Rock in Rio returns this Friday (11) to the City of Rock in Rio's Southwest Zone for its first 2026 edition, bringing headliners such as Elton John, Stray Kids, Avenged Sevenfold, Maroon 5, Zara Larsson, Alok, and Halsey. The festival also features reviews and rankings of the first weekend's shows, including Foo Fighters and BMTH.
In comparison, the festival's first edition in 1985 featured artists such as Iron Maiden, Yes, Rod Stewart, Scorpions, Whitesnake, Queen, and Ney Matogrosso, showing how the lineup has changed significantly over the decades.
The article highlights that the festival has transformed over time, just like the musical taste of the audience, which has been evolving and diversifying. The article also mentions an interactive game by GLOBO where readers can build their own ideal Rock in Rio lineup.
The publication also addresses how different generations, such as parents and children, may have quite different choices about which artists they would like to see at the festival, reflecting the changing profiles of headliners and audience preferences over the years.
