Alôka

Gay club · São Paulo Frei Caneca

Pop, disco, electro and techno right on Rua Frei Caneca: Aloka Club, formerly known as A Lôca, has been a fixture of São Paulo’s queer underground for decades.

• ★ 4.1 on Google (689)
• Underground
• Resident DJs
• Fri–Sun

Address

Rua Frei Caneca 916, Consolação
01307-002 São Paulo

Opening hours

Fri–Sun 10 pm–5 am

Crowd

mixed queer, alternative

Getting there

Paulista or Consolação metro station, a few minutes on foot

What makes Aloka stand out

Rua Frei Caneca is the gay heart of São Paulo, with bars, cafés and shops around the shopping centre of the same name. The scene has been partying at number 916 since the 1990s, first under the name A Lôca, now as Aloka Club. The club sees itself as an underground venue.

Musically it ranges from pop and disco to electro and techno. The resident team includes DJs such as André Pomba, Ginger Hot and Tico Malagueta, plus changing guest DJs and themed parties. Doors open around 10 pm, and it usually only fills up after midnight.

Atmosphere and crowd

The crowd is queer, colourfully mixed and more alternative than chic. Guests praise the sound and the music selection. Thanks to its location in the middle of the gay district, the club combines well with the bars on Frei Caneca.

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Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: BaresSP, Culture Trip, Google reviews (4.1 stars, 689 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.