Madonna’s show on the same beach a year ago attracted 1.6 million people from all over Brazil
Lady Gaga’s Free Rio Concert Expected to Attract Over 1.6 Million Fans. Lady Gaga is taking the stage on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach on Saturday night.
The free concert is expected to draw more than 1.6 million people and will be the biggest concert of her career.
The 2016 Olympic host city has been hosting large-scale free events as a way to fill hotels, bars and restaurants that have been hit by an economic and public safety crisis in recent years.
A year ago, Madonna’s show on the same beach drew 1.6 million people from across Brazil and was the biggest live performance of her decades-long career.
Officials say Lady Gaga’s performance, scheduled for 9:45 p.m. (0045 GMT Sunday), could draw even bigger crowds.
The 39-year-old singer, known for hits like “Bad Romance” and “Poker Face,” last performed in Brazil in 2012, having canceled her appearance at the 2017 Rock in Rio festival due to health concerns.
The city estimates that Gaga’s tour, funded largely by private sponsors, could inject more than 600 million reais ($100 million) into Rio’s economy.
Lady Gag Short Bio
Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta on March 28, 1986, in New York City, is a multifaceted American artist renowned for her powerful vocals, theatrical performances, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. She gained prominence with her 2008 debut album The Fame, featuring hits like “Just Dance” and “Poker Face,” which earned her multiple Grammy Awards. Her 2011 album Born This Way reinforced her status as a pop icon and social advocate. Beyond music, Gaga has showcased her acting talents in films such as A Star Is Born (2018), for which she received an Academy Award nomination and won a Grammy for the song “Shallow.” In 2024, she released her seventh album, Mayhem, marking a return to her dark pop roots. Gaga is also the co-founder of the Born This Way Foundation, dedicated to empowering youth and promoting mental health. Her ongoing influence in music, film, and social causes solidifies her as a transformative figure in contemporary culture.
