From free mega-concerts right on Copacabana Beach to music festivals, including more intimate performances, artists from all over the world are making their mark in the Marvelous City this year. So, check out the international concerts taking place in Rio de Janeiro in 2026—and that you can’t miss!
The Weeknd
Canadian singer The Weeknd is bringing his After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour to Brazil and will perform a one-night-only show in Rio de Janeiro this weekend!
The tour celebrates The Weeknd’s acclaimed trilogy of albums: After Hours (2020), Dawn FM (2022), and Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025), as well as revisiting his timeless hits.
In addition, Anitta will be joining the artist for this performance !
After Madonna and Lady Gaga, the singer set to rock the sands of Copacabana Beach this year is Shakira!
The Colombian singer is the 2026 headliner of the Todo Mundo no Rio project, with a free mega-concert at one of the city’s most iconic venues. Shakira promises to get everyone dancing and singing along to her biggest hits!
Rosalía
Singer Rosalía has announced the tour for her album ‘LUX’ in 2026, and Rio de Janeiro is the only Brazilian city on the artist’s concert list!
If you’re a fan of motomami and have been eagerly awaiting this moment, mark your calendars: she’ll be performing twice in August at Farmasi Arena in Barra da Tijuca!
Christian Chávez
Also returning in August is Mexican singer Christian Chávez, who was recently in Brazil with his Para Siempre Tour.
In Rio de Janeiro, the expectation is for another night marked by excitement, loud singing, collective celebration, and everything that made the first leg of the tour such a resounding success !
Elton John
Singer Elton John was the first artist announced among the major headliners for this year’s Rock in Rio!
The musician, who has performed at previous editions of the festival, promises to thrill the audience with a nostalgic and danceable setlist, including classics like “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Your Song,” and “Candle in the Wind.”
Seal
With four visits to Brazil, Seal’s history with the country began in 1992, when he performed on the Hollywood Rock stage!
In 2026, the singer returns with the “Celebrating 30 Years of the Classic Albums I and II” tour, with a show scheduled in Rio de Janeiro in November!
The show will feature a setlist full of hits, and Seu Jorge will be the opening act!
Italian singer Matteo Bocelli will also be in Brazil this year with his “Falling in Love” world tour for a series of intimate concerts in different cities, including Rio de Janeiro.
With a unique voice and incomparable sensitivity, Matteo Bocelli delivers moving performances, with a repertoire that blends tradition, authenticity, and plenty of romance!
