Shakira thrills a crowd of 2 million with free concert on Brazil’s Copacabana beach
Colombian singer Shakira performed a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on May 3, 2026, drawing an estimated 2 million people according to the city's mayor. The event was part of her 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' world tour and featured hits spanning her career, as well as a celebration of women's resilience. The concert reinforced cultural ties between Brazil and Latin America, with fans and scholars highlighting its significance for regional identity.
- ▪Shakira's concert on Copacabana Beach drew 2 million attendees, according to Rio Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere.
- ▪The performance was part of Shakira's 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' world tour, named after her 2024 album.
- ▪Shakira spoke about her long-standing connection with Brazil, dating back to her first visit at age 18.
- ▪Ethnomusicologist Felipe Maia attributed Shakira's success in Brazil to cultural similarities between Colombia and Brazil.
- ▪Fans and scholars noted the concert's role in strengthening Latin American identity in Brazil.
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Music Shakira thrills a crowd of 2 million with free concert on Brazil’s Copacabana beach By Associated Press Published May 3, 2026, 4:47 a.m. ET Colombian superstar Shakira gave a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night, an event that the city’s mayor said drew 2 million people to one of the world’s most iconic waterfronts. The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year, which also were attended by huge crowds that danced on the sprawling sands. For Shakira, it was part of her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,” or “Women No Longer Cry,” world tour named after her 2024 album. 6 Shakira performs live during a concert as part of TODO MUNDO NO RIO at Copacabana Beach on May 3, 2026.
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