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Dj van

50 years: The Greatest Hits

Grand Auditorium

Thu 19:30

08.10.2026

Part of the festival atlântico on 07. - 10.10.

There is cause for celebration this autumn: join us in blowing out ten candles for the festival atlântico! The unwavering success enjoyed from the very outset by this event dedicated to the music of the Portuguesespeaking countries boils down to an audience that, transcending communities and languages, invariably gives a warm welcome to the artists, whether they are big names or emerging talents. From música popular brasileira to fado and free jazz, this anniversary has many exciting moments in store. Perfect to celebrate a festival that is more open than ever to the vibrant Lusophone world.

Discover the full Programme

Djavan against a warm-colored background, seated and looking at the camera. — ©: Priscila Prade

What you’ll hear and see

Djavan guitar, vocals
Paulo Calasans keyboards
Renato Fonseca keyboards
Torcuato Mariano guitar
Marcelo Martins saxophone
Jessé Sadoc trumpet
Rafael Rocha trombone
Felipe Alves drums

After celebrating 50 years of career in 2025,

it was time for Djavan to add his name to the list of Brazilian music legends who have performed at the Philharmonie! Although he could have pursued a promising career as a footballer in his youth, the singer and guitarist ultimately chose to pursue his second passion, music, before achieving global fame in the 1980s.