In July, the city hosts 'Niterói em cena', or the Niterói sketch festival, where dramatic pieces of 15 minutes or less in length are exhibited for a panel of professors and directors from local theater schools, as well as for the general public.

It is a competitive exhibition of short theater pieces with paid prizes for the top three sketches among adults and children in addition to best playwright. In August, the Niterói Jazz Festival brings together local artists with others from around brazil and the world to perform free outdoor concerts - only the opening event is exclusive to ticket holders.

Throughout the year a plethora of artistic, sporting and cultural events pepper the calendar ensuring the perfect balance in Niterói's social, cultural, and recreational landscape.