not strictly dedicated to rio de janeiro's alternative music scene, fosfobox is still one of the best places to enjoy rock and indie music in the city, an lgbtq friendly club in the heart copacabana.

fosfobox is another gay favorite, also in copacabana - the joint attracts a mixed crowd and the dance floor can get very busy indeed.

the club was opened in 2004, in rio de janeiro's trendy copacabana district - fosfobox is famous for hosting a range of different musically themed nights, as well as theatre performances, poetry readings, films and other artistic events, but for alternative music lovers, their rock night every sunday, is a must.

 the name, fosfobox, translates as 'matchbox', but is far from small, with two floors and two dance floors, including a basement bar, with its iconic checkerboard floor.

fosfobox bar and club rua siqueira campos, 143, copacabana, tel. 21.2548.7498 - here is the website, contact email, and map.