What is Night Summit?

Night Summit will take place at Rio Center, followed by Late Night Summit taking place across different neighborhoods across the city.
At Riocenter, there will be multiple meetup areas with different themes, activations, entertainment and networking opportunities across the nights.


Monday 8 June - Carnival
19:30 - 22:00
An electric night of samba rhythms, live percussion workshops and high-energy dance classes, starting off with a vibrant Carnival parade experience performed by Unidos do Viradouro, winner of the prestigious 2026 Golden Standard Award (Estandarte de Ouro) at the Rio Sambadrome and one of Brazil’s most celebrated and historic samba schools.

Tuesday 9 June - Festa Junina
18:00 - 22:00
A colorful celebration inspired by Santos Populares, blending traditional décor and the festive spirit of Festa Junina. The evening features a lively quadrilha performance by Amigos da Onça, followed by a joyful forró concert in the spirit of Dominguinhos - a high-energy celebration of music, dance, and Brazilian tradition.

Wednesday 10 June - World Cup warmup
18:00 - 22:00
A dynamic finale featuring the World Cup opening ceremony streamed live, followed by an evening of friendly sports competitions and urban beats powered by the Brazilian funk icons ozCRIAS. Join a live Altinha workshop, 5-a-side football or beach tennis friendly competitions, and take part in a giant foosball match.

Thursday 11 June
15:00 - 18:00
World Cup screening
Livestream of the World Cup Opening Ceremony and the first World Cup game.