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Cypress Hill, The Pretty Reckless, Sepultura and more join Linkin Park for Rock in Rio Lisbon’s rock day

Rock in Rio Lisbon is getting heavier, with the Portuguese fest unveiling its 2026 rock line-up: “This day represents a particularly symbolic moment for its energy, strength and identity…”

Cypress Hill, The Pretty Reckless, Sepultura and more join Linkin Park for Rock in Rio Lisbon’s rock day
Words:
Emily Garner
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Tomas Domingues

Rock in Rio Lisbon have revealed their 2026 rock day line-up.

Joining headliners Linkin Park – who were already announced back in June – are Cypress Hill, The Pretty Reckless, grandson, Sepultura, P.O.D., Kaiser Chiefs, Hoobastank, Blasted Mechanism and Tara Perdida, with a press release explaining that this particular line-up ‘spans eras, cultures and styles, celebrating the evolution of rock and its deep connection with fans in Portugal and around the world’.

“This day represents a particularly symbolic moment for its energy, strength and identity,” enthuses Roberta Medina, Executive Vice President of Rock in Rio. “This line-up brings together different generations of rock and metal and celebrates the deep connection this audience has always had with us.”

You can catch all these artists live on June 21, 2026 at the City of Rock in Parque Tejo, Lisbon.

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