A report on the seven days of Rock in Rio indicates that the festival generated BRL 2.6 billion for the economy of the state of Rio de Janeiro. In the 40th edition of Rock in Rio, there was a 30 percent surge in the turnout compared to the 2022 festival.
According to data from the state government, the hotel occupancy rate reached 95 percent, and traffic at the Rio bus station was 40 percent higher than normal, with approximately 226 thousand passengers. At Galeão International Airport, 380 extra flights were registered, carrying 47 thousand passengers on the days of the event.
A total of 889 incidents were recorded during the seven days of Rock in Rio, 780 inside the event—where security was private—and 109 outside.
“We ensured that residents and tourists felt calm and safe. Today is a day to thank these agents who work day and night to protect each and every one of us,” said Governor Cláudio Castro.
The Military Police had eight observation towers at the festival. They used monitoring and facial recognition cameras, drones, aircraft, and other equipment. A firearm was seized, as well as a melee weapon. Policing was reinforced at the main bus terminals, avenues, and streets around Cidade do Rock, where the event took place.
