The event also served as the launch platform for SIBS’s new Payout Management solution, which enables fast, secure, and efficient transfers and settlements.
SIBS Analytics reported a 17% increase in the number of transactions processed during Rock in Rio (RiR) Lisbon 2026, compared to the last edition of the event, held in 2024. The data reflects festivalgoers’ continued adoption of cashless solutions, with the average transaction amount at 12 euros and the average total amount spent per card at 33 euros.
About 27% of the transactions made at the venue were processed through MB WAY, cementing the smartphone’s and the MB WAY pulse’s status as the digital wallet of choice for fast and secure transactions at major events.
The overwhelming majority of cards used during the festival were Portuguese (91%), with the
average amount spent per Portuguese card being 32 euros. A geographic analysis reveals that most participants who made purchases at the event were from the districts of Lisbon and Vale do Tejo (67%), followed by the North region—specifically Porto, Braga, Viana do Castelo, Vila Real, and Bragança (14%)—and the Center region, namely Aveiro, Coimbra, and Viseu (11%). Data from the southernmost districts (Faro, Beja, and Évora) account for 5%.
The average amount per foreign card was higher, at 41€ (an increase of 9€ compared to Portuguese cards). Among the top five nationalities for electronic payments, Spain stands out (28%), followed by Brazil (13%), the United Kingdom (9%), France (8%), and Germany (6%).
The highest transaction peaks on RiR occurred between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. On the 20th, the peak was around 25,000 transactions, and the following day, 27,000 transactions. Looking at the second weekend of the event, SIBS Analytics recorded a peak of 18,000 transactions on June 27 and 14,000 on June 28.
“The results of the operation confirm the complete resilience, reliability, and responsiveness of the network managed by SIBS in the face of a high concentration of financial transactions. Once again, SIBS ensured the best shopping experience and convenience for tens of thousands of festivalgoers,” according to Luís Gonçalves, Director of Segmentation and Market Management at SIBS.
RiR also served as the stage for the launch of SIBS’s new Payout Management solution, further reinforcing its commitment to innovation and the digitization of payments. This solution, which offers full traceability and high security standards, enables fast, secure, and efficient transfers and settlements, simplifying financial management for merchants, partners, and service providers involved in large-scale events.
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