British pop powerhouse Rita Ora delivered an explosive debut performance at the legendary Rock in Rio festival, taking to the Mundo Stage in Rio de Janeiro on September 11, 2022. Known for her powerful vocals and commanding stage presence, Ora presented a high-energy spectacle filled with slick choreography, stunning visuals, and a setlist packed with her biggest international hits. The show kicked off with high-octane tracks like "Ritual" and "Body on Me," immediately setting an electrifying tone for the massive audience.
A standout moment of the evening was the surprise guest appearance from Brazilian drag superstar Pabllo Vittar. The crowd erupted as Vittar joined Ora on stage to perform the hit "Amor de Que," creating a memorable cross-cultural collaboration that became one of the festival's most talked-about highlights. Throughout her set, Ora masterfully blended her own chart-toppers, such as "I Will Never Let You Down" and "Anywhere," with powerful renditions of her collaborations, including the Avicii tribute "Lonely Together" and Iggy Azalea's "Black Widow." This performance was a vibrant and confident showcase of her status as a global pop force, perfectly warming up the crowd for the night's headliner.