Copacabana and Leme, in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone, lead hotel occupancy during the first weekend of Rock in Rio, with 85.4% of accommodations reserved. The data comes from the association HotéisRIO and refers to the period between Friday and Monday. The city as a whole shows 77.6% hotel occupancy during this period.
The festival takes place on September 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, and 13. The first weekend includes an extended holiday, since Brazil's Independence Day falls on Monday, September 7. This extended period is expected to further boost the presence of tourists in the city.
The main shows of the first weekend include Foo Fighters (September 4), Avenged Sevenfold (5), Calvin Harris (6), and Elton John (7). The performances by Calvin Harris and Elton John are already completely sold out, demonstrating the high demand from the public for the festival.
In second place for hotel occupancy are the neighborhoods of Ipanema and Leblon, also in the South Zone, with 85.2% of rooms filled. The Barra da Tijuca, Glória, and Botafogo areas are also mentioned as areas with significant tourist presence during the event.
