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Mariah Carey Leads Amazônia Live on Floating 'Vitória-Régia' Stage in Belém Tonight

The televised concert spotlights Amazon preservation by uniting Mariah Carey with Paraense artists on a purpose-built stage in the Rio Guamá.

Overview

  • Showtime is set for 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, with live transmission on Multishow and Globoplay, and a TV Globo highlights special after Estrela da Casa.
  • The 13.2‑ton floating stage, shaped like a giant water lily, is installed on the Rio Guamá and built with sustainable textile cladding and movable petals for aerial and visual effects.
  • Produced by Rock in Rio and The Town with sponsorship from Vale, the event is framed as an environmental-awareness initiative focused on keeping the forest standing and honoring indigenous peoples.
  • Mariah Carey arrived in Belém ahead of rehearsals as fans gathered at her hotel, while final sound and lighting tests were completed on the river platform.
  • Logistics include boats serving as artists’ dressing rooms, ramp and elevator access to the stage, precise barge alignment for cameras and lighting, and a large technical crew managing assembly and broadcast.