the city constantly organizes and sponsors dozens of free concerts and festivals - up and coming performers, as well as famous brazilian and international stars, routinely play at city sponsored events throughout the year.

the rolling stones, rod stewart, the black eyed peas, lenny kravitz, david guetta, stevie wonder, and roberto carlos have all performed at free concerts on copacabana or ipanema beach - gathering huge crowds and enjoying tremendous success.

local, national, or international singers and musicians, are always given much respect and attention in rio.