Sir Rod Stewart has been confirmed as the headliner for Rock in Rio Lisbon’s Legends Day next month, joining the likes of Katy Perry and Linkin Park across the festival
Sir Rod Stewart will headline a huge festival legends slot. The iconic rocker will perform at Rock in Rio Lisbon next year, headlining their Legends Day on June 27.
He joins previously announced headliners, Katy Perry and Linkin Park, as the biggest names in music gather for one of Europe’s leading festivals. The 11th year of Rock in Rio Lisbon will celebrate musicians who, over the years, have established themselves as some of the biggest in the industry.
Sir Rod performed at the first-ever Rock in Rio back in 1985 and later at Rock in Rio in 2008. This time around, though, the Maggie May hitmaker will bring a huge show, which will explore his impressive back catalogue. With tracks including Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?, Forever Young and Sailing, Sir Rod’s performance is set to be memorable.
Over the course of his impressive six-decade career, the 80-year-old has sold an astounding 250 million albums and singles worldwide, cementing his place as one of the biggest-selling artists in history. He’s also bagged the Outstanding Contribution to Music award at the BRITs, as well as the Grammy Living Legend Award and not one, but two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions – as well as being knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth in 2016.
Executive Vice President of Rock in Rio Lisbon, Roberta Medina, said: “Rock in Rio Lisbon has always been a stage for historic moments that stay in everyone’s memory. Legends Day is an invitation to celebrate life, a day to be together and sing in unison from the first to the last song.
“It’s a day that brings together great national and international legends who have shaped the stories of our lives and continue to move generations. Rock in Rio Lisbon is all about celebration, connection, emotion, and those timeless hits that give us chills when we sing them together.”
Portuguese rock legends Xutos & Pontapés, who have performed at every Rock in Rio Lisbon festival, will curate the Music Valley Stage for the first time. They’ll be joined by GNR, UHF, and TAXI – bands that have helped shape Portuguese rock music and continue to inspire new generations.
It’s a line-up full of surprises, special collaborations, and unforgettable moments that will go down in Rock in Rio Lisbon history. SYRO also joins the lineup today, opening the day at the Super Bock Stage and representing the modern face of Portuguese music – a voice that reflects the energy and talent of Portugal’s new wave.
With Katy Perry (June 20) and Linkin Park (June 21) already confirmed for the iconic double weekender in one of Europe’s oldest cities and most popular travel destinations, Rock in Rio Lisbon is set for a bumper year in 2026, bringing together all generations with hits from the past, present and future of music.
The first day of Rock in Rio Lisbon 2026 is billed as Pop Day, a day of dancing, celebration, unity, and joy, where music lovers of all generations come together. The Palco Mundo stage will host a mix of performances, combining Katy’s pop spectacle with the infectious energy of Brazilian music sensation Pedro Sampaio, the emotive Lusophone artist Calema, and one of Portugal’s most lauded new bands, NAPA, on the new Super Bock Stage.
Held biennially and spanning two weekends in June, Rock in Rio Lisbon is continually growing as one of the globe’s most breathtaking live experiences. The 2026 edition will witness the City of Rock expanding by over 25,000 m², enhancing its offerings with fresh entertainment spaces, increased comfort, and unforgettable moments.
Rock in Rio Lisbon takes place 20, 21, 27, and 28 June 2026 at the City of Rock in Parque Tejo, Lisbon. Tickets are available at tickets.rockinriolisboa.pt
Source: Mirror
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