Dua Lipa Electrifies São Paulo with Surprise collaborations and a Nostalgic Setlist
SÃO PAULO - Dua Lipa delivered a captivating performance at Engenhão in São Paulo on November 15, 2025, highlighted by unexpected onstage collaborations with Brazilian music icons Caetano Veloso and Carlinhos brown. The concert,part of her “Radical Optimism” tour,leaned heavily on the enduring appeal of her 2020 album Future Nostalgia,offering a vibrant spectacle for a devoted crowd.
Lipa hasn’t performed in Brazil since her 2022 appearance at Rock in Rio. This return saw her connect with fans on a personal level, descending from the stage to greet and take selfies with audience members, even acknowledging a dedicated fan club. while showcasing tracks from her latest release, Radical Optimism, the show’s energy peaked during performances of Future Nostalgia hits that provided a soundtrack for many during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
The setlist strategically balanced new material with proven crowd-pleasers. Despite critical reception of Radical Optimism - described by some as lacking the freshness of its predecessor and featuring lyrics deemed somewhat generic – Lipa maintained audience engagement. She appeared in a silver bodysuit and boots, a visual nod to the Future Nostalgia era, and launched into energetic renditions of “Levitating” and “Break My Heart” early in the show.
The stage design, consisting of platforms positioned throughout the venue, ensured visibility for most attendees. During a performance of the ballad “Anything for Love,” a temporary microphone malfunction briefly interrupted the moment, though Lipa continued with vocal power and pre-recorded backing tracks.
The concert culminated with a rousing performance of “Don’t Start Now,” the song’s popularity in Brazil significantly boosted by a viral choreography created by singer Manu Gavassi during the 2020 season of Big Brother Brasil. Lipa closed the night with ”Houdini,” marking what many attendees considered her strongest performance to date in brazil.
