Rock in Rio 2026 begins this Friday (4) and runs until Monday (7), returning the following weekend, from Friday to Sunday (11 to 13), at the Olympic Park, in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. The festival, considered Brazil's most hyped musical event, features an increasingly eclectic lineup.
Foo Fighters is the main headliner at the Mundo stage this Friday (4), while Elton John closes out the first week's programming on the September 7th holiday. The main stage features, for the first time ever, full high-definition LED covering, promising an immersive experience for spectators.
Among the other confirmed artists are Péricles, Roupa Nova, and Guilherme Arantes at the Sunset stage, as well as Belo and Xamã at the Palco Favela. The article also mentions that Cacique Cobra Coral received a record number of requests to prevent rain during the festival, but no agreement was reached with the event's organization.
