Rock in Rio 2026 Kicks Off with Diverse Lineup and High Energy
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- Folha de S.Paulo
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Rock in Rio 2026 began on Friday, September 4, in Rio de Janeiro, featuring a wide array of international and Brazilian artists across multiple stages. The festival continues through September 13. The first day included a performance by the Foo Fighters, who were scheduled to close the Palco Mundo at 0h05 on Saturday. Other Friday acts included the Swedish rock band The Hives, who used self celebratory humor to engage the crowd, and the British duo Nova Twins, who opened the Palco Mundo to a smaller, dispersed audience. In the Palco Favela, Rodrigo do CN performed funk hits, though reports noted the audience was less animated than the artist. A significant highlight of the first day was Capital Inicial performing at the Palco Sunset with Dado Villa Lobos. The show served as a tribute to Renato Russo and Legião Urbana, though one report noted that the performance was marred by occasional sound failures. The festival's second day, Saturday, September 5, focuses on metal and alternative sounds. The Palco Mundo lineup includes Sepultura, Machine Gun Kelly, Bring Me The Horizon, and Avenged Sevenfold. Other Saturday attractions include Bad Omens and Poppy at the Palco Sunset. For those not in Rio, the event is being broadcast via Multishow, Canal Bis, and Globoplay, with flashes and specials airing on TV Globo. Additionally, several artists performing at the festival, such as Maroon 5, Demi Lovato, and Machine Gun Kelly, have separate scheduled appearances in São Paulo.
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- These outlets focused heavily on providing service information, such as schedules, setlists, and broadcast details, while highlighting the emotional and nostalgic aspects of the performances.
- Centre
- These outlets provided more critical reviews of the live performances, noting issues like sound failures, low audience engagement for certain acts, and the specific stage presence of the artists.
Sources
- Centre Folha de S.Paulo: Spotify success fills Rock in Rio stage, but performs funk dance without heat
- Centre Folha de S.Paulo: Maroon 5, Demi Lovato and Milo J: see which Rock in Rio artists also perform in SP
- Centre Folha de S.Paulo: Energetic, The Hives win over audience with self-celebratory humor at Rock in Rio
- Centre Folha de S.Paulo: With sound failures, Capital Inicial sings with Dado Villa-Lobos at Rock in Rio
- Centre Folha de S.Paulo: Nova Twins plays for few Foo Fighters fans on the first day of Rock in Rio
- Centre-left G1: Bring Me The Horizon at Rock in Rio 2026: what time is the show and where to watch
- Centre-left G1: Avenged Sevenfold at Rock in Rio 2026: time, where to watch and what to expect
- Centre-left G1: Machine Gun Kelly at Rock in Rio 2026: what time is the show and where to watch
- Centre-left G1: Foo Fighters setlist at Rock in Rio: see how the band's show at the festival should be
- Centre-left G1: ‘Brothers’, Dinho Ouro Preto and Dado Villa-Lobos celebrate friendship and honor Renato Russo in nostalgic show at Rock in Rio
- Centre-left G1: Rock in Rio: 2nd day has metal branches with Avenged Sevenfold, Bring Me The Horizon and Sepultura
- Centre-left UOL: Maroon 5, Demi Lovato and Milo J: see which Rock in Rio artists also perform in SP
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