Lisbon witnessed, on a night dripping with pure magic, the most anticipated gig of MEO Kalorama — the hypnotic arrival of FKA Twigs, an artist who transcends the stage to take us on a deeply sensory, intimate journey where body, music, and light entwine in a dance of flesh and soul.

    The EUSEXUA tour isn’t just a run of shows; it’s a poetic manifesto on identity, vulnerability, and reinvention. The tour’s name echoes a raw, unfiltered kind of sexuality, where skin becomes the purest narrative and expression. And that’s exactly what unfolded that Lisbon night.

    The show kicked off with Twigs rocking a simple tracksuit — almost domestic in vibe — a quiet prelude to the transformation that followed. Slowly, she shed that comfort for a tight, minimalist piece that clung like a second skin, lingerie tones matching her own flesh. No frills, no flowing fabrics or sparkle — just stark simplicity and rawness, the perfect canvas for what came next.

    When she wrapped herself in a tight, semi-transparent red cloth — a second veil of fire — the performance hit a near-ritualistic intensity. The vibrant colour cut through the previous neutral palette, a flame lighting her figure and accentuating every move, every gesture, as if the fabric itself were an extension of her soul. The outfit wasn’t just covering her — it was her skin, her presence, her declaration.

    The dancers, crucial players in this visual and choreographic narrative, shared the same aesthetic philosophy: fitted, simple clothes in skin tones, almost invisible in their minimalism, amplifying the sensation of an intimate, organic dance where the body is both the centre and the language. It wasn’t about hiding, but revealing — stripping back the soul with every move in choreography that felt like a dream both ancient and futuristic.

    The stage lighting was a moving painting, tracing lines and shadows that highlighted shapes, contours, and raw emotion. It breathed and pulsed with the music, creating a near-sacred atmosphere, a space-time where the music wasn’t just heard but truly felt on the skin.

    The soundscape of EUSEXUA is a world of its own: a lush, sophisticated blend of experimental R&B, electronic beats, and ethereal textures crafting intimate yet expansive soundscapes. FKA Twigs’s voice — sometimes a whisper, other times a cry — is the thread weaving through the show, an instrument channeling strength and fragility, desire and resistance. Tracks like “Meta Angel,” “Oh My Love,” and “Cellophane” took on new life in her visceral renditions, wrapping the crowd in waves of deep emotion.

  But this was more than just a gig — it was a communion, an invitation to look inward, to feel your own skin and the layers around it, to embrace imperfection and constant transformation. Twigs doesn’t serve up easy answers or chase quick applause; she offers a journey, a sensory plunge that challenges and rewards those who dive in.

    When the lights finally went out and silence took hold, it was clear we’d witnessed something singular — a performance that lingers, a moment where art revealed itself in all its complexity and beauty. The EUSEXUA tour confirms FKA Twigs as one of the most groundbreaking and essential artists of our time — a voice that not only sings but tells stories, not just dances but translates feelings, not just shows herself but gives her whole self.

    The show was split into three acts, like a story: beginning, middle, and conclusion, giving a perfect perspective on what was unfolding and its purpose. The setlist was spot-on, carefully curated for this performance.

Act I: The Practice

·       Intro

·       Perfect Strange

·       Weak Spot

·       Room of Fools

·       Striptease

·       24hr Dog

Act II: State of Being

·       Eusexua

·       Perfectly

·       Drums of Death

·       Oh My Love

·       Honda

·       Papi Bones

·       Glass & Patron

·       Girls Feels Good

Act III: The Pinnacle

·       Home With You

·       Numbers

·       Two Weeks

·       Cellophane

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