One of the biggest music festivals in the world has announced a one-off performance by Sir Elton John, who claims he can’t wait to show that he and his band are sounding “as good as we ever have.”
Three months after his final Farewell Yellow Brick Road concert, Sir Elton John declares that he “can’t wait” to headline a significant summer festival the following year. The 78-year-old Candle in the Wind megastar, who was awarded the title of Queen Elizabeth II in 1997, will perform at the city’s Palco Mundo (World Stage) stadium, which can accommodate around 80 000 people and has hosted other legendary artists like Queen, Metallica, and Beyoncé.
Since Elton’s final performance on his Farwell Yellow Brick Road tour in Stockholm, Sweden, on July 8, 2023, will be played at the concert on September 7. It will be just over three years old.
The Rocket Man singer stated on his return to the big stage that he had planned to deliver something special and that he could not wait to be back in South America.
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Every time we play in Brazil, he said, “I’ve always had a fantastic time.” When Rock In Rio asked me to play during the farewell tour because I couldn’t make it to South America, I said “yes” right away. Brazilian fans are so special to me and are so special to me.
Since I stopped touring, I haven’t been able to stop enjoying the energy these big one-off shows have. We’re still really enjoying playing together, and we’re sounding as good as we’ve always been. I’m so excited to travel back to Brazil next summer.
Rod Stewart, AC/DC, Queen, George Benson, and Yes were the headliners for the first Rock in Rio event held in 1985. It has since grown to be one of the biggest festivals on the global musical calendar, and it also hosts a spin-off festival, Rock in Rio Lisboa, which takes place in Lisbon, Portugal, in the same year.
Roberto Medina, the festival’s president and creator, claims that Sir Elton’s performance in September will “write a new chapter in the history of the festival.”
He stated this week, “Rock in Rio was born with the idea of making unforgettable memories.” We’re bringing a living legend, not just Elton John, “into the world.”
It’s a privilege to have him appear on our global stage. His life, legacy, and musical genius perfectly exemplify Rock in Rio’s themes of transformation, connection, and emotion.
After revealing his retirement from his 2023 tour, Elton joins us to reinforce Rock in Rio’s commitment to music and demonstrates the strength of this brand, which bears the name of Rio.
We’re thrilled to welcome one of the greatest artists of all time, and 2026 will be an emblematic year.
On December 9, Rock in Rio Card 2026 tickets will only be available for purchase through Ticketmaster Brasil.
Source: Mirror
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