the open area in which rock in rio is annually held in, as of 2011, is called parque dos atletas (athlete's park), also known as parque olímpico cidade do rock (olympic park city of rock), located in the west zone, bordering the jacarepagá lake in the barra da tijuca district - during the weeks the festival is held, it is simply called the city of rock, but the area also serves as a venue for large musical and athletic events.

here is a list of establishments one can find rock on a sunday.