Show would be part of the action everyone in Rio, which aims to bring international artists to free shows on Copacabana beach
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paesstated that the U2 He would perform at Copacabana beach in 2026. However, the politician corrected himself in his X -account account, former Twitter, and explained that it was his desire, not a fact.
The mayor made the statement on Thursday, 24, during the presentation of the city’s calendar of events at the Roxy Dinner Show (via The globe). On the same occasion, Paes still revealed wanting to bring Beyoncé For free show.
He said:
“By the way, I want to announce that U2 will be here next year. Luiz Oscar has learned that nothing to tell. Lady Gaga and Beyoncé, I’ll be acclaimed the king of the gay. ”
Some time later, Paes resorted to the networks to clarify. He wrote:
“Whoever interests can: I did not announce U2 show in Copacabana next year. The only thing I said is that I would like it to have U2 in Copacabana next year. For your attention, thanks!”
To whom interest can: I did not announce U2 show in Copacabana next year. The only thing I said is that I would like U2 in Copacabana next year. For the attention thank you!
– Eduardo Paes (@eduardopaes) April 24, 2025
Luiz Oscar NiemeyerPresident of Producer Bonus Track Entertainment, says there is not yet a definite artist for show in Copacabana next year. In turn, the deputy mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Cavalieri He stressed that both U2 and Beyoncé are just aspirations of those involved.
“What is certain is that every first Saturday of May in the next four years we will have a show the size of Lady Gaga. U2 and Beyoncé are desires.”
U2 reaction on “coming to Brazil”
This was not the first time Eduardo Paes talked about bringing U2 to play in Copacabana. In an interview of November 2024 for the newspaper The globeprevious statements arrived at the U2 guitarist: The Edge He was asked about it and admitted that he was not even known.
As the alleged presentation would take place in May, it should already be known to him. Lady Gaga was confirmed in place of the band some time later.
Still, there is no bad time with the artist, since he would stop anyway. He said:
“Wow, this is the first time I hear about it, so … I don’t know! I have no idea if we could make it happen, but we would be flattered to be invited, because we love Rio, we love Brazil, and that would be an amazing place!”
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Source: Rollingstone
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