Lady Gaga enters the list with free presentation in Copacabana that brought together more than 2 million people
On May 3, 2025, Lady Gaga He performed a free show at Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro, and entered history with the largest audience ever recorded in a presentation by a female artist. According to estimates from City Hallfrom the Military police and the producer Bonus Track, about 2.1 million people were present. However, the singer herself and international vehicles like Variety, People and The Hollywood Reporter They released the number of 2.5 million, citing the production of the show.
Next, check out the 10 largest audiences in history at outdoor shows, with free admission or large -scale events, according to official data and historical records:
1. Rod Stewart – More than 3.5 million people
December 31, 1994 | Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
Free show held at New Year’s Eve Carioca, with international broadcast and structured structure for the turn of the year. It is considered to this day the largest audience in the history of live music.
2. Jean-Michel Jarre-3.5 million people
September 6, 1997 | State University of Moscow, Moscow
Celebration of the 850th anniversary of the city of Moscow. The French musician made a visual and sound show in one of the largest public areas of the Russian capital.
3. Jorge Ben Jor – 3 million people
December 31, 1993 | Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
The presentation was part of the New Year’s program in the city. It was one of the first free New Year’s Eve shows at the site, bringing together a crowd.
4. Jean-Michel Jarre-2.5 million people
July 14, 1990 | La Défense, Paris
Commemorative concert for Bastille Day in France. The event included architectural projections and lighting settings that occupied the entire Esplanade of La Defense.
5. Lady Gaga – Between 2.1 and 2.5 million people
May 3, 2025 | Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
The artist’s first show in Brazil since 2012. The presentation marked the closing of the Latin American stage of the era Mayhem and had five visual acts, dozens of dancers and setlist with tracks like Bloody Mary, poker face and Alejandro. Production and City Hall estimated 2.1 million peoplewhile Gaga and the international press spoke of 2.5 million.
6. Antonello Venditti – 1.8 million people
June 24, 2001 | Maximum Circus, Rome
The Italian singer celebrated the title of As Roma in the Italian Championship with a free show at Circo Máximo, one of the city’s historic landmarks.
7. Madonna – 1.6 million people
May 4, 2024 | Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
Free show that ended the Celebration Tour. The presentation had floating stage, unpublished choreography and costumes that paid tribute to the artist’s story.
8. Monsters of Rock (various artists) – 1.6 million people
September 28, 1991 | Tushino Field, Moscow
The festival brought together bands such as Metallica, AC/DC and Pantera at the beginning of the political opening of post-Soviet Russia. The event was free.
9. The Rolling Stones – 1.5 million people
February 18, 2006 | Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
Part of the tour Bigger Bangthe presentation was free, with stage mounted in front of Copacabana Palace and reinforced safety structure. It was transmitted to over 100 countries.
10. Live 8 (several artists) – 1.5 million people
July 2, 2005 | Philadelphia Art Museum, Philadelphia
With shows by names like Stevie Wonder, Bon Jovi and Maroon 5, the event was part of the Global Live 8 concert series, focused on poverty eradication.
Source: Rollingstone
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