Event Dates
From: Sunday, September 6, 2026
To: Sunday, September 6, 2026
Quero Mais Day Party Rio 2026
Quero Mais Day Party Rio is a TNW Brazil daytime rave
Quero Mais Day Party Rio 2026
- Upgrade your Rio experience at The Fairmont Copacabana, an upscale hotel with beach views and excellent service. The “Travel Proud” certified hotel has a stunning infinity pool, spacious rooms and a great location.
The Event
- Next Edition: Sunday 6th September – 14h – Quero Mais: Kairós – Rio de Janeiro
- Quero Mais Day Party Rio is a TNW Brazil daytime rave / social dance party that amplifies the usual club format into a daytime celebration.
- Dance, socialize, and enjoy beats in a more open, luminous setting than a typical indoor night.
- Featuring house / electronic / dance/club flavours with special sets from guest DJs during Carnival editions and other big city weekends.
- Expect lavish costumes, stunning stage shows, sexy dancers and fantastic production.
- The party takes over The Home Rio and runs from 2 pm until late evening.
- Stay close to the party at the Sol Ipanema Hotel, a beachfront hotel with a “Travel Proud” certification and set just steps from the beach.
Other Editions
- Sunday 11th October – 14h – Quero Mais: Era Uma Vez – Rio de Janeiro
- Awaiting dates – February 2026 – Rio Carnival Edition
The Venue
- The Home, Rio – Set in the historic port quarter of Saúde-Gamboa on Rua Sacadura Cabral.
- Located an easy ride by taxi or app car from the bars of Lapa and Centro, offering a different scene from the beachfront districts.
- The exterior maintains a raw warehouse character, and the interior opens into a flexible, large-scale space designed for significant events.
- A central dancefloor, high-impact sound system, and bold lighting create the focal point, with themed décor that changes to match each party.
- Several bars serve the room, and open-air terraces give guests space to cool off between sets.
- Travel time from Ipanema runs about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Plan the rest of your visit with our Rio gay guide with insider tips on the top places to stay and play.
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
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
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Where we stay!
Windsor Miramar is the hotel our editors
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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We have chosen hotels in Rio that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
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.
Video Gay Rio Guide
Check out the best gay places in Rio.
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro
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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