Best of Blues and Rock 2026 takes place on November 20, 21 and 22 at Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo, Brazil. This year’s three-day festival brings together names such as Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam), Roger Daltrey (The Who) and Chris Isaak.
If you’re planning to attend, read this guide closely. It covers everything you need to know about tickets, the full lineup, getting there, what to bring and more.
What is Best of Blues and Rock?
Best of Blues and Rock launched in 2013 and is one of the most important blues and rock festivals in Latin America. The project aims to celebrate the history and diversity of these genres.
Beyond the headline shows, the festival also offers pocket shows (short, intimate sets), film screenings, talks and educational lectures. It doesn’t have a fixed date on São Paulo’s calendar, and some previous editions were also held in other Brazilian cities.
Essential information and festival layout
Best of Blues and Rock 2026
Dates: November 20, 21 and 22, 2026
Venue: Outdoor Area of the Ibirapuera Park Auditorium, Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral, no street number, Vila Mariana, São Paulo, Brazil
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Gates open: 1:30 p.m.
Shows begin: 3:30 p.m.
Shows end: around 10 p.m.
Capacity: approximately 15,000 people per day
Age rating: 16+. Minors may attend if accompanied by a legal guardian. Children who haven’t yet turned 6 get in free, but you must show proof of age at the entrance with an original ID card (RG) or original birth certificate.
The festival also has a food court and bars, plus an area selling official artist merchandise.
How to buy tickets
Tickets start at R$ 406 (Brazilian reais), and the official sales channel is Ticketmaster. Don’t buy tickets from unofficial outlets.
Tickets are digital, so there’s no need to print them. To get in, just show them on your phone through the Ticketmaster app.
Lineup and running order
These are the artists performing at the 2026 edition:
November 20, 2026
Eddie Vedder
Simon Townshend
Linka Moja
Samuel Rosa
November 21, 2026
Roger Daltrey
Chris Isaak
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Artur Menezes
November 22, 2026
Eddie Vedder
Simon Townshend
Linka Moja
Vitor Kley
Glen Hansard was originally scheduled to play on November 20 and 22. Sadly, he died suddenly in a motorcycle accident in July of this year. The festival’s production later announced that Simon Townshend would join the lineup on the same dates.
See also: International concerts in Brazil in 2027
Getting to Ibirapuera Park
There are plenty of ways to reach Ibirapuera Park. The main festival entrance is Gate 2 (Obelisk).
By bus
These are the main lines that stop in front of or very close to the park:
- 175T-10 Santana Metro – Jabaquara Metro
- 509J-10 Jardim Selma – Ibirapuera Park
- 509M-10 Jardim Miriam – Princesa Isabel Terminal
- 5154-10 Santo Amaro Terminal – Princesa Isabel Terminal
- 5164-10 Vila Santa Catarina – Ibirapuera Park
- 5164-21 Cidade Leonor – Ibirapuera Park
- 5630/10 Grajaú Terminal – Brás Metro
- 5300/10 Santo Amaro Terminal – Parque Dom Pedro II Terminal
- 647C/10 João Dias Terminal – Hospital das Clínicas
- 709A/10 Água Espraiada Bus Station – Ana Rosa Metro
- 857A/10 Campo Limpo Terminal – Santa Cruz Metro
- 477A/10 Sacomã – Pinheiros Terminal
- 5100/10 Pinheiros Terminal – Parque Dom Pedro II Terminal
- 5111/10 Santo Amaro Terminal – Parque Dom Pedro II Terminal
- 5119/10 Capelinha Terminal – Largo São Francisco
- 967A/10 Imirim – Pinheiros
By metro
You can reach Ibirapuera Park by metro. The closest station is AACD–Servidor (Line 5/ Linha 5, Lilac/ Lilás), which runs daily from 4 a.m. to midnight. From the station, it’s about a 2 km (1.2 mile) walk to Gate 2.
By car
If you’re driving, the official parking entrance is at Gate 3 (access via Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral).
Parking rates (Gate 3 entrance)
Monday to Friday: R$ 22 for up to 3 hours, plus R$ 3 for every additional 2 hours. Maximum: R$ 30.
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: R$ 27 (flat rate).
Payment methods: cash, debit and credit cards, and the Brazilian automatic toll and parking tags Sem Parar, Veloe and ConectCar. You can also pay your parking ticket with the Park Indigo BR app using a credit card.
Where to pay: Gates 1, 2, 3 and 7 accept card payments. Gate 3 accepts both cash and card.
What you can and can’t bring
Security staff will search bags at the entrance. Prohibited items are confiscated and can’t be recovered later, so read this list carefully before you pack.
Allowed: mobile phone, power bank, ID documents, rain poncho, sunscreen, lip balm, hat or cap, sunglasses, backpack or bag, sarong (canga), hand sanitizer gel (max. 50 ml / 1.7 fl oz), cereal bar, mineral water in sealed cups or sealed flexible plastic bottles, makeup, compact camera (no detachable lens).
Not allowed: bottles, insulated cups and similar containers, cans, glass containers, helmets, sharp, pointed or piercing objects (including glass), professional cameras or camcorders and any camera with a detachable lens, electronic devices (tablets, laptops, iPads), e-cigarettes and illegal substances, animals (except identified assistance dogs accompanied by a person with a disability), storage containers, chairs or stools, chains and belts, selfie sticks, drones or similar devices, umbrellas, drinking straws, rigid containers with lids, flares, firearms and bladed weapons, fireworks, signs made of thick cardboard or attached to wooden sticks, magazines, newspapers, books, and flammable, corrosive and/or toxic substances.
There is no cloakroom or luggage storage at the festival.
See also:
- Backpacks allowed at festivals
- Best power banks for concerts
- Earplugs for festivals
- Rain at the festival? Check our tips
What to wear: weather and comfort tips
In November, São Paulo is in spring, and since the festival is outdoors, it pays to prepare.
Temperatures can swing widely between day and night, from 16°C to 27°C (about 61°F to 81°F). Afternoons are often still hot and nights cooler, and rain can show up at any time.
So what should you wear?
Comfortable sneakers: You’ll be on your feet for hours. Avoid sandals, flip-flops, and shoes or boots that aren’t truly comfortable. Waterproof sneakers are even better.
T-shirt: Better than a tank top if the day looks sunny, to avoid sunburned shoulders.
Sweatshirt tied around your waist: Nights can get chilly at this time of year. Having a layer on hand keeps you comfortable without taking up much room in your bag.
Compact rain poncho: Umbrellas are prohibited. A plastic poncho in your bag solves the problem.
Earplugs: This isn’t overkill. If you plan to stay near the stage, you’ll notice the difference. There are excellent models designed for concerts that reduce volume without distorting the sound.
Cap: Very useful for daytime sets in the sun.
Accessibility
Best of Blues and Rock has accessibility infrastructure for people with disabilities, including a reserved area for watching the shows. Guide dogs are allowed as long as they are properly identified.
Hotels near Ibirapuera Park
If you’re traveling from out of town or abroad specifically for the festival, consider two main strategies when choosing where to stay.
Close to the festival: Hotels within about 1 km (0.6 mile) of Ibirapuera Park. This makes it easy to walk back and forth, but pay attention to your route at night. Depending on the direction, walking may not be as safe.
Close to the metro: The easiest option for most people. After the show, you walk to the station (plenty of others will be heading the same way), take the metro and reach your hotel without worry. Good areas to look for accommodation:
Avenida Paulista and surroundings (Paulista, Consolação, Trianon-Masp, Brigadeiro, Paraíso, Vergueiro and Ana Rosa stations): central, with plenty of options at different price points.
Vila Madalena and Pinheiros (Vila Madalena, Oscar Freire, Fradique Coutinho, Faria Lima and Pinheiros stations): pleasant, lively neighborhoods, ideal if you want to enjoy the city beyond the festival.
What to do in São Paulo beyond Best of Blues and Rock
If you’re coming from another city or country for this festival, take the chance to explore São Paulo’s rock scene. The city has a great infrastructure for rock and metal fans that you won’t find anywhere else in Brazil.
Galeria do Rock
Galeria do Rock is a must-visit in downtown São Paulo. Several floors of shops specialize in vinyl records, CDs, band T-shirts and accessories. It’s the kind of place where you walk in meaning to buy one small thing and walk out with a shopping bag.
Rock bars in São Paulo
The city has an active scene of bars and venues with a rock identity. They’re perfect for starting or ending your night, meeting other festival-goers and discovering new bands in smaller spaces, such as Manifesto and Morrison Rock Bar.
Concert venues in São Paulo
Besides the Best of Blues and Rock shows, it’s always worth checking São Paulo’s concert calendar. There’s plenty going on all year. Look at what else is happening in the city a few days before and after the festival.
Rock-themed restaurants in São Paulo
For meals before or after the shows, the city has restaurants and casual pubs where the décor, the playlist and the crowd are all rock, such as Cão Véio, La Borratxeria Parrilla and Cavern Club São Paulo.
Rua Teodoro Sampaio
São Paulo’s musical instrument street, in Pinheiros. Luthiers and shops selling guitars, basses, drums and keyboards sit side by side. It’s an outing in itself for anyone who plays an instrument or simply enjoys browsing music stores.
