Rock in Rio 2022 is almost here, and its ninth edition in Brazil promises lots of music and entertainment over seven days. The event, which normally takes place every two years, had to change its format due to the pandemic. The last edition of the festival was in 2019, and now it will always be held in even-numbered years.
To help those attending the event, we've created a complete guide to Rock in Rio with all the information you need to enjoy the event.
Location and dates
Rock in Rio takes place at a venue known as Cidade do Rock (City of Rock). Currently, the venue is located in the Barra da Tijuca Olympic Park, in the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is located at Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, nº 3401.
The event will begin on September 2nd and will last for two weekends. The dates are September 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th.
Stages and structure of the City of Rock
At Rock in Rio, the audience can enjoy shows on 8 different stages. The main stage is the Mundo stage, followed by the Sunset stage. But, in addition to these, it's possible to enjoy the programming at the New Dance Order, Espaço Favela, Rock District, Highway Stage, Supernova, and Rock Street Mediterrâneo.
In addition to the concerts, Rock in Rio features entertainment zones such as Gameplay Arena (an area geared towards gamers); Uirapuru (a performance by the duo Charles Möeller and Cláudio Botelho); and NAVE (a structure created in partnership with Natura, which will offer an experience focused on contemporary Amazonia).
Furthermore, the structure includes Route 85, a space that carries the entire history of the event. Those who enjoy adventure can take advantage of the extreme attractions that will be scattered throughout the Olympic Park – including the roller coaster, the Mega Drop, the Ferris wheel, and the zip line.
Lineup
Rock in Rio features a diverse range of acts. In rock and metal, the festival will have Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses, Dream Theater, Gojira, Sepultura, The Offspring, Måneskin , and Green Day on the main stage, while Bullet For My Valentine, Black Pantera, Living Colour, Steve Vai, Metal Allegiance, Billy Idol , and Capital Inicial will perform on the Sunset stage.
Schedules
The gates to Rock in Rio always open at 2 PM, and the festival shows only start at 3:30 PM on the Sunset Stage. In the Mundo area, the show schedule will begin at 6 PM every day of the festival. The headliners take the stage at 12:10 AM. On the Sunset Stage, the shows start at 3:30 PM, and the headliners perform at 9:15 PM.
September 2nd, Friday
World Stage
- 00:10 – Dream Theater
- 10:20 PM – Iron Maiden
- 8:10 PM – Gojira
- 6 PM – Sepultura + Brazilian Symphony Orchestra
Sunset Stage
- 9:15 pm – Bullet For My Valentine
- 7:05 pm – Living Color + Steve Vai
- 4:55 PM – Metal Allegiance
- 3:30 PM – Black Pantera + Devotos
Favela Space
- 8:05 PM – Gas Gangrene
- 5:55 PM – Affront
- 4:30 PM – Revengin
Supernova Stage
- 7:30 PM – Ratos de Porão
- 6:30 PM – Ritual Slaughter
- 5:30 PM – Beating
- 4:30 PM – Crypt
Rock District
- 8 PM – Oitão
- 6:30 PM – Noturnall
- 4:30 PM – Eminence
- 3 PM - Sioux 66
September 8th, Thursday
World Stage
- 00:10 – Guns N' Roses
- 10:20 PM – Måneskin
- 8:10 PM – Offspring
- 6 PM – CPM 22
Rock District
- 8:30 PM – Rock Street Band
- 7:10 PM – Rodrigo Santos
- 5 PM – Stormsons
September 9th, Friday
World Stage
- 00:10 – Green Day
- 10:20 PM – Fall Out Boy
- 8:10 PM – Billy Idol
- 6 PM – Capital Inicial
Check out the full schedule for both stages each day here.
What do you need to bring?
Starting with this edition, festival tickets will be available digitally. In other words, there will no longer be distribution of wristbands or physical tickets, as was the case in the past. Therefore, it is necessary to download the tickets in advance. We explain how to do this below.
Another new feature of the 2022 edition is that, upon entry, it will be mandatory to present the National COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate. To issue the certificate, simply download the Conecte SUS app and log in.
In addition, bring photo identification and essential items to help you enjoy the event safely, such as sunscreen, a raincoat, sunglasses, a hat, energy bars, and other items that will ensure your well-being throughout the day.
It's important to remember that the festival organizers have a number of prohibited items. Check the full list of these items on the event website.
How to download tickets
As mentioned above, festival tickets will be available digitally. To download your tickets, follow the steps below:
- Ingresso.com account ;
- Access your orders in the Rock in Rio tab;
- Choose the date and fill in the name registration;
- Click on “Save to Smartphone”;
- Save the ticket to your digital wallet.
How to get to Rock City
The Rio de Janeiro City Hall has put together a plan to make it easier for fans to get to the event.
To get to the Olympic Park, there are a few options: the main one is the Rock Express, a BRT bus that will take passengers from the Jardim Oceânico and Alvorada Terminals to the Olympic Terminal. Tickets include a round trip and cost R$ 22.00.
There is also the First Class bus, which drops passengers off inside the City of Rock. There are 17 boarding points scattered throughout the city and surrounding areas. The pass costs R$ 125.00.
In addition, it is possible to use the Rio Metro and the BRT, as well as vehicles authorized by the City Hall.
Check out more details about the transportation plan for Rock in Rio 2022 here.
How to watch Rock in Rio 2022?
If you're not going to Rock in Rio 2022, but want to watch the shows that will be happening, the last editions of the festival broadcast the World Stage acts live on the Multishow channel, while the Sunset Stage was televised on the Bis channel. However, it has not yet been confirmed whether the organization will maintain the same plan.
Another option, although not live, is Globo, which also broadcasts the Palco Mundo (World Stage) attractions during the early morning hours.
