What to Do in Rio in September 2026: Rock in Rio, the First Semana de Arte and Nine Free Things
Rock in Rio across seven nights, a national holiday that closes Centro, the city’s first Semana de Arte, opera at the Municipal and nine things in Rio in September that cost nothing. The post What to Do in Rio in September 2026: Rock in Rio, the First Semana de Arte and Nine Free Things appeared first on The Rio Times .
September in Rio, 2026 brings many events, but here are the highlights. First, Rock in Rio - a national holiday that shuts the city centre - runs for seven nights across two weekends with 45 international acts playing in their original line-up. Gates open at 2pm and last entry is at midnight, with music lasting until 3am. There are also nine free things to do, including opera at the Municipal, a woman alone on stage, a Brazilian play, and a Brazilian band.
Another free event is the closing night of Festival Bar Bukowski in Botafogo, featuring DJs, karaoke, and flash tattoos. Additionally, the city observes Brazil's national holiday on Monday, September 7, which includes a ceremony, parade, and road closures.
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