Rio de Janeiro Gay Nightlife

Rio de Janeiro Gay Dance Clubs

Want to go gay clubbing in Rio de Janeiro? Brazil has a legendary nightlife scene and Rio is at its core

Our Rio gay clubs are ordered by area.

Ipanema

Galeria is the most popular gay club in Ipanema.
Galeria Cafe
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R. Teixeira de Melo 31 , Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Based on 13 votes

Galeria is Ipanema's staple dance club on Rua Farme de Amoedos.

With a 20-year-long reputation, it has become a great haven for the LGBT community in Rio de Janeiro. The crowd is very diverse here: gays, lesbians, barbies, bears, trans, queens and more.

Drinks are affordable and the DJs are great.

Features:
Bar
Dancing
Music

Mon: Closed

Tue: Closed

Wed: Closed

Thu:23:00 - 04:00

Fri:23:00 - 04:00

Sat:23:00 - 04:00

Sun: Closed

Last updated on: 23-Feb-2024

Copacabana

Fosfobox is the main gay club in the Copacabana.
Fosfobox
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Rua Siqueira Campos, 143, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Fosfobox is a popular underground dance club in the heart of Ipanema.

There's delicious cocktails, incredible DJs and stunning drag queens.

Their events are always full and always professionally produced, so be sure to check their website when you go.

Features:
Bar
Dancing
Music

Mon: Closed

Tue: Closed

Wed: Closed

Thu: Closed

Fri:23:00 - 04:45

Sat:23:00 - 04:45

Sun: Closed

Last updated on: 8-Feb-2024

Elsewhere

The gay nightlife doesn't stop at Ipanema or Copacabana! Check out these exciting gay nightclubs in other parts of Rio.
Boate 1140
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R. Cap. Menezes 1140 , Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Boate 1140, an iconic gay club just outside of Central Rio de Janeiro, home to many world-class DJs and drag queens.

The club is located in Jacarepagua, a neighbourhood in the West Zone, about a 40 minute drive from the Downtown Waterfront.

1140 has a 3-decade long legacy of jaw-dropping shows and parties, and is a great venue for exotic samba dancing. The club is quite well-priced, and offers you an unforgettable night.

Features:
Bar
Dancing
Music

Mon: Closed

Tue: Closed

Wed: Closed

Thu: Closed

Fri:23:00 - 05:00

Sat:23:00 - 05:00

Sun:23:00 - 05:00

Last updated on: 8-Feb-2024

Papa G
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Tv. Almerinda Freitas, 42 - Madureira, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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2.5
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Based on 2 votes

Papa G is a gay club in Rio located in the Madureira neighbourhood, about an hour away from Copacabana. They host regular drag shows and live musicians. It can get quite raucous at weekends.

DJs play Brazilian classics and international pop.

The Madureira neighbourhood is close to some shantytowns. Tourists should exercise caution when visiting this area.

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Club
drag
Music

Mon: Closed

Tue: Closed

Wed:23:00 - 05:00

Thu:23:00 - 05:00

Fri:23:00 - 05:00

Sat:23:00 - 05:00

Sun:23:00 - 05:00

Last updated on: 8-Feb-2024

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