Florianópolis

Florianópolis, often called “the gay capital of Brazil’s south,” is famed for its beaches and inclusive nightlife. The Praia Mole area and Lagoa da Conceição are favorite destinations for queer locals and visitors, combining scenic beauty with vibrant LGBTQ+ culture.

Jonas Pub is a bar in Florianópolis. Located at Ponta das Canas, Florianópolis - State of Santa Catarina, 88056-750, Brazil.

Jonas Pub

SELVA Bar Floripa is a bar in Florianópolis. Located at Av. Hercílio Luz, 449 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88020-060, Brazil.

SELVA Bar Floripa

Conca Club is a bar in Florianópolis. Located at Av. Rio Branco, 729 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88015-203, Brazil.

Conca Club

Madalena Bar is a bar in Florianópolis. Located at R. Victor Meirelles, 230 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88010-440, Brazil.

Madalena Bar

Blues Velvet Bar is a bar in Florianópolis. Located at R. Trajano, 341 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88010-010, Brazil.

Blues Velvet Bar

Bar do Deca is a bar in Florianópolis. Located at Rod. Jorn. Manoel de Menezes, s/n - Praia Mole, Florianópolis - SC, 88061-701, Brazil.

Bar do Deca

Bugio Trindade Bar is a bar in Florianópolis. Located at Servidão Cristiano Vanderlei Faria, 25 - Trindade, Florianópolis - SC, 88040-405, Brazil.

Bugio Trindade Bar

Bar da Augusta is a bar in Florianópolis. Located at Rua Saldanha Marinho, 53 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88010-450, Brazil.

Bar da Augusta

Bar Opium is a bar in Florianópolis. Located at Av. Hercílio Luz, 892 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88020-000, Brazil.

Bar Opium

Desgosto Bar is a bar in Florianópolis. Located at Rua Padre Roma, 174 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88010-090, Brazil.

Desgosto Bar

Lively & inclusive weekend-only nightspot with a dance floor & a deck, plus billiards & video games.

Jivago Social Club

Rapashh Cruising Bar is a bar in Florianópolis. Located at R. Fernando Machado, 187 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88020-130, Brazil.

Rapashh Cruising Bar

Thermas 2500 is a bar in Florianópolis. Located at R. Luís Delfino, 231 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88015-360, Brazil.

Thermas 2500

For Homme Sauna Club is a sauna and bathhouse in Florianópolis. Located at R. Gen. Bittencourt, 317 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88010-100, Brazil.

For Homme Sauna Club

Mais 18 Cult Club is a bar in Florianópolis. Located at Rod. José Carlos Daux, 14680 - Vargem Pequena, Florianópolis - SC, 88052-401, Brazil.

Mais 18 Cult Club

An ensaio-show event featuring La Pompette will take place on June 17, 2026, at Rua Victor Meirelles, 112, Centro. The event runs from 19:00 to 22:00, offering an entertaining experience in a lively setting.

Bugio Centro

Ensaio-Show do La Pompette

A live music event featuring the Quarteto Marimbondo and singer Bárbara Damasio celebrating Brazil's World Cup debut with samba performances.

Friday night electronic music event at Conca Club with a mix of tribal and pop/Funk beats.

Conca Club Friday Night Vibes

A winter opening event featuring performances by Jean Carlo, D'tohn, Famosa (Pará), Gaab Aguiar (São Paulo), and B.Day. Free for the first 100 attendees.

Aurora Night - Abertura de inverno

Weekly Saturday night electronic music party at Conca Club featuring top DJs and vibrant atmosphere.

Conca Club Saturday Night Party

Dance event celebrating birthdays with performances by Vago Lourenço, Lus Aquino, Anderson Negão, and Pietra Beauty.

Zodiac Cancer - Especial Bday

A HISTÓRIA CONTINUA… A CONCA celebra 25 ANOS de história, música, liberdade e noites inesquecíveis! DJ FILIPE GUERRA CONFIRMADO. Prepare-se para uma celebração épica com muita energia, emoção, clássicos e uma pista fervendo do início ao fim!

CONCA 25 ANOS

A party celebrating 25 years of history, music, and freedom at Conca Club with DJ Filipe Guerra.

Celebrating 25 years of Conca Club with special guest Filipe Guerra.

Conca Club Anniversary Celebration

A celebration of life, friendship, music, and connections. With a unique beachfront atmosphere, the event will bring together experiences, positive energy, and unforgettable moments in one of Florianópolis' most stunning settings.

Praia Mole

MAREA: Special B’Day do nosso produtor cacoparizotto

A beachfront party celebrating life, friendship, and music in Florianópolis.

Deca Praia Mole presents Maréa, a beach event at Praia Mole with music, food, and entertainment. Join us for a day of fun by the sea.

Deca Praia Mole - Maréa

Deca Praia Mole

Rainha do Baile 2025

A party called Rainha do Baile with open bar at Conca Club for adults.

Celebration of Din Fênix's birthday with a themed party featuring multiple DJs, surprises, and a vibrant atmosphere at Bar do Deca.

Bar do DecaPoint

DECAVERSO HEROES: Especial B.Day Din Fênix

An annual LGBTQ+ pride parade taking place in Florianópolis, scheduled for August 7, 2026. The event celebrates diversity and promotes equality within the community. Details about the specific activities or parade route are not provided.

Av: Beira Mar, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil

Parada do Orgulho LGBT+ de Florianópolis

DECA MOVIES – UMA NOITE DE ESTRELAS, MÚSICA E CELEBRAÇÃO! 🍿✨ As cortinas se abrem e o Bar do Deca se transforma no set mais vibrante da cidade! 🌟 Prepare seu look digno de um blockbuster ou venha caracterizado como seu personagem favorito – o tapete vermelho está estendido esperando por você! O B-DAY da nossa estrela incandescente DIN FÊNIX! 💄🔥 A protagonista da noite vai brilhar como nunca, e você é presença confirmada nesse espetáculo inesquecível! 📽 Performances que são puro close e talento 🎞 Cenários cinematográficos pra você registrar cada take 🎶 Line de DJs que vai fazer a pista ferver 💃 Uma vibe de gala que só o Deca sabe entregar Prepare-se para viver uma experiência de cinema, com roteiro eletrizante, figurino impecável e trilha sonora de tirar o fôlego. DECA MOVIES: onde você também é uma estrela principal. Aniversariante da semana que antecede a data do evento tem entrada FREE e ainda pode garantir outros benefícios entrando em contato antecipadamente por inbox. 🍾🥂🌟 Os ingressos estão disponíveis no Sympla. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

DECA MOVIES – B-Day Din Fênix

A live, cinematic-style party celebrating Din Fenix's birthday with surprises, performances, and a glamorous atmosphere.

Celebration of Din Fênix's birthday with a themed party featuring multiple DJs and surprises at Bar do Deca.

Celebrate Thay Pires' birthday with a themed event featuring multiple DJs and entertainment at Bar do Deca.

DECAVERSO HEROES: Especial B.Day Thay Pires

A global celebration of photography taking place worldwide, honoring the art and craft of photography. The event encourages participation from photographers everywhere to join the festivities and share their work.

Worldwide

World Photography Day 2025

A photography event scheduled for September 1, 2026, featuring a photo challenge as part of MODE: The World’s Photography Festival. The event includes live performances, photoshoots, keynotes, masterclasses, and tech demos, held across downtown Minneapolis. Specific details about the event's start and end times are not provided.

Photo Challenge: MODE Edition

Uma jornada construída com coragem, arte e transformação. Cada ciclo vivido trouxe aprendizados, conquistas e renascimentos. EQUILIBRIUM celebra a harmonia entre todas as versões que nos trouxeram até aqui. Um encontro para honrar a trajetória, celebrar o presente e brindar o futuro. Um evento especial em comemoração aos 44 anos de vida, 25 anos de Drag Queen e 5 anos de DJ de Din Fênix.

EQUILIBRIUM: DIN FÊNIX SPECIAL CELEBRATION

A drag show celebrating the life and career of Din Fênix with performances and festivities.

MODE Festival is a photography event taking place from September 18 to 20, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The festival features various programming including panels, hands-on demos, masterclasses, and exclusive experiences such as the Flickr Pro Lounge. Attendees can purchase different passes, including general admission, Flickr Pro Interactive, and VIP experiences, which grant access to festival spaces, events, and special amenities.

Minneapolis, MN

MODE Festival

Associação Atlética Tubarões also maintains an LGBT+ volleyball team in the Florianópolis region . The club organizes inclusive volleyball training sessions for its members alongside its soccer program.

Associação Atlética Tubarões

Esporte Clube Dinosaurs ("Dinos") is an LGBTQIA+-inclusive 7-a-side soccer team based in São José (Greater Florianópolis). It has represented Santa Catarina in national LGBT football competitions, for example participating in the Champions Ligay tournament .

Esporte Clube Dinosaurs

Sereyos Sport Club is Santa Catarina’s first LGBTQIA+-inclusive multi-sport club, based in Florianópolis. It fields both men’s and women’s soccer teams and also offers volleyball and other fitness activities . In 2017 the club represented Florianópolis at the national Champions Ligay football tournament in Rio de Janeiro .

Florianópolis

Upcoming Events

Ensaio-Show do La Pompette

Conca Club Friday Night Vibes

Aurora Night - Abertura de inverno

Conca Club Saturday Night Party

Zodiac Cancer - Especial Bday

CONCA 25 ANOS

Conca Club Anniversary Celebration

MAREA: Special B’Day do nosso produtor cacoparizotto

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Associação Atlética Tubarões

Esporte Clube Dinosaurs

Sereyos Sport Club

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Businesses & Venues

Jonas Pub

SELVA Bar Floripa

Conca Club

Madalena Bar

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