Brazilian metal legends to close four-decade journey on November 7, 2026 with all-star guest lineup featuring Metal Allegiance, Krisiun, and Sacred Reich
‘Sepultura‘ have officially announced the final show of their career, set to take place on November 7, 2026 at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu in São Paulo, Brazil. The historic performance will mark the end of one of the most influential journeys in the history of heavy metal worldwide, capping more than four decades of bringing Brazilian heavy music to the world’s biggest stages.
Tickets for the general public will be available from May 30 via ticketmaster.com and at the official box office.
The choice of the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu holds special meaning for the band. The venue has been part of ‘Sepultura’s’ history since the early 1990s, especially because of the iconic concert held at Praça Charles Miller, in front of the stadium, which helped establish the band’s strength in Brazil. Decades later, ‘Sepultura’ returns to the same place to close its story, where part of that legacy was also built.
More than a farewell concert, the night is being conceived as a grand celebration of ‘Sepultura’s’ history, bringing together different generations, eras and artists who have become part of the band’s journey over the past 40 years. The idea is to transform the final show into a unique moment of tribute, connection and celebration of Brazilian heavy music and its global impact.
Among the international acts already confirmed is ‘Metal Allegiance‘, featuring some of the most respected musicians in the global metal scene, including Mike Portnoy of ‘Dream Theater‘, Alex Skolnick and Chuck Billy of ‘Testament‘, Phil Demmel, formerly of ‘Machine Head‘, Troy Sanders of ‘Mastodon‘, and bassist and founder Mark Menghi.
The lineup will also feature confirmed appearances by ‘Krisiun‘, one of the world’s most respected death metal bands, and American thrash metal band ‘Sacred Reich‘. Additional special guests will be announced soon.
Former members and musicians connected to ‘Sepultura’s’ history over the decades are also expected to join the celebration, including Jean Dolabella and Jairo Guedz, who were part of the band’s original lineup.
Formed in Belo Horizonte in 1984, ‘Sepultura’ helped redefine the boundaries of heavy metal and became the most internationally recognised Brazilian rock band of all time. Through landmark albums such as “Beneath the Remains,” “Arise,” “Chaos A.D.” and “Roots,” the band influenced generations and opened doors for Brazilian heavy music worldwide.
Throughout its career, ‘Sepultura’ performed at some of the world’s most important festivals, including Rock in Rio, Lollapalooza, Wacken Open Air, Hellfest and Download Festival, building a legacy that transcends metal and has a permanent place in music history.
‘Sepultura’s’ final show at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu promises to be a historic, emotional and unforgettable night, a farewell befitting the band’s importance to both Brazilian culture and the global heavy metal scene.
