Massive! Rio de Janeiro’s Sustainable Favela Network Showcases 180 Favela Solutions at 3rd Sustainable Favela Festival [RELEASE]

In downtown Rio de Janeiro, the third annual Sustainable Favela Festival – Favelas at the Center of Territorial Solutions will take place on October 17, 2026, at the Fundição Progresso cultural center. This year's event marks the largest edition yet, featuring 180 activities and over 2,000 attendees. The festival, a collaboration of 167 community-based organizations representing 150 favelas and peripheral communities, aims to showcase socio-environmental solutions and cultural events for all ages and audiences.

With themes of territoriality and community engagement, the festival will offer cultural performances, workshops, a solidarity economy fair, discussion circles, film screenings, exhibitions, and hands-on activities such as healing spaces and environmental games. Don't miss this unmissable event!