This marks his first solo concert since 2022, when he canceled the remainder of his “Wonder” tour in order to focus on his mental health.
Mendes made the announcement on social media, alongside two black and white photos. The first shows him without a shirt and playing the guitar. The second announces the date of the show, which is on September 22nd of this year, at Rock in Rio.
Mendes also revealed that he was working on a new record, and that he’d take the performance as an opportunity to perform some new songs live.
Rock in Rio kicks off on September on September 13th, and will feature performances from Katy Perry, Imagine Dragons, Ed Sheeran, and more.
Mendes released his previous record, “Wonder,” in 2022. Afterward, he canceled various tour dates in order to prioritize his mental health, taking a break from music.
Mendes announced his break from music in a social media statement, sharing his struggles candidly. “I started this tour excited to finally get back to playing live after a long break due to the pandemic, but the reality is I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be after this time away,” he wrote.