The Week
The Week is a large-scale nightclub in the port area near Lapa, occupying a multi-level building on Rua Sacadura Cabral. The main dance floor holds over 2,000 people, with a mezzanine level, multiple bars, and a VIP area with bottle service. During the summer months (December through March), the venue opens an outdoor area with a pool and cabanas, adding another dimension to weekend events. The sound system is one of the best in Rio, designed for high-output electronic music and maintained to professional standards. Programming focuses on house, techno, and circuit-style events, with both Brazilian and international DJs on the lineup. The club is known for its elaborate production: lighting rigs, LED panels, fog machines, and occasional pyrotechnics. Events typically start late, with the main DJ set beginning around 2 AM and the party running until well past sunrise. Cover charges reflect the scale of the production and are among the highest in Rio's nightlife scene. The crowd is diverse and energetic, and the venue is one of Rio's most prominent LGBTQ+ nightlife spaces.
Where to stay near The Week
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A massive club with world-class sound, elaborate production, and a crowd that parties until sunrise. The scale is larger than anything else in Lapa.
Massive, high-energy, and immersive. The production quality elevates this beyond a typical nightclub.
House, techno, circuit, and progressive electronic
No strict dress code for most events, though themed nights may have guidelines. Comfortable shoes for dancing are essential.
Electronic music fans, clubbers who want a large-scale experience, visitors looking for Rio's biggest dance floor
Cash and cards accepted inside. Online ticket purchases recommended.
Price Range
Cover 60-120 BRL depending on event, beer 18-25 BRL, cocktails 30-45 BRL, bottle service from 500 BRL
Cover ~$12-24/~11-22 EUR, beer ~$3.50-5/~3.20-4.50 EUR
Hours
23:00-10:00 Sat (main events), occasional Fri and holiday events
Insider Tip
Buy tickets online in advance for lower prices and shorter lines. The pool area opens only in summer; check before going. Bring earplugs if you are sensitive to volume, as the sound system is powerful. Hydrate throughout the night.
Full Review
The Week operates on a scale that most Rio nightlife venues cannot approach. The main room alone dwarfs the combined floor space of the clubs on Rua Mem de Sa, and the production values, from sound to lighting to staging, are invested in at a level that suggests the ownership understands what international clubbers expect.
The sound system is the centerpiece. Designed for electronic music and maintained properly, it delivers bass that you feel in your chest without the distortion that plagues lesser systems. The DJ booth is elevated and centered, with the dance floor wrapping around it. At peak hours on a Saturday, the floor holds over 1,500 people, and the energy is palpable.
The mezzanine offers a bird's-eye view of the main floor and is where you go to catch your breath. Multiple bars on both levels keep drink lines manageable even at capacity. Service is efficient but not personalized; this is a volume operation.
The summer pool area transforms the experience. On warm nights, the outdoor space becomes a secondary venue, with its own DJ, a swimming pool, and cabanas available for groups. Moving between the indoor club and the pool creates a natural rhythm to the evening.
Cover charges are among the highest in Rio, ranging from R$60 for standard entry to R$120 for peak events with international headliners. Online advance tickets are cheaper and avoid the queue. Bottle service starts at R$500 and provides a table in the VIP area.
The location in the port area requires Uber access. The surrounding streets are not safe for walking at night, and the nearest nightlife alternatives are in Lapa, a short ride away. Plan your transportation before going.
This is not a casual night out. The Week is for people who want to dance to a great sound system in a crowd that matches the energy. It is Rio's answer to the mega-clubs of Berlin, Barcelona, and Sao Paulo, and it holds its own in that company.
The Neighborhood
Located on Rua Sacadura Cabral in the port area, adjacent to the Lapa nightlife zone. Trapiche Gamboa is on the same street. The Boulevard Olimpico and Museum of Tomorrow are nearby.
Getting There
Uber from Copacabana takes 15-20 minutes. Uber from Lapa takes 5 minutes. No convenient metro access.
Address
Rua Sacadura Cabral, 150
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