Rock in Rio - Madrid and Lisbon Edition

In January 1985, everything you talked about in Brazil was Rock in Rio, a festival in Rio de Janeiro that lasted for 10 days, which attracted 1.3 million people to the city created specially for this event. I was a kid at the time but I do recall watching some of the performances on TV.


Rock in Rio advertisement in 1984

Rock in Rio was repeated in 1991, then again in 2001, by 2004 they took the event to Lisbon, they loved it so much that returned to Lisbon in 2006. I guess Madrid got jealous and in 2008, both Lisbon and Madrid will be hosting this party.

On June 27 and 27, and July 4, 5 and 6, top performers from the world will be recreating this incredible event that started in Rio 23 years ago. If you are in Madrid this Summer, make sure to check out this party.


Queen performing in 1985

In case you cannot make it to Madrid, Lisbon is hosting the Rock in Rio event on May 30 and 31, and June 1, 5 and 6. I'm just wondering when is the next Rock in Rio in Brazil?