Brazilian Children’s Star Xuxa Draws Huge Crowds With Nostalgic Show at 63

At 63 years old, Brazilian children’s icon Xuxa Meneghel is captivating audiences once again with a nostalgic stage show celebrating her nearly four-decade career. The show, titled "O Último Voo da Nave" ("The Last Flight of the Spaceship"), premiered last weekend at Allianz Parque stadium in São Paulo to a sold-out crowd. Due to overwhelming demand, additional dates have been added.

Although many outside Brazil perceive this as a comeback, Xuxa has never truly retired. She has continued working in television, releasing music, and leading various projects in recent years. This new production marks her return to large-scale live performances, featuring a carefully crafted celebration of her legacy as one of Brazil’s greatest television stars.

A viral moment from the event occurred when Xuxa invited the audience to sing her famous birthday song "Parabéns" instead of performing it herself. Tens of thousands sang along, generating widespread social media buzz fueled by nostalgia. Fans also marveled at her remarkable physical fitness and youthful appearance, with many expressing disbelief that she is in her sixties.

Xuxa’s international influence includes a 1996 visit to Israel, where her multilingual song "Fazendo Paz" was broadcast on Israeli children’s TV, and she filmed a commercial for Elite snacks. That year, she also recorded a Portuguese version of the song "Lazy Song" by Avi Kushnir and Natan Datner.

The nostalgic show has reestablished Xuxa as one of Brazil’s most talked-about figures, proving her enduring appeal across generations.