CaRIOca ProgFestival – 9th Edition
📅 October 30 (Friday)
1st show – Solis (Rio de Janeiro/RJ)
Formed in 1996, Solis stands out for progressive rock with a strong symphonic influence, featuring rich instrumentation and memorable melodies. After years away from the stage, the band returns to CaRIOca ProgFestival to present their compositions and new material that will be part of their second album, scheduled for 2027. The album Gemini, released in 1999, marked their trajectory in Brazilian progressive rock.
2nd show – Anima Dominum (Nova Iguaçu/RJ)
Formed in the early 1990s, Anima Dominum returns to the stage after approximately two decades without regular activities. The repertoire includes songs from their discography and new compositions in an instrumental show, with an emphasis on guitar, bass, and drums, maintaining the characteristics of the band's progressive rock.
📅 October 31 (Saturday)
1st show – Prognoise (Porto Velho/RO)
Formed in 2012, Prognoise develops an original progressive rock work, with songs predominantly in Portuguese. The band returns to the festival to launch their 3rd album, Tentacles, presenting songs from different phases of their career, including tracks from the album Lacrimal.
2nd show – Spin XXI (Niterói/RJ)
Formed in Niterói in 1972, Spin XXI has over 50 years of experience in progressive rock. Their work combines symphonic progressive rock, jazz, Brazilian music, and concert music. The band closes the 9th edition of CaRIOca ProgFestival 2026, performing the second show of the night.
🎸 What you will find at this festival:
🎶 A celebration of progressive rock and original music
🤘 Performances by four bands from different Brazilian cities
🌎 The diversity of the progressive scene, bringing together artists from Rio de Janeiro, Nova Iguaçu, Porto Velho, and Niterói
📍 Venue – Theatro Municipal de Niterói
Rua Quinze de Novembro, 35 – Centro – Niterói/RJ
🕒 Doors open: 30 minutes before the show
⏰ Start time: punctual
🎟 15-minute tolerance only for reserved seating
🚫 No food entry allowed, except water
🎫 Half-price ticket – Who is eligible and what to present?
🎓 Students: presentation of valid CIE
👵 Over 60: official photo ID
🪪 Low-income youth: presentation of ID Jovem
♿ PcD: proof document from INSS or equivalent certificate
📚 Teachers: valid professional proof
🧒 Under 21: official photo ID
