Curitiba

The capital of Paraná is a green, cool city in southern Brazil with a well-preserved old town. The queer scene is modest in size but active, and Grupo Dignidade, one of the country’s oldest LGBTI+ organisations, is based here.

The scene

Nightlife is concentrated in the old town around Largo da Ordem in the São Francisco neighbourhood, home to Verdant and Bwayne. In the Centro there is the lounge bar Odara Café Lounge, and in the Rebouças neighbourhood south of the centre there are several saunas, including Sauna Très Chic Curitiba.

When to go

  • May: Marcha pela Diversidade by Grupo Dignidade around the International Day Against Homophobia
  • September: Parada da Diversidade, according to GayOut on the last Sunday of the month in the centre

Tours & activities in Curitiba

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Practical tips

  • The centre is quiet at night; use a taxi or ride-hailing service to get home
  • Curitiba can get chilly in winter (June to August), and the saunas aren’t always well heated then
  • Club party programmes change often, so check Instagram beforehand

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Please check event dates with the organisers each year.

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Places in Curitiba

Nightlife

ClubBwayneBar & club · Curitiba São FranciscoBar and party venue in the old-town neighbourhood of São Francisco with a queer focus, DJs and drag performances.BarOdara Café LoungeQueer lounge bar · Curitiba CentroSmall LGBTQ+ lounge bar in central Curitiba, known for theme parties and quiet evenings among friends.ClubVerdantGay club · Curitiba São Francisco (Largo da Ordem)Large LGBTQ+ club on Largo da Ordem in the old town, with several floors and music from pop to electro.

Wellness

SaunaDomo 520Gay sauna · Curitiba Alto da XVGay sauna in the Alto da XV neighbourhood with a dry sauna, steam sauna, pool and bar, popular especially on Sundays.SaunaSauna CaracalaGay sauna · Curitiba RebouçasSmaller gay sauna in the Rebouças neighbourhood south of the centre, known for its clean setting and friendly owners.SaunaSauna Très Chic CuritibaGay sauna · Curitiba RebouçasLong-established gay sauna in Rebouças with a dry sauna, steam sauna, cabins and bar, open daily from the afternoon.SaunaThermas CWB Sauna & BarGay sauna · Curitiba CentroSmall sauna with a bar since 2019, right in the centre, just a few steps from Largo da Ordem.

Community

Community CenterGrupo DignidadeQueer organisation · Curitiba CentroLGBTI+ organisation founded in 1992 in central Curitiba, one of the oldest in Brazil, with counselling, HIV testing and an archive.

FAQ: Curitiba

Which gay bars and clubs are there in Curitiba?

The Atlas currently lists 3 bars and clubs in Curitiba, including Odara Café Lounge, Bwayne and Verdant. Each listing has the address, opening hours and our take on the place.

Is there a gay sauna in Curitiba?

Yes, for example Domo 520, Sauna Très Chic Curitiba, Sauna Caracala and Thermas CWB Sauna & Bar.