Rio Winds Festival 2026: 14 free concerts in Rio

Updated October 19, 2026. The Rio Winds Festival 2026 takes place from November 1 to 30, featuring 14 free concerts at museums, churches, cultural centers and historic venues across Rio de Janeiro.

The festival is dedicated primarily to wind instruments and is part of the Música no Museu project, bringing together Brazilian artists and international guests.

Quick overview

Program highlights

• November 1, 1:30 p.m.: opening at Igreja da Lapa dos Mercadores, with Cosme Silveira, Harold Emert and Mara Lucia.
• November 5, 12:30 p.m.: “A Journey Through the Flute” at CCBB Rio.
• November 6, 12:30 p.m.: performance at the Naval Museum.
• November 7, 12:30 p.m.: Ian Davidson and Míriam Grosman at the Museum of Justice.
• November 13, 6 p.m.: Grupo Vocal BateBoca at the Centro Cultural Justiça Federal.
• November 19, 12:30 p.m.: Grupo de Flautas Doces Fino Som at CCBB.
• November 25, 6 p.m.: Coral Riviera del Fiori at Forte de Copacabana.
• November 26, 12:30 p.m.: William Wielgus and Matthew Van Hoose at CCBB.
• November 30, 1 p.m.: closing performance at the Museu da República.

Is it worth it?

Yes, especially if you enjoy classical music, instrumental concerts and free activities. The festival’s main appeal is that performances take place at several historic venues, making it easy to combine music with cultural sightseeing.

Participating venues

Venues include Igreja da Lapa dos Mercadores, the National Library, CCBB Rio, the Naval Museum, the Museum of Justice, the Museu da República, the Centro Cultural Justiça Federal and Forte de Copacabana.

How to plan an itinerary

For performances in Centro, combine them with other attractions in Rio. In Catete, the Museu da República can be included in the same itinerary. At Forte de Copacabana, set aside time to explore the waterfront before or after the concert.

Practical tips

• Check the specific time of each concert before setting out.
• Arrive early, especially at smaller venues.
• Since the program is free, some performances may have limited capacity.
• Take the metro and VLT to concerts in Centro.

Official source

Riotur — Rio Winds Festival.

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