Brazil · MUSIC
Key Facts
- —What happened Kid Abelha played Fortaleza on 22 August 2026, their first show since 2013.
- —How big The arena concert was the seventh of a ten-date national tour.
- —The real story The trio are icons of 1980s and 1990s Brazilian pop rock.
- —The catch The 125-real price is half-price; the cheapest full ticket was 250 reais (US$49).
- —On the night The band played the Centro de Formação Olímpica in Fortaleza, Ceará.
- —What comes next Three dates remain: Porto Alegre, Curitiba, and Florianópolis.
After 13 years off the stage, the Brazilian pop-rock icons returned to a full-size arena in Fortaleza. It was part of a ten-show national tour.
Kid Abelha Fortaleza marked the band’s return to the stage after 13 years. They played at the Centro de Formação Olímpica on Saturday 22 August 2026.
The Brazilian pop-rock trio, fronted by Paula Toller, played to a full arena. It was part of their national tour ‘Eu Tive um Sonho’.
The Return of Kid Abelha Fortaleza
Kid Abelha Fortaleza was the band’s first live performance since 2013, ending a 13-year silence. The show took place at the Centro de Formação Olímpica, a sports complex in southern Fortaleza.
The trio of Paula Toller, George Israel and Bruno Fortunato took the stage, as confirmed by Kid Abelha Fortaleza. According to g1, they returned with the tour ‘Eu Tive um Sonho’ through arenas and stadiums.
The concert was held on Saturday 22 August 2026, two days before this report. The band played their first live show in thirteen years, as confirmed by Brazilian outlets.
However, the band had not played live since 2013, making this a significant comeback. The show was part of a ten-date arena tour across Brazil.
A Historic Band Back on Stage
Kid Abelha, meaning ‘Kid Bee’, are icons of Brazilian pop rock of the 1980s and 1990s, according to Terra. Their hits include ‘Como Eu Quero’, ‘Grand’ Hotel’ and ‘Fixação’.
This is a national reference band returning to full-size arenas after a decade away. For a foreign reader, it is not a club-circuit reunion.
The comeback is a major event in Brazilian music. Kid Abelha, meaning ‘Kid Bee’, formed in Rio de Janeiro in the early 1980s.
Their songs are radio standards in Brazil, though largely unknown outside it. In addition, their songs are radio standards in Brazil, though largely unknown outside it.
This return to arenas highlights their enduring popularity.
The Tour Named After a Dream
The tour is called ‘Eu Tive um Sonho’, which means ‘I Had a Dream’. Paula Toller explained the title: after so long away from the stage, she literally had a dream about Kid Abelha playing again.
That became the motto of the tour. In total, the tour will have ten performances, according to Estado de Minas.
The Fortaleza show was the seventh date, with three more to come. The tour title comes from a literal dream Paula Toller had about the band playing again.
After the Fortaleza show, three dates remained on the ten-show tour. Meanwhile, the tour title reflects Toller’s literal dream about the band playing again.
After Fortaleza, three dates remained on the ten-show run.
The Venue and Its Location
The concert took place at Centro de Formação Olímpica, also known as Arena CFO. It was on Avenida Alberto Craveiro in the Castelão area.
Castelão is the district built around the Arena Castelão football stadium, and the CFO stands beside it. Fortaleza is the capital of Ceará on Brazil’s northeastern coast, a city of roughly 2.4 million and a major beach-tourism destination.
The venue is a publicly built sports and training complex whose arena doubles as a concert hall. The Centro de Formação Olímpica is a publicly built sports complex in the Castelão area.
The arena doubles as a concert hall, and the venue stands beside the Arena Castelão football stadium. The Centro de Formação Olímpica is a publicly built sports complex in the Castelão area.
Its arena doubles as a concert hall, standing beside the football stadium.
Show Times and Ticket Prices
The gates opened at 6pm, with the band starting at 9pm, as reported by GCMAIS and O POVO. Tickets were sold through Ticketmaster, the official channel, and at the Barraca Santa Praia kiosk, with no service fee.
The full price list, published by O POVO, ranged from 125 reais (about US$24) for a half-price grandstand ticket. It went up to 920 reais (about US$179) for a full-price VIP package.
The cheapest full-price ticket was 250 reais, about US$49. The gates opened at 6pm and the band started at 9pm, as reported by GCMAIS.
Tickets were sold through Ticketmaster and at the Barraca Santa Praia kiosk, with no service fee. The gates opened at 6pm and the band started at 9pm.
Tickets ran from 125 reais (US$24) for a half-price grandstand seat to 920 reais (US$179) for full VIP.
Understanding the Ticket Tiers
Brazilian law reserves half-price ‘meia’ tickets for students, people over 60, teachers and other listed groups. A foreign tourist does not qualify for the half-price rate, so the cheapest full-price ticket was 250 reais (US$49).
The ‘arquibancada’ is the seated grandstand, while ‘pista premium’ is the standing floor closest to the stage. The VIP package offered a premium experience at 920 reais (US$179) full price.
The half-price ‘meia’ rate is reserved for students, seniors, and teachers under Brazilian law. A foreign tourist does not qualify, so the cheapest full-price ticket was 250 reais (US$49).
However, the half-price ‘meia’ rate is reserved for students, seniors, and teachers. A foreign tourist does not qualify, so the cheapest full-price ticket was 250 reais (US$49).
The Setlist and What to Expect
The setlist had 30 songs, including big hits and some never played live. Paula Toller described it before the show.
However, no song-by-song setlist for Fortaleza was published. The band’s career hits include ‘Como Eu Quero’, ‘Grand’ Hotel’ and ‘Fixação’, as named by g1.
These are radio standards in Brazil, though largely unknown outside the country. Paula Toller promised a 30-song setlist, including hits and never-played-live tracks.
However, no actual setlist for Fortaleza was published by any source.
Age Rating and Entry Rules
The event was rated 16 years. But children aged 5 to 15 could enter with parents or guardians, per GCMAIS.
This rule was published for the event. The full-price grandstand ticket was 250 reais (US$49).
The event was rated 16, but children aged 5 to 15 could enter with parents or guardians. This rule was published for the event, according to GCMAIS.
Remaining Tour Dates
After Fortaleza, three tour dates remained. Porto Alegre was Saturday 26 September, Curitiba Saturday 10 October, and Florianópolis Saturday 17 October.
No ticket prices or sellers were published for these remaining shows. Fans are advised to check official channels for updates.
After Fortaleza, the tour moved to Porto Alegre, Curitiba, and Florianópolis. No ticket prices or sellers were published for these shows.
After Fortaleza, the tour moved to Porto Alegre, Curitiba, and Florianópolis. However, no ticket prices or sellers were published for these shows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kid Abelha?
Kid Abelha, meaning ‘Kid Bee’, are a Brazilian pop-rock band formed in Rio de Janeiro in the early 1980s. They are fronted by singer Paula Toller and are icons of Brazilian pop rock of the 1980s and 1990s.
Why was the Fortaleza show significant?
The Fortaleza show marked the band’s return to the stage after a 13-year hiatus, their first live performance since 2013. It was part of a ten-show arena tour across Brazil.
Who performed in the Kid Abelha Fortaleza concert?
The trio of Paula Toller, George Israel and Bruno Fortunato performed. No other members were documented.
What were the ticket prices for the Fortaleza show?
Prices ranged from 125 reais (about US$24) for a half-price grandstand ticket to 920 reais (about US$179) for a full-price VIP package. The cheapest full-price ticket was 250 reais, about US$49.
Connected Coverage
Sources: g1; g1 Ceará; O Globo; Terra; Estado de Minas; GCMAIS; O POVO; Vamos Eventos; Eventworld; Concerts50; Banco Central do Brasil.
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