Nightlife · Rio de Janeiro
Nightlife in Rio de Janeiro
Where Rio de Janeiro goes out — handpicked bars, clubs, live music rooms and late-night eats for any kind of night.
Frequently added to plans
Top spots in Rio de Janeiro
Lapa Friday Night
NightlifeLapa
Open-air street party — samba at Rio Scenarium, caipirinhas under the arches.
Pedra do Sal
NightlifeSaúde
Birthplace of samba — Monday & Friday street roda from 7pm.
Where to eat
Bar Urca
$$Botequim · Urca
Bolinhos de bacalhau, cold Antarctica beer, sitting on the seawall.
Live & on stage
Carnaval
Sambódromo + citywide · Feb – Mar · Festival
Circo Voador
Lapa · Year-round · Brazilian / Indie
Rock in Rio
Parque Olímpico · Sep (odd years) · Festival
Frequently asked
- Standouts include Lapa Friday Night, Pedra do Sal. The list mixes cocktail bars, live-music rooms and dance floors so you can build a full night without leaving the neighbourhood.
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