| Genre: | Funk carioca, pop, Samba, Pagode and Axé |
| Frequency: | Annually |
| Location: | Brazil, South America |
| Type: | National |
| Years Active: | 2019–present |
| Founder Name: | Anitta |
The Ensaios da Anitta are a series of live shows performed by singer Anitta, aimed at celebrating the pre-Carnival season in Brazil. Launched in January 2019, these events take place annually in January and February, traveling through various Brazilian cities such as Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, and Belo Horizonte.[1] [2] These shows were conceived by Anitta as a way to energize her audience for her Carnival street party, the "Bloco da Anitta", offering a mix of live music, dance, and themed performances.[3]
Each edition of the Ensaios da Anitta has its own theme, which influences the visual production, including set design, costumes, and the overall aesthetic of the event.[4] [5] The theme often inspires the outfits of the attending audience, who frequently come dressed in costumes. An example of this was the 2024 edition, which featured the theme of samba schools.[6] [7] [8]
The shows feature a setlist that blends various musical genres, including funk, pop, samba, pagode, and axé, reflecting the diversity of Brazilian popular music. In addition to Anitta's performances, the Ensaios also include special appearances by other popular artists in Brazil.[9] [10] Throughout the editions, artists such as Pabllo Vittar, Luísa Sonza, Gloria Groove, Leo Santana, Ferrugem, Jão, Psirico, among others, have taken the stage, offering the audience exclusive collaborations and joint performances.[11] The Ensaios da Anitta have stood out for their large-scale production and for being held in vast open-air venues, such as the Arena de Pernambuco, in Recife, and the Latin America Memorial, in São Paulo.[12] [13] The audience at these events is diverse, ranging from thousands of Anitta fans to others looking to enjoy the Carnival atmosphere.[14] Since its inception, the event has seen tickets sell out quickly, establishing itself as one of the main attractions of the Brazilian summer calendar.[15] [16] [17]
The growth of the project has led the Ensaios da Anitta to expand its presence to various regions of Brazil, becoming a traveling event that draws both tourists and locals alike.[18] [19] [20] For 2025, Anitta has chosen the theme "Anitta Marathon", inspired by the Olympics and sports events.[21] [22] After the opening of the ensaios de 2025, Anitta shared that over 100,000 tickets were sold in a single day,[23] with the São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro dates selling out in less than 40 minutes,[24] prompting the addition of new dates.[25] [26]
Anitta has announced plans to expand her pre-Carnival event, the "Ensaios da Anitta", to an international stage. The singer revealed that Portugal could be one of the first countries to host the project, noting that if her performance at the Festival Sudoeste is well received, it could encourage the team to take the event outside Brazil. [27] [28]
| Theme | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariah Carey | ||||
| Date | City / State | Location | Guests | Ref. |
| January 20, 2019 | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro | Jockey Club Brasileiro |
| [29] |
| Theme | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Kingdom | ||||
| Date | City / State | Location | Guests | Ref. |
| January 12, 2020 | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro | Jockey Club Brasileiro |
| [30] |
| January 25, 2020 | São Paulo, São Paulo | Latin America Memorial |
| [31] |
| January 26, 2020 | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro | Jockey Club Brasileiro |
| [32] |
| February 19, 2020 | Salvador, Bahia | Circuito Barra-Ondina |
| [33] |
| February 26, 2020 | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro | Lagoon |
| [34] |
| Theme | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zodiac | ||||
| Date | City / State | Location | Guests | Ref. |
| February 13, 2021 | Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro | Live |
| [35] |
| Theme | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamer | ||||
| Date | City / State | Location | Guests | Ref. |
| January 23, 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro | Barra Olympic Park |
| [36] |
| January 29, 2022 | Guarapari, Espírito Santo | Cafe de la Musique |
| [37] |
| February 12, 2022 | São Paulo, São Paulo | Latin America Memorial |
| [38] |
| February 13, 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro | Barra Olympic Park |
| [39] |
| Theme | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female Warriors | |||||
| Date | City / State | Location | Guests | Ref. | |
| January 7, 2023 | Salvador, Bahia | Centro de Convenções da Bahia |
| [40] | |
| January 8, 2023 | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro | Riocentro |
| [41] | |
| January 14, 2023 | Florianópolis, Santa Catarina | P12 |
| [42] | |
| January 15, 2023 | São Paulo, São Paulo | Latin America Memorial |
| [43] | |
| January 21, 2023 | Brasília, Distrito Federal | Na Praia Parque | [44] | ||
| January 28, 2023 | Recife, Pernambuco | Arena de Pernambuco |
| [45] | |
| January 29, 2023 | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro | Riocentro | [46] | ||
| February 11, 2023 | São Paulo, São Paulo | Latin America Memorial | [47] | ||
| February 12, 2023 | Curitiba, Paraná | White Hall - Arena Jockey Eventos |
| [48] | |
| Theme | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samba School | |||||
| Date | City / State | Location | Guests | Ref. | |
| January 6, 2024 | Salvador, Bahia | Centro de Convenções da Bahia |
| [49] | |
| January 7, 2024 | Florianópolis, Santa Catarina | Arena Opus |
| [50] | |
| January 13, 2024 | Brasília, Distrito Federal | Na Praia Parque |
| [51] | |
| January 14, 2024 | Fortaleza, Ceará | Marina Park | [52] | ||
| January 20, 2024 | Recife, Pernambuco | Centro de Convenções |
| [53] | |
| January 21, 2024 | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro | Jockey Club Brasileiro |
| [54] | |
| January 25, 2024 | São Paulo, São Paulo | Latin America Memorial |
| [55] | |
| January 27, 2024 | Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais | Mineirão |
| [56] | |
| January 28, 2024 | Vitória, Espírito Santo | Clube Álvares Cabral |
| [57] | |
| February 3, 2024 | Curitiba, Paraná | Estádio Durival Britto e Silva |
| [58] | |
| February 4, 2024 | São Paulo, São Paulo | Latin America Memorial |
| [59] | |
| Theme | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party Marathon (Marotona de Jogação) | ||||
| Date | City / State | Location | Guests | Ref. |
| January 11, 2025 | São Luís, Maranhão | Área Externa do São Luís Shopping | ||
| January 12, 2025 | Fortaleza, Ceará | Marina Park | ||
| January 18, 2025 | Salvador, Bahia | Centro de Convenções | ||
| January 19, 2025 | Brasília, Distrito Federal | Na Praia Parque | ||
| January 25, 2025 | Recife, Pernambuco | Área Externa do Cecon | ||
| January 26, 2025 | Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo | Estádio do Comercial | ||
| February 1, 2025 | Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais | Mineirão | ||
| February 2, 2025 | Campinas, São Paulo | Red Eventos - Área Externa | ||
| February 8, 2025 | Rio de Janeiro, RJ | Marina da Glória | ||
| February 9, 2025 | ||||
| February 15, 2025 | Curitiba, Paraná | Pedreira Paulo Leminski | ||
| February 16, 2025 | Florianópolis, Santa Catarina | Arena Floripa | ||
| February 22, 2025 | São Paulo, SP | Villa-Lobos State Park | ||
| February 23, 2025 | ||||