famed as iconic locations, for sun dwellers to work on their tans, ipanema and copacabana beach reveal a different nature, once the sun goes down seeing as these are some of the best places in the city for impromptu electronic parties, especially during carnival when, taking advantage of the party atmosphere, the beaches are often turned into huge electronic raves - aside from carnival, there is a selection of organized electronic beach parties, mainly in barra da tijuca, and one can be more informed by checking local event listings online.

here is a list of venues one can go to dance to traditional electronic music on a thursday.