Rio Theatre Festival announces second edition for the end of July

The Festival de Teatro do Rio de Janeiro arrives at its second edition between July 29 and August 16, occupying the Riachuelo Theaters and TotalEnergies - Sala Adolpho Bloch with a program that brings together some of the main shows in circulation in the country. After opening with sessions exhausted in 2025, the event returns expanded, with new shows, training activities and meetings aimed at the public and professionals in the sector.

As in the first edition, the festival maintains the proposal to present outstanding assemblies of the Brazilian theatrical scene, while promoting debates, workshops and actions aimed at the formation of audiences and the strengthening of the cultural market.

Opening and closing with big names of the scene

The opening will be held on July 29, at the Riachuelo Theatre, with the show "(One) Test on Blindness", led by Grupo Galpão and directed by Rodrigo Portella. The assembly remains on display until July 31.

The closure will be on account of the Rio premiere of "End of departure," starring Marco Nanini and directed by Rodrigo Portella. The montage will be presented between August 13 and 16 at the TotalEnergies Theatre, also bringing together actors Guilherme Weber, Ary France and Helena Ignez.

Among the highlights of this edition is the arrival in Rio de Janeiro. "Rita Lee – Mad Ballad", solo starring Lilia Cabral inspired by the trajectory of singer Rita Lee. The show will be presented on August 4th and 5th, after opening season with sold-out tickets in São Paulo.

The public will also be able to watch or revisit productions that have recently been highlighted on the Rio stage, such as "The Biker in the Globe of Death", starring Eduardo Moscovis;Woman in Escape", with Malu Galli and Tiago Martelli; and Desert, directed by Luiz Felipe Reis.

Another confirmed name is Fábio Porchat, who goes to the stage of the Riachuelo Theatre on August 8th with the show "Stories of Porchat".

One of the novelties for this edition is the expansion of the occupation of the TotalEnergies Theatre. In addition to Sala Adolpho Bloch, the festival will use living areas and rehearsal rooms to receive free activities, courses, workshops and meetings of the Palco 360 program, whose full programming will be released soon. The space will also house the show "New Scene", dedicated to the presentation of new theatrical works. The program of the show will still be announced by the organization.

Check out the main programming:

Riachuelo Theatre - Rua do Walko, 38/40 – Centro

"(One) Test on Blindness"29, 30 and 31 July at 20h (Learn how to acquire Here.)

"Mother's Eyes Running Miss"2 August at 7 pm (Find out how to acquire Here.)

"Rita Lee – The Mad Ballad"4 and 5 August at 8 pm (Learn how to acquire Here.)

"Wife in Escape"August 7, at 8 pm (Learn how to acquire Here.)

"Stories of Porchat"August 8, at 8:30 p.m. (Learn how to acquire Here.)

"The pediatrician" August 9, at 18h (Learn how to acquire Here.)

Total TheaterEnergies - Sala Adolpho Bloch - Rua do Russell, 804 – Gloria

"Like a Clown"July 30 and 31 at 20h (Learn how to acquire Here.)

"Black Word: Samba Poetry" August 1st, at 20h (Learn how to acquire Here.)

"My Body Is Here"August 4 at 8 pm (Learn how to acquire Here.)

"The Biker in the Globe of Death"August 5 and 6 at 8 pm (Learn how to acquire Here.)

Desert 8 August, at 8 pm, and 9 August, at 6 pm (Learn how to acquire Here.)

"End of departure"August 13-16
Thursday to Saturday, at 20h; Sunday, at 18h (Learn how to acquire Here.)