Past editions have hosted such remarkable artists as the composer César Guerra-Peixe, the accordionist Richard Galliano, the pianist Clelia Iruzun, singer and guitarist Joăo Bosco, the Art Metal Quintet, and the guitarist Yamandú Costa.

With over 50 attractions around the city of Rio de Janeiro, this event prioritizes both concert and popular Brazilian music, making room for interpreters, soloists and composers, and encouraging the formation of new audiences and the spreading musical knowledge.

since 1993, every October or november, the rio gay pride parade gathers up to one million participants on the copacabana promenade. 

this celebration is major event both in rio and in brazil, and it is considered one of the biggest pride events in the world.