Rock in Rio 2026

When

4–7 and 11–13 September 2026

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Where

Cidade do Rock, Parque Olímpico

BrazilRio de Janeiro, Brazil

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About the event

Rock in Rio is one of the largest music festivals in the world, first staged in Rio de Janeiro in 1985 and since exported to Lisbon, Madrid and beyond. Its huge 'City of Rock' site hosts global headliners across rock, pop and electronic music over multiple weekends.

Key figures
10 days, Friday to Sunday4–13 September 2026
First held1985in Rio de Janeiro
ScaleAmong the largestmusic festivals
FormatMultiple weekendsCity of Rock site
MusicRock, pop, EDMglobal headliners
Stay in Rio de Janeiro

Check-in 3 Sep, check-out 7 Sep 2026 — 4 nights around 4–7 and 11–13 September 2026. Change the dates to stay longer.

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Getting there
  • AirportSantos Dumont Airport (SDU), about 2 km
  • Time zoneAmerica/Sao Paulo
Host country
  • Currency: Brazilian real
  • Language: Portuguese
  • Driving: on the right
  • Capital: Brasilia
  • Phone: +55
  • Emergency: 190
  • Electricity: 127/220 V, 60 Hz, plugs C/N

Coming years

2027

The organiser had not announced the 2027 edition as of 2026-09-03.