On Monday, August 10, marks a new stage for those who intend to go to Rio Gastronomy 2026. General ticket sales are announced to begin at 10am, Brasília time, by Ticketmaster, after the pre-sale held between August 7th and 9th.
But this year's edition goes far beyond food. Between September 17th and October 4th, the Jockey Club Brasileiro hosts the festival on three consecutive weekends, combining restaurants, bars, show-classes, producers' fair, children's area, brand experiences and a musical program with 12 attractions.
On stage, the audience will find names like Samuel Rosa, Marcelo D2, Blitz, Silva, Ferrugem, Pretinho da Serrinha and Arlindinho, in addition to Mãeana, Samba Que Elas Querem, Bento Gil and Flor Gil and other attractions.
Perhaps the best summary of Rio Gastronomia 2026 is this: you can go for the food and end up choosing the date based on the show.
Rio Gastronomia 2026: quick summary
See essential information before choosing the day of the festival.
On three weekends, from Thursday to Sunday.
Praça Santos Dumont, 31, Gávea.
Tickets via Ticketmaster.
Value disclosed for the entire period on Thursdays and Fridays.
Value disclosed for Saturdays and Sundays in the first batch.
One main attraction on each day of the festival.
Restaurants and bars, between debuts and returns.
Gastronomy, music, show classes, producers, kids area and Ferris wheel.
When does the Rio Gastronomia 2026 general sale open?
A general sale opens on August 10th at 10am, by Ticketmaster. The information is on the festival's official sales page.
Before that, there was a pre-sale between August 7th and 9th aimed at specific audiences and partners. The opening on August 10th is the stage in which the general public will be able to purchase tickets, according to the availability of each date and lot.
Before buying
- choose the date first and check which show takes place that day;
- check the festival opening hours;
- check the type of ticket and the half-price or discount rules;
- review the final value shown by Ticketmaster before payment;
- avoid purchasing through links sent by unofficial profiles or sellers.
How much do Rio Gastronomia 2026 tickets cost?
For the opening of the general sale, the first batch was released with entire R$ 80 for Thursdays and Fridays e R$ 88 for Saturdays and Sundays.
R$ 80: whole in the first batch for Thursdays and Fridays.
R$ 88: in the first batch for Saturdays and Sundays.
Ticketmaster also offers options such as full price, half price, social ticket, solidarity ticket and benefits for eligible audiences or partners. Prices and availability may vary depending on the lot and date chosen.
Discounts, fees and payment methods
Ticketmaster informs 10% convenience fee for online shopping. On the website, payment can be made by Pix or credit card within 3 interest-free installments; interest is charged from 4 to 10 installments. At the box office, credit, debit cards and cash are accepted.
Benefits depend on the rules and availability of each modality. THE Solidarity Ticket – Sesc Mesa Brasil allocates part of the income to purchase food for the Mesa Brasil Sesc RJ project.
There is a fee-free ticket office
Yes. Ticketmaster tells you how official ticket office without service fee the South Ticket Office of the Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium, in front of the Engenho de Dentro station. Regular service is Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, except holidays, holiday amendments and game days or other events.
On Rio Gastronomia days there will also be service at the Jockey Club itself: Thursdays and Fridays from 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 am, respecting the closing time published for each day.
What are the dates and times of Rio Gastronomia 2026
The festival will be held in 12 days, spread over three consecutive weeks:
Opening hours
In Friday, September 18th, the published time is from 6pm to midnight. On other Thursdays and Fridays, the festival runs from 5pm to midnight. On Saturdays, from 12pm to midnight; on Sundays, from 12pm to 11pm.
Rio Gastronomia 2026 will have 12 shows: see the line-up
Music is scheduled for every day of the festival. Most attractions start at 8pm; on Sundays of September 20th and 27th and October 4th, the main shows are announced for 7:30 p.m..
Samuel Rosa
Show announced for 8pm.
Mãeana Sings JG
Show announced for 8pm.
Stay with me
Show announced for 8pm.
Pretinho da Serrinha
Show announced for 7:30 pm.
Marcelo D2
Show announced for 8pm.
Blitz
Show announced for 8pm.
Samba They Want
Show announced for 8pm.
Bento Gil and Flor Gil sing Gilberto Gil
Show announced for 7:30 pm.
Silva
Show announced for 8pm.
Rust
Show announced for 8pm.
Arlindinho
Show announced for 8pm.
Favorite Block
Show announced for 7:30 pm.
For those looking specifically for live music, the combination of names helps transform the festival into an option that also speaks directly to the festival's agenda. shows in Rio de Janeiro.
Which restaurants participate in Rio Gastronomia 2026
The 2026 edition was announced with 36 restaurants and bars. Among the new additions are houses such as Epicerie Kadeau, Ferro e Farinha, Casa Magnólia, Gonza, Kata Sushi and Koral. Operations already known to the festival public also return.
Among the names already announced are:
- Absurd Confectionery
- Babbo Osteria / French Brasserie
- Front Bar
- Momo's Bar
- Bento Pizzeria
- Bodegon
- House 201
- Magnolia House
- Curation
- Two of February
- Eleninha
- Epicerie Kadeau
- Iron and Flour
- Giuseppe Grill
- Gonza Restaurant
- Heaven
- Kata Sushi
- Katz-Su
- Koral
- Mary and the Ox
- Octopus Bar
- Portuguese Ranch
- Rufino Parrilla
- San
- Sofia by Kátia Barbosa
- Tasquinha do Portuga
- Teva
What to do in Rio Gastronomy besides eating and watching the shows
The format of Rio Gastronomia was designed to occupy several hours of the day. In addition to the restaurants and the stage, the announced program includes free show classes with chefs and industry professionals, producers' fair in the state of Rio, children's area, experiences from partner brands and the festival's traditional Ferris wheel.
At the producers' fair, the proposal is to bring together artisanal items from Rio de Janeiro, including cheeses, preserves, cachaças, sausages, olive oil, biscuits and sweets. It is a part of the event that helps expand the itinerary beyond restaurant operations.
For families, the kids area can be especially useful on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, when the festival opens at noon and offers a larger window before the evening shows.
Children, classification, pets and Ferris wheel
The published classification is free, but minors under 18 must be accompanied by their parents. An important detail for families: Children up to 10 years old do not pay admission to the event.
Important rules before you go
- children up to 10 years old have free entry to the festival;
- minors under 18 must be accompanied by their parents;
- Rio Gastronomia 2026 is not pet friendly;
- the Ferris wheel ticket does not replace the festival access ticket;
- half price requires proof of benefit upon entry;
- the event is subject to capacity;
- Outdoor attractions may change due to weather conditions.
The Ferris wheel opens with the event and closes 30 minutes before the closing of the festival. The attraction's ticket office closes 45 minutes before the end.
Where Rio Gastronomia 2026 takes place
The festival will be held at Pião do Prado, at the Brazilian Jockey Club, in Praça Santos Dumont, 31, Gávea, South Zone of Rio de Janeiro.
Ticketmaster itself informs that, on event days, the local box office operates at the Jockey Club. As traffic in the region can become more intense during large events, it is worth planning your arrival in advance, especially on Friday nights and weekends.
Why is it worth going
Rio Gastronomia 2026 has a clear difference: it does not require the public to choose between a gastronomic festival and a musical program. Both experiences take place in the same place, with 12 dates that allow you to plan your visit based on your favorite artist, the most convenient day or the restaurants you want to try.
The presence of names like Samuel Rosa, Marcelo D2, Blitz, Silva and Ferrugem expands the reach of the festival and makes the Jockey Club one of the busiest meeting points on the Rio agenda between September and October.
Frequently asked questions about Rio Gastronomia 2026
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Rio Gastronomia is pet friendly
The Ferris wheel ticket gives access to the festival
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Sources and update
Information verified on August 10, 2026. Programming, prices, lots, availability, times and access conditions may be changed by the organization.