Attention, pop culture and geek fans! From May 23 to 31, Sesc Orgulho Nerd arrives in Rio with various interactive and free attractions, including gaming arenas, cosplay contests, and even K-pop performances! Learn more about this event.
Cultural circuit connects different generations and promotes inclusion
Sesc Orgulho Nerd is offering a diverse and accessible lineup to celebrate Nerd Pride Day, whose official date is May 25.
Thus, over the course of nine days, the project aims to bring different generations together and highlight the many forms of expression within the nerd movement.
That’s why the cultural circuit embraces the geek universe from start to finish, promoting immersive educational experiences and unmissable encounters with renowned artists from the audiovisual scene.
It is also worth noting that the decentralization of activities ensures that different regions of Rio de Janeiro can be part of this celebration.
So, the stages and workshops will be spread across different Rio neighborhoods, such as Tijuca, Madureira, Ramos, and Cocotá. It also extends to the municipalities of São João de Meriti, Nova Iguaçu, Niterói, and São Gonçalo.
Sesc Orgulho Nerd also has a presence in the mountains, in Teresópolis and Nova Friburgo. In this way, it reinforces its fundamental role in educational development and cultural promotion.
Check out the highlights of the Sesc Orgulho Nerd 2026 program
Among the highlights, a large arena will be set up in São João de Meriti.
There will be cosplay performances, K-pop concerts, virtual and augmented reality experiences, geek digital painting, and comic book workshops.
In addition, visitors will also be able to check out an exclusive exhibition celebrating 30 years of Pokémon, as well as enjoy a performance by Fanfarra Nerd and discover the work of new talents in the maker culture and independent arts scene .
In the mountainous region, the public will participate in panels and debates with voice actors Wendel Bezerra and Andrei Duarte in Teresópolis.
For music lovers, the Ritornello de Jedi Geek Orchestra will perform classic movie soundtracks, while pixel art activities, RPGs, and a section dedicated to Afro-geek culture round out the local experience.
In Nova Friburgo, the stage will come alive with K-pop dance routines, interactions with cosplayers, special workshops, and a concert by the band Ducktails, whose repertoire features memorable songs from cartoons and nostalgic TV series!
The full program is available on the official Sesc RJ website.
