Rio de Janeiro

Carioca da Gema

Samba every night except Sunday and Monday

Carioca da Gema

Samba every night except Sunday and Monday

Club
live music club
Lapa
Brazil
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Samba house on Avenida Mem de Sá in Lapa with live bands from Tuesday to Saturday, caipirinhas and a cover charge.

Carioca da Gema is a small samba house in a restored building on Avenida Mem de Sá, close to the Arcos da Lapa. A June 2026 schedule lists doors at 19:30 and a first show at 20:30 on Tuesday and Wednesday, a 21:00 show on Thursday, two shows on Friday at 20:30 and 22:00, and doors at 20:30 with a 22:00 show on Saturday. It is closed on Sunday and Monday.

A cover is charged on top of drinks; an undated guide gives R$25–38 (€4.50–7). Tables go early, so arrive before 22:00 or reserve by phone on (21) 2221-0043. Not for you if you want space to move: the room is small, and a busy night is crowded.

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Capacity
Entry
R$25–38 (€4.50–7)
Cover on top of drinks; the range comes from an undated guide, so check on the night
Age
Payment
Cloakroom
Peak
Worth knowing

Cover charge at the door; arrive before 22:00 for a table or reserve by phone.

What you'll hear

Samba, live music

Plan your night

Guest list

Reservations

Dress code

Drinks and food

Happy hour

Drink prices

Price level

Outdoor and smoking

Getting in

  • Reserve a table on (21) 2221-0043 or arrive before 22:00.
  • Wednesday to Saturday a second band usually plays later in the evening.
  • The June 2026 schedule lists Sunday and Monday as closed.

History

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Opening hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
From 19:30 (show 20:30)
Wednesday
From 19:30 (show 20:30)
Thursday
From 19:30 (show 21:00)
Friday
From 19:30 (shows 20:30 and 22:00)
Saturday
From 20:30 (show 22:00)
Sunday
Closed
Practical
City
Rio de Janeiro
Area
Lapa
Type
Club

Price level

Opened

Address
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa, 20230-150 Rio de Janeiro - RJ
Getting there
Avenida Mem de Sá, Lapa; Cinelândia metro (Lines 1 and 2), then a car after dark
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