Anitta stole the spotlight again, this time as a surprise guest at The Weeknd’s closing show of the After Hours Til Dawn U. S. tour. The Alamodome was packed for what felt like a landmark night on September 3, 2025, when Abel Tesfaye brought Anitta onstage to perform their duet São Paulo in front of tens of thousands of fans.
After a night of high production and emotional highs, The Weeknd introduced Anitta and the two launched into São Paulo, the bilingual track that has connected both artists to global audiences. Fans in the stadium and viewers online immediately began sharing clips and reactions, and multiple high quality video uploads from the performance circulated within hours.
The atmosphere inside the Alamodome shifted the moment Anitta appeared, with the audience erupting into cheers that echoed through the venue. The performance felt electric, not just because it was unexpected, but because of the chemistry between the two artists onstage. Anitta’s charisma and The Weeknd’s signature intensity blended seamlessly, turning São Paulo into a celebration of cultural fusion and star power. Fans described the moment as one of the highlights of the entire tour, cementing it as a memory that will stand out in both artists’ careers.
There are three reasons this surprised fans and media alike. First, it happened on the final North American date of a major stadium tour, so the moment had a celebratory finality. Second, São Paulo is a collaboration that highlights cross cultural pop energy and bringing Anitta out live underscored the song’s global reach. Third, the show itself had an emotional undercurrent with The Weeknd visibly moved in places, which made a joyful duet feel like part of a larger, unforgettable night.
Social feeds were full of ecstatic comments from people who were at the Alamodome and from fans watching clips online. Many called it the highlight of the night. Media write ups noted the crowd reaction and flagged the duet as a defining surprise among other special moments during the show. Video posts from official and fan accounts helped the moment trend across platforms.
São Paulo blends The Weeknd’s moody pop R and B sensibilities with Anitta’s dynamic vocal presence and Portuguese lyrics. The live performance gave the studio track a new texture because the audience added so much energy. For fans of both artists, the live rendition was a reminder of how well the two artists’ styles can fuse in performance.
If you want to relive the night there are multiple sources to check. Fan uploaded clips on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube capture different camera angles and the raw excitement in the stadium. Official accounts also shared highlights that make it easy to watch a short recap. The most complete clips show the full duet from start to finish and the crowd reaction afterward.
Leave a Reply