Rio Art Week is in full swing, and there’s no shortage of cool events to enjoy. Among the highlights, on September 19 and 20, the MIMO Festival will hold its 9th edition at Circo Voador. There will be 8 concerts and DJ sets over two days. Best of all: admission is free, on a first-come, first-served basis. We’ll tell you more here!
Fernanda Abreu and Ms. Lauryn Hill’s official DJ will be performing on the festival’s first day
The MIMO Festival kicks off this Saturday, September 19, and is already making a big splash. On the first day, the canvas stage will host Tiken Jah Fakoly from Ivory Coast, one of the greatest voices in global reggae.
In addition, Fernanda Abreu will celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Da Lata.” Also performing will be Gabriele Leite, winner of the 2026 Brazilian Music Award in the Best Classical Release category .
The night wraps up with American DJ Reborn. Ms. Lauryn Hill’s official DJ will perform a set
that spans hip-hop, soul, funk, and sounds from the African diaspora.
Capicua welcomes Emicida as a special guest at the MIMO Festival
On Sunday, meanwhile, Capicua will welcome Emicida as a special guest for her show, reviving a long-standing artistic partnership on the MIMO stage .
The second day’s lineup also features Tinariwen, the Grammy-winning Tuareg collective from Mali. Finally, there will be an instrumental collaboration between Brazilian pianist Bianca Gismonti and Portuguese guitarist Manuel de Oliveira.
Throughout its history, MIMO has held 66 editions in 16 cities across Brazil and Europe, drawing an audience of 2.1 million people. And the coolest thing about this festival is that the audience doesn’t just watch the shows—they also help create an atmosphere of exchange, togetherness, and celebration.
MIMO Festival 2026
📍Circo Voador | Rua dos Arcos, s/nº – Lapa
📅September 19 and 20
🕛Starting at 8:00 p.m. (gates open)
💵Free admission, first come, first served
