Music festival

Rock in Rio 2026

Sep 4–13, 2026Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro · Brazil✈ GIG

Rock in Rio 2026 takes place Sep 4–13, 2026 at Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Round-trip flights for the event dates start around $630 — pick your departure city below for a full route guide with airports, hotels and visa notes.

Choose your departure city

Every route gets its own guide: flight time, prices for the event dates, transfers.

New York$630London$720Los Angeles$835Chicago$750Toronto$660Sydney$1,050Dublin$795Dubai$955Istanbul$825Lisbon$1,859

Airports near the venue

GIG

Rio Galeão

35 km · ≈ 0h 55m · by taxi
SDU

Santos Dumont

32 km · ≈ 1h · shuttle bus

Where to stay

★ 4.6

Barra Beach Suites

$118 / night
★ 4.3

Recreio Park Hotel

$89 / night
★ 4.1

Copacabana Base Hostel

$54 / night
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Good to know

Do I need a visa for Brazil?
US, Canadian and Australian citizens need a Brazilian eVisa (apply online, ~5 business days). UK and EU passport holders enter visa-free for up to 90 days.
When should I book?
Fares for event weeks are usually lowest 10–12 weeks out and rise sharply after the full lineup or schedule is announced. Set a price alert early.