Rock in Rio 2026 Lineup: Complete Guide by Day
Rock in Rio 2026 confirmed its full lineup in late May, with Foo Fighters, Elton John, Maroon 5, and Twenty One Pilots headlining across the two weekends. Here’s who’s playing each day and on which stage.
Crowd at Palco Mundo during a previous Rock in Rio edition, Barra da Tijuca.
Headliners by Day
The festival confirmed its full 2026 lineup in late May, closing out gaps that had remained on a couple of dates until shortly before ticket sales opened. The seven-day headliner lineup runs like this:
| Date | Palco Mundo Headliner |
|---|---|
| September 4 | Foo Fighters |
| September 5 | Avenged Sevenfold |
| September 6 | Calvin Harris |
| September 7 | Elton John |
| September 11 | Stray Kids |
| September 12 | Maroon 5 |
| September 13 | Twenty One Pilots |
Full Line-Up by Day and Stage
Below is the detailed breakdown for the days with complete stage-by-stage confirmations. A handful of slots on September 5 and September 11 were still being finalized as of this writing — check the official Rock in Rio site for last-minute additions.
| Palco Mundo | Foo Fighters, Rise Against, The Hives, Nova Twins |
|---|---|
| Palco Sunset | Capital Inicial with Dado Villa-Lobos, Hot Milk, Detonautas with Biquíni Cavadão, Di Ferrero |
| New Dance Order | Steve Angello, Giu x Carola, Atkö, Cat Dealers |
| Palco Supernova | João Gordo & Asteroides Trio (Ramones 50th tribute), Matanza Ritual, Bayside Kings, O Escritório |
| Global Village | Mohamed Ramadan, Mãeana, Bento Gil with Flor Gil |
| Palco Sunset | Jamiroquai, PJ Morton, Os Garotin with Duquesa, Jota.Pê with Luedji Luna and Zaynara |
|---|---|
| New Dance Order | Neelix & Vegas, Omiki, Departamento, Anna |
| Espaço Favela | MC Cabelinho with TZ da Coronel, Puterrier & MC Carol, Caio Luccas |
| Palco Supernova | Nandatsunami, Ananda, Isa Buzzi, Muse Maya |
| Global Village | Souldified, Rio Bronx, Lambateria with Félix Robatto |
| Palco Mundo | Elton John, Gilberto Gil, Jon Batiste, Luísa Sonza with Roberto Menescal |
|---|---|
| Palco Sunset | Laufey, Péricles sings Motown, Roupa Nova with Guilherme Arantes, Vanessa da Mata with Rubel |
| New Dance Order | Fatboy Slim, Aline Rocha, Leo Janeiro & Simo Not Simon, Max Styler |
| Palco Mundo | Maroon 5, Demi Lovato, J Balvin, Pedro Sampaio |
|---|---|
| Palco Sunset | Mumford & Sons, João Gomes with a Brazilian orchestra, Gilsons with Daniela Mercury and Olodum, Criolo with Amaro Freitas and Dino D’Santiago |
| New Dance Order | Alok presents Rave the World, Alok & Family (Ekanta, Swarup), Gabe, Adam Sellouk, Bhaskar |
| Espaço Favela | Timbalada, Priscila Senna, Soul de Brasileiro |
| Palco Supernova | Delacruz, Milo J, Yago Oproprio, Celo Dut |
| Global Village | Mestrinho, Hamilton de Holanda, Badi Assad |
| Palco Mundo | Twenty One Pilots, Halsey, Lola Young, Ivete Sangalo |
|---|---|
| Palco Sunset | Zara Larsson, Marina Sena with Céu, Joelma with Viviane Batidão, Carol Biazin with Joyce Alane |
| New Dance Order | John Summit, Roddy Lima, Illusionize, Dawn Patrol |
What Stands Out in This Lineup
A few things separate the 2026 booking from previous editions. Black Eyed Peas, Ne-Yo, Nelly, and Halsey add a strong pop and R&B presence to Palco Mundo, while Lola Young makes her first appearance in Brazil. On the electronic side, Fatboy Slim, John Summit, and a dedicated Alok takeover of New Dance Order round out the dance-focused programming.
The Brazilian side of the lineup leans heavily into cross-generational pairings — Gilsons with Daniela Mercury and Olodum, Marina Sena with Céu, and Joelma with Viviane Batidão are all built around one artist inviting another rather than solo sets.
Foo Fighters, Avenged Sevenfold, Rise Against, The Hives, Twenty One Pilots
Maroon 5, Demi Lovato, Halsey, Zara Larsson, Black Eyed Peas, Ne-Yo
Calvin Harris, Fatboy Slim, Alok, John Summit, Illusionize
Gilberto Gil, Ivete Sangalo, Timbalada, Marina Sena, Criolo, Luísa Sonza
Stray Kids headlines the festival’s first dedicated K-pop night on Palco Mundo
Once you know which artists and dates matter most to you, here’s how the ticket sale actually works.
How to Buy Rock in Rio 2026 Tickets →What’s Different for 2026
Beyond the lineup itself, Palco Mundo gets a new LED setup for 2026, and the recurring aerial show “The Flight” returns with a new soundtrack segment. The festival’s gourmet food square this year is curated by chef Pedro Siqueira, adding a more defined culinary identity to the food court area.