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Rock in Rio 2026 wraps with 700,000 fans and a 2028 edition already confirmed
Seven days marked by near-daily rain, Elton John’s farewell to Brazil and the Palco Mundo’s first K-pop headliner.
Rock in Rio 2026 drew 700,000 people over seven days at the Cidade do Rock, according to organizers. Half the crowd came from outside Rio de Janeiro state, with visitors from 89 countries.
Rain fell every day except opening night and became part of this edition’s story. On stage, the highlights were Elton John’s farewell to Brazil, his backstage meeting with Gilberto Gil and Stray Kids, the first K-pop group to headline the Palco Mundo.
Organizers estimated an economic impact of R$3.36 billion and confirmed the next edition for September 2028. Sister festival The Town returns to São Paulo in September 2027.
What we know
- Total attendance: 700,000 over 7 days
- Visitors from 89 countries
- Next edition: September 2028
- The Town returns in September 2027
