A Swedish pop artist performed on the Sunset Stage at Rock in Rio, proving to be the "most Brazilian Swedish person in the world" by putting on a show that won over one of the largest audiences the stage has ever seen. Despite the rain that fell during the day, the audience ignored the bad weather to be present at the show.
Zara opened the presentation with the song "Midnight sun," described as a combination of the Swedish hit machine with the tropical spirit of Rio. Dressed in green and yellow outfits, Brazil's colors, she asked the audience to "think the sun is shining" before singing "Can't tame her."
The performance featured a precise repertoire, performed by an exclusively female ballet and band. The Swedish artist showed elaborate choreography, interactions with the audience, and what the critic called "sonic sweet treats," without any flaws in the show.
Among the songs performed were "Hot & sexy," "Pretty ugly," and "Stateside." The critic concluded the review by stating that "this is pop in 2026, don't expect anything less," praising the energy and quality of the spectacle that kept the Brazilian audience completely engaged.
