Event Dates
From: Wednesday, December 30, 2026
To: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Guapo Fiesta Rio New Year Weekend 2026
Guapo Fiesta produces some of Brazil’s hottest circuit events during Rio’s biggest festivals & holiday celebrations.
Guapo Fiesta Rio New Year Edition 2026
GUAPO celebrates six years with Playground, an all-night anniversary spectacular followed immediately by a huge outdoor pool party in Barra da Tijuca.
Stay at Hotel Arpoador, right between Ipanema and Copacabana and perfectly placed for Rio’s gay beach scene during Réveillon week.
GUAPO 6 Anos – The Event
- Next Edition: Wednesday, December 30, 2026 To Thursday, December 31, 2026.
- Theme: Playground – GUAPO’s sixth-anniversary edition.
- Main Party: Wednesday from 8pm-6am the next morning at Farmasi Arena.
- After Pool Party: Thursday from 6am-2pm at Sítio das Pedras.
- Twenty DJs play across the night and pool editions.
- Combo tickets cover both parties; night-only tickets do not include the pool party.
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GUAPO 6 Anos – Playground
- GUAPO marks its sixth anniversary by turning Farmasi Arena into Playground, an oversized adult amusement park built around the brand’s theatrical approach to circuit parties.
- The production brings together ten DJs, dancers, performers, large-scale stage design and an open-bar format for ten hours before the crowd moves directly to the pool party.
- The soundtrack moves through Brazilian and international circuit, tribal and house, drawing a predominantly gay male crowd from across Brazil and overseas for Rio’s Réveillon week.
GUAPO 6 Anos Schedule
Date & Time Party Venue Wednesday 30th December – 8pm-6am GUAPO 6 Anos – Playground Farmasi Arena Thursday 31st December – 6am-2pm GUAPO After Pool Party Sítio das Pedras Playground Lineup
Adham Allison Nunes Anne Louise – Exclusive Set Jhon W. Junyo Karol Figueiredo Mario Beckman Marquinhos Sakalen Van Muller GUAPO After Pool Party
There is no trip back to the hotel for anyone taking the full GUAPO option. The festival moves directly from the arena to Sítio das Pedras for eight hours beside the pool.
- DJs: Baez, Di Carvalho, Felipe Guerra, Gui Valenga, Juka from Mexico, Nathalia Lopes, Yan B2B Izo and Will Capitão.
- Paid transfers leave Farmasi Arena for Sítio das Pedras between 7am and 9am.
- Transfer tickets must be purchased separately.
- The pool party does not operate an open bar.
- Bring swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen and a change of clothes.
- Check the GUAPO Pool Party guide.
Farmasi Arena
Farmasi Arena – Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno 3401, Barra da Tijuca.
- The indoor arena can accommodate large-scale concerts and electronic productions with custom stage configurations.
- GUAPO takes over the arena from 8pm-6am for its sixth-anniversary production.
- The venue has several bars, VIP areas and large-format production capabilities.
- BRT Parque Olímpico and Rio 2 are the closest public transport stops.
- From Ipanema, allow around 35-60 minutes by car depending on Réveillon traffic.
- Buy tickets for GUAPO Playground.
Sítio das Pedras
Sítio das Pedras – Estrada dos Bandeirantes 10636, Vargem Pequena.
- The outdoor event property covers a large natural site with a swimming pool, lawns and open-air spaces. GUAPO uses it for the 6am-2pm After Pool Party.
- It is a short drive from Farmasi Arena, with dedicated paid transfers available after the main party.
GUAPO Tickets
Tickets are already on sale with several admission levels.
- Night tickets cover Playground at Farmasi Arena only.
- Combo tickets include Playground and the After Pool Party.
- Backstage Premium adds premium open bar, private entry, elevated viewing areas, lounges, stage access and dedicated facilities during the night party.
- Meet & Greet Premium adds upgraded drinks, food and dedicated waiter service.
- Pool transfers are purchased separately.
- Buy GUAPO Rio tickets.
Other GUAPO Editions
Edition Typical Date Event Carnival February GUAPO Rio Carnival São Paulo Selected Dates GUAPO São Paulo New Year December GUAPO Rio New Year Festival Where to Stay
Stay in Ipanema or around Arpoador rather than Barra. You will have the beach and gay scene close by during the rest of your stay and can take a car to the GUAPO venues.
- Hotel Arpoador – Beachfront stay at Arpoador with a rooftop pool, spa and easy access to Ipanema and Copacabana.
- Arena Ipanema Hotel – Contemporary hotel close to Arpoador with a rooftop pool and easy access to both beaches.
- Ipanema Inn Hotel – Smart Ipanema base just off the beachfront and close to the restaurants and bars around Farme de Amoedo.
- Emiliano Rio – Luxury beachfront hotel at the Ipanema end of Copacabana with a rooftop infinity pool.
- 10 best hotels in Rio de Janeiro.
Gay Rio – Before GUAPO
Ipanema and Copacabana are the easiest places to start before taking a car to Barra da Tijuca.
- Silêncio Ipanema – Rua Teixeira de Melo 47, Ipanema – LGBTQ+ bar and late-night hangout popular for post-beach drinks, DJs and a social crowd.
- Pink Flamingo – Rua Raul Pompéia 102, Copacabana – Gay nightclub with DJs, drag and pop-focused party nights.
- Boate La Cueva – Rua Miguel Lemos 51, Copacabana – Historic gay nightclub with a loyal bear, daddy and mature crowd.
- Portal Rio – Rua do Lavradio 163, Lapa – LGBTQ+ club with pop, funk, open-bar events and late-night parties.
- Boate Save – Avenida Gomes Freire 599, Lapa – LGBTQ+ nightclub with two dance floors and regular open-bar editions.
- Turma OK – Rua dos Inválidos 39, Centro – Historic LGBTQ+ venue known for drag, transformista shows and a strong local following.
Other Gay Events in Rio
- Kevin Party Rio – December. Queer electronic party bringing two dance floors and a darker late-night atmosphere to Réveillon week.
- Festa Tchiboom Rio – December/January. Daytime circuit parties running across the New Year period.
- Rio New Year Festival by TNW – December/January. Multi-party circuit programme attracting visitors from across Brazil and overseas.
- Rio Réveillon – December. Copacabana’s huge New Year’s Eve celebration with beachfront concerts and midnight fireworks.
- Rio Carnival – February. Rio’s biggest annual celebration with samba parades, blocos and a packed gay party calendar.
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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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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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