The old dance hall whose 1930 opening is the reference for the city's Dia da Gafieira, written into law in 2026. Riotur describes nights that mix samba, live bands and a lot of partner dancing.
- Address
- Rua Frei Caneca 4, Centro (near Campo de Santana), Rio de Janeiro
- Hours
- Fri-Sat 23:00-05:00; closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Late night · About 3 h
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- R$ R$
- Music
- Live music
- Dancing
- Yes
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- It only opens late on Friday and Saturday (23:00-05:00), so it is a last stop of the night.
- Gafieira is partner dancing: locals dress neatly and men usually ask the women to dance.
- Leave by ride-hailing booked in the official app rather than hailing a taxi on the street (FCDO advice).