Event Dates
From: Saturday, December 26, 2026
To: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Festa Black Rio & Festival de Verão BLK – NYE 2026/27
Sao Paulo’s legendary circuit party, Festa Black, takes to the shores of Rio for an epic circuit celebration during large holiday celebrations.
Festa Black Rio and Festival de Verão BLK 2026/27
Sao Paulo’s legendary circuit party, Festa Black, takes to the shores of Rio for an epic circuit celebration
- Are you visiting Rio? Stay at the Hotel Arpoador – the only hotel in Ipanema that sits directly on the beach without a busy street separating it from the sand. Rated “Fabulous” by guests.
The Event
- Next Edition: Saturday, December 26, 2026 – Thursday, December 31, 2026 – Reveillon – BLK RIO – NYE Event
- Festa Black brings three circuit nights to Rio for the New Year period.
- The programme opens with a collaboration with XLSIOR Mykonos on Saturday 26th December.
- Events continue with the open-air Festa Black Pré-NYE on Sunday 27th December,
- Celebrations culminate at midnight at Réveillon BLK Rio on Thursday 31st December.
- Stay close to the gay beach in Ipanema at the “Wonderful” rated Hotel Emiliano, featuring an epic rooftop pool, stylish rooms and high-end amenities.
The Parties
Date & Time Event Venue / Notes Saturday 26th December 2026
From 9 pmFesta Black presents XLSIOR Mykonos Edificio Touring, Rio
Manuel Coby, Chris Turina, Will Capitão B2B Urlan, DJ Yohanna, Lucas Lu and John WilberSunday 27th December 2026
From 9 pmFesta Black Pré-NYE Marina da Glória. Open-air party; check the ticket area and entry terms. Thursday 31st December 2026
From 9 pmRéveillon BLK Rio 2027 Marina da Glória. New Year celebration; ticket inclusions vary by category. Venue – Edifício Touring: XLSIOR Mykonos
- Saturday 26th December – Edifício Touring is a restored Art Deco building beside Praça Mauá and the Museu do Amanhã, on Rio’s port waterfront.
- The building combines historic interiors with present-day dining and event spaces. Its architecture gives the opening party a distinctive setting, but Festa Black has not yet identified the exact room or published a floor plan for this edition.
Getting There
- Praça Mauá is in the port district near central Rio, separate from the Ipanema and Copacabana beach areas. Plan a taxi or rideshare from your hotel and use the event entrance specified on your ticket.
- Keep your beach-area hotel if you are attending the full festival. The other two BLK parties take place at Marina da Glória, so a hotel near Touring would solve only Saturday’s journey.
Venue – Marina da Glória
- Hosting events on Sunday 27th and Thursday 31st December
- Marina da Glória is a large waterfront events complex at Avenida Infante Dom Henrique in Glória, beside Parque do Flamengo and near central Rio.
- It has a covered pavilion and a broad outdoor esplanade, with views across Guanabara Bay. The outdoor space features 12,000 m² of space.
Getting to the party
- From Ipanema, allow for a journey of roughly 12 km by road. The Glória metro station serves the district, but it is still a walk from the station to the Marina.
- A taxi or rideshare is the simpler choice for a late finish; New Year traffic and pickup arrangements can change the journey considerably
- Glória sits between Flamengo and central Rio. Its appeal for this weekend is proximity to the two Marina parties, rather than the beach routine most visitors want between events. Stay here if getting back quickly after Pré-NYE and Réveillon is your main concern.
Where to stay
Stay in Ipanema, ideally near Farme de Amoedo or toward Arpoador. You get the beach and gay social scene by day, with a straightforward car journey to the Marina on party nights. Southern Copacabana, near Posto 6, is the next choice: it offers a wider hotel selection and lets you walk to Arpoador and Ipanema.
- Hotel Arpoador: For mornings by the water between parties. Its beachfront position at Arpoador places both Ipanema and Copacabana within walking range.
- Sol Ipanema Hotel: An Ipanema beachfront base near the Farme end of the beach, with a rooftop pool for a quieter afternoon.
- Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro: A high-end Ipanema choice with a rooftop pool and sea views, suited to a longer New Year stay.
- Miramar by Windsor Copacabana: A full-service beachfront hotel at the southern end of Copacabana, handy for splitting time between the two beaches.
- Orla Copacabana Hotel: A practical Posto 6 base near Arpoador, with a rooftop terrace and a broad choice of places to eat nearby.
New Year week tips
- Book the full stay early. A hotel booking that ends on Friday 1st January will leave you checking out soon after Réveillon; consider an extra night for sleep and a beach day.
- Treat Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th as consecutive late nights. Leave Sunday daytime free rather than building a packed sightseeing schedule.
- If you want to attend all three events, compare the three-party combo with separate tickets. The ticket listing describes a combo covering XLSIOR, Pré-NYE and Réveillon, with access levels set by the category purchased. ingresse.com
- Plan your New Year dinner before travelling to Marina da Glória. Do not count on food being included without checking your exact ticket category.
- Arrange your route home before leaving the hotel on the 31st. Allow extra time for the New Year crowds and road restrictions, and confirm the venue entrance and pickup point in the final organiser instructions.
- For the night before, Wednesday 30th December works best as a lighter evening in Ipanema or Copacabana. Have dinner, check your ticket and transport details, and keep the next day free for the beach and the party.
Other Editions
- February, 2027 – Awaiting dates – BLOCKO DE BLOC – Rio Carnival Edition.
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Gay Map of Rio
Most of Rips gay bars are located in Ipanema and Copacabana. Ipanema’s gayest nightspot is on the beach block of Rua Teixeira de Melo, next to Farme.
Along Copacabana beach there is a traditionally gay-friendly area known as Bolsa, near Lido. Hustlers are pretty much part of the scene, and you should keep a good hold on your wallet
Address: Avenida Atlântica, Copacabana, Zona Sul do Rio de Janeiro,
- Beachfront address at Posto 5, Copacabana.
- Calm rooms, comfy beds, strong showers.
- Rooftop pool-bar with wide bay views.
- Big breakfast; smooth beach service.
- Short walk to Arpoador and Ipanema.
- Website
Address: Av. Vieira Souto, 80 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
- Design icon on Ipanema’s beachfront.
- Atlantic-view rooms; calm, refined interiors.
- Rooftop pool with showstopper views.
- Gero dining and a sharp cocktail bar.
- Polished service; beach setup done right.
- Website
Address: Av. Atlântica 1702 Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
- Historic beachfront legend on Copacabana.
- Elegant rooms; many with ocean views.
- Iconic pool; calm guest-only deck.
- Cipriani and MEE lead standout dining.
- Polished service with full beach setup.
- Website
Address: Av. Atlântica, 4122 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
- Beachfront stay at Posto 6 near Arpoador.
- Compact, tidy rooms; many with ocean views.
- Rooftop terrace with small pool and gym.
- Solid breakfast; beach kit provided.
- Easy walk to Ipanema; taxis on the door.
- Website
Address: Rua Sacadura Cabral, 135 – Saúde/Gamboa
- Huge LGBTQ club in Saúde/Gamboa.
- Big floor, mezzanine, heavy sound.
- Fast bars; mixed, friendly crowd.
- Event-led nights with headliner DJs.
- Open: Thursday–Sunday 11pm–5am
Address: Rua do Riachuelo, 97 – Lapa/Centro
- Mansion-style LGBTQ club in Rio.
- Runway shows, dancers, heavy sound.
- Quick bars; good for groups.
- Packed weekends; late finish.
- Open: Event nights only 11pm–6am
Address: Rua Teixeira de Melo 31 Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
- Staple LGBTQ club in Ipanema.
- Pop/house, drag moments, late crowd.
- Fast pours; friendly, mixed vibe.
- Close to the Farme strip.
- Open: Thursday–Saturday 11pm–4am (Sunday–Wednesday Closed)
Address: Rua Raul Pompéia 102, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
- Copacabana’s pop-drag late-night club.
- Shows first, then DJs till morning.
- Quick pours; mixed, friendly crowd.
- Near the beach; easy taxi pickup.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 9pm–4am, Friday–Saturday 9pm–5:30am Sunday 9pm–4am
Address: Rua do Resende 82 A - Lapa - Centro, Rio de Janeiro
- Retro pop-dance club in Lapa.
- Drag moments, DJs, packed weekends.
- Fast bar, fair prices, mixed crowd.
- Easy taxi pick-up outside.
- Open: Friday–Saturday 11pm–5am, (Sunday–Thursday Closed)
Address: Av. Gomes Freire, 599 - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro
- New LGBTQ club with two floors in Lapa.
- Drag, dancers, DJs; open-bar party nights.
- Quick bars; fair prices; mixed crowd.
- Easy taxis; late, high-energy weekends.
- Open: Friday–Saturday 11pm–7am (Sunday–Thursday Closed)
Address: R. Teixeira de Melo, 47 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
- Ipanema gay bar with a lively crowd.
- Cocktails, DJs, and drag pop-ups.
- Terrace people-watching before clubs.
- Fast pours; friendly, mixed vibe.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 12pm–2am, Friday–Saturday 12pm–3am Sunday 12pm–2am
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Address: Av. Rodrigues Alves, 293 - Saúde, Rio de Janeiro
Address: R. Riachuelo, 20 - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro
- Lapa club with big floor and mezzanine.
- Drag, bands, and DJ pop/EDM nights.
- Quick bars; fair prices; friendly door.
- Central, LGBTQ-friendly, late energy.
- It also holds the bear party night festaursada.
- Open: Event nights 11pm–5am
- Website festaursada Intagram
Address: R. do Lavradio, 163 - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro
Address: R. Pedro Ernesto 5, Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro
- Inclusive LGBTQ bar-club in Gamboa.
- DJs, drag pop-ups, late weekend buzz.
- Fair prices; quick bar and table service.
- Easy taxis; compact, high-energy room.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 10am–10pm, Friday–Saturday 10am–5am (Sunday Closed)
Address: Av. Princesa Isabel, 21 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
- LGBTQ pop/drag party with big energy.
- Cheeky hosts, dancers, fast bars.
- Young mixed crowd; fair prices.
- Now based in Copacabana.
- Open: Daily 11pm to 5am
Address: Av. Niemeyer, 101 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro
- Leblon beach club with rooftop and pool.
- Sunset views, daybeds, strong cocktails.
- Event nights with drag and big DJs.
- LGBTQ-friendly crowd, easy taxis.
- Open: Thursday–Sunday 2pm–10pm, Monday–Wednesday Closed
- Website
Address: R. Joana Angélica, 40 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
- Eclectic bistrô near Ipanema Beach, close to Farme.
- Creative small plates, smart cocktails, strong caipirinhas.
- Cozy rooms and street tables; date-night feel, warm service.
- Friendly team and an LGBTQ-friendly crowd from lunch to late.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 12pm–12am,
- Friday–Sunday 12pm–12.30am
Address: Praça da República, 141 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro
- Men-only cruising bar with cabins and maze.
- Lockers, showers, tidy and discreet.
- DJ playlists on peak nights, friendly crew.
- Central spot with easy taxi pickup.
- Open: Daily 10am–10pm
- Website
Address: Rua Miguel Lemos 51 Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
- Historic Copacabana gay bar since 1964.
- Pop, Brazilian, retro; small, lively floor.
- Fair prices, quick pours, friendly door.
- Late, relaxed crowd near the beach.
- Open: Tuesday–Thursday 10pm–4am, Friday–Saturday 10pm–5am
- Sunday 10pm–4am. (Monday Closed)
Address: R. dos Inválidos, n39 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro
- Historic LGBTQ+ cabaret in central Rio.
- Drag shows, live vocals, cheeky theatre.
- Fair prices; quick bar; friendly door.
- Lively late on weekends; classic vibe.
- Open: Friday–Saturday 9pm–3am, Sunday 8pm–1am
- Monday–Thursday Closed
Address: Av. Atlântica 1850 Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
- Classic Copacabana gay bar.
- Pop/Brazilian hits; busier weekends.
- Fair prices; fast, friendly pours.
- Easy stop before the bigger clubs.
- Open: Wednesday–Thursday 10pm–3am,
- Friday–Saturday 10pm–5am, Sunday 10pm–3am
- Monday–Tuesday Closed
Address: Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, 1417 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
- Lively Copacabana LGBTQ bar-club.
- Shows early; DJs run late.
- Fast bars; mixed, friendly vibe.
- Near the beach; easy taxi pickup.
- Open: Monday–Saturday 8pm–5am, Sunday 10pm–5am
Address: Avenida Atlântica, in front of Copacabana Palace (near Rua Rodolfo Dantas), Copacabana, Rio
- LGBTQ beach kiosk by Copacabana Palace.
- Cold drinks, pizzas, casual bites.
- Sunset people-watching, easy vibes.
- Day into night; relaxed and friendly.
- Open: Sunday–Thursday 8am–12am, Friday–Saturday 8am–1am
Address: Avenida Atlântica, Kiosk 63, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
- LGBTQ-friendly beach kiosk on Copacabana.
- Cold caipirinhas, beers, casual bites.
- Great sunset views; easy vibe all day.
- Fair prices; quick, friendly service.
- Open: Daily 8am–12am
Address: R. Cândido Mendes, 117 - Glória, Rio de Janeiro
- Multi-room LGBTQ club in Glória.
- Pop/funk/house; drag and dancers.
- Quick bars; friendly mixed crowd.
- Late weekends; easy taxi access.
- Open: Thursday–Saturday 11pm–5am, Sunday 10pm–3am
- Monday–Wednesday Closed
Address: R. Teixeira de Melo 16, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
- Ipanema men’s spa with full facilities.
- Steam, dry sauna, cabins, bar, massage.
- Clean, relaxed vibe; busiest late afternoon.
- Near Farme beach; handy central spot.
- Open: Daily 3pm-10pm
- Website
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Hotel Fasano
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-star, rooftop pool, Ipanema Beach
- Close to the gay district
- Balcony, flat-screen TV, minibar
- Luxurious beachfront accommodation with spa, wellness center, and stunning sea views.
Copacabana Palace
5 Star, Readers Choice
- 5-star, ocean views
- Close to the gay district
- King-size beds, free internet
- Offers a wellness spa, gastronomic restaurants, and panoramic views on Copacabana Beachfront.
Miramar Hotel
5 Star, Great Value
- 5-star, opposite Copacabana Beach
- Close to the gay district
- Air conditioning, cable TV
- Features a green granite pool, modern gym, butler service, and rich breakfast options.
Orla Copacabana
4 Star, Location
- 4-star, facing Copacabana Beach
- Close to the gay district
- Air conditioning, cable TV, minibar
- Free WiFi, rooftop pool, restaurant with panoramic views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and the ocean.
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Ipanema | The heart of Rio’s beauty
Photo: Ipanema is home to some of Rio’s most popular beaches
- Ipanema, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro that’s known for its LGBTQ+ friendly vibe and diverse community.
- Nestled alongside the iconic Ipanema Beach, this area has become a hub for LGBTQ+ travelers and locals alike.
- With its relaxed beach culture, a range of LGBTQ+-owned businesses where you can enjoy the sand and surf during the day and explore the local nightlife after dark.
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Copacabana
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Lapa
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