July holidays in RJ: see the cultural program of the Marvelous City

The month of July has arrived, which means that cities all over Brazil are gathering special programs for the middle of the year. In Rio de Janeiro It is no different, as the destination is always among the most sought after among national travelers for the period.

For some time now, the Marvelous City’s activities have ceased to be limited to the beach, sun and its iconic tourist attractions — which, by the way, are always worth a visit and inclusion in your itinerary, especially if it’s your first time in the city. But it’s also worth noting that they’re not alone.

Throughout this month, the city brings together different exhibitions , music festivals , theater performances It is events that appeal to different tastes and styles. Check out some of the attractions:

Exhibitions for the July holidays

• Banco do Brasil Cultural Center (CCBB-RJ)

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The Banco do Brasil Cultural Center presents the exhibition “ETERNAL LIGHT – Essay on the Sun ” during the July holidays. With large-scale immersive works by seven Brazilian artists, the exhibition invites participants to experience the evolution and power of the Sun using digital technology and light as primary elements until August 12th .

“Ruminated Landscapes “, by Luiz Zerbini; and “March 1st 66 “, an exhibition that relives the rich history and architectural importance of the Cultural Center building, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary, is also on display during the month.

Already from 4th to 10th July , the Rio LGBTQIA+ International Film Festival 2024 will have national and international titles shown in rooms 1 and 2 of the space. The event has been taking place since 2011 and its social and cultural relevance is due to the reaffirmation of the freedom of artistic creation given the growing need for tolerance and respect for differences.

CCBB Rio: Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 – Centro, Rio de Janeiro / Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday, from 9 am to 8 pm; closed on Tuesdays / Tickets: free entry / More information at site.

• Museum of Tomorrow

Opened in 2015, the Museum of Tomorrow is already considered one of the most iconic tourist attractions in Rio. Visiting its structure in itself has become a beautiful outing. Housed in the old Mauá pier, it uses technology to promote interactive science experiences.

For July, visitors will find the main exhibition, “Trends for Tomorrow “, which aims to examine the past, present current trends and explore possible scenarios for the next 50 years from the perspectives of sustainability and coexistence. More information on the trends of the coming decades can be found here here.

In addition, the exhibition “Experiment with Science ” is a laboratory of senses and experiments. Until September the museum invites the public to visit interactive rooms, exploring three thematic areas: Phenomena in the world; Learning and doing; and Imagining the future. The full program can be found here here.

Museum of Tomorrow: Praça Mauá, 1 – Centro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ / Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 6pm / Tickets: R$30 (full price); R$15 (half price); purchases in this link.

• Rio Art Museum (MAR)

O Rio Art Museum reserves some exhibitions during the month of July, such as “FUNK: A Cry of Boldness and Freedom” which goes through the contexts of funk carioca through history. It is on display until August and articulates the trajectory of the rhythm beyond its sonority.

The exhibition “Pleasure Block ” presents to the public parties and celebrations that configure moments of joy, catharsis, trance and desire of Brazilian culture. Its title refers to the song of the same name released in 1982 and performed by Gal Costa. It is shown until July 14th .

A “Nhe’ẽ Porã: Memory and Transformation ”, in turn, presents the beauties of the indigenous languages ​​of Brazil, bringing together ethnographic and archaeological objects, audiovisual installations and works of art. Also on display is until July 14th .

There, visitors will still find the “Pamuri Pati – World of Transformation” by indigenous artist Daiara Tukano, which addresses the social transformations that can be observed from the perspective of women and the indigenous people themselves; and also the most recent “Resign / Mobi “, which presents the city of São Luís from the 1970s to the 2000s through the work of Maranhão photographer Mobi. The full program can be found here at this link.

Rio Art Museum: Praça Mauá, Centro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ / Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am to 6pm (last entry at 5pm) / Tickets: R$20 (full price); R$10 (half price); free on Tuesdays; also available for purchase at site.

• Botanical Garden Museum

The Botanical Garden opened its museum in March, a cultural space dedicated to long-term and short-term exhibitions, with immersive and interactive installations. Admission is free.

In July, the public will find “Much More Than A Garden ”, an exhibition that seeks to bring the essence of the new space through eight experiences. One of the highlights is the work “Kapok: Cup, House, Cosmos ” that provides an immersive experience in the Sumaúma, an Amazonian tree present in the Botanical Garden’s living collection and loaded with symbolism. One of them is about indigenous myths in which the tree connects heaven and earth. The other rooms can be seen in this link.

Botanical Garden Museum: Rua Jardim Botânico, 1008 – Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro – RJ / Opening hours: Thursday to Tuesday, from 10 am to 5 pm / Tickets: free entry upon online collection by this link.

• Jaguar Parade

A Jaguar Parade is an artistic movement that aims to raise awareness about the need to preserve the jaguar and its habitat. This is done through an open-air exhibition with dozens of jaguar sculptures customized by different artists. The demonstration, which has already taken place in São Paulo, Florianópolis, Belo Horizonte and even New York, has landed in Rio and continues until August .

Until July 10, Village Mall will be the studio for the “Live Painting” sessions. Artists such as João Incerti, Bruna Frog, Albarte, Alejandro Saavedra, Pri Artte, Car Moss and Edu Ribeiro will paint the sculptures live in front of the public. Between July 12 and August 11, they will be displayed in squares, beaches, parks and tourist spots and will be auctioned on August 13 at the Fairmont Hotel. All proceeds will go to the NGOs Onçafari, Panthera, Ampara Silvestre and FAZ.

Other locations in the city, such as Parque Lage and RioGaleão airport, will also be the venues for live painting. A list of times and locations can be found here on the official website.

Jaguar Parade at Village Mall: Avenida das Américas, 3900 – Barra da Tijuca, Átrio Américas, floor L1 / Event until July 10, Monday to Saturday, from 2 pm to 9 pm; Sundays and holidays, from 2 pm to 8 pm.

• Warner House

A Warner House is an interactive exhibition that provides fans with experiences inspired by favorite series, films and characters from Warner Bros. franchises.

After a success in São Paulo, the 2024 edition will arrive in Rio to celebrate Batman’s 85th birthday, with an entire area dedicated to the character. Those who like Superman and his interpreter, Christopher Reeve, will be able to see the cape worn by the actor in the film in person.

“Harry Potter”, “Lord of the Rings”, “Anabelle” and other titles also take place in the space of more than 1,500 m² at Shopping Nova América. The event continues until August 31st .

Warner House: Shopping Nova América; Avenida Pastor Martin Luther King Jr., 126 – Del Castilho, Rio de Janeiro -RJ / Opening hours: Wednesday to Friday, from 12pm to 10pm; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, from 11am to 10pm / Tickets: from R$70 (full price) and R$35 (half price); options and more information via site.

Plays and shows for the July holidays

• Winter Festival – Marina da Gloria

In July 5th to 14th Marina da Glória will receive the Rio Winter Festival . Dozens of shows by big names in Brazilian music are scheduled to take place during the period. Ney Matogrosso, Nando Reis, Arnaldo Antunes, Frejat, Maria Rita, Ana Carolina, Alcione, Pitty, Vanessa da Mata, Thiaguinho, Péricles and Marcelo D2 are some of the names on the list.

More information about programming and ticket purchases can be found on the event’s official website.

Winter’s festival: Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, S/N – Marina da Glória / Dates: July 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 / Tickets and more information at this link.

• 90’s Festival

Inspired by the culture of the 1990s, the event has its first edition in July 19th, 20th and 21st . Just like the Winter Festival, it also takes place at Marina da Glória and the program includes names such as Daniela Mercury, Cidade Negra, Gabriel O Pensador, Fernanda Abreu, Ed Motta, Buchecha, Marcelo Falcão, É o Tchan and Timbalada.

90’s Festival: Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, S/N – Marina da Glória / Dates: July 19, 20 and 21 / Tickets: from R$ 80; more information at this link.

• Fan Zone – Copa America

The Copa América will be held in the United States until July 14. A complete structure has been set up on Copacabana beach to broadcast all of Brazil’s games. The program includes shows by Xande de Pilares, Fundo de Quintal, Tony Garrido and DJ performances. If Brazil advances in the competition, new attractions will be announced at the venue. Admission is free, but you must purchase your ticket online.

Fan Zone – Copa America : Copacabana Beach, post 2 / Tickets: free entry; reservations from the site.

• Stand-up “Porchat Stories”

Comedian Fábio Porchat returned to Rio with his stand-up show “Histórias do Porchat”. He comically tells stories collected during his travels, from encountering gorillas on safari in Africa to having a stomach ache in Nepal. The event is on display until July 21st at the Multiplan theater, in the Village Mall Shopping Mall.

Porchat Stories: Teatro Multiplan – VillageMall; Avenida das Américas, 3900 – Floor SS1 / Opening hours: Saturdays 9:30 pm and Sundays 7:30 pm / Tickets: between R$50 and R$140 on sale in this link.

• Piece “Now it’s their turn”

Directed and written by Fábio Porchat, the play “Agora É Que São Elas” is on stage until the end of July at Teatro dos Quatro. Actresses and comedians Maria Clara Gueiros, Júlia Rabello and Priscila Castello Branco go beyond the gender issue and transform themselves into 20 characters, both male and female, as the protagonists of nine sketches.

“Now it’s their turn”: Teatro dos Quatro; Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 52 – Store 265, Rio de Janeiro – RJ / Opening hours: Friday at 8pm; Saturday at 8pm and 10pm; Sunday at 7pm / Tickets between R$70 and R$140 on sale at this link.