
Stray Kids are officially set to headline Rock in Rio in September 2026, becoming the first K-Pop act ever to take the top spot at one of the largest and most iconic music festivals in the world.
Held in Rio de Janeiro, Rock in Rio is known for hosting global superstars across genres, and Stray Kids’ addition to the 2026 headliner lineup marks a major milestone—not just for the group, but for K-Pop history as a whole.
Stray Kids have also just become the first K-Pop artist to headline FIVE different world-class music festivals, the most for any K-Pop artists in history:
Fans in Brazil and worldwide are already celebrating the announcement, anticipating a massive performance from the group next year.
More details about the festival schedule and ticketing are expected to be released soon.
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Beautiful aerial view of Stray Kids’ impressive crowd (+66k) for their sold out show in São Paulo, Brazil🇧🇷#dominATE_SAOPAULO #LatamIsStrayKidsHome pic.twitter.com/8sNoQOAZ4Z
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