About Rock in Rio
Rock in Rio is a spectacle of scale — a purpose-built 'City of Rock' in Rio de Janeiro that hosts 100,000+ people per day across two weekends. Founded in 1985, the festival has expanded from rock to include pop, electronic, and hip-hop with some of the biggest names in global music. The production is arena-level on every stage. The Rio setting means carnival energy, beach culture, and a city that knows how to celebrate. When the sun sets behind the stages and 100,000 Brazilians sing in unison, there's nothing like it.
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Festival Info
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Dates
- Sep 4–13, 2026
- Type
- Multi-day Festival
- Price Range
- Moderate
Genres
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Rock in Rio is a multi-day festival festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Explore the full breakdown below to plan your experience.
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