Rock in Rio 2026: J Balvin, Gilsons, Pedro Sampaio and other artists mark the festival with diverse shows
Quick Look
- At Rock in Rio 2026, J Balvin made his debut inviting Pedro Sampaio and receiving a surprise Melody, while the Gilsons were entertained by Daniela Mercury and Olodum.
- Pedro Sampaio held an electrifying pajama party, Criolo, Amaro and Dino mixed jazz, rap and MPB at Sunset, and Priscila Chagas predicted muggy weather with rain for Saturday and cold weather with rain for Sunday.
- Fans of Demi Lovato got up early in Cidade do Rock, Stray Kids opened the last show of the fifth day and Jamiroquai made parents and children dance on K-pop day.
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Why It Matters
Rock in Rio is one of the biggest music festivals in the world, held periodically in Rio de Janeiro, with editions also in other cities and countries. The 2026 edition featured performances by national and international artists on several stages, including Sunset and Palco Mundo.
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.
Jamiroquai puts parents and children dancing to an infallible groove on K-pop day at Rock in Rio; see how the show went.
Open Questions
- What was the total audience for each day of the festival?
- Were there any security incidents during the shows?
- What were the official ticket sales for this edition?
