Mondial de la Bière in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 1,500 Beers at Pier Mauá, October 29–November 1
Key Facts
- Dates. October 29–November 1, 2026, at Pier Mauá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Scale. Around 1,500 beer labels and 230 breweries; past editions drew some 29,000 visitors.
- Hours. Thursday–Friday 4 p.m.–midnight, Saturday 1 p.m.–midnight, Sunday 1–9 p.m.
- Tickets. Three formats — 1 Dia (single day), Passaporte (multi-day) and Experiência (premium) — via Ingresse.
- Getting there. Pier Mauá, Av. Rodrigues Alves 10, Praça Mauá — VLT light rail to Parada dos Museus.
Mondial de la Bière returns to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from October 29 to November 1, 2026: South America’s flagship beer festival fills Pier Mauá with around 1,500 labels from 230 breweries, plus gastronomy and concerts against the Guanabara Bay sunset.
For expats in Rio, it is the friendliest mass event on the calendar — day passes, no Portuguese required to order, and one of the city’s best sunset settings thrown in.
Mondial de la Bière Rio 2026: What to Expect
The Brazilian edition of the Montreal-born festival turns Pier Mauá’s warehouses into a four-day tasting floor: hundreds of national and international breweries pouring by the glass, with food pairings, guest chefs and live music.
The setting does half the work: the renovated port zone faces Guanabara Bay, and the late-afternoon session times are built around Rio’s sunset.
Brazil’s Craft Beer Moment
Brazil has become one of the world’s largest beer markets and a serious craft producer — the festival’s 230-brewery lineup is the easiest single place to survey the national scene, from German-style chopp traditions to Amazonian fruit experiments.
For foreigners, it doubles as a social map of the city: the crowd skews young-professional and international, and the format — tokens, tasting glasses, open floor — is instantly legible to anyone who has been to a European beer festival.
Ticket Strategy
Three tiers are on sale via Ingresse: the single-day ‘1 Dia’ ticket, the multi-day ‘Passaporte’, and the premium ‘Experiência’ package; the Sunday session is shorter (ending 9 p.m.) and usually calmer.
Buying ahead matters less for capacity than for price tiers, which rise in lots — and half-price entry rules under Brazilian law apply to students, seniors and other eligible categories.
Practical Tips for Expats
The VLT light rail from the Santos Dumont airport area stops practically at the door (Parada dos Museus); organizers recommend public transport or rideshare over driving.
Combine it with the Museum of Tomorrow next door or the new Aquarium for a full port-zone day before the evening session.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Mondial de la Bière 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
Mondial de la Bière 2026 runs from October 29 to November 1 at Pier Mauá in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
How big is Mondial de la Bière Rio?
Around 1,500 beer labels from some 230 breweries, with past editions drawing about 29,000 visitors.
Where can I buy tickets for Mondial de la Bière Rio?
Tickets in three formats — 1 Dia, Passaporte and Experiência — are sold via the Ingresse platform and the festival’s official site.
How do I get to Pier Mauá?
By VLT light rail to Parada dos Museus, or by rideshare; the address is Av. Rodrigues Alves 10, Praça Mauá.
Connected Coverage
Earlier in October: Festival do Rio screens hundreds of films across the city from October 1 to 11.
Sources: Mondial de la Bière Brasil, Rio de Janeiro Secreto (consulted September 3, 2026).
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