Major Music Events and Tours Set to Thrill Brazil in 2026
Brazil prepares for a dynamic 2026 music scene with Rock in Rio featuring Foo Fighters, Jorge Vercillo’s 30-year tour, and Sepultura’s farewell EP and final tour.
Key details
- Foo Fighters confirmed as Rock in Rio 2026 headliner on September 4 alongside acts like Elton John and Maroon 5.
- Jorge Vercillo’s 30th-anniversary tour arrives in Aracaju on May 1 with songs across diverse Brazilian genres.
- Sepultura released a surprise single for their farewell EP set for April release and will embark on a global final tour.
- Rock in Rio ticket prices range from R$397.50 to R$795, with special discounts for Itaú bank clients.
Brazil’s music scene is gearing up for an exciting 2026 with several high-profile concerts and tours announced across the country. Rock in Rio 2026 promises a headline performance by the iconic Foo Fighters, led by Dave Grohl, scheduled for September 4. This legendary rock band joins a stellar lineup featuring Avenged Sevenfold, Elton John, Maroon 5, and Fatboy Slim, who will perform alongside Elton John on September 7. Ticket prices range from R$ 397.50 (half price) to R$ 795 (full price), with a special discounted rate for Itaú bank customers at R$ 675.75.
Meanwhile, celebrated singer-songwriter Jorge Vercillo is bringing his ‘JV30 Part II – Mais um Final Feliz’ tour to Aracaju on May 1, marking three decades of his influential career. The concert at Teatro Tobias Barreto will feature a rich repertoire of Vercillo’s hits, including “Que Nem Maré” and “Sensível Demais,” with a visually immersive experience crafted by filmmaker Rafael Dragaud. The performance explores an eclectic mix of genres like bossa nova, samba, R&B, reggae, jazz, and ijexá, underlining Vercillo’s artistic versatility.
In the metal realm, Brazilian band Sepultura has released a surprise single, "The Place," heralding their farewell EP, "The Cloud of Unknowing," due at the end of April. The track highlights the band’s matured sound with a blend of melodic and heavy segments. Featuring new drummer Greyson Nekrutman, the EP is inspired by Alan Watts’ philosophies and will be supported by a final world tour beginning in March in Australia, followed by shows across the US and Europe, with anticipated dates in Brazil later this year.
Together, these events highlight a vibrant and diverse musical calendar for Brazil in 2026, spanning rock, pop, MPB, and metal, capturing the rich cultural fabric of the country’s music industry.