Rock in Rio 2006
Rock in Rio 2006 was not held in Brazil, but in Lisbon, Portugal, and Madrid, Spain. The Lisbon edition, the second in the city, took place at Parque da Bela Vista between May 26 and 27 and June 2, 3 and 4. The event attracted around 350,000 people and featured major artists such as Shakira, Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guns N' Roses and Roger Waters. In addition to the concerts, the festival offered several themed areas and maintained its focus on social actions with the motto "For a Better World". Its success consolidated Rock in Rio as a global festival.
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