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Trapiche Gamboa

Trapiche Gamboa is a samba and cultural venue in Saúde, between Pedra do Sal and Largo da Prainha. It occupies a nineteenth-century townhouse: it opened in 2004 and maintains weekly samba, choro, jongo and maracatu programming.

AreaGamboa
StatusActive · weekly programme published by Riotur
Hours / programmeOpening: Mon–Thu 6:30 pm, Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 8:30 pm. Shows: Mon–Thu 8:30 pm; Fri and Sat 10:30 pm. Confirm programming, changes and age ratings with Riotur or the venue.

Why I include it

The venue occupies an 1857 building. Riotur describes samba, choro, jongo and maracatu programming, plus spaces on several floors: a mezzanine for conversation and a terrace bar. To me, the appeal lies in both the music and this port-area house where the evening unfolds across different settings.

How to experience it

I would arrive with time to explore Saúde and Pequena África before the show. Doors, music times and age ratings depend on the programme: check the event listing directly with Trapiche before buying or travelling, and confirm whether that date has an age limit.

My Ernestinho tip

I would combine it with Pedra do Sal and Largo da Prainha but reserve the evening for Trapiche’s programme. Check whether the show requires a ticket or reservation, the minimum age and closing time; plan your return too.

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