BLACKPINK To Headline Rock In Rio 2026 With Rock Band Linkin Park?
Rock in Rio, one of the world's biggest music festivals, has started the countdown to its 11th edition, scheduled for June 2026. The festival has already confirmed major performers, with Linkin Park announced as one of the headliners. Adding to the excitement, social media is buzzing with speculation that BLACKPINK may also be part of the lineup, alongside American singer SZA. However, the official artist list released so far does not include the K-pop group, sparking debate among fans over whether their appearance could be a surprise reveal later.
This is not the first time BLACKPINK's name has been linked to the festival. Back in 2024, there were similar rumours that Jisoo, Jennie, Rose and Lisa might perform, but it never happened. The new rumours surfaced after the K-pop group had been keeping fans excited with their busy schedule. Since ending their break, the group has been performing at several international music festivals and continuing their tour. Their presence on stage this year has fuelled fresh talk that they might be added to the Rock in Rio 2026 lineup.
SZA and BLACKPINK at Rock In Rio.
BLACKPINK has already made history with record-breaking streams and sold-out concerts across the globe. Right now, the group is busy with their Deadline tour, but it has not been confirmed if Brazil will be one of their stops. Rock in Rio attract massive crowds to the City of Rock in Rio de Janeiro every year. For 2026, the event is expected to feature top artists. Fans are eagerly waiting to see if Jisoo, Jennie, Rose and Lisa will join the stage alongside the already announced stars.
The 2026 Rock in Rio festival is set to happen in two weekends, first on June 20–21 and later on June 27–28. The first big headliner announced is Linkin Park, the iconic band, which will return to the stage after more than a decade. Their last performance in the country was 11 years ago.
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August 20, 2025, 13:07 IST
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