Rock in Rio 2026 Names Elton John and Gilberto Gil for Sept. 7 as First Confirmed Acts

Overview

• Organizers set the 2026 festival for September 4–7 and 11–13 at Rio’s Cidade do Rock in the Olympic Park.
• Elton John’s performance will be his only Brazil show in 2026, and Roberto Medina said three headliners will play exclusively at the festival.
• Rock in Rio Card prices are R$795 (full), R$397.50 (half) and R$675.75 for Itaú credit-card customers, with Rock in Rio Club presales on December 4 at 19:00 and general sales via Ticketmaster Brasil on December 9 at 19:00.
• Production updates include a rebuilt Palco Mundo with about 2,400 m² of LED (104 m wide, ~31.5 m high), the return of the five-aircraft ‘The Flight’ aerial show, and a bossa nova tribute.
• Itaú returns as master sponsor with a commitment through 2028, and new partnerships with Visit Rio and CRM Bonus will offer tourism benefits and giftback incentives for ticket buyers.