Every day, at different times and in different neighborhoods, there is a street market going on in Rio de Janeiro. So, from the most traditional to the most modern, this is the choice for those who want to take a cheap and fun trip around the city. Find out which street markets in Rio de Janeiro you can’t miss!
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Feira da Glória
Spending a Sunday at Feira da Glória is one of Cariocas’ favorite things to do. This is because fresh fruit and vegetables share their space with very cool fashion and decoration pieces, exotic food, cold beer and, of course, the samba circle that never lets anyone stand still!
That’s why this is one of the street fairs in Rio de Janeiro that you can’t miss!
📌Avenida Augusto Severo – Glória
Yabás Fair
The traditional Yabás Fair takes place every second Sunday of the month in Madureira. It is also a great gathering of samba and typical cuisine from the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, with stalls offering delicious recipes from Afro-Brazilian gastronomy.
It’s such a success that the fair has become Rio’s Cultural and Intangible Heritage.
📌Praça Paulo da Portela – Madureira
Old Rio Fair
Also known as the Lavradio Fair, this fair takes place every Saturday and always attracts many locals and tourists.
This is because, in addition to the many options the fair offers, the street is also home to mansions, bars, antique shops and concert halls that are part of the city’s history. It’s a great way to explore the best that Rio has to offer!
📌Rua do Lavradio – Lapa
Praça XV Antiques Fair
The Praça XV Antiques Fair also takes place nearby every Saturday. We’ ve already listed here some of the reasons to visit this iconic place and the fair is one of them.
Not to mention that it is the largest antiques and collectibles fair in Latin America! That’s why it’s worth getting there early to make sure you have the best options!
📌Largo do Paço – Centro
Feirinha da General Glicério
Do you enjoy listening to a chorinho? Then this fair in Laranjeiras is for you! The fair takes place every Saturday, with lots of music, handicrafts and delicious food.
You can guarantee the week’s menu with fresh food and still enjoy a very pleasant day out in the region. Be sure to stop by Barraca do Luizinho, with its incredible CDs and caipirinhas no capricho!
📌Rua General Glicério – Laranjeiras
Ipanema Hippie Fair
It’s the largest arts and crafts fair in the city and, for this reason, it’s one of the street fairs in Rio de Janeiro that you need to visit.
The Hippie Fair takes place every Sunday, with an impressive variety of pieces and techniques!
📌General Osório Square – Ipanema
Cultural Island
Ilha da Gigóia is an incredible place in Barra da Tijuca, surrounded by nature. You can only get there by boat, so the tour starts there.
It’s also home to the Ilha Cultural (Cultural Island ) on weekends, which brings together art, fashion, decoration and gastronomy. Enjoying the evening there is everything!
📌 Dalton Barreto Boulevard (main deck) – Gigóia Island
Gávea Fair
For those who want to enjoy street markets in Rio de Janeiro during the week, a good option is the one that takes place in Gávea every Friday. It’s a traditional market, with lots of fresh food and plants to decorate your home.
It’s worth a daytime stroll , but if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle, head to Baixo Gávea!
📌Praça Santos Dumont – Gávea
Copacabana Night Market
Another street market option during the week is the Copacabana Night Market. The market takes place daily from 6pm to midnight, with more than 100 stalls in Rio’s most famous landscape.
You can also find everything there, including very touristy souvenirs!
📌Avenida Atlântica (Rua Miguel Lemos) – Copacabana
