Tickets to the three gymnastics disciplines – artistic, rhythmic and trampoline – at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games have been among the most sought after and hardest to come by. But fans of the sport have another chance to see their idols during the Games in Rio next year. Tickets to the gymnastics gala – sometimes known as the champions’ gala – go on sale at 10am (Brasília time) on Tuesday (17 November).

Residents of Brazil can buy tickets on the Rio 2016 tickets portal, while overseas fans should get in contact with the authorised ticket reseller (ATR) for their territory. Click here to see the list of ATRs.

The Beijing 2008 gymnastics gala (Photo: Getty Images/Clive Brunskill)

First staged at the Atlanta 1996 Games, the gala often sees more daring and unusual routines, as gymnasts perform free from the pressure of competition for medals. Rio will be the fifth time the Olympic gala has been staged. It was not held in London in 2012, for logistical reasons.

At the Beijing 2008 Games, the gala brought together esteemed gymnasts with local pop stars. The names of those who will be involved in the Rio show have not been divulged, but the recipe will be the same: amazing gymnastics, entertainment and a touch of glamour. The performances will include artistic, rhythmic and trampoline gymnastics, as well as acrobatic and aerobic gymnastics and tumbling. In some routines, different disciplines will be mixed together.

The Rio 2016 gymnastics gala will have two sessions on 17 August at Rio Olympic Arena in Barra Olympic Park, one at 11am, one at 3pm, both lasting 90 minutes. Prices range from R$290 to R$900.

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