Mariah Carey is taking her music to one of the world’s most vital stages, the Amazon Rainforest. Organizers announced Thursday that the pop icon will headline Amazônia Live – Today and Always on Sept. 17, performing on a floating stage along the Guamá River in Belém, Brazil.
The event is designed to highlight the urgent need for conservation in the region ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), which will also be held in Belém this November.
A Stage Like No Other
Carey’s set will unfold at sunset, with a stage inspired by the Victoria Amazonica, the giant water lily native to the region. Organizers describe the performance as both a spectacle and a statement, pairing global star power with the symbolism of the rainforest’s natural beauty.
Joining Carey are artists who represent Pará’s cultural richness, including Dona Onete, Joelma, Gaby Amarantos and Zaynara. Their inclusion underscores the event’s goal of blending international visibility with local artistry.
Why the Concert Matters
The Amazon is often called the “lungs of the Earth,” and organizers say the concert is about more than music. In a statement, they emphasized that the show will call attention to protecting Indigenous communities, expanding the bioeconomy, restoring degraded lands, and reforesting areas critical to reducing global carbon emissions.
The concert is being staged by Team Rock, the group behind Rock in Rio, and will be recorded for a national television special in Brazil.
More Than One Show
The September 17 performance won’t be the only event tied to Amazônia Live. A free follow-up concert will take place on Sept. 20 at Mangueirão Stadium in Belém, which holds more than 46,000 people. That lineup will feature Brazilian superstar Ivete Sangalo alongside local favorites Viviane Batidão and the Lambateria Baile Show with Lia Sophia.
A Busy Month for Carey
Carey’s rainforest gig comes just days after she made headlines at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The singer performed a medley of her hits before receiving the coveted Video Vanguard Award, adding another milestone to her decades-spanning career.
Now, she’s bringing that momentum to a stage unlike any other, one floating in the heart of the Amazon, where music and activism will meet on the water.
