New Mariuzinn
New Mariuzinn has been running inside a Copacabana commercial gallery for years, drawing a crowd that comes to dance forró, sertanejo, and funk carioca. The space is larger than the gallery entrance suggests, opening up into a proper dance floor with a DJ booth and bar. The crowd is predominantly Brazilian, skewing toward a working-class neighborhood crowd that actually knows the dance moves. Weekends get packed and the energy level rises accordingly. It's not a tourist bar, and that's its main appeal. What you get is genuine Rio nightlife as locals actually live it.
What to Expect
A loud, packed dance venue where rhythm matters. The crowd dances with skill and enthusiasm. If you can't keep up, people are usually friendly about teaching the basics. Expect sweat, laughter, and music loud enough to feel in your chest.
Loud, authentic, and full of dancing. Real Rio nightlife.
Forró, sertanejo, funk carioca, and pagode
Casual. Clean but not dressy.
Travelers who want genuine local nightlife and don't mind being the only tourist in the room.
Cash strongly preferred
Price Range
Cover R$15-30, drinks R$10-20
≈ €2-5 / $2-5
Hours
Thu-Sat from 10 PM to 4 AM
Insider Tip
Learn some basic forró steps before going. The regulars are good dancers and will appreciate the effort. Keep your belongings close in the crowded interior.
Full Review
New Mariuzinn runs from a large venue in Copacabana that specializes in forró, the northeastern Brazilian dance music that's built around accordion, triangle, and zabumba drum. The dance floor is the focal point, surrounded by tables and a bar. Live bands play the traditional forró repertoire with enough energy to keep the floor packed.
The crowd is a genuine cross-section of Rio: couples who've been dancing forró for decades alongside beginners stepping on each other's toes. The music is infectious and the dance is accessible enough that newcomers can participate after watching a few songs. Drinks are cheap and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Staff are used to tourists and handle the language barrier with patience.
New Mariuzinn offers an experience that most Rio visitors never discover because it's not on the typical tourist circuit. Forró is a deeply social dance form, and the communal energy of a packed dance floor creates connections that the more individualistic club scene doesn't. It's one of the most genuinely fun nights out in Copacabana.
Don't worry about knowing the dance steps. The regulars are generally happy to show newcomers the basics. Wear comfortable shoes since you'll be on your feet all night. Arrive around 10 PM when the band starts and the energy begins building.
The Neighborhood
New Mariuzinn brings northeastern Brazilian culture to Copacabana's nightlife scene, offering an alternative to the neighborhood's dominant mix of tourist bars and nightclubs. The surrounding streets have plenty of late-night food options for post-dancing hunger.
Getting There
Walk from Siqueira Campos metro station in about 5 minutes. The venue is on a Copacabana side street. Taxis from anywhere in the Zona Sul are quick and inexpensive.
Address
Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 435
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