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Live music is more popular than ever. Rock in Rio kicks off with Katy Perry

From Público · () Portuguese

Translated from Portuguese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rock in Rio Lisboa returns to Parque das Nações for its 11th edition, moving from Parque da Bela Vista.
  • The festival, which began in Rio de Janeiro in 1985, will take place over two weekends, with the first already sold out.
  • This year's festival coincides with a surge in live music events and audience demand in Portugal.

The highly anticipated Rock in Rio Lisboa festival is set to return to Parque das Nações for its 11th edition, marking a significant move from its previous location at Parque da Bela Vista. The festival, which originated in Rio de Janeiro in 1985, will span two weekends, with the first weekend already completely sold out, indicating immense public demand.

This year's event will be held at the Parque Papa Francisco, formerly known as Parque Tejo, and is expected to draw crowds of approximately 100,000 people per day. The festival promises a full spectrum of music and entertainment befitting its scale.

The return of Rock in Rio Lisboa occurs at a time when live music performances are experiencing unprecedented popularity in Portugal. There has been a notable increase in the number of concerts and a corresponding surge in audience interest, suggesting a vibrant and thriving live music scene in the country.

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Originally published by Público in Portuguese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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