Rock in Rio 2026 arrives this Monday (7th) at its fourth day of performances, following an opening that moved from the heaviest metal to pop and hip-hop. Set in the Parque Olímpico, in the so-called Cidade do Rock, the event brought together on stage names such as Foo Fighters, Sepultura, Avenged Sevenfold, Barão Vermelho, BaianaSystem and Black Eyed Peas — a lineup that reflects the festival's goal of bringing together generations and very distinct styles.
From the heaviness of metal to the hip-hop beat
The variety marks this edition. The nights have alternated distorted guitars, arena choruses and danceable grooves, which helps explain the energetic atmosphere reported by the audience present. The mix, according to the first reviews published by the newspaper GLOBO, has yielded intense shows and an engaged crowd from start to finish.
The names that stood out
Among the most talked-about moments of the first days, the following stand out:
- Foo Fighters, bringing the stadium rock that made the American band famous;
- Sepultura, representing the strength of Brazilian metal and its international reach;
- Avenged Sevenfold, with the characteristic weight of Californian heavy metal;
- Barão Vermelho, icon of Brazilian rock and a link with different generations of fans;
- BaianaSystem, mixing Bahian rhythms, guitar and messages with strong social appeal;
- Black Eyed Peas, American group that stitches pop and hip-hop into hits known to the general public.
An edition of contrasts
The coexistence of metal bands, exponents of Brazilian rock and pop and hip-hop attractions reinforces Rock in Rio's strategy of assembling broad lineups, capable of pleasing diverse audiences over several days of programming. This Monday (7th), the festival begins its fourth day, continuing the marathon of performances that has already mobilized Cidade do Rock.
What the reviews say
GLOBO has been following each night and publishing signed reviews of the main shows. The texts analyze everything from vocal performance and repertoire to audience response and stage production, serving as a guide for those who want to understand how each attraction behaved before the public.
For those who couldn't attend, the reviews serve as a record of what has marked this edition — and help to gauge the sonic diversity that, once again, characterizes the festival. The expectation now is for the continuation of the programming in the coming days, with new bands and artists still to take the stage.