The Best Performing Arts Venue in São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro

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We've compiled the best of the best in São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Cidade das Artes

Barra da Tijuca

This enormous cultural complex and live music venue opened in 2013 and is now the largest concert hall in South America, seating 1,780. Designed by French architect Christian de Portzamparc, the Cidade das Artes (City of Arts) complex covers around 90,000 square meters (969,000 square feet) and houses theaters and cinemas, and is home to the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra, and hosts major rock and pop shows.