Brazil Set to Host Star-Studded Concerts and Festivals in 2026
A stellar lineup of concerts and festivals in Brazil throughout 2026 highlights its role as a top live music hub.
- • Brazil will host major concerts in 2026, including AC/DC's return after 17 years.
- • Lollapalooza festival will feature Tyler, the Creator, Lorde, and Sabrina Carpenter.
- • Monsters of Rock festival in April will have Guns N' Roses and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
- • Rock in Rio will run from September 4-13, with Elton John and Maroon 5 headlining.
- • Iron Maiden will perform a unique show on September 25 at Allianz Parque.
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Brazil is gearing up to be a premier live music destination in 2026, featuring a vibrant lineup of concerts and festivals that span diverse musical genres.
The year begins with a performance by Doja Cat on February 5 at São Paulo’s Suhai Music Hall. AC/DC will make a highly anticipated return after 17 years with three shows on February 24, 28, and March 4 at MorumBIS as part of their Power Up Tour. February also brings My Chemical Romance performing at Allianz Parque on the 5th and 6th and Bad Bunny with shows on the 20th and 21st.
March features Big Time Rush on the 6th and the Lollapalooza festival from the 20th to the 22nd, which will host artists such as Tyler, the Creator, Lorde, and Sabrina Carpenter. Rock enthusiasts can look forward to Symphony X and Pennywise later in March.
April’s Monsters of Rock festival promises performances from Guns N' Roses, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Halestorm, while May will showcase Megadeth and Korn. July will highlight a show by Xuxa, with Rosalía entertaining fans in August.
One of the year’s highlights is the return of Rock in Rio from September 4 to 13, featuring Elton John and Maroon 5. The month will conclude with Iron Maiden’s unique show on September 25 at Allianz Parque, capping an extraordinary year for live music in Brazil.
This extensive lineup underscores Brazil’s growing importance as a live music hotspot, catering to fans of classic rock, pop, and contemporary genres throughout 2026.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
