Rock in Rio- Lisbon

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

Hey I was wondering if anybody has any information regarding this festival? If you've been before what's the atmosphere like compared to other European festivals?

I can't even seem to find where to pick tickets up from in the UK at the moment so any information would be greatly appreciated.

[PastCaring]

Is Rock in Rio in Lisbon next year then? That's interesting - have they announced who's playing yet? Can't comment on the atmosphere because I've never been, but, regarding tickets, you could try somewhere like ticketline.pt

[PastCaring]

Hmm, okay, just googled it - Justin Timberlake and Arcade Fire - sadly, not for us then. Now, if it had been Springsteen, like in Brazil ......

[gingerevans84]

I went to this in 2008 and 2010. It's not a festival as such, just a bunch of one day shows. I got tickets from ticketing.pt back then. I think there's a presale with a local supermarket at present and then tickets will go on general sale.

The venue is huge, about 100,000 a day go. Atmosphere is good, big bands rarely go to Portugal so the fans are amped to see them. Good value at €60 a ticket.

[roadrunner66]

Atmosphere is good, big bands rarely go to Portugal so the fans are amped to see them. Good value at €60 a ticket.

Edited December 3, 2013 by roadrunner66

[PastCaring]

Would I be right in thinking that you've talking mainly about Brazil there? Was seriously considering going the year SOAD played - until I discovered the cost of the flights! I can't help noticing that the line ups are nowhere near as impressive in Portugal/Spain - more like a selection of Brazil undercard. Though, that may well reflect a lack of artists touring in that part of Europe, and, of course, if you did happen to like those playing, you would be stoaked!

[roadrunner66]

I'm talking about both Brazilian and Portuguese. They're both pretty much the same. The only significant difference that I can think of is the price (Brazil's is almost the double) and the venue. In Portugal is a lot better, it's in a public park, bigger and prettier with a kind of oval shaped theatre that allows you a great view to the stage.

I think all the editions have impressive line ups but It all depends on the bands on tour and your personal taste.

Here's some of the names from all the Portuguese editions:

2004:

Paul McCartney

Peter Gabriel

Foo Fighters

Kings of Leon

Metallica

Slipknot

Britney Spears

Black Eyed Peas

Sting

Alicia Keys

Incubus

(...)

2006:

Guns n' Roses

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Roger Waters

Santana

Kasabian

Sting

Shakira

Jamiroquai

(...)

2008:

Muse

Bon Jovi

Alanis Morissette

Amy Winehouse

Lenny Kravitz

Rod Stewart

Joss Stone

Metallica

Machine Head

Linkin Park

(...)

2010:

Muse

Rammstein

Elton John

Motörhead

Megadeth

Snow Patrol

John Mayer

Shakira

Miley Cyrus

2012:

Bruce Springsteen

Metallica

Stevie Wonder

Bryan Adams

Smashing Pumkins

Linkin Park

Lenny Kravitz

Joss Stone

Kaise Chiefs

(...)

The line ups always repeat some of the bands from one country to another. Apart from Iron Maiden and Justin Timberlake, pretty much all the bands that played this year's in Brazil have been to the one in Lisbon. Justin Timberlake has been already confirmed for Lisbon next year and Iron Maiden have confirmed they'll be on tour in Europe around the same time. I think it's fair to expect them as well.

Here's a video from Springsteen in Lisbon last year that give you good picture:

I've never been to the one in Madrid but I assume it's also the same.

By the way, Rock In Rio only happens every two years in each country and I've heard that it could happen is Las Vegas as well in 2 years.

Edited December 4, 2013 by roadrunner66

[PastCaring]

I know a guy that went to the Jamiroqui one in Madrid. Wouldn't be my thing, but sounds like he had a brilliant time.

[roadrunner66]

The line up so far for Lisbon. It seems that the Spanish edition isn't happening this year.

-May 23

-May 25

Robbie Williams

-May 30

Queens of the Stone Age

Linkin Park

-May 31

Arcade Fire

-June 1

Justin Timberlake

[zahidf]

Where can you get tickets for the festival from? Not very clear on the website

[roadrunner66]

I think they're not on sale yet. The presale tickets sold out last month.

[PastCaring]

Where can you get tickets for the festival from? Not very clear on the website

[roadrunner66]

You might find them at ticketline.pt when they're available but not at everythingisnew.pt for sure.

[PastCaring]

You might find them at ticketline.pt when they're available but not at everythingisnew.pt for sure.

[roadrunner66]

You're right. It belongs to a rival promoter.

[roadrunner66]

I've just heard that Rolling Stones are going to be at Rock In Rio Lisbon on May 23.

Edited March 12, 2014 by roadrunner66

[roadrunner66]

Rolling Stones have confirmed their presence at Rock in Rio Lisbon on May 29.

http://rockinriolisboa.sapo.pt/en/?p=2510&preview=true