Madonna Makes History With Record-Breaking Crowd of 1.6 Million at Copacabana Beach on Tour’s Final Night
According to Rio's tourism agency, approximately 1.6 million attendees gathered on the famous city beach for the concert, which has hosted major events in the past.
Madonna wrapped up her tour with a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, drawing an estimated 1.6 million fans, according to Deadline.
The concert marked the conclusion of her retrospective tour, celebrating her four decades in pop music, which she has been touring globally since October last year. Madonna Shares Pics From 2024 Oscars Party, Expresses Enthusiasm About Meeting Her ‘Favourite Actor’ Cillian Murphy.
Madonna kicked off the show with her 1998 hit "Nothing Matters" and delighted fans with performances of her classic hits like "Like a Virgin," "Hung Up," and "Like a Prayer." Brazilian artists Anitta and Pabllo Vittar also joined her on stage for special appearances. According to Rio's tourism agency, approximately 1.6 million attendees gathered on the famous city beach for the concert, which has hosted major events in the past. Salma Hayek Stuns in Frida Kahlo-Inspired Outfit, Joins Madonna’s 2024 World Tour Stop in Mexico City! (Watch Video).
In 2006, the Rolling Stones performed for 1.2 million fans at the same venue, while Rod Stewart set a record for the biggest free rock concert in history in 1994, attracting 4 million people (though some may have been drawn by the annual New Year's Eve fireworks display). Madonna's previous largest live concert audience was 1,30,000 fans in Paris in 1987.