First day of POW Festival features Zé Ibarra, comic hypnosis and workshops; free program continues Sunday with Arnaldo Antunes.
Ribeirão Preto hosted the 3rd edition opening of POW Festival Saturday. A Fábrica became a creativity hub. Music, art and tech drew crowds. [1]
Shows engaged diverse ages. Immersive workshops added fun. Experiences connected everyone. [1]
Concerts open the night
Percurtindo started music on main stage. Brazilian beats met electronics. Original tracks thrilled fans. [1]
“It’s a very special show for us, bringing our whole universe to the stage.”
Wellington Sancho, group founder, shared excitement. [1]
Zé Ibarra debuted solo locally next. Ex-Bala Desejo Grammy winner launched AFIM. “Segredo” and “Transe” shone. [1]
“I’m thrilled to be here. First times taste special. We prepared lovingly for POW crowd.”
The singer praised the audience bond. [1]
Comic hypnosis in theater
POW Theater showed Magicamente. André Attie and Eduardo Neaime led laughs. Volunteers joined hypnosis demos. [1]
Interaction hooked crowds early. Surprises kept energy high. [1]
Workshops and experiences
Talks covered creativity and AI in fashion. Origami sparked imagination. Print tech inspired all. [1]
Paper cuts, fanzines and poetry bazookas delighted. Lightsaber fights and embroidery engaged. Makeup sessions rounded options. [1]
Sunday with Arnaldo Antunes
Festival runs Sunday from 10am. Arnaldo Antunes performs 4pm main stage. Debbie Smith closes 8pm. Free via powfestival.com.br. [1]
Service
POW FESTIVAL – 3rd edition
Date: December 7, 2025
Venue: A Fábrica (Rua Mariana Junqueira, 33)
Tickets: powfestival.com.br
Concept: Instituto SEB
Free entry with advance ticket
Production: Ministry of Culture, Cultural Incentive Law
Project: PRONAC 251387
About the festival
Instituto SEB created it. Zupi Live curates, like Pixel Show. Ribeirão emerges as creative hub. [1]
Art and tech boost local economy. 2025 expands partnerships. Two intense days transform city. [1]
In his first solo show in Ribeirão Preto, singer Zé Ibarra performed tracks from “AFIM” album – Credit: Rafael Cautella
Neon Space joins POW Festival program, continuing Sunday, December 7 – Credit: Rafael Cautella
