The best of Rio de Janeiro nightlife on Wednesday 22 July 2026: live samba in Lapa, forró at the beach, a free Latin club party, and how a newcomer.
Rio de Janeiro · Nightlife
If You Only Go to One Place
Bar da Lapa – Pique Novo
This is the most traditional samba bar in Lapa, and tonight it hosts Pique Novo for a proper midweek roda de samba. The main act hits around midnight, giving you the full late-night Carioca experience in one iconic spot.
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