fosfobox is one of the best places to enjoy rock and indie music, as well as other genres, in the city of rio - the diverse club was opened in 2004, in the trendy district of copacabana - famous for hosting a range of different musically themed nights, attracting a variety of crowd and offering a unique vibe - the name is a compound word of the portuguese word for match (fosfo) and the english word box, serving as a reference to its 'matchbox' size, although far from small - two floors with their own dance floor and bar, and an outdoor smoking area.

here is a list of venues one can visit to listen to alternative music on a saturday.