RIO AFTER DARK

Orlando nightlife is about to feel the heat of Rio.

Step into a full-scale Brazilian Carnivale fantasy as RIO AFTER DARK takes over Anthem Orlando for a massive, high-energy LGBTQ+ festival experience in the heart of Downtown Orlando. This is not your typical club night. This is a neon-soaked, festival-inspired Carnivale celebration designed to transport you straight to the streets of Rio de Janeiro after dark.

For one night only, Anthem transforms into a tropical nightlife playground filled with immersive visuals, parade-level energy, and wall-to-wall dancefloor electricity. If you are searching for the biggest gay party in Orlando, the hottest circuit event, or an unforgettable Carnivale nightlife experience, this is it.

Headlining the night is international DJ JERAC, delivering a driving soundtrack of tribal house, circuit anthems, Brazilian rhythms, and late-night festival beats engineered to keep the energy sky-high from open to close.

A Gay Carnivale Festival Like Orlando Has Never Seen

Expect a fully immersive nightlife production inspired by Rio’s world-famous Carnival, reimagined through Anthem’s signature high-impact LGBTQ+ party energy.

Festival Experience Highlights

• Brazilian Carnivale dancers and live performances
• Circuit and tribal house music all night
• Festival-scale lighting and visual production
• Confetti blasts and immersive effects
• Tropical décor and jungle visuals
• Go-go performers and elevated stage energy
• Packed dancefloor with nonstop DJ sets

This is where gay circuit culture meets Brazilian festival fantasy. High glamour. High heat. High energy.

Dress Code Encouraged: Carnivale Fantasy

Feathers. Metallics. Neon. Harnesses. Sheer looks. Festival gear.
Carnival is about expression, color, and sensuality, so bring the boldest version of yourself. Whether you go full parade fantasy or sexy nightlife minimal, this is your moment to be seen.

Event Details

Event: RIO AFTER DARK – Gay Carnivale Festival
Date: Saturday, February 21
Time: 10:00 PM – Late
Venue: Anthem Orlando Nightclub
Address: 100 N Orange Ave, Downtown Orlando, FL

Located in the center of Orlando’s nightlife district, Anthem Orlando is the premier destination for LGBTQ+ nightlife, circuit events, and large-scale themed parties.

Why You Cannot Miss This

RIO AFTER DARK marks the launch of Anthem’s first Gay Carnivale experience, setting the stage for future festival-scale LGBTQ+ events in Orlando. Whether you are visiting for the weekend, celebrating with friends, or looking for the biggest gay party in Florida, this will be one of the most talked-about nightlife events of the season.

Feel the drums.
Dance in the confetti.
Lose yourself in the jungle.

RIO AFTER DARK is Carnivale… turned all the way up.