JOY presents GALÁCTICA – Rio Edition 2026

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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

• Big warehouse club in Saúde.
• Heavy sound, LEDs, headline DJs.
• Fast bars; mixed, friendly crowd.
• Late finish; easy taxis outside.
• Open: Event nights 11pm–5am or later
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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

• Lapa’s LGBTQ party club with open-bar nights.
• Big floor, LEDs, drag and headliner DJs.
• Fast bars, fair prices, friendly door.
• Late, high-energy weekends; easy taxis.
• Open: (Hours vary by party; check the week’s listings.)
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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
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