Music entertainment in The Northeast
- Sort by:
- Popular
-
A
Rock in Rio
The young and wealthy head for Aeroclube Plaza Show (Av Otávio Mangabeira, Boca do Rio), an outdoor entertainment complex with a few bars, dance clubs and free live forró nights. Rock in Rio is a 1700-sq-m dance club with eight bars that gets packed on weekends. Also in Aeroclube, Café Cancun has a Mexican theme to its food and décor, and makes for a fun night of dancing and tequila drinking.
reviewed
-
B
Buoni Amici's
The Dragão do Mar area has several open-air restaurant/bars where people flock for evening drinks and to see what live music, street theater or other action starts up. Amici's is an attraction in itself with Brazilian music (live or DJ) from about 21:00 Thursday to Sunday.
reviewed
-
C
Orãkulo
In an old building in Jaraguá, this dancehall is a favorite destination for Maceió's many forró lovers. The plaza in front is a lively meeting spot on weekends, with casual drink and snack stands in an otherwise barren neighborhood.
reviewed
-
Magnolia
Arraial has great nightlife throughout the summer, when beach clubs like Magnolia host dance parties.
Sweaty nights spent dancing rootsy lambada and forró are an Arraial staple. Ask around for the current hot spot.
reviewed
-
Pimentinha
On Monday nights, Pimentinha is the place to head. Decorated with LPs, mannequins, old umbrellas and other found materials, Pimentinha hosts spirited bands (often playing MPB or Música Popular Brasileira) and a diverse crowd.
reviewed
-
D
Queens Club
This mega-club is one of the biggest, best places to dance. Expect throbbing electronic beats, go-go boys and a dark room. There's also a sex shop, DVD rental and movie screening area open daily from 10:00 to 22:00.
reviewed
-
E
Boratcho
This grooving dance club with an artsy crowd often plays Recife's own mangue beat (modernized maracatu). Thursday is a big DJ party night. It's located at the northern end of Boa Viagem.
reviewed
-
F
Jardins Bar & Restaurante
A two-level restaurant in slick black, white and chrome with an roomy dance floor, Jardins hosts top local forró, rock and axé bands several nights a week.
reviewed
-
G
Bahia Café
Located just south of the Pelô, this slightly upscale bar has an eclectic environment, great food and a choice of three dozen cocktails to enjoy with those great bay views.
reviewed
-
H
Musique
A fun dance bar with good house DJs and also live bands most nights (pop-rock Friday and Saturday, forró Monday). Attracts locals and tourists.
reviewed
Advertisement
-
I
Terça Negra
This great free weekly night of Afro-Brazilian rhythms takes place in the picturesque Pátio de São Pedro. Come ready to dance and go home very late.
reviewed
-
Restaurante Mar e Mel
This is the place to hear (and dance to) live forró. There’s a spacious wooden deck in front and abundant seafood and drink choices.
reviewed
-
Fashion Clube
A large, terminally hip dance club with nights ranging from Salsa to electronic music. Minimum age for women is 21; for men, 18.
reviewed
-
J
Flamingo
Flamingo is a popular club that plays music other than reggae, e.g. electronica and Rio-style funk. Large crowds on weekends.
reviewed
-
K
Tôa Tôa
Tôa Tôa is one of the biggest beach clubs and has MCs and dancers leading crowds through popular dances.
reviewed
-
L
Sala de Reboco
The best down-home forró in town is played – and danced – at this rustic-style place, 4km west of the center.
reviewed
-
M
Nox
This is the trendiest dance club in town, with a rave-like atmosphere, huge dance floor and spectacular lighting.
reviewed
-
Limelight
The small but more open Limelight provides a typical dance-club environment with pounding techno.
reviewed
-
N
Club Mix Ozone
In the center, people of all description come here to get down to electronic beats.
reviewed
-
Doc
The enclosed Doc provides a typical dance-club environment with pounding techno.
reviewed
Advertisement
-
O
Jardins Bar & Restaurante
A two-level restaurant in slick black, white and chrome with an roomy dance floor, Jardins hosts top local forró, rock and axé bands several nights a week.
reviewed
