Rock in Rio 2026 continues today at Cidade do Rock. The 12 September Palco Mundo programme will be closed by Maroon 5, preceded by Demi Lovato, J Balvin and Pedro Sampaio. The Palco Sunset programme features Mumford & Sons, João Gomes featuring Orquestra Brasileira, Gilsons with Daniela Mercury and Olodum, as well as a collaborative performance by Criolo, Amaro Freitas and Dino D'Santiago.
On the electronic New Dance Order stage, Alok closes the night with the Rave The World project. The official programme also includes Ekanta & Swarup, Gabe, Adam Sellouk and Bhaskar.
The technological scale of the 2026 edition is a business story in itself. According to press materials from the organiser, the entire front of Palco Mundo is covered with approximately 2,400 square metres of high-resolution LED panels. The New Dance Order stage uses an additional 502 square metres of LED surface. ECCO by LightWire combines surround sound, projection, holography, LED wearables and optical fibre technology across five daily 20-minute performances.
Entry is also digital. Rock in Rio tickets must be activated in the Quentro application; screenshots and printed tickets are not accepted. For the Comfort Zone, biometric facial registration is also part of the process.
Mobility operates as a dedicated system: MetrôRio and BRT Expresso provide an integrated service on festival days, and Jardim Oceânico station connects to special BRT services on a 24-hour basis.
With this, Rock in Rio sets an example of connecting large-scale visual technology, digital entry, premium ticket products and urban transport integration from a business perspective.
Summary
On 12 September 2026 at Rock in Rio, the Palco Mundo stage features artists such as Maroon 5, Demi Lovato, J Balvin and Pedro Sampaio. Key technological developments at the festival include an approximately 2,400-square-metre LED wall on the main stage and digital entry based on the Quentro app and biometric facial registration. Access to the event is supported by an integrated transport network comprising MetrôRio and BRT Expresso.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is performing on the Palco Mundo stage at Rock in Rio on 12 September?
- The Palco Mundo programme is closed by Maroon 5, preceded by Demi Lovato, J Balvin and Pedro Sampaio taking the stage.
- What technological and visual innovations are being deployed at Rock in Rio 2026?
- The front of Palco Mundo is covered by a 2,400-square-metre high-resolution LED panel, the New Dance Order stage features an additional 502 square metres of LED surface, and ECCO by LightWire presents performances combining surround sound, projection, holography, optical fibre technology and LED wearables.
- How does entry operate at the 2026 Rock in Rio festival?
- Entry is exclusively digital: tickets must be activated via the Quentro app; printed versions or screenshots are not accepted. For the Comfort Zone, biometric facial registration is also required for access.
- How has public transport been arranged for the festival?
- MetrôRio and BRT Expresso provide an integrated service during festival days, with Jardim Oceânico station operating 24 hours a day to connect with special BRT services.
