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Rock in Rio is one of the biggest music festivals in the world, held periodically in Rio de Janeiro, with editions also in Lisbon, Las Vegas and Madrid. The 2026 edition features performances by national and international artists on several stages, including Mundo, Sunset and Eletrônico.
J Balvin debuts at Rock in Rio, invites Pedro Sampaio, receives Melody 'by surprise', and sings a hit by Mc Fioti. Read how it went.
Gilsons are saved by a good mess from Daniela Mercury and Olodum at a show at Rock in Rio. Read how it went.
Pedro Sampaio had an electrifying and crowded pajama party and showed that he deserves more than the first slot at Rock in Rio. Read how it went.
Criolo, Amaro and Dino combined jazz, rap and MPB in an exciting show at the opening of Sunset. Read how it went.
Gilsons promise to mix their own repertoire with hits from Daniela Mercury and Olodum to lift fans' spirits on the Sunset Stage. Presentation starts at 5:50 pm.
Priscila Chagas brings the weather forecast for the last two days of Rock in Rio: muggy weather with rain for this Saturday (11) and cold with rain for Sunday (12).
Fans of Demi Lovato got up early at the door of Cidade do Rock to secure a place close to the stage.
Stray Kids begins the last show of the fifth day of Rock in Rio 2026.

Pernambuco artist João Gomes returned to Rock in Rio this Saturday (12) to present a show that mixed frevo, piseiro and tributes to northeastern music, leading a carnival parade before going up to the Sunset stage, where he moved the audience with hits, special appearances and tears when embraced by Mestrinho.

Rock in Rio 2026 featured a variety of performances on the festival's stages, including shows by Gilsons with the participation of Daniela Mercury and Olodum, an electrifying pajama party by Pedro Sampaio, a fusion of jazz, rap and MPB by Criolo, Amaro and Dino at Sunset, as well as performances by Stray Kids, Jamiroquai and anticipation for Demi Lovato's show, with muggy and rainy weather forecast for the weekend.

On the fifth day of Rock in Rio 2026, dedicated to K-pop, Stray Kids closed the program with their last show, while NEXZ opened the event with somersaults and interaction in Portuguese. Hwasa drew attention for her laid-back attitude, contradicting the formality of the genre. Other highlights include Jamiroquai, Alok in collaboration with Twice and PJ Morton, whose audience was smaller due to the strong presence of K-pop. The zip line at Cidade do Rock failed, stopping in the middle of the route and leaving visitors suspended.

The British band Mumford & Sons performs at Rock in Rio 2026 this Saturday (12) at 10:45 pm on the Sunset Stage, with a live broadcast available on Multishow, Canal Bis, Globoplay and open signal on TV Globo, in addition to flashes in the program and special after 'Altas Horas'.

The North American band Maroon 5 performs at Rock in Rio 2026 this Saturday (12), on Palco Mundo, starting at 0:05 am, in the early hours of Sunday (13). The show will be broadcast live on Multishow, Canal Bis, Globoplay and free to air, in addition to a possible setlist with hits such as 'Sugar', 'Moves Like Jagger' and 'Girls Like You'.

Rock in Rio 2025 will be broadcast live on the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 11th, 12th and 13th of September, with Demi Lovato presenting her new dance album 'It's Not That Deep', Mumford & Sons returning after 10 years and João Gomes in a special show with orchestra. The programming will be shown on Multishow, Canal Bis and Globoplay, in addition to open signal alternating between channels every 30 minutes, with flashes and specials on TV Globo.