, we will ask them to delete the video and, to avoid conflicts, they may be asked to leave
⚠ At the end of the session, we ask the audience to leave promptly to allow the next group to enter
👉“Social Entry” ticket is a category that can be purchased by anyone, with no proof required. This ticket includes a R$10 donation to Instituto Hatus, a non-profit organization, already included in the ticket price. No food donations are required on the day of the event
Description
Great wines, great jokes, perfect pairing. Rio de Janeiro, An Idiot's Guide to Wine is coming to offer a night of comedy and wine tasting. Guests will have the opportunity to try five different varieties of wines from around the world while enjoying a hilarious stand-up show written by Merrick Watts. It doesn’t matter if you’re a wine connoisseur or a complete beginner, you’ll be laughing all night long—the hardest part will be not spilling your wine while you laugh. Get your tickets for An Idiot's Guide to Wine – Rio de Janeiro!
Produced by: Fever
Originally written and performed by: Merrick Watts
Created by: Grapes of Mirth
Seating Map
📍 Venue: Teatro Rival, Rua Álvaro Alvim, 33 - Cinelândia, Rio de Janeiro - RJ
🗣 Language: the show is performed in Portuguese (BR)
👤 Age requirement: 18+
♿ Accessibility: venue accessible for people with reduced mobility
❓ Please consult the FAQs for this experience here
🍾 Although the wines tasted in the experience are included in the ticket price, alcohol consumption is voluntary. Other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available on the venue’s menu for an additional cost, not included in the ticket price
🍽 Orders from the bar and kitchen will close 15 minutes before the end of the session
📵 What happens at the show stays at the show! 😉 Please do not record the performance. Comedy is much better live than through a screen. If someone is caught filming, we will ask them to delete the video and, to avoid conflicts, they may be asked to leave
⚠ At the end of the session, we ask the audience to leave promptly to allow the next group to enter
👉“Social Entry” ticket is a category that can be purchased by anyone, with no proof required. This ticket includes a R$10 donation to Instituto Hatus, a non-profit organization, already included in the ticket price. No food donations are required on the day of the event
Description
Great wines, great jokes, perfect pairing. Rio de Janeiro, An Idiot's Guide to Wine is coming to offer a night of comedy and wine tasting. Guests will have the opportunity to try five different varieties of wines from around the world while enjoying a hilarious stand-up show written by Merrick Watts. It doesn’t matter if you’re a wine connoisseur or a complete beginner, you’ll be laughing all night long—the hardest part will be not spilling your wine while you laugh. Get your tickets for An Idiot's Guide to Wine – Rio de Janeiro!
Produced by: Fever
Originally written and performed by: Merrick Watts
Created by: Grapes of Mirth
Seating Map

About the venue
Teatro 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...
































