Things to do in Natal - RN

Free - Casa da Ribeira in Natal presents Escola de Criação Year 2 with two Saturday theater courses. Course 1 - Theater for Beginners (9:00 AM–6:00 PM) on May 9 and May 23, 2026, with 4 hours of online tutoring; Instructor: Di Gatti; Age 16+. 15 spots. Registrations start April 18; more details in next post.

From R$79.90 - NAU Natal presents Chef's Menu – May: a three-course dining experience with starter, main, and dessert. Valid from May 2, 2026 to May 31, 2026, for dine-in only. Lunch hours: Mon–Sat; Dinner: Sun–Fri. Reservations in exclusive areas available through the events team.

Whiskritorio Pub hosts the Nu Metal Experience Tour, a tribute night with Linkin Park, Slipknot, Limp Bizkit and System of a Down, plus blocks with Sepultura, Korn, and Deftones. Four-hour show with no intermission. Doors open at 9:00 PM; show starts at 10:30 PM. Location: Whiskritorio Pub, Natal, RN. Tickets at meaple.com.br/numetalexperiencetour/natal. 18+.

Limited tickets available - Whiskritório Natal RN hosts the biggest R&B & Hip-Hop 2000 party with cinematic vibes, MTV-style lighting, a pulsating dance floor, and DJ Monkey on the decks. Date: June 5. Limited tickets.

IFRN - CNAT in Praça das Rosquinhas hosts the 2nd Gypsy May Festival in Natal. Save the date: May 29 at 4:00 PM. A cultural and community event featuring performances and activities open to the public. Stay tuned for the full program.

Prices vary by seating; consult the event sales page. - Teatro Riachuelo Natal presents 1gessinger revisiting Engenheiros do Hawaii hits in an emotional acoustic show. Alan Persa opens. Two unmissable shows in one night celebrating the best of rock and Brazilian music. Public tickets available. Date: May 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM. Age rating: 16+; under 18 must be accompanied.

Whiskritório Pub hosts a Latin night with Bad Bunny vibes in Natal. The party takes place on May 22 at 9:00 PM at Whiskritório Pub, featuring Latin hits, guest appearances, and a first-50 shots promo. Get ready to dance the perreo!

Bar 54 hosts the Natal edition of Pint of Science with a Food & Drink Happy Hour. The event takes place on May 19–20, with the bar opening at 6 PM and a scheduled program announced.

At Seu Chico Botequim in Natal, Friday, May 18 at 5:00 PM, enjoy a live pagode night with Amigos do Samba, Mesa Doze, and Tornado do Samba. Come for a festive vibe, snacks, and beers.

Galpão 292 in Ribeira, Natal, will host a historic live show featuring Ratos de Porão with Cemiterio (SP), Plugins (PE), Expose Your Hate (RN), and Basttardz (MA). Date: May 17. Doors open at 4 PM. Tickets available via Sympla (link in bio). Presented by Estelita Produções with support from DoSol and Backstage. Public event with admission.