ACEITA Festival announces international star Billy Porter in the line-up

The ACEITA Festival, in Belém from August 23 to 25, has announced the participation of renowned actor, singer and filmmaker Billy Porter. The artist, known for his role in the series “Pose”, will present his alter ego Black Mona Lisa in Brazil for the first time. The event will also feature performances by Gaby Amarantos, Sandra de Sá, Gloria Groove, Banda Uó, Boi Boiola, Leona and many others.

The capital of Pará, which will host COP-30, is standing out on the cultural scene. The ACEITA Festival was created to rescue and extol LGBTQIAPN+ memories and experiences in the Amazon. The event will be held at the Espaço Náutico Marine Club and several artists have already confirmed their performances for the celebration.

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Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award winner Billy Porter will perform on August 24. An award-winning performer, Porter released his debut album “Untitled” in 1997, appeared in the film “The First Wives Club” (1996) and the revival of “For What It’s Worth” (2020). In theater, he is known for “Miss Saigon,” “Angels in America” and “Grease,” and won Tonys for “Kinky Boots” (2013) and “A Strange Loop” (2022). He also won a Grammy for recording “Kinky Boots” and an Emmy for “Pose.”

In addition to Porter, the festival will feature shows by Gaby Amarantos, Sandra de Sá, Gloria Groove, Maria Gadú, Carlos do Complexo, Banda Uó, Ilê Aiyê, Boi Boiola and many other artists. The public will be able to check out the full schedule and purchase tickets through the Sympla platform.

ACEITA relies on the pillars of music, audiovisual, fashion, technology and entrepreneurship to amplify connections and radiate Amazonian culture. The program includes names such as Latin Grammy winner Gaby Amarantos, Brazilian soul queen Sandra de Sá, pop artist Gloria Groove, and folk group Boi Boiola.

Festival ACCEPTS: August 23, 24 and 25