Garage Fuzz, Korzus and Pavilhão 9 are some of the highlights of Araraquara Rock Disclosure/Social Networks Garage Fuzz, Korzus, Pavilhão 9 and Noturnall are some of the highlights of the 24th edition of Araraquara Rock. The festival takes place Friday (24), Saturday (25) and Sunday (26), with free entry and the option to donate 1 kg of non-perishable food. ? Follow g1 São Carlos e Araraquara on Instagram The opening will be this Friday (24), at 8pm, at Sesc Araraquara, with a show by the band Sinistra. With members with extensive backgrounds in the country, the heavy metal group stands out for its sound and lyrics in Portuguese about resistance and human conflicts. On Saturday (25), the program moves to Teatro de Arena. From 3pm onwards, local bands take part in “Esquenta” in the upper lobby. From 4pm onwards, the Main Stage welcomes guests and selected bands from the Araraquara Rock 2026 Seletiva. On Sunday (26th), the Arena Theater gates open at 11am for “Esquenta”. The shows on the Main Stage start at 4pm, with the invited and selected guests. (See schedule below) The announcement of the bands for Seletiva Araraquara Rock 2026 was announced on July 21st on the festival's social networks. The event is held by the City Hall, through the Department of Culture and Fundart, with support from partners such as Sesc and Nova Hit Produções. Banda Sinistra opens the festival at Sesc Araraquara, on Friday (24) Social networks Read also: SÃO CARLOS: With transvestites and lesbians, the band combines rock, debauchery and LGBT+ pride in the interior of SP: 'Scream of revolt' REMIND: Mother finds in rock a way to integrate her son with autism: 'There he can be who he is', says ANALOG: Bands invest up to R$ 40 thousand to release albums in vinyl: 'Unique experience', says musician from the interior of SP Highlights References of national rap rock and metal, the band Pavilhão 9, takes the stage at Teatro de Arena on Saturday (25). Formed in 1990 in São Paulo, the band has built a consolidated history through memorable performances and relevant partnerships. His sound combines heavy bases, engaging beats and a speech with a strong social impact. For fans of melodic hardcore, the band from Santos, Garage Fuzz, delivers speed, weight and lyrics about social and personal issues on Saturday (25). With more than three decades of career, he has achieved international recognition supported by a consistent discography. Garage Fuzz delivers speed and weight with responsive melodic hardcore at Araraquara Rock Social networks On Sunday (26), Korzus brings all the historical references of Brazilian thrash metal. A pioneer of the genre in the country, with more than four decades of activity and international recognition, the band maintains its relevance with technique, aggressive sound and overwhelming performances that influence generations. Another highlight of the night, the band Noturnall, led by vocalist Thiago Bianchi, combines technique, weight and striking melodies of heavy metal. The group brings together experienced musicians and has built a solid career with performances alongside big names in world metal, as well as tours throughout Europe, Latin America and Asia. Noturnall stands out on the national and international scene with classic metal melodic and heavy lines OHMSH Photography/Social networks Selected local bands The Araraquara Rock 2026 Selective selected the local bands Saruê, Main Station, IntranZe and Fábio Ventrilho. Those selected from other regions were Fenícia, Válvera, Paradise Inc and Rygel. The announcement of the chosen bands was announced on July 21st on the festival's social networks. From Descalvado, the band Fenícia was one of the bands selected in the Araraquara Rock Selections Social networks Check out the schedule: Friday - July 24th 8pm: Show with Sinistra Location: Sesc Araraquara (Rua Castro Alves, 1315 – Quitandinha) Saturday - July 25th Shows: Pavilhão 9, Garage Fuzz, Super Over, Saruê, Main Station, Fenícia and Válvera Location: Teatro de Arena Prefeito Benedito de Oliveira (Av. Adhemar Pereira de Barros, s/nº - Melhado) Gates open: 3pm – “Esquenta”, in the upper lobby with local bands; shows on the main stage from 4pm Sunday - July 26th Shows: Korzus, Noturnall, Marenna, IntranZe, Fábio Ventrilho, Rygel and Paradise Inc. Location: Teatro de Arena Prefeito Benedito de Oliveira (Av. Adhemar Pereira de Barros, s/nº - Melhado) Gates opening: 11am – “Esquenta”, in the upper lobby with local bands; shows on the main stage from 4pm REVIEW VIDEOS FROM EPTV CENTRAL: See more news from the region on g1 São Carlos and Araraquara