Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro’s LGBTQ+ culture pulses through Ipanema’s Farme de Amoedo Street and Copacabana’s beachside clubs. The city hosts one of the world’s most exuberant Pride parades, embodying Brazil’s mix of sensuality, resilience, and community celebration.

A popular party originating from Salvador, creating safe and empowering spaces for Black and LGBT+ communities in Rio de Janeiro.

R. Costa Barros, 34 – Gamboa

Batekoo

An itinerant party celebrating diversity with themed nights featuring pop, funk, and Brazilian rhythms across different neighborhoods.

Festa Itinerante

Saí, Hétero

An inclusive space for the lesbian community featuring eclectic parties and thematic celebrations.

Femme Club Rio

Popular LGBTQ+ party brand in Rio de Janeiro (Brazilian pop and funk nights)

Copacabana

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Festa TRETA

A lively LGBTQ+ party featuring Brazilian pop and funk music in Rio de Janeiro.

A popular LGBT+ club in Lapa with multiple dance floors playing diverse music genres, known for its welcoming atmosphere.

R. do Lavradio, 163 – Lapa

Portal

A lively event in Lapa offering high-quality entertainment and open bar options for the LGBT+ community.

R. Riachuelo, 15 – Lapa

Street Lapa

After party for the WITCH PERFECT show featuring Tina Burner, Alexis Michelle, and Scarlet Envy, with DJs, drags, dancers, and special performances.

Pink Flamingo

AFTER PARTY OFICIAL RJ

A party with DJs, drag performances, dancers, and special shows following the WITCH PERFECT show.

A lively samba event led by renowned artists, offering a joyful atmosphere with special guests in Piedade.

Av. Dom Hélder Câmara, 7775 – Piedade

Então Táh

A music festival featuring DJ sets with a lineup including Syrviv, Jokes, Love, Calixo, Benjamim, and others. The event celebrates love, music, and community.

Centro ao Ar Livre

Syrviv & Jokes & Love Fest

The club hosts events every Friday and Saturday from 11 PM to 7 AM.

casinha

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D-EDGE Rio

A nightclub hosts weekend parties every Friday and Saturday night from 11 PM to 7 AM.

Atividade para aos acolhides sobre saúde mental.

Casa Nem Casa Viva

Atividade sobre saúde mental

Casa Nem

A mental health activity for LGBTQ+ community members.

AFTER PARTY OFICIAL SP

A dance party with drag performances and DJs celebrating the WITCH PERFECT show.

A historic samba event in Madureira emphasizing ancestral roots, black culture, and the vibrant rhythm of samba.

R. Soares Caldeira, 115 – Madureira

Samba da Diversidade

OS DEUSES DA HOUSE MUSIC ESTÃO EM FESTA! 🏛️ Um dos nomes mais importantes da dance music mundial se apresenta pela primeira vez no Olimpo mineiro, numa noite mitológica de puro Baile, Orgulho e Suor. É SVRVRV! 🔥

Complexo Centro e Quatro

HERCVLES & LOVE AFFAIR

SVRVRV

A party celebrating house music with a major international DJ debut in a mythological-themed dance event.

Queer pop-themed dance party in Rio de Janeiro. Anniversary celebration with double the space and many surprises.

Casa de Espanha

Festa Me Chama de Pop Anniversary

Festa Me Chama de Pop

A queer pop-themed dance party celebrating 4 years.

A celebrated Rio party featuring drag queens, pop, disco, and house hits, known for its inclusive and energetic vibe.

R. Sacadura Cabral, 308 – Saúde

V de Viadão

A major LGBT+ event in Lapa with renowned DJs, visual effects, and performances by artists and drag queens.

Av. Mem de Sá, 66 – Lapa

Festa Agyto

Drag race event featuring performances by Mami Venus, Melissa Brazil, Latisha, Chloe V, Ravena Creole, Jhenny, and Kauane Ferrari, hosted by Carmen Carrera.

Pink Domingo: Protect the Dolls com Carmen Carrera

Scruff

A sophisticated nightclub in Barra da Tijuca with pulsating dance floors and lounges for a premium nightlife experience.

Av. das Américas, 2000 – Barra da Tijuca

Up Turn

A popular LGBTQ+ dance party featuring Brazilian pop and funk music in Rio de Janeiro.

A vibrant celebration for women featuring pagode and samba, originating from Nova Iguaçu and expanding to Vaz Lobo.

R. Bezerra de Menezes, 31 – Vaz Lobo

Festa Só Diretoria

A key refuge for the LGBT+ community in Campo Grande, offering over 13 years of inclusive fun and cultural expression.

Estr. Rio São Paulo, 650 – Campo Grande

Espaço Fênix

Batalhas das Divas

A community event celebrating ballroom culture.

Line-up includes Tati Quebra Barraco, Josiel Konrad, Douglas Bastos, Luiz Otávio, Negrita, DJ May, DJ Wagner Rasta.

LEME

Festa Jazz Proibidão

A party featuring jazz music called Jazz Proibidão.

An inclusive space dedicated to the lesbian community, hosting parties with eclectic music and thematic nights.

A popular LGBTQ+ party featuring Brazilian pop and funk music in Rio de Janeiro.

The second edition of ZIG Fest Rio will take place at The Home in Rio de Janeiro, showcasing queer culture, pop music, and electronic scene. Organized by ZIG, a LGBTQIAPN+ club, the event promotes celebration, safety, and community for adults over 18. The lineup features artist Slayyyter, emphasizing Rio de Janeiro's role as a hub for diverse festivities.

The Home

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ZIG Fest Rio - Queer & Electronic Pop Culture

A vibrant celebration for women, featuring pagode and samba, expanding from Nova Iguaçu to Vaz Lobo.

Lamyween event featuring Katy da Voz e As Abusadas. The post mentions that attendees of yesterday's edition got a preview of the next headliner, who is now confirmed to be Katy da Voz e As Abusadas, performing for the first time at Lamy.

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Lamyween com Katy da Voz e As Abusadas

Festa Lâmina

A party celebrating Lamyween with a live performance by Katy da Voz e As Abusadas for the first time.

A renowned electronic music club with state-of-the-art sound and lighting, hosting national and international DJs.

Kode

A mental health activity for LGBTQ+ individuals at Casa Nem.

A popular LGBT+ club in Lapa with multiple dance floors offering diverse music genres and a welcoming atmosphere.

An itinerant party celebrating diversity with themed nights featuring pop, funk, and Brasilidades across various neighborhoods.

Queer rave party in Rio de Janeiro. Free entry until 9 PM. No discrimination or harassment will be tolerated.

Praça XV de Novembro

LOKA LOKA LOKA NO RIO

Fofôka

A queer rave party in Rio de Janeiro with free entry until 9 PM and a no discrimination policy.

A historic samba event in Madureira emphasizing ancestral roots, black diversity, and cultural expression.

A vibrant event in Lapa offering high-quality entertainment with open bar, celebrating the LGBT+ community.

A sophisticated nightlife experience in Barra da Tijuca with pulsating dance floors and lounges.

A celebrated Rio event with drag queens and hits spanning pop, disco, and house, promoting LGBT+ pride.

A cantora e drag queen Grag Queen anunciou sua turnê 'Cósmica', que acontecerá em 2026, incluindo shows no Brasil e nos Estados Unidos. A turnê começou com uma pré-estreia em São Paulo em 21 de novembro de 2025, apresentando parte do repertório do seu novo álbum lançado em 27 de novembro de 2025. As apresentações nos EUA estão previstas para abril de 2026, em cidades como Nova York, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Atlanta e Chicago, com encerramento em julho na capital paulista.

Cósmica: Grag Queen anuncia turnê em 2026

Opportunity to show your art, occupy new spaces and participate in one of the biggest LGBTI+ events in the world. This is for DJs.

DJ da Diversidade

Grupo Arco-Íris de Cidadania LGBT

A DJ event celebrating diversity and art as part of a major LGBTI+ festival.

The 31st Rio Pride Parade will take place in Copacabana. The results of the public calls for Vozes da Diversidade, DJs da Diversidade, Drags na Parada, and Bateria Batucada Arco-Íris will be announced on September 11th.

31ª Parada do Orgulho LGBTI+ Rio

A large public pride parade celebrating love, diversity, and community rights organized by Grupo Arco-Íris de Cidadania LGBT.

Opportunity to show your art, occupy new spaces and participate in one of the biggest LGBTI+ events in the world. This is for drag queens or hostesses.

Projeto Autorretrato Laura Di Vison — Arte e Cultura Transformista

An event for drag queens and hostesses to showcase their art and participate in a major LGBTI+ cultural celebration.

Opportunity to show your art, occupy new spaces and participate in one of the biggest LGBTI+ events in the world. This is for those who sing.

Vozes da Diversidade

Grupo Arco-Iris

Opportunity to show your art, occupy new spaces and participate in one of the biggest LGBTI+ events in the world. This is for those who play an instrument or want to learn percussion.

Batukada Arco-Íris

Grupo Arco-Íris

A 30ª edição da Parada do Orgulho LGBTI+ Rio acontecerá no dia 23 de novembro de 2026, às 11h, na orla de Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. Com o tema “30 anos fazendo história: das primeiras lutas pelo direito de existir à construção de futuros sustentáveis”, o evento celebra a resistência, diversidade e inclusão da comunidade LGBTI+. A parada reforça seu papel como destino de orgulho, respeito e diversidade, convidando todos a viverem uma experiência de cultura, afeto, cidadania e sustentabilidade, deixando um legado positivo para as futuras gerações. O evento contará com apresentações artísticas, atividades de cidadania, ações de saúde e segurança, além de homenagens e reconhecimento da importância social e cultural da luta por direitos civis.

Parada do Orgulho LGBTI+ Rio 2026

Summer event featuring various activities and performances at Espaço Rampa.

Espaço Rampa

Tretã Verão 2026

Contemporary LGBTQ+ event series in Rio de Janeiro. HOUSE, DISCO, SOUL…. BAILE, ORGULHO & SUOR.

Rio De Janeiro

BRIDGE — BRASIL TOUR 🇧🇷

A party series celebrating LGBTQ+ culture with house, disco, and soul music in Rio de Janeiro.

Evento musical que celebra a resistência e diversidade, encerrando a programação oficial da 30ª Parada do Orgulho LGBTI+ Rio, com apresentações do Coro LGBTI+ do RJ e convidados.

Sala Cecília Meireles

II Concerto da Diversidade e Direitos Humanos

ABERTO para animar a sua quinta-feira! Vem curtir com a gente!

Pink Flamingo Quinta-feira

A social party event at Pink Flamingo to enjoy and have fun on a Thursday evening.

Festive celebration with music, dance, and holiday cheer.

Christmas Party Night

A social party to enjoy and start the weekend early at Pink Flamingo.

Summer event featuring performances by Faustino, Dinnis, Rique, Davi Barcellos, Azure, Aurora Visage, Joselito, Unikua, Sereio, Vinny Benincasa, Felipe Santo, Guilherme Acrizio, Doug Mello, Ruan Antônio.

Tret Festa Verão 2026

Join us for an exciting New Year's Eve party with music, dancing, and fireworks to ring in 2027! Celebrate the start of the new year with friends and fun.

New Year's Eve Celebration

Woof Week Rio 2027 is a week-long event in Rio de Janeiro celebrating LGBTQIA+ community, focusing on gay bears, bearded, hairy, and burly individuals, along with their admirers. The event includes parties, boat events, pool parties, and social gatherings, aiming to promote Rio de Janeiro as a destination for tourism, diversity, and LGBTQIA+ celebration. The event runs from January 17 to January 24, 2027, starting at 13:00 each day.

LGBTQ+ Events in Rio de Janeiro

Today

Batekoo

Tomorrow

Saí, Hétero

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Femme Club Rio

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Portal

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Street Lapa

Friday, September 25, 2026

AFTER PARTY OFICIAL RJ

Então Táh

Syrviv & Jokes & Love Fest

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Today

Batekoo

Tomorrow

Saí, Hétero

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Femme Club Rio

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Portal

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Street Lapa

Friday, September 25, 2026

AFTER PARTY OFICIAL RJ

Então Táh

Syrviv & Jokes & Love Fest

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