(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Monday in Rio isn't a night off-it's that sweet spot of rootsy samba, sunset views, and late-night dance floors. Tonight's picks zero in on a classic roda at Renascença, a hilltop DJ set over Vidigal's sea of lights, and a lively LGBTQ+ party in Copacabana-each verified with current times, addresses, contacts, and ticket links. Lock your lot price, map your route, and go. Top Picks Tonight Moacyr Luz e Samba do Trabalhador - Renascença Clube (Andaraí) Why picked: The city's classic Monday samba roda led by Moacyr Luz-authentic, lively, and beloved.

• Start: 16:30–21:45
• Venue: Rua Barão de São Francisco, 54 – Andaraí, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20560-030
• Phone: +55 (21) 3253-2322
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• Entrance: from R$30 (meia-entrada) / around R$40 (inteira)
• Tickets: Sympla (18/08)

“18/08 :: SEG (DJ Chambinho)” - Bar da Laje (Vidigal) Why picked: Iconic hilltop spot with sunset views and DJ set-great Monday energy above the city.

• Start: from 12:00
• Venue: Rua Armando Almeida Lima, 8 – Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22450-100
• Phone/WhatsApp: +55 (21) 96767-0838
• Website: bardalaje
• Entrance: door/TBD (check ticket link)
• Tickets: Sympla (18/08)

Super Mondays - Novo Pink Flamingo (Copacabana) Why picked: Weekly LGBTQ+ Monday night with performances and party crowd-reliable start-of-week buzz.

• Start: 21:00
• Venue: Rua Raul Pompeia, 102 – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22080-002
• Phone: not published (contact via Instagram @pinkflamingorj)
• Website/Tickets: Sympla (18/08)
• Entrance: pricing by lot on Sympla; door varies

Also Notable Tonight Glow Party - New Club (Copacabana) Why picked: High-energy neon/paint party-tourist-friendly Monday option right in Copacabana.

• Start: 23:00
• Venue: Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 435 – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro – RJ
• Phone/WhatsApp: +55 (21) 96701-9913
• Website/Tickets: Sympla
• Entrance: R$50 (lista) per organizer listing

Segunda Replay - R. do Rezende, 28 (Lapa) Why picked: A local Monday institution in Lapa-early start, drink promos, central location.

• Start: 16:00–23:00
• Venue: Rua do Rezende, 28 – Lapa, Rio de Janeiro – RJ
• Phone/WhatsApp (lista): +55 (21) 97048-5208
• Website/Tickets: Sympla (18/08)
• Entrance: R$35 (Sympla) / R$40 (lista) / R$50 (door)

Plan Your Night 16:30 Samba do Trabalhador (Andaraí) → Sunset DJ Chambinho (Vidigal) → 21:00 Pink Flamingo (Copa) → Late Glow Party or Lapa's Segunda Replay. Good to Know

• Always confirm your lot/price on the ticket link before leaving; lots change fast on Mondays.
• Vidigal access: use official mototaxi/van from Praça do Vidigal as indicated by venues.

Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, August 18, 2025

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