rio de janeiro is known to provide one of the largest music festivals in the world which pulls close and above one million people every time.

The city hosts rock in rio, one of the must attend music festivals in the world - this has contributed to the development of the city by stimulating tourims and publicity during the festivities.

in addition to the main festivals, a variety of small ones dot the music calendar and, with the support of the government, what used to be for the residents only has been opened to the world to experience.