Culture • February 27, 2026
International shows in Rio: city receives big tours in 2026
By Adriano Dias
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Far beyond the Rock in Rio and the Whole World in Rio, Rio is one of the main international tour routes in South America. Throughout the year, the city will receive artists of different styles — from pop to classical rock, from indie to progressive metal — reinforcing its leading role in the scene..
Far beyond the Rock in Rio and the Whole World in Rio, Rio is one of the main international tour routes in South America. Throughout the year, the city will receive artists of different styles — from pop to classical rock, from indie to progressive metal — reinforcing its leading role in the cultural and tourist scene.
Check out the confirmed attractions:
Jason Mraz
The American singer returns to South America after ten years, bringing hits such as “I’m Yours” and “93 Million Miles”.
Bryan Adams
With the tour “Roll With the Punches”, the Canadian artist lands in Rio with classics such as “Heaven” and “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You”.
March 6th
Here.)
Mac DeMarco
The singer presents to the public in Rio the tracks of the album Guitar, besides the successes that marked its trajectory in the international indie scenario.
April 3rd
Here.)
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Icon of South American rock, the band arrives in the city with classics such as “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird”.
April 5th
Here.)
Roxette
The Swedish duo revisits successes that marked generations, including “It Must Have Been Love”, “Listen to Your Heart” and “How Do You Do!”.
April 12th
Here.)
The Luminners
The band features cariocas and tourists their hits as "Ho Hey" and "Ophelia" and other news from the Automatic World Tour.
April 22nd
Here.)
The Weeknd
With the tour “After Hours Til Dawn Stadium”, the artist celebrates the trilogy formed by the albums After Hours (2020), Dawn FM (2022) and Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025).
April 26th
Here.)
Dream Theater
On the new tour in Brazil, the band presents the latest full-length album and celebrates the 30 years of "A Change Of Seasons".
Men at Work
The Australian band promises a show full of classics such as “Who Can It Be Now?”, “Down Under” and “Overkill”. (Learn how to acquire Here.)
Robert Plant
The legendary lead singer of Led Zeppelin presents in Rio the project “Saving Grace”. (Learn how to acquire Here.)
Rosalia
The Spanish artist performs two shows of the “LUX” tour in the city, reinforcing the international calendar of 2026.
10 and 11 August
Here.)
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