Brazilian sertanejo duos Chitãozinho & Xororó and Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano headline the main concert lineup on Friday, August 28, at the 71st Festa do Peão de Barretos. The performances kick off the second weekend of the annual festival hosted at Parque do Peão in São Paulo state.
The opening day of the festival's second weekend also marks the return of singer Paula Fernandes to the Parque do Peão stage after a 10 year absence. She joins a wide lineup of artists performing across multiple stages throughout Friday night.
On the main Stadium Stage, Chitãozinho & Xororó and Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano take the spotlight alongside duo Hugo & Guilherme. Meanwhile, the Amanhecer Stage features performances by Eduardo Costa, Paula Fernandes, Maria Cecília & Rodolfo, Kaique & Felipe, Jiraya, and Jhenifer & Thiago.
Friday stage schedules and lineup
Concerts extend across several other venue spaces at Parque do Peão. Musician Xanddy Harmonia leads the Barretão Elétrico stage, while the Camping Stage hosts DJ Thomazini, Alex & Medina, Felipe Araújo, Kleo Dibah & Rafael, DJ Jiraya, and Xandy Harmonia.
Festa do Peão de Barretos is an annual rodeo and music festival held in Barretos, a city in the northern interior of São Paulo state. Founded in 1956, the gathering is recognized as one of the largest rodeo and country music events in Latin America. The festival grounds at Parque do Peão feature a massive stadium and outdoor arena complex built to accommodate major rodeo competitions and large concert crowds.
Headliners Chitãozinho & Xororó and Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano are pioneer acts in sertanejo, a style of Brazilian country music originating in rural regions. Both brother duos gained national fame in the late 20th century, helping bring traditional rural music into mainstream Brazilian popular culture. Paula Fernandes emerged in the 2010s as one of the country's prominent female sertanejo solo artists.
First weekend highlights and upcoming shows
The 71st edition began its opening weekend with performances by major Brazilian stars including Ana Castela, Gusttavo Lima, and Belo. During the initial weekend proceedings in Barretos, Gusttavo Lima and Andressa Suita experienced a scare involving horses on the venue grounds. Separately, singer Zé Felipe stated he found items belonging to Virginia in his apartment and intended to donate them.
The festival continues with daily performances running through August 30. Gusttavo Lima is scheduled to return for a second show before the event ends, joining upcoming lineup appearances by Turma do Pagode, Simone Mendes, Bruno & Marrone, and Gustavo Mioto. Alongside the concert schedule, visitors at Parque do Peão can watch the official rodeo championship competitions and visit the event food fair.
