entertainment
May 3, 2026
“She made history!”: Under the full moon, Shakira delighted 2 million people on Rio's beach
Under the full moon, Latin pop star Shakira delighted a human tide this Saturday on the iconic Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, during more than two hours full of hits and words of love for Brazil.
TL;DR
- Shakira performed for an estimated 2 million people on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro.
- The concert lasted over two hours and included hits like "Hips Don't Lie" and "Waka Waka."
- Special guests included Brazilian artists Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethania, and Anitta.
- The event had a large security deployment, including nearly 8,000 agents and facial recognition cameras.
- Organizers estimate the concert injected over 800 million reais (approximately 160 million dollars) into the local economy.
- Shakira's show followed similar large-scale performances by Madonna and Lady Gaga on the same beach.