# Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief, Thursday, October 22, 2026

> Free music, markets mixed, and Brazil's presidential runoff election day in Rio.
- Title: Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief, Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Summary: Free music, markets mixed, and Brazil's presidential runoff election day in Rio. Brazil's presidential runoff election occurs on Sunday with Flávio Bolsonaro…
- Keywords: rio de janeiro, brazil, presidential runoff, flávio bolsonaro, lula, música no museu, centro cultural justiça federal, ibovespa, nasdaq, brazil election data room, news, world
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/rio-de-janeiro-daily-brief-for-thursday-october-22-2026
- Author: Andrés Morales
- Published: 2026-10-22T03:37:36+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: rio de janeiro, brazil, presidential runoff, flávio bolsonaro, lula, música no museu, centro cultural justiça federal, ibovespa, nasdaq, brazil election data room, news, world
## Weather & What to Wear
Thursday is grey and humid with a high near 23°C and showers likely through the day.
## Day at a Glance
Free guitar concert in Centro at 6pm, markets mixed close, hot Saturday near 31°C.
## What to See & Do
Free Música no Museu concert at Centro Cultural Justiça Federal with Mara Lúcia Ribeiro on guitar.
## Market Update
Ibovespa eased 0.86% with 7 of 15 names advancing; Nasdaq led US gains.
## Brazil Election Data Room
Runoff poll average: Flávio Bolsonaro 51.1%, Lula 48.9% across 33 national polls.
## Samba Night in Lapa
Fundição Progresso hosts Samba Independente Dos Bons Costumes at 9pm with local crowd.
## Weekend Outlook
Saturday hot at 31°C with 43% rain chance; Sunday runoff election day with rain likely.
## Market Breadth
Materials led the market with SUZB3 up 2.35%, Consumer Disc. lagged with AZZA3 down 2.63%.
## Free Events
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Paço Imperial, and Real Gabinete are free today with no entry fees.
## Transport Guide
Metrô lines 1, 2, and 4 run normally; single journey costs R$7.90 (about US$1.6).
## Lunch & Dinner
Tempeh offers R$35 (about US$7) lunch plate; Nova Capela serves cabrito with rice for R$60 (about US$12).
## Samba After Dark
Fundição Progresso hosts Samba Independente Dos Bons Costumes at 9pm with local crowd and live music.
## Election Day
Sunday is Brazil's presidential runoff election day with polls open from 8am to 5pm.
## Market Details
Ibovespa closed at 206,495.23 with a 0.86% decline; USD/BRL at 5.16 with 0.01% gain.
## Weekend Forecast
Saturday hot at 31°C with 43% rain chance; Sunday runoff election day with rain likely.
## What Happens Next
Sunday's presidential runoff election will determine Brazil's next president with Flávio Bolsonaro at 51.1%.
## Key takeaway

Brazil's presidential runoff election occurs on Sunday with Flávio Bolsonaro at 51.1% and Lula at 48.9%.