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Funilaria Bixiga — Samba da Revoada
If you only do one thing tonight, do this. Funilaria, a nightspot known for its diverse programming and relaxed atmosphere, hosts another edition of the party with the group Samba da Revoada and DJ Vivian Marques, a reference on the São Paulo scene. It’s a five-minute walk from Vila Madalena metro, cheap, and exactly the kind of easy, joyful, mixed-crowd samba that makes Mondays in São Paulo special rather than a night to skip.
Tonight at a Glance
—Funilaria Bixiga Monday’s headline samba party with DJ Vivian Marques; mixed locals-and-visitors crowd; from 10 pm, runs till 4 am
—Templo Bar de Fé Rotating pagode royalty under 800 saint statues in Mooca; older, music-loving crowd; Bendita Segunda from 9 pm
—Samba da Vela Free, candle-timed samba roda in Santo Amaro, running since 2000; multi-generational locals; sharp 8:30 pm start
—Bar Brahma The famous Ipiranga/São João corner with nightly live samba and MPB; all ages, easy solo visit; go 8-10 pm
—Skye Bar Red rooftop pool with Ibirapuera views and a nightly DJ; dressed-up date crowd; sunset onward
It’s Monday 13 July 2026, and the trick gringos take years to learn is that Monday belongs to São Paulo’s samba communities, not the big clubs. Tonight’s circuit runs from the candlelit roda in Santo Amaro and the pagode rotation in Mooca to the sweaty, joyous Samba da Revoada in Bixiga running till 4 am, while the mega-clubs like D-Edge and Aloka rest until Thursday.
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What’s On Tonight
Samba da Revoada with DJ Vivian Marques — at Funilaria Bixiga, 10 pm. A tradicional segunda-feira no bairro do Bixiga has become a meeting point for samba and black-music lovers, blending traditional samba with black-music classics in a festive, welcoming atmosphere.
Bendita Segunda pagode rotation — at Templo Bar de Fé, 9 pm. Mondays here rotate between heavyweight names like Art Popular, Belo, Jorge Aragão, Péricles, Turma do Pagode and Vou Pro Sereno — check the week’s headliner on Instagram, but the room and the samba are guaranteed.
Samba da Vela candlelit roda — at Casa de Cultura de Santo Amaro, 8:30 pm. A group of four friends started this samba circle on Mondays 25 years ago, in the southern zone of the city, using a burning candle to control how long the session runs. Free entry, soup at the end, pure tradition.
Nightly live samba and MPB stages — at Bar Brahma, 8 pm. Located on the famous corner of Ipiranga and São João, it’s an excellent option for enjoying São Paulo’s night, whether listening to a sambinha or sertanejo, with three different environments each hosting live music.
Nightly rooftop DJ set — at Skye Bar, Hotel Unique, 7 pm. The rooftop features a reddish pool and a fabulous lounge with a panoramic view of Ibirapuera Park and the São Paulo skyline along Paulista Avenue. DJ plays Monday through Saturday from 7 pm.
Live samba and choro — at Ó do Borogodó, 8 pm. Located in Pinheiros, this bar draws all ages in search of traditional samba rodas, moving between partido-alto and MPB, passing through classic choro. Closes early on Mondays, so go straight after dinner.
Nightly jazz/MPB bill — at Blue Note SP, 7 pm doors. A seated, table-service jazz club on Avenida Paulista — a reliable, easy weeknight standby if you want a show without chasing a samba roda.
The Circuit: When to Go Where
Warm-up, 7 pm: sunset caipirinha and DJ set at Skye Bar rooftop, or an early wander round Vila Madalena’s Aspicuelta/Harmonia corner
8-8:30 pm: pick your samba — candlelit Samba da Vela in Santo Amaro (sharp start) or the pagode rotation at Templo Bar de Fé in Mooca
9-10 pm: classic live sets on the Ipiranga/São João corner at Bar Brahma, or the tight, hole-in-the-wall room at Ó do Borogodó (closes by 11 pm midweek)
After 10 pm: head to Funilaria Bixiga for Samba da Revoada — the night’s late anchor, running until around 4 am
Big clubs rest tonight: D-Edge and Aloka Club fire up Thursday to Saturday, not Mondays — save them for later in the week
Prefer a seated night: Blue Note SP on Paulista runs jazz and MPB sets from 7 pm, easy to arrive and leave solo
Scenes & Sounds
Samba — Monday is samba night in São Paulo — candlelit rodas, pagode rotations and late-night party sambas across several neighbourhoods Where: Funilaria Bixiga, Templo Bar de Fé (Mooca), Samba da Vela (Santo Amaro), Ó do Borogodó (Vila Madalena)
MPB/Jazz — Seated, table-service live music with easy solo access, from bossa-tinged sets to touring jazz names Where: Bar Brahma (Centro), Blue Note SP (Paulista)
Electronic — World-class techno and house in a futuristic black-box club, plus a smaller underground LGBTQ+-friendly room Where: D-Edge (Barra Funda, Thu-Sun), Aloka Club (Frei Caneca, Thu-Sat)
Sertanejo — Country-pop and modão nights are a Friday-through-Sunday thing here, worth planning for later in the week Where: Templo Bar de Fé’s Friday Sextanejas, Villa Country
Funk — Baile funk parties tend to be weekend business in the clubs around Frei Caneca Where: Alokadão and other Frei Caneca-area weekend parties
Independent/Live house — Small, acoustically serious rooms for touring Brazilian singer-songwriters and bands Where: Bona Casa de Música (Vila Madalena/Sumaré)
Pick Your Night
Date night: Skye Bar — the red rooftop pool and Ibirapuera skyline view, DJ from 7 pm, dress smart casual
Solo and safe: Blue Note SP or Bar Brahma — seated, table service, easy to arrive and leave alone by app car
Dance till sunrise: Funilaria Bixiga — Samba da Revoada runs until roughly 4 am tonight, the city’s Monday late-night anchor
Meet locals: Samba da Vela or Ó do Borogodó — tiny rooms and shared tables where the samba does the introducing
Meet other expats: Vila Madalena’s Aspicuelta/Harmonia corner — the international-friendly warm-up zone before or after the samba
Where to Go
Funilaria Bixiga — Bela Vista/Bixiga
A relaxed, creative bar-turned-party space that’s become one of the city’s Monday-night institutions for samba lovers
Tonight: Samba da Revoada with DJ Vivian Marques, from around 10 pm
Best time: Monday nights specifically; arrive by 10-10:30 pm before it fills
Cost: Entry costs R$15; organisers recommend arriving early to secure a spot; cash and card accepted
Address: R. Rui Barbosa, 572 – Bela Vista, São Paulo – SP, 01326-010
Instagram: @funilariabixiga
Good to know: No booking; just show up — dress is casual, no strict door policy
Templo Bar de Fé — Mooca
A samba temple decorated with over 800 saint statues, famous for its rotating cast of pagode headliners
Tonight: Bendita Segunda — weekly pagode rotation (Art Popular, Belo, Jorge Aragão, Péricles, Turma do Pagode, Vou Pro Sereno)
Best time: Monday’s Bendita Segunda; open 9 pm to 2 am, arrive by 9-9:30 pm for a table
Cost: Couvert artístico applies on live-music nights; cash and card accepted
Address: Rua Guaimbé, 322 – Mooca
Website: www.bartemplo.com.br
Good to know: Booking recommended for big-name Mondays; smart-casual, no strict dress code
Samba da Vela — Santo Amaro
A beloved, 25-year-old community samba roda where a burning candle marks the length of the session — real samba de raiz, not a tourist show
Tonight: Weekly Monday roda, the city’s most authentic Monday tradition
Best time: Every Monday from 8:30 pm; the session ends when the candle burns out, so arrive on time
Cost: Entry is a voluntary R$5 contribution; bring small cash
Address: Praça Dr. Francisco Ferreira Lopes, 434 – Santo Amaro, São Paulo – SP
Instagram: @sambadavelaoficial
Good to know: No booking; casual dress, all ages welcome
Bar Brahma — Centro/República
São Paulo’s most famous bar corner — the one Caetano Veloso sang about — with live samba, MPB and choro across three rooms every single night
Tonight: Reliable weekly standby: live music nightly, open Monday
Best time: Go 8-10 pm; Monday hours run 11:30 am to 1 am
Cost: Couvert artístico varies by room; feijoada and petiscos R$100-120 per person; cards accepted
Address: Av. São João, 677 – Centro
Phone: +55 11 5043-3822
Getting there: República metro (Linhas 3-Vermelha/4-Amarela), short walk
Good to know: No booking needed; casual, easy for solo visitors
Ó do Borogodó — Vila Madalena/Pinheiros
A tiny, unpretentious samba-and-choro den in a house basement — musicians and regulars mix easily with visitors
Tonight: Reliable weekly standby for live samba, though Mondays close early
Best time: Monday hours run 8 pm to 11 pm; arrive right at opening for a seat
Cost: No cover most nights; beer and caipirinhas moderately priced; cash preferred
Address: R. Horácio Lane, 21, Vila Madalena, São Paulo
Phone: +55 11 3814-4087
Instagram: @odoborogodobar
Getting there: Vila Madalena metro, then a 10-15 minute walk or short rideshare
Good to know: No booking; go early, tables fill fast
Skye Bar (Hotel Unique) — Jardim Paulista
The city’s most photographed rooftop, with a crimson pool and sweeping views over Ibirapuera Park
Tonight: Nightly DJ set, part of the regular weekly programme
Best time: DJ plays Monday through Saturday from 7 pm; go at sunset for the best light
Cost: No cover for the bar; cocktails and small plates are pricier than average; cards accepted
Address: Av. Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, 4700, Jardim Paulista, São Paulo
Phone: +55 11 3055-4700
Instagram: @hotelunique
Getting there: Rideshare recommended; not close to a metro station
Good to know: Reservations recommended for dinner; smart casual dress
Blue Note SP — Consolação/Bela Vista (Av. Paulista)
The São Paulo outpost of the legendary New York jazz club, with an intimate stage close to the audience
Tonight: Reliable weekly standby: check the current bill on Instagram or the website before heading out
Best time: Monday hours run noon to 1:30 am; doors for shows typically from around 7 pm
Cost: Ticketed per show; dinner and cocktails extra; cards accepted
Address: Av. Paulista, 2073, 2º andar, Conjunto Nacional, Consolação, São Paulo
Instagram: @bluenotesp
Website: bluenotesp.com
Getting there: 200 metres from Consolação metro station (Linha 2-Verde)
Good to know: Book ahead for name acts; smart casual
Bona Casa de Música — Sumaré/Vila Madalena
A small live-music house that showcases mid-sized independent Brazilian artists, with acoustics designed for the best possible sound experience for both musicians and audience
Tonight: Reliable weekly standby for independent Brazilian live music — check the current bill on Instagram
Best time: Any show night; arrive at doors for good seating
Cost: Ticketed per show; food and drinks extra; cards accepted
Address: Rua Dr. Paulo Vieira, 101, Sumaré, São Paulo
Instagram: @bona_casa_de_musica
Website: www.bona.art.br
Getting there: Close to Vila Madalena metro station
Good to know: Book ahead for popular acts
Aloka Club — Consolação/Frei Caneca
One of São Paulo’s underground and GLS strongholds, less about flashy architecture than about staying on top of the latest electronic music trends, always with a special party, guest DJs and performances
Tonight: Quiet on Mondays — the big nights are Thursday to Saturday
Best time: Doors open at midnight and the venue fills up a couple of hours later, drawing a 20s-to-30s crowd; go Thu-Sat, not tonight
Cost: Entry varies by night and list; drinks moderately priced; cash and card accepted
Address: Rua Frei Caneca, 916, Consolação, São Paulo
Instagram: @alokaclub
Getting there: Consolação or Paraíso metro, then a short walk or rideshare
Good to know: Guest lists via Instagram direct message recommended
D-Edge — Barra Funda
Widely regarded as Brazil’s longest-standing underground club, with a 900-person capacity spread across three dance floors, a rooftop smoking area and a custom-built sound system
Tonight: Closed tonight — the club typically runs events Thursday to Saturday, save it for later in the week
Best time: Thursday’s Moving, Friday’s Freak Chic, Saturday’s Nave, and the legendary superAfter into Sunday afternoon
Cost: Entry roughly R$30-70 depending on night; minimum consumption may apply; card and cash accepted
Address: Av. Auro Soares de Moura Andrade, 141, Barra Funda, São Paulo
Instagram: @dedgesp
Getting there: Barra Funda metro/CPTM station, short walk
Good to know: Book ahead for headline nights via Instagram or ticket link
Neighbourhoods at a Glance
Centro/República: Old-school boêmia around Bar Brahma and grand rooftops; electric by day and evening, best reached by rideshare late at night
Bixiga/Bela Vista: Italian-rooted, theatre-dotted hillside where Funilaria and its Monday samba live — young, artsy, unpolished in the best way
Vila Madalena/Pinheiros: Bar-lined streets, expat-friendly warm-up corners and the tiny samba temple of Ó do Borogodó
Mooca: Traditional, family-rooted zona leste neighbourhood, home to the saint-filled samba palace of Templo Bar de Fé
Santo Amaro: Quiet, residential zona sul district that transforms every Monday for one of the city’s most authentic community samba rodas
Jardins/Paulista: Polished, moneyed strip with rooftop bars, hotel lounges and the jazz-club sophistication of Blue Note SP
LGBTQ+ Tonight
Aloka Club — Traditional underground LGBTQ+ club on Frei Caneca with resident DJs spinning house, techno and pop-electro; best Thursday-Saturday, quiet on Mondays
Frei Caneca strip bars — The everyday heart of São Paulo’s LGBTQ+ scene — casual, loud, welcoming to everyone, and open nightly even when the big clubs are dark
Money & How Paying Works
The comanda: at most bars and clubs you get a card or wristband at the door — every drink and snack gets scanned to it, and you settle up on the way out; losing the card usually means a steep flat fine, so keep it safe
The couvert artístico: live-music houses like Bar Brahma and Templo Bar de Fé charge a cover for the band on top of your food and drink, often per person or per table — ask the price when you sit down
Cash still helps for small samba rodas and street-side tips, but cards (including contactless) are accepted almost everywhere else, from clubs to boteco tabs
Tipping: a 10 percent service charge is usually already added to the bill; if it isn’t, tip about 10 percent in cash to the waiter directly
Getting Home Safe
São Paulo’s metro lines run daily from 4:40 am to midnight, and only run all night on the Saturday-into-Sunday changeover — on a Monday, plan to be off the platform by midnight
Use 99 or Uber rather than street taxis for anything after midnight; order from inside the venue or a well-lit doorway rather than the open street
Expect surge pricing right after big samba nights and club closing times (around 2-4 am); building in a short wait often brings the price back down
Stick to the lit, busy blocks in Centro, Bixiga and Vila Madalena at night, and let staff or locals point you toward your car or rideshare pickup spot
Keep your phone low-key on the street; if anyone demands it, hand it over without discussion — it’s replaceable, you are not
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it actually worth going out on a Monday in São Paulo?
Yes — arguably it’s the most authentic night of the week, because Monday belongs to the city’s samba communities rather than the big weekend clubs.
What is the comanda card everyone talks about?
It’s the tab card you’re given at the door of most bars and clubs; every order gets added to it and you pay the full total when you leave, so don’t lose it.
What time should I actually arrive?
Later than you think — dinner around 9 pm, bars fill from 10 pm, and samba rodas peak near midnight, though tonight’s Samba da Vela is the exception and starts sharp at 8:30 pm.
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