With a reputation for turning massive arenas into intimate, emotionally charged experiences, Benson Boone proved once again that his connection with fans runs deeper than most. The 23-year-old pop phenomenon made his Portugal debut at Lisbon’s NOS Alive 2025, delivering a rip-roaring, high-energy set that solidified his growing status as one of pop’s most electrifying performers.
As the sun dipped behind the Lisbon skyline, Boone stormed onto the main stage to the roaring cheers of 55,000 fans, launching into a set packed with anthemic hits including “Beautiful Things,” “Slow It Down,” and “Mystical Magical.” The Washington-born singer radiated charisma and confidence, his voice cutting through the warm evening air as the crowd sang back every word.
Despite the size of the venue, Boone somehow made the night feel intimate, taking a moment between songs to thank fans for being part of his journey. “You guys make this dream real every single night,” he told the crowd, hands over his heart.
The anticipation was palpable as the audience waited for Boone’s now-trademark backflip, a move that’s become a signature part of his shows. Fans didn’t have to wait long — standing atop the piano, Boone launched into a flawless somersault to deafening cheers. Ten for execution, ten for difficulty.
Drawing frequent comparisons to Freddie Mercury for his stage presence and vocal control, Boone owned every inch of the NOS Alive stage, his energy infectious and his gratitude unmistakable. “Slow It Down” was a highlight, with Boone gradually building the intensity until the entire crowd was swaying and singing in unison. But it was his breakout hit, “Beautiful Things,” that became the emotional cornerstone of the night — a raw, vulnerable anthem about the fear of losing what you love most.
By the time the last note rang out, Boone had not only conquered his first-ever performance in Portugal but also left fans begging for his return. “He looked completely at home,” one fan wrote online, “and we’re keeping our fingers crossed he’ll be back soon.”
Next Stop: The Kennedy Space Center
As if conquering Europe’s festival stages weren’t enough, Benson Boone is about to take his music out of this world. The “Beautiful Things” singer is set to perform at the Kennedy Space Center’s Rocket Garden on November 29, headlining Visa Live at the Rocket Garden, a one-night-only event that promises to be as breathtaking as its setting.
“This show is going to be so insanely sick and one I’ll remember forever,” Boone said in a press release. “Visa and NASA have truly gone above and beyond bringing this show together. I hope everyone likes my outfit as much as I do.”
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The performance will unfold beneath the stars and against the backdrop of nine historic rockets from NASA’s Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo eras — a setting that perfectly fits Boone’s rising trajectory. While tickets won’t be available to the general public, Florida residents 18 and older can enter for a chance to win free admission starting November 6 at 9 a.m. ET via the event’s official website.
According to Visa’s Chief Marketing Officer, Frank Cooper III, the concert represents “a reimagining of the fan experience,” adding, “We believe that Visa Live at the Rocket Garden embodies the history of real space travel and the promise of future exploration.”
The event will also be live-streamed worldwide on TikTok, allowing fans everywhere to experience Boone’s interstellar stage moment.
Fresh off his North American “American Heart” Tour, Boone is currently bringing his show to European fans before heading back to the U.S. for this one-of-a-kind Florida spectacle. His latest album, American Heart, has been praised for its blend of soaring pop ballads and introspective storytelling — and judging by his performance in Lisbon, Benson Boone’s star isn’t just rising — it’s ready to take flight.
