The Low Down On Rock In Rio

For those of you that come to Las Vegas and avoid the hotels by utilizing the KOA Campground just north of Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, it’s time to move that camper along to make way for the Rock In Rio.

Rock in Rio is going to be a staple in Las Vegas on the Strip hosting a blowout concert every two years. The space is being dubbed the City of Rock and can host 80,000 people a day.

With five stages, this 33-acre open-air venue also contains a roulette-inspired Ferris wheel and a 400-foot zip line sending consumers straight in front of the main stage during concerts. Additionally, there are three various ‘streetscape’ designs including the United Kingdom, Brazil and the U.S. that contain street art, retail shopping and cuisine all from each region. Other amusement rides are slated to be part of the Rock In Rio space as well.

Rock In Rio was originally conceived in 1985 when Roberto Medina invented the new idea of this festival. It has since grown and Las Vegas is the fourth market as well as first U.S. city in which Rock In Rio will have been developed.

The festival is not just a great time to enjoy a list of your favorite rock bands, but since 2001, the idea of Rock In Rio’s ‘For a Better World’ has helped give back to charities, reduce carbon emissions, provide sustainability efforts to areas in need and so much more.

The big buzz around town currently is that tickets are going on sale for each of the two-weekend, two-day concerts currently slated for May 8 – 9, 2015 and May 15 – 16, 2015. While not a single artist has been announced for these days, tickets go on sale on Sept. 26 and start at $295 for one weekend.

Previous artists who have played at the Rock In Rio concerts include Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden, Amy Winehouse, Metallica, Bon Jovi, deadmau5, Calvin Harris, Kings of Leon and so many more.