Overview
- JYP Entertainment confirmed the group will top the bill on September 11 at the 2026 edition in Rio de Janeiro.
- Rock in Rio 2026 is scheduled for September 4–7 and 11–13, with Stray Kids slated for the second weekend.
- The festival’s official account signaled the announcement by posting member Hyunjin’s emoji before the confirmation.
- The slot follows their recent headlining runs at Lollapalooza Paris (2023), I‑Days Milan and BST Hyde Park (2024), and Lollapalooza Chicago (2024).
- Rock in Rio, founded in 1985 and expanded to cities including Lisbon, Madrid and Las Vegas, has hosted headliners such as Queen, Guns N’ Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Muse.