ANA LUA CAIANO CLOSES 2025 WITH A REMARKABLE JOURNEY: INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS, AWARDS, COLLABORATIONS, A FULLY BOOKED SCHEDULE, AND A NEW ALBUM ON THE WAY

The year 2025 marks a phase of consolidation and expansion for Ana Lua Caiano, highlighted by the strengthening of her international career, growing critical acclaim, and a concert schedule that took her to some of the most important stages in Portugal and across Europe

With over 60 concerts this year, Ana Lua Caiano has established herself both nationally and internationally, participating in major festivals and renowned events.

Internacional Tour:

Throughout 2025, Ana Lua Caiano carried out an extensive international tour, performing in Spain (solo tour and club shows in Seville, Madrid, and Barcelona), France (Paris, Tourcoing, Nantes, Rennes, and Carhaix), Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, and the United Kingdom (making her live debut in the country with a performance at the “La Línea” festival in London, marking her entry into the British market).

Still on the international scene, she was invited by Gilles Peterson for an interview and performance on Worldwide FM in London, and featured in the international best-of lists by El País and Still Listening; the ESNS Chart for European Emerging Artists; and ranked 10th on the World Music Europe Charts.

Ana Lua Caiano contributed a guest mix to the weekly program of The Wire magazine on Resonance FM and Resonance Extra in March, and more recently, was featured in the June issue of MOJO magazine, receiving a review and a 4-star rating for her latest album Vou Ficar Neste Quadrado (2024):

“… traditional folk music, group harmonies and the underground sensibilities of 1970s Portugal with found sounds and unpredictable electronica – and just a pleasing hint of chaos. Despite the beats and stylistic jumps, however, some of it sounds almost medieval. The title translates as “I’ll Stay In This Square”, but square it ain’t.” – MOJO Magazine. 

Highlights in Portugal:

In Portugal, Ana Lua Caiano was part of the lineup of several prominent festivals, including:

• Festival Tremor (São Miguel, Açores)

• Coala Festival (Cascais)

• Official celebrations of Braga25 – Portuguese Capital of Culture (Braga)

• Festival Músicas do Mundo (Sines)

Additionally, she took part in the “Conta-me uma Canção” series alongside singer-songwriter Amélia Muge in a conversation-concert that bridged generations and repertoires; released the visualizer for her track “Ando Em Círculos”; and was invited to NOS’s initiative “Canta ao outro e não o mesmo”, where she performed “Manjericão” by Romeu Bairos.

News for 2026:

Ana Lua Caiano is back in the studio and is currently working on her new album, a project that deepens her artistic identity and expands her sonic universe. The creative process is already underway and promises to unveil new rhythmic, textural, and conceptual explorations. The release of this new work is scheduled for 2026.