Overview
- Rock in Rio 2026 runs September 4–7 and 11–13 at the Cidade do Rock/Parque Olímpico in Rio de Janeiro.
- On September 5’s Dia do Rock, Avenged Sevenfold will close Palco Mundo as headliner, with Bring Me The Horizon also confirmed for the main stage.
- Previously announced artists include Elton John and Gilberto Gil (September 7), Stray Kids and Jamiroquai (September 11), and Maroon 5, Demi Lovato, Mumford & Sons, and João Gomes with Orquestra Brasileira (September 12).
- The Rock in Rio Card pre‑sale is sold out, and organizers have not yet set the date for general ticket sales.
- Organizers say Palco Mundo will feature a new design with about 2,400 m² of high‑definition LED panels, as Avenged Sevenfold returns after recent Brazil shows and Bring Me The Horizon makes its festival debut.