🛏️Where to stay near Barra Olympic Park / Parque Olímpico da Barra (Rock In Rio)
Accommodation near the Rock In Rio site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Rio de Janeiro, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Public transport: depends on the network around Rio de Janeiro.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Rock In Rio 2026 weather
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Updated on September 9, 2026 at 05:15
🗺️Things to do near Rock In Rio
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Rock In Rio. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Rio de Janeiro and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
[Rock In Rio](https://festt.io/en/festivals/rock-in-rio-2026) returns to [Brazil](https://festt.io/en/countries/br) from September 4-13, 2026, at Parque Olímpico da Barra in Rio de Janeiro. This legendary edition blends international superstars with exceptional musical diversity. Legend [Elton John](https://festt.io/en/artists/elton-john) brings timeless [piano rock](https://festt.io/en/genres/piano-rock) hits, while [JAMIROQUAI](https://festt.io/en/artists/jamiroquai) electrifies crowds with irresistible [acid jazz](https://festt.io/en/genres/acid-jazz) and [funk](https://festt.io/en/genres/funk). [MAROON 5](https://festt.io/en/artists/maroon-5) delivers energetic [pop rock](https://festt.io/en/genres/pop-rock), as [MUMFORD & SONS](https://festt.io/en/artists/mumford-and-sons) enchants with [folk rock](https://festt.io/en/genres/folk-rock) and [indie folk](https://festt.io/en/genres/indie-folk). The metal side promises intensity through [Avenged Sevenfold](https://festt.io/en/artists/avenged-sevenfold)'s progressive [heavy metal](https://festt.io/en/genres/heavy-metal) and [BRING ME THE HORIZON](https://festt.io/en/artists/bring-me-the-horizon)'s melodic [metalcore](https://festt.io/en/genres/metalcore). Brazilian icon [GILBERTO GIL](https://festt.io/en/artists/gilberto-gil) celebrates [tropicália](https://festt.io/en/genres/tropicalia) and [MPB](https://festt.io/en/genres/mpb), while [Stray Kids](https://festt.io/en/artists/stray-kids) represents the [K-pop](https://festt.io/en/genres/k-pop) wave. Rock In Rio continues its tradition as a global musical event in the heart of the Cidade Maravilhosa.
Edited by the festt.io team — last revised on July 6, 2026
