# Rio de Janeiro music events July‑August 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rio-de-janeiro-music-events-julyaugust-2026 > Updated: 2026-07-29T03:23:20.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In late July 2026 Rio de Janeiro saw a series of high‑profile music events. On August 7, composer‑violist Thiago Amud was slated to perform at the Recipiente Porongo venue in Botafogo as part of an artistic occupation curated by Sergio Krakowski and Bernardo Ramos, with the concert series running through August 21. Two days later, arrocha singer Thiago Aquino announced the filming of his audiovisual project “Nas Alturas” on August 2 in the Rocinha favela, followed by a full concert for local residents. The project, previously held in São Paulo, marked its latest chapter in Rio’s community‑focused music scene. Together these announcements reflect a vibrant period of cultural activity across both formal venues and community spaces in Rio during August 2026. ## Claims - Thiago Aquino will record the audiovisual “Nas Alturas” in Rocinha on 2 August 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The recording will take place on a famous láje (rooftop) in Rocinha. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Natanzinho Lima, Glória Groove and Vitinho are confirmed as participants in the project. (corroborated by 2 sources) - After the audiovisual recording, Thiago Aquino will perform a full concert for Rocinha residents. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A previous edition of “Nas Alturas” was held in Paraisópolis, São Paulo, two years earlier. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-07-29: Thiago Aquino records “Nas Alturas” in Rio’s Rocinha favela Thiago Aquino will film “Nas Alturas” on 2 Aug 2026 in Rocinha, Rio, with Natanzinho Lima, Glória Groove and Vitinho, and will follow with a community concert. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thiago-aquino-records-nas-alturas-in-rios-rocinha-favela ### 2026-07-27: Thiago Amud to Perform at Recipiente Porongo in Rio on August 7 Thiago Amud will perform on August 7 at Rio’s Recipiente Porongo, in a series organized by Sergio Krakowski and Bernardo Ramos, with tickets at R$35. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thiago-amud-to-perform-at-recipiente-porongo-in-rio-on-august-7 --- Cite as: Rio de Janeiro music events July‑August 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rio-de-janeiro-music-events-julyaugust-2026