Rock in Rio 2026: Bring Me The Horizon, Poppy, MGK, Black Pantera, Nervosa and Sepultura rock the Mundo and Sunset stages
Quick Look
On the first day of Rock in Rio 2026, Bring Me The Horizon performed on the Mundo stage with a metalcore show, while Poppy, MGK, Black Pantera, Nervosa and Sepultura took to the Sunset stage with varied performances, including protests against racism and the reduction of working hours, and the BRT Expresso transported 30 thousand people with a fare of R$29.
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Why It Matters
Rock in Rio is one of the biggest music festivals in the world, with periodic editions in Brazil and other countries. The 2026 edition takes place in Cidade do Rock, in Rio de Janeiro, with multiple stages and international and national attractions.
Bring Me The Horizon is already performing on the Mundo do Rock in Rio 2026 stage this Saturday (5).
Poppy embodies a metal diva and becomes a ‘Viking paddle’ track; see how the show went.
MGK confronts audience apathy and hostility with emotional, bland pop punk; see how the show went.
It's Poppy's turn to perform on Rock in Rio's Sunset stage this Saturday night (5).
Black Pantera opens the show on the Sunset stage, complete with headbanging during the song “Hórus”.
Black Pantera screams against racists and at the end of the 6x1 scale alongside Nervosa; see how the show went.
Groups of women organize themselves near the grid of the Black Pantera and Nervosa show on the Sunset Stage, this Saturday (5).
Sepultura opted for an exclusive show with just 'era Derrick' in the penultimate performance of their career in Brazil. Read more.
The BRT Expresso Rock in Rio transported 30 thousand people on the first day of the festival. The ticket costs R$29 per day and entitles you to a round trip. Purchases are made via the Jaé app.
Open Questions
- What was the total audience on the first day of the festival?
- Were there security incidents during the shows?
- What was the reaction of specialized critics to the presentations?
