Rock in Rio 2026
📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
📝 About Rock in Rio 2026
Rock in Rio is one of the largest music festivals in the world, created by Brazilian entrepreneur Roberto Medina and first held in Rio de Janeiro in 1985, when it drew 1.38 million people over ten days and featured Queen's legendary performance considered one of the greatest live shows in rock history. The festival has since expanded to editions in Lisbon, Madrid, and Las Vegas, though the Rio de Janeiro edition at the purpose-built Cidade do Rock remains the flagship event. Each Rock in Rio edition spans multiple weekends with different themed nights covering rock, pop, electronic, Brazilian, and heavy metal music. Rock in Rio 2026 is expected to draw over 700,000 attendees across its Rio de Janeiro dates, maintaining its status as South America's premier music festival and one of the most commercially successful live events on the planet.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Friday, September 18, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Friday
- Days Remaining
- 138
- Category
- Music Festivals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 138 days until Rock in Rio 2026 on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Rock in Rio 2026 is on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Rock in Rio is one of the largest music festivals in the world, created by Brazilian entrepreneur Roberto Medina and first held in Rio de Janeiro in 1985, when it drew 1.38 million people over ten days and featured Queen's legendary performance considered one of the greatest live shows in rock history. The festival has since expanded to editions in Lisbon, Madrid, and Las Vegas, though the Rio de Janeiro edition at the purpose-built Cidade do Rock remains the flagship event. Each Rock in Rio edition spans multiple weekends with different themed nights covering rock, pop, electronic, Brazilian, and heavy metal music. Rock in Rio 2026 is expected to draw over 700,000 attendees across its Rio de Janeiro dates, maintaining its status as South America's premier music festival and one of the most commercially successful live events on the planet.
Rock in Rio 2026 falls on a Friday.