Rio Film Festival 2026: Schedule, Tickets, Cinemas and Guide
Updated on September 26, 2026. The Festival do Rio 2026 takes place from October 1 to 11, featuring Brazilian and international films, premieres, discussions, gala screenings, and activities at cinemas and cultural centers across the city.
Since the festival takes place at multiple venues and screening times overlap, the key is to plan by area and build your schedule before you start buying tickets.
Festival do Rio 2026: quick summary
| Dates | October 1–11, 2026 |
| Edition | 28th |
| Single ticket | R$ 32 full price / R$ 16 half price + online fee |
| Packages | 4 or 8 codes, sold online |
| Where | Various cinemas and cultural centers across Rio |
What to expect at Festival do Rio
The program includes Première Brasil, international productions, special screenings, discussions, masterclasses, and activities for the audiovisual industry. For film lovers, it is an opportunity to see films before they enter the commercial circuit and attend screenings with special guests.
Program and sections
Première Brasil is one of the festival’s main showcases. Cine Odeon hosts special screenings and a significant part of the activities, while other venues across the city complete the circuit.
→ Check the official program by film, date, and cinema
Single tickets
The published prices for single tickets are R$ 32 full price and R$ 16 half price, plus a fee for online purchases. On the day of the screening, some tickets are set aside for in-person sales at the cinema box office.
Packages with 4 and 8 tickets
The festival offers packages with codes for multiple screenings. According to the published table, the package with 4 codes costs R$ 52 + fee, while the package with 8 codes costs R$ 96 + fee.
Cinemas and venues: how to plan
Since the event is spread across multiple venues, plan your schedule by grouping nearby screenings. Avoid booking two films in different neighborhoods with only a short gap between them.
Getting there
There is no single route, since Festival do Rio uses multiple venues. Check the address of each screening before you leave and use the metro as your main transport option whenever possible.
Safety tips
- Avoid tight connections between screenings in different neighborhoods.
- Save your tickets before you leave.
- For evening screenings, plan your return journey in advance.
- If you use a ride-hailing app, wait in front of the cinema or cultural center.
Things to do between screenings
Use the breaks to explore the neighborhood around the cinema. In Centro, for example, it is easy to combine Cine Odeon with Cinelândia and the surrounding area.
Where to stay while attending Festival do Rio
Accommodation with easy access to the metro is more useful than staying near just one venue.
The map uses Cine Odeon only as a central reference point; Festival do Rio takes place at multiple locations.
Frequently asked questions
When does it take place?
From October 1 to 11, 2026.
How much does a ticket cost?
R$ 32 full price and R$ 16 half price according to the published official price table, plus the online fee.
Are there any packages?
Yes, with 4 or 8 codes.
Does it all take place at Cine Odeon?
No. The festival uses various cinemas and cultural centers.
Sources and latest update
Last editorial check: September 26, 2026.
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