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Rock in Rio 2026: Security plans and tourism surge in Rio
Preparations for Rock in Rio 2026 are underway, with the festival scheduled for September 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, and 13. The event is expected to host over 700,000 people in Rio de Janeiro.
A robust security plan has been announced, involving 7,680 agents, including 4,500 military police, 1,740 civil police, 600 firefighters, and 700 Lei Seca agents. For the first time, authorities will utilize drones for airspace monitoring, facial recognition cameras, and automated license plate identification. The Rio de Janeiro municipal government has also established an operational plan to manage traffic, restricting access to the Olympic Park area to residents, official vehicles, and BRT buses.
To facilitate attendee movement, MetrôRio will operate 24 hours a day throughout the seven days of the festival. Additionally, the festival's official app has opened advance sales for food and beverages, including items like water, Coca-Cola, Red Bull, and Heineken beer.
Tourism in Rio de Janeiro is seeing a significant surge, with Booking.com reporting a 212% increase in searches for the city during the September 7th holiday period, coinciding with the festival.
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3 Corações · Bob’s · Booking.com · CET-Rio · Cidade do Rock · Coca-Cola · Espaço Tápias · Fundação Getulio Vargas · MetroRio · PepsiCo · Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro · Rio de Janeiro
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] 3 Corações will present new ready-to-drink iced coffees and a coffee refill activation. ultimosegundo.ig.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Spotify tool allows users to discover artist compatibility and create personalized social media cards. www.rapdab.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Globoplay VIP area interventions will involve approximately 30 artists, including those from the Engenho das Artes social project. www.reinoliterariobr.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Spotify and Rock in Rio have launched a partnership to match user listening history with the festival lineup. www.rapdab.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Seara will operate a 150 m² space in front of Palco Mundo featuring the Seara Air Fryer line. ultimosegundo.ig.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Espaço Tápias will lead choreographic actions at the New Dance Order stage and perform in the Globoplay VIP area. www.reinoliterariobr.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] The security operation for Rock in Rio 2026 will involve 7,680 agents, including military and civil police, firefighters, and Lei Seca agents. correiodobrasil.com.br · www.acessa.com · fatopaulista.com.br · paraonline.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] Security measures will include drone monitoring of the airspace, facial recognition cameras, and vehicle license plate identification. www.acessa.com · fatopaulista.com.br · paraonline.com.br · correiodobrasil.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rio de Janeiro is the most searched national destination for the September 7th holiday, with a 212% increase in searches. abihrj.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] MetrôRio will operate 24 hours a day during the seven days of the festival. andersonlopesoficial.com.br · jornalogoncalense.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Advance sales for food and beverages have opened via the official festival app for ticket holders. www.estadao.com.br · ritmomelodia.mus.br
- [DISPUTED] The festival is expected to host more than 700,000 people. www.acessa.com · fatopaulista.com.br · paraonline.com.br