MoviRio Festival
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MoviRio Festival — Rio de Janeiro's largest dance festival

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9th Edition · Rio de Janeiro

Teatro João Caetano

17—30
AUGUST2026

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Results — Video selectionin Portuguese

Why MoviRio is one of a kind

3 simultaneous stages — only at MoviRio 2026

August 17 — 30 · Rio de Janeiro

MoviRio Festival 2026

SHOWCASES

Competitive Showcase
Competitive

Competitive Showcase

August 28–30

The beating heart of the festival. New talent and established artists share the historic stage of Teatro João Caetano.

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Non-Competitive Showcase
Non-Competitive

Non-Competitive Showcase

August 28–30

A space for free expression, where dance finds new forms of dialogue without the pressure of being judged.

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New Choreographic Perspectives Award
N.O.C. Award

New Choreographic Perspectives Award

August 27

Original works and choreographic research in dialogue with the contemporary world. The focus is on investigation, originality and stage presence.

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Social Showcase
Social

Social Showcase

To be confirmed

A dedicated space for social projects, NGOs and public schools that transform lives through the art of dance.

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See the fullprogramme

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MoviRio Festival 2026

FESTIVAL
BY THE NUMBERS

Editions

08 Editions

Participants

15k+ Participants

Workshops

93 Workshops

Performances

3.2k Performances

Awards

500+ Awards

⚠ Figures refer to previous editions of the festival — 2026 is under way.

Press & Coverage

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MoviRio 2026

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Show · August 29 · Teatro João Caetano

REMIX

Reinventing the Great Classics, Live

An original festival production bringing together singing, dance and live music — directed by Carlos Fontinelle, with a special appearance by Thiago Pantaleão & DJ. Applications for the artistic residency are now open.

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REMIX show — MoviRio Festival 2026
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