sports
May 3, 2026
Shakira, the one who invoices and breaks records: gathered 2.2 million and surpassed Lady Gaga and Madonna
Shakira reached a new milestone in the history of live music after gathering 2.2 million people on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro...
TL;DR
- Shakira's free concert in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, attracted 2.2 million attendees, becoming the most crowded concert of the century.
- This attendance surpasses previous records by Lady Gaga (2.1 million in 2025) and Madonna (1.6 million in 2024) on the same stage.
- The event generated an estimated 800 million reais (approximately 160 million dollars) in economic impact.
- The concert featured the largest stage ever built for an event in Rio, with extensive LED screens, sound towers, and a robust security system.
- Special guests included Anitta, Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethânia, and Ivete Sangalo, who performed alongside Shakira.
- The repertoire included career hits, an acoustic set, and concluded with 'She Wolf' and 'BZRP Music Sessions #53'.