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Carna Pride is one of Rio’s biggest gay block parties, celebrated during Rio Pride and the annual Carnival celebrations.
Carna Pride is one of Rio’s biggest gay block parties, celebrated during the Rio Pride and annual Carnival celebrations.
- Stay close to the gay beaches at the Ipanema Inn, offering cosy comforts, or the upscale Sol Ipanema Hotel with oceanfront views.
The Event – Pride Edition
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates for 2025 – Early March – CarnaPride Official Block LGBT+ RJ Carnival. Typically held on the Tuesday of Rio Carnival.
- Carna Pride is your must-do party this January in Rio.
- Enjoy 12 and a half hours hours of world-class music, guest DJs, live shows and performances, outrageous drag queens, sexy dancers and the hottest boys from Rio and beyond.
- Awaiting venue – Previous events have taken over Praça Marechal Âncora, a 25-minute drive from the gay bars along Ipanema.
- Upgrade your Rio Carnival experience at the Fasano Rio de Janeiro, with its sleek design, beachfront bliss and Infinity pool overlooking the beach.
Other Editions
- November, 2025 – Rio Pride Edition.
The Venue
- Awaiting venue for the Carnival Edition.
- Praça Marechal Âncora is a public square in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- The venue will be transformed into a party zone with multiple stages, a party dance zone and several bars and food trucks.
- Praça Marechal Âncora is an integral part of Rio’s downtown landscape, offering both locals and tourists a space to enjoy the city’s rich history and vibrant culture.
- The square is near the Guanabara Bay, offering scenic views of the water and the Rio-Niterói Bridge.
- Discover the best places to party, dine, stay and play with an insider gay guide to Rio:
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
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Book Now and pay on arrival.
Windsor Miramar is the hotel our editors
love right in the heart of Copacabana
For further information and advice on
Carna Pride Rio De Janeiro, Instagram
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
Avenida Atlântica, Copacabana, Zona Sul do Rio de Janeiro,
Located right across from the famous Copacabana Beach, the Miramar Hotel by Windsor features a green granite pool and a modern gym. Offers butler service and free WiFi. Guests can start the day with a rich breakfast. Room here comes equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV, safe and minibar. The bathroom includes toiletries and a bathrobe.
Av. Vieira Souto, 80 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22420-002, Brazil
Boasting a rooftop pool with stunning sea views, Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro offers luxurious beachfront accommodations on Ipanema Beach. The property also offers a spa and wellness centre.
Elegantly decorated, rooms at this 5-star hotel feature a balcony, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a bath or shower. The spacious rooms also offer hardwood floors and high quality wood and leather furniture.
Av. Atlântica 1702Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro22021-000, Brazil
The elegant 5-star Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro offers luxurious rooms with marbled bathrooms and panoramic ocean views, located on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beachfront. Services include a wellness spa and 3 gastronomic restaurants.
The spacious rooms at the Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro are individually decorated with English antique furniture and original artworks. All offer king-size beds, free use of internet and a free pair of Havaianas flip flops. Some include private balconies with panoramic city or ocean views.
Av. Atlântica, 4122 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-002, Brazil
Facing
and within 800 m from Ipanema Beach, Orla Copacabana Hotel features free WiFi, a rooftop pool and a restaurant. It offers panoramic views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and the ocean.Rooms at Orla Copacabana display neutral colours and modern décor. They provide air conditioning, cable TV and a minibar. Some also offer scenic ocean views.
Home - Formerly The Week, is a legndary dance club and host of Rio's biggest gay circuit events.
MANSÃO L&D – Dance & Night Club
LGBT nightclub with live music, DJs, good food, spectacular drinks and much more. Located in Centro and host of regular bear parties including Papi and Growl.
R. Riachuelo, 97 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20230-010, Brazil
Heaven has taken the role as the leading large gay club in Rio that plays house/circuit music
Rua Teixeira de Melo 31 Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro 22410-010, Brazil
A gay night club focused on DIVERSITY and INCLUSION.
For 23 years in the heart of Ipanema, we've been proud to be one of the main meeting points of the gay community
Very busy little gay club with 2 bars
R. Rodolfo Dantas, 16 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22020-040, Brazil
Gay bar with drag shows
R. Teixeira de Melo, 47 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22410-010, Brazil
Popular gay bar with live shows and good cocktails
R. Joana Angélica, 40 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22420-030, Brazil
Zazá Bistrô Tropical: After a day on the beach, head to Zazá for great cocktails with innovative flavours, delicious food and globally inspired décor.
Praça da República, 141 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20211-350, Brazil
Fascinating cruising place. The best place for sex in Rio. Dating and sex guaranteed! A young crowd 20-40, mostly local, manly, shirtless. The bar is at the top of narrow stairs direct from the street, with a cozy bar, a backroom (U-shaped dark corridor and cabins) and a small balcony in a patio, for smoking. You must go there between 18 and 21h, as it closes at 22h. Some men are coming direct from their office, take off their suit and open the shirt. Lockers are at your disposal. Condoms available, bring your lube. The action takes place in the corridor, the cabins or the comfortable armchairs of the bar.
Rua Miguel Lemos 51 Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro 22071-000, Brazil
Rios Gay Bears Bar with regular nighty evenjts like DJs, Drag shows, and supper bears partys, older guys
R. dos Inválidos, 39 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20231-043, Brazil
Turma Ok was founded in 1961 making it the oldest gay club house in the Rio
A gay nightclub with music & dancing, with a stage for performances, Drag shows & fun themed nights.
Av. Atlântica 1850 Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro 22021-001, Brazil
Fun Transvestite Gay Bar & Restaurant
Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, 1417 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-011, Brazil
Fun Gay dance club with good shows worth a visit
Perfect for a relaxed evening by the beach, this LGBTQ+ kiosk near the Copacabana hotel is a must-visit for at least one drink and some small plates.
Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Great Gay friendly beach bar friendly staff always willing to help.
R. Cândido Mendes, 117 - Glória, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20241-220, Brazil
A Gau sauna bar full of some of the hottest men in Rio ofering to look after you for a price, clean and lots of fun
R. Teixeira de Melo, 16 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22410-010, Brazil
After the beach, what you need most is a relaxing shower. spa, cabins, bar, massage, sauna, everything you wanted to take off the sand and get into action. get to know the Rio g spa and take a look at all of the hot guys.
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