Rock in Rio

Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)September700,000 attendees

LocationBrazil (Rio de Janeiro)

WhenSeptember

Attendance700,000 attendees

About Rock in Rio

Founded in 1985 by Roberto Medina. The first edition drew about 1.4 million people over ten days. Queen and AC/DC headlined. A dedicated City of Rock is built for each edition. Editions also run in Lisbon, Madrid, and Las Vegas.

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