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.
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
Lasai
$$$$Contemporary Brazilian · Botafogo
Latin America's 50 Best — daily-changing tasting from chef Rafa Costa e Silva's farm.
Bar Urca
$$Botequim · Urca
Bolinhos de bacalhau, cold Antarctica beer, sitting on the seawall.
Confeitaria Colombo
$$Café · Centro
Art Nouveau 1894 stained-glass salon — pastel de Belém and afternoon tea.
Aprazível
$$$Brazilian · Santa Teresa
Treetop hilltop deck with the city's most romantic view.
Live & on stage
Rock in Rio
Parque Olímpico · Sep (odd years) · Festival
Carnaval
Sambódromo + citywide · Feb – Mar · Festival
Circo Voador
Lapa · Year-round · Brazilian / Indie
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.