A balance of the seven days of Rock in Rio indicates that the festival generated R$2.6 billion for the economy of the state of Rio de Janeiro. In this 40th edition of Rock in Rio, there was a 30% increase in attendance compared to the 2022 festival, according to information from the Rio de Janeiro government.
The hotel occupancy rate reached 95%, and traffic at Rio’s bus station was 40% higher than normal, with around 226,000 passengers. At Galeão International Airport, 380 extra flights were registered, transporting 47,000 passengers during the event.
There were 889 incidents recorded during the seven days of Rock in Rio. Of the total, 780 were inside the event (where security was private) and 109 were outside.
Regarding cell phone theft, 573 incidents were recorded inside the event and 41 outside. More than 15,000 pirated products were seized.
“We ensured that residents and tourists had peace of mind and security. Today is the day to thank these agents who work day and night to protect each one of us,” said Governor Cláudio Castro.
The Military Police (PM) had eight observation towers at the festival. They used surveillance and facial recognition cameras, drones, aircraft and other equipment. A firearm was seized, as well as a bladed weapon. Policing was reinforced at the main bus terminals, avenues and streets around the Cidade do Rock.
