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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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