Rock in Rio’s final night on Sept. 13 brings Twenty One Pilots’ festival debut and Zara Larsson’s headline set — both performing exclusively in Brazil.
Some festivals save the best for last. Rock in Rio 2026 is closing out on September 13 with a night that feels less like a finale and more like an eruption: Twenty One Pilots making their long-awaited debut on the main stage and Zara Larsson taking over the Sunset Stage, both in Brazil-exclusive performances. Two very different acts, one shared mission — keep the Cidade do Rock moving until the very end.
Twenty One Pilots Finally Take the Main Stage
Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun have spent the better part of a decade building one of modern rock’s most loyal and passionate fanbases — the Skeleton Clique. Their music refuses easy categorization: alternative rock, pop, hip hop, and electronic elements collide in a sound that has earned them over 34 billion global streams and more than 4 million tickets sold across their tours. Five albums have landed in the Billboard 200 Top 10, with Blurryface and Breach both reaching number one and standing as the biggest rock debuts of their respective decades.
Their live shows are legendary for a reason. What starts as an intimate emotional experience gradually builds into full-scale euphoria, with the crowd becoming a genuine part of the performance. Songs like “Stressed Out,” “Ride,” “Heathens,” “Chlorine,” and the newer “Drag Path” span a career that keeps evolving without losing its core. The Brazil show follows their acclaimed THE CLANCY TOUR: BREACH 2025, which swept across continents and reminded everyone why this duo remains one of rock’s most compelling live acts.
Zara Larsson at Her Career Peak
On the Sunset Stage, Zara Larsson arrives as one of pop’s most consistent forces. The Grammy-nominated Swedish star currently pulls over 70 million monthly listeners on Spotify and has built a catalog full of certified global hits — from “Lush Life” and “Symphony” to “Never Forget You” and her most recent smash, “Midnight Sun.” Her 2026 deluxe release, Midnight Sun: Girls Trip, earned her a Grammy nomination this year and marks yet another creative leap.
What makes Larsson’s relationship with Brazil particularly special is the genuine musical exchange she has cultivated. Tracks like “Girl’s Girl,” “The Ambition,” and “Hot & Sexy” carry clear influences from funk carioca, and her collaboration with DJ DENNIS on a remix of “Ammunition” cemented her connection to the Brazilian music scene. Brazilian fans have affectionately dubbed her the “Swedish Crystal” — a testament to how deeply her music has resonated here.
A Closing Night Built for Dancing
Between the emotional intensity of Twenty One Pilots and the relentless energy of Zara Larsson, September 13 shapes up as one of the most memorable closing nights in Rock in Rio history. Two artists at the top of their game, two stages, one massive party in one of the world’s most iconic festival settings.
Rock in Rio 2026 runs at the Cidade do Rock in Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic Park on September 4, 5, 6, 7, and 11, 12, and 13. The lineup also features Elton John, Foo Fighters, Avenged Sevenfold, Maroon 5, Stray Kids, Demi Lovato, J Balvin, Gilberto Gil, Jamiroquai, and dozens more.
Event Info
- Event: Rock in Rio 2026
- Venue: Cidade do Rock — Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Dates: September 4, 5, 6, 7 and 11, 12, 13, 2026
- Twenty One Pilots & Zara Larsson: September 13, 2026
- Itaú & Rock in Rio Club pre-sale: June 2, from noon
- General sale: June 8, at 7 PM (local time)
- Tickets: R$ 870 (full price) | R$ 435 (half price) | R$ 739.50 (Itaú cardholders)
- No service fees. Installments up to 8x interest-free with Itaú card; up to 6x with other accepted cards
- Payment: Credit card or PIX
- Online sales only: rockinrio.ticketmaster.com.br
- Age rating: 16+. Under-16s admitted with parent or legal guardian
- Rock in Rio Card: Day selection deadline is June 8 at noon
