Event Dates
From: Saturday, December 26, 2026
To: Saturday, January 2, 2027
Rio New Year’s Festival 2026 | 2027
The New World (TNW) is one of Brazil’s biggest party promoters and produces the hottest New Years Festival in Latin America.
TNW presents Rio´s New Year Festival 2026 | 2027
The New World (TNW) is one of Brazil’s biggest party promoters and brings the biggest parties to Rio for an epic Gay New Year celebration.
- Book your hotel in Ipanema and take a taxi to the parties. Stay at the Hotel Arpoador, rated “Fabulous” by guests, offering stunning beach views, spacious rooms and delicious breakfasts.
The Parties
- Next Edition: Saturday, December 26th 2026 – Saturday January 2nd 2027.
- The full schedule is awaiting announcement. Welcome Rio and the official Atlântico afterparty are confirmed.
- Join the hottest boys from Brazil and beyond as The New World presents Rio De Janeiro’s New Year Festival.
- Expect world-class circuit DJs, the most unique, over-the-top stage shows, elaborate productions, amazing dancers, and state-of-the-art light and sound, synonymous with TNW events.
- The party attracts thousands of visitors over five days, hosting parties at some of Rio’s top events, including Sugar Loaf Mountain and a breathtaking open-air location the New Year’s Day event.
- Celebrate NYE like a rockstar at the legendary Fasano Hotel, rated “Superb” by guests with luxurious rooms, excellent gym facilities, rooftop infinity pool and beachside location.
Confirmed Events
- Awaiting complete schedule. Previous partner events include Sao Paulo’s Kevin, Pra Pucos – Last dance and Madrid’s Candy party. The following events are confirmed:
Date & Time Event Venue & Details Friday 1st January 2027
4 pm–6 amWelcome Rio 2027 Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro. A 14-hour New Year’s Day party with guest DJ Tomer Maizner, Erik Vilar, Junyo, Karol Figueiredo, Las Bibas From Vizcaya, Leanh, Rosane Amaral and VMC. Saturday 2nd January 2027
From 6 amAtlântico – Official Afterparty The Home Rio, Rua Sacadura Cabral 135, Saúde. The official Welcome Rio afterparty continues through Saturday morning. Main party and combo tickets are available. Saturday 2nd January 2027
9 pm–8 amBIGGER in Rio The Home Rio. A separate New Year weekend party with resident DJs Gustavo Vianna and Earl Oliveira. The complete guest lineup is awaiting announcement. New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Rio
- Wednesday 31st December, 2026 – Take it from us, no one wants to be inside when the clock strikes 12 in Rio!
- Check out the best places to see the fireworks and celebrations with our gay guide to NYE in Rio.
- Stay at the 4 star, Arena Ipanema Hotel, with a rooftop pool, located between Ipanema and Arpoador. One of the more affordable hotels close to the beach, but book early.
Welcome Rio 2027
- Friday 1st January from 4 pm to 6 am – Welcome Rio takes over the Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
- The 2027 lineup features international guest DJ Tomer Maizner with Erik Vilar, Junyo, Karol Figueiredo, Las Bibas From Vizcaya, Leanh, Rosane Amaral and VMC.
- Expect a long open-air and indoor New Year’s Day session beside Guanabara Bay, moving from late afternoon into sunrise.
- The event is designed as the main first-day celebration, with a large dancefloor, full production, bars and a crowd arriving after Réveillon night.
- Take a taxi to the venue – it is a 25-minute ride from the beaches of Ipanema.
Museu de Arte Moderna Venue Guide
- MAM sits in Flamengo Park at Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 85, beside Marina da Glória and close to Santos Dumont Airport.
- The modernist museum and landscaped waterfront grounds give the party room for a large-scale indoor and outdoor production.
- From Ipanema or Arpoador, allow around 20–35 minutes by app taxi; New Year traffic controls can make the trip longer.
Atlântico Official Afterparty
- Saturday 2nd January, 2027 – Atlântico begins at 6 am on at The Home Rio.
- It is the official continuation of Welcome Rio, taking the party from MAM into Saturday morning.
- A combo ticket covers Welcome Rio and Atlântico; check the ticket conditions and entry rules before purchase.
- Expect a morning electronic session and a crowd arriving directly from the main party. The lineup is awaiting announcement.
The Home Rio Venue Guide
- The Home is at Rua Sacadura Cabral 135 in Saúde, in Rio’s port district.
- The large club has a main floor, mezzanine, several bars and the production scale required for headline circuit events.
- MAM to The Home is normally around 10–20 minutes by app taxi, subject to road closures and New Year traffic.
- Ipanema to The Home normally takes around 25–40 minutes by app taxi. Arrange your return through the app and wait inside until the car is confirmed.
- A nearby option is Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico, roughly 5–10 minutes away by car. It is practical for the club, but less convenient for Rio’s beaches and gay nightlife.
Where to Stay
Our recommendation: stay in Ipanema or Arpoador and take an app taxi to the parties. You will be close to the gay beach around Rua Farme de Amoedo, restaurants, bars and the Copacabana Réveillon celebrations, rather than isolated near a single venue.
- Hotel Arpoador – Beachfront at Arpoador, a strong base between Ipanema and Copacabana with a rooftop pool and easy access to both districts.
- Arena Ipanema Hotel – A practical four-star stay by Arpoador, close to the beach and a good choice for splitting time between parties and sightseeing.
- Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro – Luxury on Ipanema Beach with a rooftop pool, polished service and a prime position near Arpoador.
- Miramar by Windsor Copacabana – Beachfront at the Ipanema end of Copacabana, handy for the fireworks and within walking distance of Arpoador.
Rio District Guide
- Ipanema – The best all-round base for gay visitors. Stay near Rua Farme de Amoedo for the gay beach, bars, restaurants and quick access to Arpoador.
- Arpoador – The sweet spot between Ipanema and Copacabana. It works well for beach days, sunset and walking access to both neighbourhoods.
- Copacabana – Best for visitors who want to be close to the main Réveillon celebrations. Choose Posto 5 or Posto 6 for easier access to Ipanema.
- Flamengo and Glória – Closer to MAM, with quicker transfers to the New Year’s Day party, but a smaller gay nightlife scene and less convenient beach access.
- Saúde and the port district – Convenient for The Home, yet not the best holiday base. Use an app taxi from Ipanema rather than choosing your whole stay around the afterparty.
Recommended Hotels in Rio
Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the action
Orla Copacabana Hotel, Rio Othon Palace, Atlantis Copacabana Hotel, Hotel Fasano
Recommended Hotels
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love right in the heart of Copacabana
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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
- Insragram
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
Recommended Hotels in Rio By Booking
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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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Gay Rio de Janeiro, a city that pulses with energy, celebrates diversity, and embraces the LGBTQ+ community with open arms. Nestled between lush mountains and stunning beaches, Rio de Janeiro is not only a tropical paradise but also a haven for those seeking a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. From the iconic Copacabana and Ipanema beaches to the lively Lapa district, gay Rio de Janeiro offers a kaleidoscope of experiences.
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.
- Discover the best things to see and do in Ipanema
Copacabana
The iconic beachfront of Copacabana has a variety of LGBTQ+-friendly establishments & a diverse crowd.
Lapa
Lapa is an eclectic neighborhood with a mix of nightlife options, including LGBTQ+ bars & clubs.
Leblon
Leblon is known for its beautiful beach, high-end shops, restaurants, bars and the best hotels in Rio
Santa Teresa
This bohemian neighborhood has a relaxed & inclusive vibe. It’s known for its artsy atmosphere.
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