Lady Gaga Makes History with Record-Breaking Brazil Concert

Lady Gaga has officially made history. On May 3, she performed a free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, drawing an estimated crowd of 2.5 million fans. This makes it the largest concert ever held by a female artist, surpassing the record previously set by Madonna in 2024. The event marked Gaga’s return to Brazil after more than a decade, and it was nothing short of legendary.

In an emotional Instagram post, Gaga expressed her gratitude: “The sight of the crowd during my opening songs took my breath away… Thank you Rio for waiting for me to come back.” Throughout the night, she celebrated Brazil’s spirit, calling the crowd’s freedom and joy “so vast.” Despite safety concerns before the show, the night went on smoothly and ended in an unforgettable moment of music, unity, and pride.

Want to see what 2.5 million Little Monsters look like? Watch the full concert highlights and hear Gaga’s heartfelt message to Brazil below.

“your spirit may be heard around the world. 2.5 MILLION people!” – lady gaga during her record-breaking show in copacabana beach in brazil pic.twitter.com/t7XCuHDgik

— pop culture gal (@allurequinn) May 4, 2025