Overview
- Organizers confirmed J Balvin and Brazilian DJ‑producer Pedro Sampaio for Palco Mundo on September 12 alongside Maroon 5 and Demi Lovato.
- Nexz will open Palco Mundo on September 11 before Stray Kids and Hwasa, with Alok also on that bill.
- New Sunset stage projects include Gilsons with Daniela Mercury and Olodum plus a special set by Criolo with Amaro Freitas and Dino D’Santiago on September 12.
- Vanessa da Mata will perform with guest Rubel on the Sunset stage on September 7, joining a day that already features Elton John, Gilberto Gil and Jon Batiste on Palco Mundo.
- Rock in Rio 2026 runs September 4–7 and 11–13 at Rio’s Parque Olímpico, and organizers say five of seven days now have announced lineups.