Rock in Rio 2026 already has two sold-out dates before the gates even open. The festival announced that general admission for September 6, led by Calvin Harris, was gone in 2h05, while September 12, topped by Maroon 5, sold out in 2h12. With less than three months to go before the Cidade do Rock returns, the ticket rush has turned anticipation into a measurable signal of just how strong this edition is shaping up to be.
Both dates combine some of the event’s biggest crowd-pullers across multiple stages. On September 6, the World Stage also brings Black Eyed Peas, Nelly and Barão Vermelho Encontro Formação Original, while the Sunset lineup includes NE-YO, Jota Quest toca Tim Maia, BaianaSystem and Calema. On September 12, the festival pairs Maroon 5 with Demi Lovato, J Balvin, Pedro Sampaio and Mumford & Sons, building a schedule with broad reach across pop, Latin music and live crossover performances.
The first sellouts
According to the organizers, fans were ready as soon as sales opened and quickly cleared out two of the seven festival dates. That response lands at a key moment for an edition scheduled for September 4, 5, 6, 7 and 11, 12 and 13, 2026, at Cidade do Rock in Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park. It also gives an early sense of scale to a program spread across Palco Mundo, Sunset, Espaço Favela, New Dance Order, Global Village and Supernova.
The timing matters. The announcement comes with the festival still weeks away from opening day, but after the full lineup has already been revealed. Rock in Rio says this edition will feature 45 international artists, more than 15 unique and exclusive shows, plus new experiences designed to extend the event beyond the stages themselves. The sellouts on September 6 and 12 are the clearest sign so far that demand is already running high.
Why Sept. 6 hit hard
The organization describes September 6 as the day when Cidade do Rock will host “the biggest party in history,” and the lineup helps explain that pitch. Calvin Harris leads the World Stage, joined by Black Eyed Peas, Nelly and Barão Vermelho Encontro Formação Original, creating a night built around major hits, crossover appeal and multigenerational recognition. That combination pushed general admission to a sellout in just over two hours.
Elsewhere, the schedule stays just as dense. The Sunset stage hosts NE-YO, Jota Quest toca Tim Maia, BaianaSystem and Calema. Espaço Favela features Xamã, Rael and Budah. New Dance Order closes with MEDUZA³, alongside Liu, Casa Bonita – Brisotti e Viot, and Sofi Tukker. Global Village brings Mohamed Ramadan, Mãeana and Bento Gil convida Flor Gil, while Supernova adds João Gordo & Asteroides Trio in “Blitzkrieg Psycho Bop Ramones 50”, Matanza Ritual, Bayside Kings and O Escritório.
Sept. 12 follows fast
September 12 moved at nearly the same speed. Maroon 5 leads the World Stage bill, with Demi Lovato, J Balvin and Pedro Sampaio filling out one of the most commercially powerful nights on the lineup. The result was another rapid sellout, with general admission gone in 2h12.
The rest of the schedule keeps that momentum going. Sunset brings Mumford & Sons, João Gomes com a Orquestra Brasileira, Gilsons convidando Daniela Mercury e Olodum, plus the meeting of Criolo, Amaro Freitas and Dino D’Santiago. Espaço Favela has Timbalada, Priscilla Senna and Soul de Brasileiro. New Dance Order closes with Alok and the new project Rave The World, in addition to Alok & Family – Ekanta e Swarup, Gabe, Adam Sellouk and Bhaskar. Global Village hosts Mestrinho, Hamilton de Holanda and Badi Assad, while Supernova presents Delacruz, Milo J, Yago Oproprio and Celo Dut.
The full festival map
The opening weekend already shows how wide the festival’s musical range will be. On September 4, Foo Fighters headline the World Stage, alongside Rise Against, The Hives and Nova Twins. That same day, Sunset has Capital Inicial convida Dado Villa-Lobos, Hot Milk, Detonautas convidam Biquini e Di Ferrero; Espaço Favela features MC Rodrigo do CN, Hitmaker and GBZ7N; New Dance Order is led by Steve Angello, with GIU x Carola, ATKÖ and Cat Dealers; Global Village hosts Paulinho Moska, Leela and Giovanna Moraes; and Supernova brings Diogo Defante, Venere Vai Venus, Rock in Gil com Larissa Luz and Chady.
On September 5, Avenged Sevenfold closes the World Stage, which also includes Bring Me The Horizon, mgk (Machine Gun Kelly) and Sepultura. Sunset adds Bad Omens, Poppy, Black Pantera convida Nervosa and Malvada convida Day Limns. Espaço Favela features Major RD, Canto Cego and Quantum. New Dance Order is headed by James Hype, with Volkoder, Camila Jun x Eli Iwasa and Victor Lou. Global Village hosts Korzus, Noturnall + Russell Allen and Rhegia, while Supernova brings Supercombo, Lvcas, MC Taya and Zero.
The September 7 holiday centers the World Stage around Elton John, with Gilberto Gil, Jon Batiste and Luísa Sonza convida Roberto Menescal also on the bill. Sunset includes Laufey, Péricles canta Motown, Roupa Nova convidando Guilherme Arantes and Vanessa da Mata convidando Rubel. Espaço Favela has Belo, Mart’nália and Tiee. New Dance Order closes with Fatboy Slim, plus Aline Rocha, Leo Janeiro & simo not simon and Max Styler. Global Village hosts João Bosco, Joyce Moreno, Leila Pinheiro and Fernanda Takai, in addition to Wanda Sá, while Supernova brings Alee, Zeca Veloso, Melly and Maui.
The second weekend opens on September 11 with Stray Kids atop the World Stage, joined by Alok, HWASA and NEXZ. Sunset includes Jamiroquai, PJ Morton, Os Garotin convidando Duquesa, and Jota.pê convidando Luedji Luna e Zaynara. Espaço Favela features MC Cabelinho convida TZ da Coronel, Puterrier, MC Carol and Caio Luccas. New Dance Order ends with a b2b set from Neelix and Vegas, plus Omiki, DEPARTAMENTO and ANNA. Global Village hosts Soulidified, Rio Bronx and Lambateria convida Félix Robatto, while Supernova brings Nandatsunami, Ananda, Isa Buzzi and Muse Maya. The festival then closes on September 13 with Twenty One Pilots leading the World Stage alongside Halsey, Lola Young and Ivete Sangalo; Sunset with Zara Larsson, Marina Sena convida Céu, Joelma convida Viviane Batidão and Carol Biazin convida Joyce Alane; Espaço Favela with DENNIS, Suel and Marvvila; New Dance Order with John Summit, Roddy Lima, Illusionize and Dawn Patrol – Maz, Antdot, Riascode and Bakka; Global Village with Haley Smalls, Lucy Alves and Kinnie; and Supernova with Lourena, Sant, Bruna Black and AR Baby.
Event Info
- Event: Rock in Rio 2026.
- Venue: Cidade do Rock, at the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro.
- Dates: September 4, 5, 6, 7 and 11, 12, 13, 2026.
- Sold-out general admission dates: September 6 and September 12.
- Sellout times: 2h05 for September 6 and 2h12 for September 12.
- World Stage headliners on the sold-out dates: Calvin Harris on September 6 and Maroon 5 on September 12.
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