Montevideo Rock

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MusicMontevideo
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsAvailable coverage suggests Montevideo Rock
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: UYU
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Montevideo Rock in Montevideo

Montevideo Rock is a historic rock music festival brand associated with the Rural del Prado grounds in Montevideo, with press coverage confirming both a 2018 return, described as the festival returning to take the Rural del Prado arena once again, and at least one reported suspension referenced by the Municipio B local government listing. Its current operating status as an annual event could not be confirmed from available sources.

Search results for Montevideo Rock returned a genuinely mixed picture rather than a single, clean confirmation of an ongoing annual festival.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Available coverage suggests Montevideo Rock carries real historical weight as a named festival tied specifically to the Rural del Prado, the same fairground that hosts Expo Prado and Semana Criolla, rather than a newly invented brand, and EL PAIS Uruguay's 2018 coverage of its return implies the name predates that year and had gone dormant before being revived

02

The mystery stays covered

However, search results returned no clear, dated confirmation of a currently running annual Montevideo Rock in 2023 through 2026, in contrast to Uruguay's other major rock festivals, Cosquin Rock Uruguay and Primavera 0, both of which have extensive recent coverage

03

The city starts moving

This entry should not be treated as interchangeable with either of those two currently active festivals

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Tied historically to the Rural del Prado as a rock concert venue

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a fairground otherwise associated with agricultural and gaucho-heritage events like Expo Prado and Semana Criolla

The sacred route

Living ritual

suggesting Montevideo Rock represents an attempt to use the same civic grounds for a modern popular-music tradition alongside its older uses

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

If the festival follows its historical Rural del Prado outdoor format, expect a general outdoor concert dress code suited to whatever season the current edition falls in; verify current...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Montevideo you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

UYU

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map34.90 S, 56.19 WOpen in Google Maps

Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay

Nearest airportMVD — Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Montevideo you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Montevideo via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Montevideo, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for November.Compare faresFestival gearIf the festival follows its historical Rural del Prado outdoor format, expect a general outdoor concert dress code suited to whatever season the current edition falls in; verify current details before planning specific clothing.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Uruguay and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Montevideo Rock?

Montevideo Rock is listed for November · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Montevideo Rock take place?

The festival is listed in Montevideo, Uruguay. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLmontevideo.gub.uy
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually November
Source statusOfficial source linked
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