Salvador, the capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia, is famous for its dynamic nightlife, centered around samba, forró, and live music events. The neighborhoods of Rio Vermelho and Pelourinho are the most popular areas for nightlife. Santo Antônio Além do Carmo is also known for its alternative cultural scene, hosting a variety of events throughout the week.
If you want to know where to go out tonight in Salvador, keep reading. Here are the best regular parties and music events in Salvador, by day of the week.
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Monday Night in Salvador
Samba at Só Shape – Encontro de Sambistas
Monday is one of the best days of the week to go out for a samba! Só Shape is a small bar with a great vibe and excellent Samba musicians on Mondays. They host events nearly every day, with different genres of music throughout the week.
📍 Rio Vermelho
⏰ 9pm – 4am
💸 Cost: Free
🚘 Uber: Só Shape Tabacaria (Rua João Gomez, 25)
Tuesday Night in Salvador
Clube do Samba
A samba club with 21 years of history, located in the historic Pelourinho District. In addition to serving up live samba and drinks, they offer a variety of great finger food and Bahian specialties. Cravinho is a small store and bar located next to Clube do Samba that sells a traditional cachaça from Salvador, flavoured with cloves and cinnamon. Stop in for a Cravinho or two on your way to Clube do Samba. Clube do Samba is open every day.
📍 Pelourinho
⏰ 7pm
💸 Cost: R$25
🚘 Uber: Clube do Samba (Largo Terreiro de Jesus, 5)
Gerônimo Santana e Banda
Gerônimo is the composer of some of Bahia’s greatest music hits, including "É d'Oxum" and "Lambada da Delícia", a famous song about Carnaval in Salvador. Performing with a full band as well as guest artists, this is a excellent show to watch to learn about local Bahian music.
📍 Escadaria do Passo, Santo Antônio Além do Carmo
⏰ 7pm – 9:30pm - only on the last Tuesday of every month
💸 Cost: Free
🚘 Uber: Antique Bistrô (Rua do Carmo, 06) then walk left to Escadaria fo Passo.
Wednesday Night in Salvador
A Marujada – Samba de Lua
One of the best samba groups in town, led exclusively by black women. Make sure to arrive on time as this event starts and ends punctually.
📍 Santo Antônio Além do Carmo
⏰ 9pm – 1am
💸 Cost: R$15-25 - price varies between high and low season
🚘 Uber: A Marujada (Rua do Passo, 37)
Thursday Night in Salvador
Forró at Casa da Felicidade
Dance to live forró music in a lively atmosphere. Casa da Felicidade has views of the sea, and offers diverse genres of live music throughout the week.
📍 Rio Vermelho
⏰ 9pm – 2am
💸 Cost: R$20-30
🚘 Uber: Casa da Felicidade (Rua da Paciência)
Friday Night in Salvador
Samba no Armazém do Campo
Enjoy live outdoor samba in the heart of the historic Center. Armazém do Campo is a network created by Brazil's Landless Workers' Movement (MST) to sell products from cooperatives. The stores also serve as spaces for education and cultural exchange. The initiative emphasizes transparency, local production, and the distribution of healthy food while supporting workers' rights and environmental sustainability.
📍 Pelourinho
⏰ 7pm – 11pm (arrive around 8pm)
💸 Cost: Free
🚘 Uber: Armazém do Campo da Bahia (Rua Santa Isabel, 3)
Samba de São Lázaro
The biggest samba in the city, held outdoors in the square in front of the church. Rather than joining the main party in the square, a great option is to enter Bar da Dilma (a small bar located on the left side of the square) to see a fantastic band - this is also a perfect alternative to the outdoor event in case of rain.
📍 São Lázaro
⏰ 9pm – dawn
💸 Cost: Free, or R$10 to enter Bar da Dilma
🚘 Uber: Santuário de São Roque e São Lázaro (Praça São Lázaro, 1) - the Uber drop-off is a short walk from the square
Saturday Night in Salvador
Samba at Tonha Preta
A bar offering a very traditional Samba event with ancestral origins. They are also cooking up incredible Bahian food as well as other Brazilian dishes throughout the night.
📍 Rio Vermelho
⏰ 8pm - 1am
💸 Cost: Free
🚘 Uber: Tonha Preta (Tv. Basílio de Magalhães, 116)
Sunday Night in Salvador
Ocupação 337
A community project to occupy the neighborhood for the purpose of sharing music, culture, and art. The music features a variety of genres, including Brazilian rock and MPB (música popular brasileira). It's nice to arrive early in the neighborhood and go for a drink at one of the local bars such as Poró or Veranda da Isa. This event happens most weeks in summer, but its best to check their Instagram to confirm.
📍 Santo Antônio Além do Carmo
⏰ 5pm – 10pm
💸 Cost: Free
🚘 Uber: Oliveiras (Rua Direita de Santo Antônio, 110), then walk up the hill
Forró de Rua
The best forró dance party in Salvador, happening every other Sunday.
📍 Mirante do Rio Vermelho
⏰ From 4:30pm - fortnightly, check Instagram for the schedule
💸 Cost: Free
🚘 Uber: Mirante da Paciência Rio Vermelho (Rua da Paciência, 337)
Where to go out on Weekends in Salvador, Brazil
Go Out in Rio Vermelho
On Saturdays there are always many local events to chose from. Visit popular bars like Bombar or A Borracharia for a night out in Rio Vermelho, one of Salvador’s best neighborhoods for nightlife. Follow the Instagram pages Agenda Alternativa Salvador, Roda Cultural or Roteiro Cultural to find out about local events that are happening in Salvador.
What's your favorite party in Salvador? Let me know in the comments below!
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