Cafe de La Musique

What Cafe de La Musique does

Cafe de La Musique is a privately held Brazilian entertainment and hospitality operator founded in 2005 in São Paulo. The company runs 18 permanent venues across Brazil spanning three formats: Beach Clubs in premier coastal destinations (Florianópolis, Guarujá, Búzios, Angra dos Reis, Ubatuba, Maceió, Guarapari, Cumbuco, and Palmas), Dining Clubs in metropolitan and resort locations (São Paulo, Caxias do Sul, Teresina, and Guarujá Jequitimar), and Winter Clubs at mountain and lakeside retreats (Campos do Jordão, Escarpas do Lago, and Pedra Azul). Each venue combines live music programming (typically national and international DJs), Mediterranean-inspired gastronomy and cocktail programs, and beach, pool, or panoramic-view environments targeting affluent Brazilian consumers, tourists, corporate clients, and private-event hosts.

The company monetizes through three primary streams: ticket sales for events including Reveillon, Carnival, Easter, and themed parties distributed via third-party platforms (Sympla, Bilheteria Digital, Eventbrite); on-premise food and beverage sales; and private bookings for bungalows, ombrelones, and private cabins, plus corporate and celebratory events. Pricing is tiered across general entry and premium packages such as Open Bar Premium and VIP camarotes. Beyond its domestic footprint, Cafe de La Musique operates an international Pop-Up Editions program bringing the brand to São Paulo, Paris, and New York Fashion Weeks, the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Cannes International Film Festival, and Art Basel Miami.

The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent, no external institutional investment, and no public listing. Reported headcount is approximately 94, suggesting a lean central organization that relies on venue-level operational staff and seasonal labor across 18 locations. Key partners include Ambev (a CSR alliance during COVID-19). The technology stack is not disclosed; ticketing, marketing, and customer engagement rely primarily on Instagram, YouTube, email newsletters, and third-party ticketing platforms.

Name

Cafe de La Musique

Legal name

Cafe de la Musique

Website

https://cafedelamusique.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cafe de La Musique is a privately held Brazilian entertainment and hospitality operator running 18 premium beach clubs, dining clubs, and winter clubs across Brazil, plus international pop-ups at Fashion Weeks, Monaco F1, Cannes, and Art Basel Miami, serving affluent consumers, tourists, corporate clients, and private-event hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Entertainment (Beach Clubs and Nightlife)

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Nightclubs & Dance Clubs (THAFAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), After-Hours Clubs (MPAGAIAK), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Beach club entertainment
• Dining club hospitality
• Nightlife venues
• Event management services
• Premium lifestyle experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Venue Entry and Event Tickets: Revenue generated from ticket sales for events, parties, and celebrations at their various venue locations across Brazil. Events include Réveillon (New Year's Eve), Carnival, sunset parties, and themed events.
2. Food and Beverage Sales: On-premise sales of food, beverages, and cocktails at beach clubs, dining clubs, and event venues. The venues feature fine gastronomy and premium drink offerings.
3. Private Events and Reservations: Revenue from private event bookings, reservations for bungalows, ombrelones, and private cabins/cabanas at beach club venues.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cafe de La Musique operates a portfolio of premium entertainment venues across Brazil, including beach clubs, dining clubs, and winter clubs that combine live music, fine Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, cocktails, and beach/poolside experiences. The company also produces themed events such as Réveillon (New Year's Eve), Carnival, and sunset parties, and extends its brand internationally through pop-up editions at major global events. Beyond walk-in and ticketed entry, the venues host private celebrations, weddings, and corporate events.

Product overview

Cafe de La Musique is a Brazilian entertainment and hospitality brand operating a portfolio of beach clubs, dining clubs, and winter clubs across Brazil. The company also produces Pop-Up Edition events internationally. The core offering combines music, fine dining, and entertainment experiences at premium beachfront, lakeside, and mountain locations. The business operates 17+ venue locations across Brazilian regions including Southeast, South, Northeast, and North.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beach Club Beach club venues offering music, dining, and entertainment at beachfront locations across Brazil, including Florianópolis, Maceió, Guarapari, Ubatuba, Búzios, Cumbuco, and Guarujá. Targeted at consumers seeking premium daytime beach and nightlife experiences.
• Dining Club Upscale Mediterranean-style dining establishments offering fine cuisine, cocktails, and entertainment. Includes the flagship São Paulo venue and other locations across Brazil. Targeted at consumers seeking premium dining experiences with nightlife elements.
• Winter Club Seasonal entertainment venues operating during winter months at mountain and lakeside locations across Brazil, including Campos do Jordão, Escarpas do Lago, and Pedra Azul. Targeted at consumers seeking premium cold-weather leisure and entertainment experiences.
• Pop-Up Editions

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ambev (Cervejaria Ambev)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCafe de La Musique partnered with Ambev during the COVID-19 pandemic to support their initiative of producing alcohol gel from brewery alcohol for donation to public hospitals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nikki Beach: Global luxury beach club brand operating 13+ beach clubs and pop-ups worldwide. Directly comparable to Cafe de La Musique as a premium beach club operator with international footprint and music-led programming.
• Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel: Beach hotel with day club and outdoor nightclub stage hosting world-class DJs. Comparable as a music-led, premium-priced day-to-night beach entertainment destination.
• Lío Ibiza: Cabaret-style restaurant-club combining fine dining with live performance and nightlife. Comparable premium dining-plus-entertainment hybrid targeting upscale experiential consumers.
• Blue Marlin Ibiza: Iconic Balearic beach club combining daytime beach experience with electronic music and DJ-driven nightlife. Closely mirrors CDLM's beach-club-by-day, nightclub-by-night format with premium F&B.
• Praia Mole: Premium beachside restaurant/event venue in Florianópolis directly competing with CDLM's flagship Floripa Beach Club in the same local market and demographic.
• Green Valley: Brazilian electronic music club in Camboriú ranked among the world's top clubs. Direct competitor in the Brazilian premium nightlife market with similar DJ-driven programming.

Broad incumbents

• Hakkasan Group: Global hospitality group operating nightclubs, dayclubs, restaurants, and hotels. Comparable premium nightlife/F&B operator with international expansion via franchising and licensing.
• Tao Group Hospitality: Operates upscale restaurants, nightclubs, and dayclubs across major US cities. Comparable as a multi-venue premium dining-and-nightlife operator combining F&B with event programming.
• Pacha Ibiza: Iconic global nightlife brand operating clubs, hotels, and events worldwide. Comparable premium nightlife positioning and DJ-driven programming model.

Regional players

• Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro: Brazilian upscale lifestyle hotel combining rooftop dining, DJ programming, and event spaces. Comparable as a Brazilian premium hospitality/dining concept targeting affluent young adults.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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