Event Dates
From: Saturday, December 26, 2026
To: Saturday, December 26, 2026
Celebrate in style at one of Rio’s most anticipated parties, Xlsior, direct from Mykonos.
Celebrate in style at one of Rio’s most anticipated parties as the magic of Mykonos makes its way to Brazil with the Xlsior Party.
- Stay close to all the New Year festivities in Copacabana at the Miramar By Windsor, rated “Wonderful” by guests, featuring spacious rooms and a rooftop infinity pool with incredible views of Sugarloaf Mountain.
The Party
- Next Edition: From: Saturday, December 26, 2026 – Reveillon Edition.
- Festa Black presents XLSIOR Mykonos at Edifício Touring in Rio’s Praça Mauá district.
- The collaboration opens the three-night BLK Summer Festival.
- Other parties include Festa Black Pré-NYE on Sunday 27th December and Réveillon BLK Rio on Thursday 31st December.
- Festa Black has spent five years building its name in Brazil’s gay circuit scene, with DJ-led nights and ambitious visual production.
- For the Rio opening, expect that big-party approach paired with XLSIOR’s Mykonos identity and a six-act lineup at Edifício Touring from 9 pm.
- Lineup: Manuel Coby, Chris Turina, Will Capitão B2B Urlan, DJ Yohanna, Lucas Lu and John Wilber.
- Enjoy a 5-star New Year Experience in Rio at Vila Santa Teresa, rated “Wonderful” by guests, offering guests a range of Suites and some of the most spectacular views of Rio. Simply breath-taking.
The Venue
- Edifício Touring is set on the waterfront at Praça Mauá, next to the Museu do Amanhã in Rio’s port district.
- The restored Art Deco building has an architectural character quite different from a conventional nightclub: a historic façade, original interior details and several spaces used for dining and events.
- The surrounding area is Praça Mauá and the Orla Conde waterfront, in the port district near central Rio.
- It is a destination party venue, not a beach club in Ipanema.
- Located in the Centro district, the club is a 40-minute ride from the beaches of Ipanema.
Festival Schedule
Date & Time Event Venue / Notes Saturday 26th December 2026
From 9 pmFesta Black presents XLSIOR Mykonos Edifício Touring, Praça Mauá. Manuel Coby, Chris Turina, Will Capitão B2B Urlan, DJ Yohanna, Lucas Lu and John Wilber. Sunday 27th December 2026
From 9 pmFesta Black Pré-NYE Marina da Glória. Open-air edition. Thursday 31st December 2026
From 9 pmRéveillon BLK Rio 2027 Marina da Glória. New Year celebration; inclusions depend on ticket category. Where to stay
- For a holiday covering all three parties, stay in Ipanema or near Arpoador.
- You will have the beach and gay social area near Farme de Amoedo for the days between events, then travel to Praça Mauá and Marina da Glória at night.
- Hotel Arpoador is a strong choice for beach access; Sol Ipanema Hotel puts you on Ipanema’s beachfront. Southern Copacabana is a practical second base if you want a wider hotel choice.
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