See the best moments from the João Rock 2026 Stage The 2026 edition of João Rock brought together 26 attractions on four stages this Saturday (1st) in Ribeirão Preto (SP). With sold out tickets, the festival brought together 65 thousand people in the Permanent Exhibition Park with a plurality of styles, from pop rock to hip hop and reggae. And what were the best shows at one of the biggest Brazilian music festivals in the country? g1 prepared a ranking of the presentations based on the artists' delivery, audience reaction, performance on stage and choice of repertoire. But be careful, feel free to disagree. Marina Sena, Chico Chico and BaianaSystem at João Rock 2026. Érico Andrade and Igor do Vale/g1 ? Follow g1 Ribeirão Preto and Franca on Instagram 1st - Marina Sena Marina Sena takes tour of the album "Coisas Naturais" to the Aquarela stage at João Rock 2026 Igor do Vale/g1 Drawing a crowd to the Aquarela Stage, Marina Sena delivered a performance mesmerizing. The singer from Minas Gerais went to the festival willing to raise the temperature without the support of the sun and delivered something different from what she presented in 2024. The great asset of the performance was the singer's magnetism, which balanced sensuality and a mystical aura, synthesizing the identity of her most recent album, “Coisas Naturais”, released in 2025. Read more about Marina Sena's show. 2nd - Chico Chico Chico Chico tours MPB at his debut show at João Rock 2026 in Ribeirão Preto, SP Igor do Vale/g1 Chico Chico performed at ease, threw himself into the crowd and drove the fans crazy in a debut that will be marked in the festival's history. He was not intimidated by the crowd that gathered to see Cássia Eller's son's performance. Accompanied by a band in tune, the young artist created a set list with a lot of swing and a new MPB vibe with a rock feel, without denying his origins. Read more about Chico Chico's show. 3rd - BaianaSystem BaianaSystem breaks everything at João Rock 2026 Érico Andrade/g1 The group BaianaSystem caused a crowd to raise dust at the festival in Ribeirão Preto. The performance showed why the band is considered innovative by mixing afro rock, dub and Bahian guitar with Afro-Brazilian and Caribbean rhythms. The 18-minute late show brought visual art that displayed a timeline of historical events, including the Cuban Revolution, the inauguration of Brasília and the Brazilian military coup. The phrase “I will not succumb” also marked the presentation. Read more about the BaianaSystem show. 4th - Tribute to Charlie Brown Jr. Marcelo Nova and Charlie Brown Jr. on the stage of João Rock 2026 Igor do Vale/g1 The minutes of delay and the heavy legs of those who had already accumulated hours of uninterrupted marathon at João Rock were not enough to discourage the fans who were waiting for the band Charlie Brown Jr. When the first chords echoed, the crowd was transported straight to the beginning of the 2000s. The anxiety that dominated the dance floor proved that the most The two decades that separated the legendary Acústico MTV only increased the emotional and historical weight of the repertoire in the lives of different generations. Read more about the Charlie Brown Jr show. 5th - Luedji Luna Bahian singer Luedji Luna performs at João Rock 2026, in Ribeirão Preto (SP) Igor do Vale/g1 On the Aquarela stage, singer Luedji Luna gave a show whose big focus was the potential of her own voice and that of her band, which she called “the best in Brazil”. In fact, throughout the show, Luedji shared the space so that the musicians and backing vocalists shine as much as she does. MPB, jazz and blues continue to mix in songs like “Salty” and “Karma”, captivating an audience that is mostly young and in tune with the artist’s repertoire. Read more about Luedji Luna's show. MORE In a lace jumpsuit and a blue velvet overcoat, Urias transformed his debut at João Rock into a presentation marked by experimentation, political performance, fashion and LGBTQIA+ representation. The singer filled the Aquarela Stage with a repertoire focused on “CARRANCA”, the most recent work in her career. Read more about Urias' show. João Rock 2026: see the best moments from Palco Brasil 7th - Raimundos Digão on stage with Raimundos on the João Rock 2026 stage in Ribeirão Preto, SP Érico Andrade/g1 The band Raimundos delved into its roots at João Rock 2026. Led by Digão, the group gave a performance of pure Brazilian rock, which pleased people in their forties, fifties and younger generations. Not by chance, they chose “Pela-Saco” to open the show, which brings back the mix of sarcasm and hardcore and is part of the album “XXX”, the band’s most recent. Read more about the Raimundos show. 8th - Criolo Criolo rocks the Fortalecendo a Cena stage at João Rock 2026 Igor do Vale/g1 Criolo performed for the first time on the Fortalecendo a Cena stage, a space that celebrates the Brazilian strength of rap and hip hop. The partnership with DJ Dan Dan was agreed on songs such as “Sistema Obtuso” and “Esquiva de Esgrima”, in which there was a lot of harmony, including with the fans. The show also made room for other rhythms from the São Paulo native's career in “Samba Sambei” and “Pé de Breque”, with reggae and a special space for metal instruments. Read more about the Criolo show. 9th - Paralamas do Sucesso João Barone breaks everything on the drums of Os Paralamas do Sucesso at João Rock 2026 Érico Andrade/g1 The Os Paralamas do Sucesso show was a chronological and nostalgic celebration that brought together generations of fans. In front of projections on the big screens rescuing four decades of his career, the show began with "Vital e Sua Moto" and continued with songs such as