The fans asked and the Rock in Rio answered! Katy Perry, the artist most desired by the public to perform this year in Cidade do Rock, will be at the edition that celebrates the festival’s 40th anniversary. The singer, global pop star, will be the headliner of Palco Mundo, on September 20th, with an apothetic show full of hits such as ‘I Kissed a Girl’, ‘Firework’, ‘Hot n Cold’, ‘Dark Horse’ , ‘Roar’, among many others. There is also something new on the Sunset Stage, which this edition is even bigger.
The space will host the unmistakable voice of two-time GRAMMY award-winning diva and global music legend, Gloria Gaynor, known for her global anthem, ‘I Will Survive’, who is preparing to return to Brazil after a decade. That same night, singer IZA, a Brazilian pop phenomenon, will be responsible for closing the Sunset stage. Still on September 20th, the organization also confirms that the already announced artists, Ivete Sangalo and Angelique Kidjo, will perform on Palco Mundo and on the Global Village stage, respectively.
Marking the commemorative edition of Rock in Rio’s 40th anniversary, the festival celebrates female power by announcing the return of ‘Dia Delas’, with a 100% female line-up, on all stages, on September 20th. This is the second time that Rock in Rio has reserved an entire day exclusively for shows by female artists, the first was during the reunion edition, in 2022.
“We are very happy to announce Dia Delas at Rock in Rio 2024, reinforcing our commitment to celebrating female power in music. We know that the industry itself still lacks this representation, requiring a significant effort to attract more employees. Therefore, on September 20th, we will celebrate not just the artists, but all the women who contribute behind the scenes and in the organization to make the show happen. The 2022 edition was marked by the extraordinary success of this day dedicated exclusively to talented female artists on stage. It was a vibrant and impactful celebration, and we look forward to repeating this feat in 2024, providing the public with memorable and empowering experiences. It’s going to be a day full of iconic and unforgettable moments and I can’t wait to see the entire audience singing and vibrating to the sound of ‘I Will Survive’ and ‘Firework’”, declared Roberta Medina, executive vice-president of Rock World, a company that created, organizes and produces Rock in Rio and The Town.
In the line-up of this emblematic day, Rock in Rio responded to the most fervent requests for ‘Come to Brazil’ ever seen. Katy Perry, the public’s most desired star in the City of Rock, marks the end of a six-year hiatus without coming to the country and headlining the World Stage on Dia Delas. With two memorable visits to Rock in Rio, in 2011 and 2015, the singer’s name was the most requested on the festival’s social networks, constantly appearing in trending topics on X, formerly Twitter.
The arrival in Brazil will excite the singer’s admirers, known as KatyCats. The artist herself has already said that Brazilians are very passionate, being the most intense and dedicated fans. With an already well-established career, with more than 143 million records sold worldwide, dozens of awards and important achievements on the music charts, Katy Perry’s legacy is marked not only by her impressive chart numbers, but also by her cultural influence. and constant artistic reinvention.
On the Sunset Stage, the main attraction at Dia Delas is the owner of one of the most powerful voices in Brazil: IZA. The singer, songwriter and presenter, who performed unforgettable shows at the 2017, 2019 and 2022 editions of Rock in Rio, in addition to The Town, in 2023, will raise the City of Rock with a performance that will certainly be unforgettable, full of hits, dances and lots of power. Before IZA takes the stage, it will be Gloria Gaynor’s turn to perform in the space. Without setting foot on Brazilian soil for a decade, Gloria is recognized worldwide for her powerful voice and magnetic stage presence.
At Rock in Rio, this great international music diva will be part of a moment that will be memorable in the City of Rock: when the crowd in front of the Sunset Stage sings in one voice the world anthem “I Will Survive”. In addition to this big hit, Gloria Gaynor will bring a repertoire full of classics, which includes Cant Take My Eyes Off You, Never Can Say Goodbye, among many others.
The big party is scheduled to take place on the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd of September 2024, with 700 thousand people in the City of Rock. It will be the celebration of 40 years of Rock in Rio, the festival that put Brazil on the path of the world’s music scene, and which, in 2022, received the title of Intangible Cultural Heritage by the City and State of Rio de Janeiro. There have been 22 editions, more than 3,800 artists cast, more than 11.2 million in the audience and more than 130 days of magic since 1985.
And, for 2024, fans can look forward to a special party, with new experiences and experiences within the City of Rock. Those who have not purchased the Rock in Rio Card will be able to guarantee a place in this edition that will be historic in general ticket sales, which will take place on April 11th, at 7pm, exclusively on the Ticketmaster website. And anyone who wants to be in the City of Rock in 2024 needs to plan, as this year the Rock in Rio Card sold out in 2h04.
The public who purchased the Rock in Rio Card can also select the date they wish to go to Rock in Rio. The choice of day is made exclusively online through the website, in the My Orders section, until April 3, 2024. During During the exchange period, from January 23rd to April 3rd, the Rock in Rio Card holder will be able to choose between any of the festival days. In the program, Imagine Dragons and Lulu Santos perform at Palco Mundo on the 14th, while Ed Sheeran, Joss Stone and Jo, perform at the venue on the 19th, and Katy Perry and Ivete Sangalo on the 20th. J Gloria Groove performs at Sunset Stage on the 19th, and IZA and Gloria Gaynor will perform at the venue on the 20th. On the Global Village stage, Angelique Kidjo will perform on the 20th.
It’s 40 years of Rock in Rio in an edition with many new features, inside and outside the City of Rock. This year, Rock in Rio will celebrate four decades of great encounters: between artists, the City of Rock and its fans, between friends, families, rhythms and musical genres. The public can now start their countdown not only to the City of Rock, but to festive days throughout the year.
For the first time, the Sunset Stage will have the same stage structure and stage as the Mundo Stage, which in turn will receive new scenography, offering selfie opportunities and a dynamic visual experience. Furthermore, Cidade do Rock will have a new area, the Global Village, highlighting the festival’s commitment to peace and cultural diversity. This immersive area will feature a scenography inspired by global architectural icons, providing a unique experience for visitors.
Rock in Rio will also celebrate its 40th anniversary with an interactive exhibition, a table book and a new musical, which will tell the history of the festival and Rio de Janeiro. The project, called Rock in Rio Originals, involves the creation of Roberto Medina, musical direction by Z Ricardo and artistic direction by Charles Meller.
Rock in Rio is already preparing for this moment and seeing the city embrace the big party that takes place in September. At the beginning of the year, the festival received a tribute from Rio City Hall on New Year’s Eve at Copacabana Beach, with a performance by the Nova Orquestra and the CarioCanto choir, and Yup Star, Rio’s Ferris Wheel, also made projections regarding the mega event. . The festival also featured a large LED artistic installation, located in Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, which brought content about the festival and paid homage to and brightened the Marvelous City.
On the festival’s anniversary, January 11th, it was Christ the Redeemer’s turn to embrace this edition that will be historic. The monument was illuminated in blue, white and red colors, which refer to the festival. The iconic guitar, a striking element of the festival, was projected right in the center of Christ the Redeemer, bringing messages of peace, love, joy, unity and hope to Rio de Janeiro.
Marking the commemorative edition of Rock in Rio’s 40th anniversary, the festival celebrates female power by announcing the return of Dia Delas’, with a 100% female line-up.
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Rock in Rio 2024
Date: September 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2024
Location: Rock City | Olympic Park, Barra da Tijuca Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Tickets: Buy your ticket atofficial event website
*Cover photo: Disclosure/Rock in Rio
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