What happened at Anitta's São Paulo show?

On Saturday, August 8, Anitta brought her Equilibrivm Tour to Parque Villa-Lobos in São Paulo, presenting live material from her two albums Equilibrivm and Equilibrivm II, released between April and July 2025. The show ran for approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes and was divided into three acts, each separated by costume changes.

What was the setlist like?

The opening act featured "Ouro" and "Ternura," with Anitta performing barefoot and chanting mantras. The spiritual highlight of the first act was a powerful rendition of "É d'Oxum," a classic ijexá originally made famous by Bahian singer Gerônimo Santana. The second act saw Anitta dressed head-to-toe in red, delivering a fire-effects-laden mashup of "Desgraça," "Mandinga," and "Feitiço." Calmer songs like "Deus mãe," "Sem pressa," and a cover of Gilberto Gil's 1982 anthem "Andar com fé" filled the quieter stretches.

How did the audience react?

The crowd, used to Anitta's high-energy "Ensaio" format, took time to warm up to the more serene pacing. Some moments — particularly the "Pinterest" and "So Much Love" stretch — felt lukewarm. Still, the third act reportedly brought the night to its emotional and energetic peak, fulfilling the promise of a "new Anitta" era built around good vibes and spiritual themes.

Where does the tour go next?

The Equilibrivm Tour premiered in Porto Alegre one week before the São Paulo date. After SP, it heads to Fortaleza (CE), then Niterói (RJ), and wraps up — at least for now — in Salvador (BA), all within August 2026. Creative direction is by Nídia Aranha. Notably, despite both albums featuring more than 20 featured artists, no special guests have appeared on the tour so far.

Key Facts:
  • Show date: Saturday, August 8, at Parque Villa-Lobos, São Paulo
  • Duration: approximately 1 hour 50 minutes, three acts
  • Albums featured: Equilibrivm and Equilibrivm II (April–July 2026)
  • Highlight: spiritual rendition of "É d'Oxum" (ijexá classic by Gerônimo Santana)
  • Cover performed: "Andar com fé" by Gilberto Gil (1982)
  • Remaining tour dates: Fortaleza, Niterói, Salvador — all in August
  • Creative director: Nídia Aranha