Diogenes Rivas (born October 4, 1942) is a dedicated Venezuelan composer as well as a researcher of contemporary music.
Additionally, he devotes time to teaching and the training of young composers.
Rivas is the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Festival Atempo – Caracas and Artistic Director (along with Pierre Strauch and Antonio Pileggi) of the Paris Nuit d’Atempo.