Fundição Progresso, Cultural center and music venue in Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Fundição Progresso spans across a former industrial building, featuring multiple performance spaces and hosting concerts throughout all seasons of the year.
The structure originated as an iron factory in the industrial era before transforming into the largest independent cultural center in Brazil over two decades.
The venue presents diverse performances ranging from Brazilian samba to international artists, while maintaining regular programs for circus arts and dance exhibitions.
The cultural center provides detailed event schedules on their website, with tickets available for purchase online and at the entrance before performances.
Through free acrobatics and clowning classes, the center creates opportunities for local residents to learn performing arts in an industrial heritage setting.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Location: Centro
GPS coordinates: -22.91227,-43.18043
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
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