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Shakira Confirmed for Free Copacabana Mega-Show on May 2 as Rio Projects 2.5 Million

Organizers outlined operations and broadcast plans after the singer confirmed the date in a Portuguese video she called the most dreamed concert of her life.

Overview

  • Producer Bonus Track signed Shakira after lengthy talks, placing her as the headliner of the Todo Mundo no Rio project with a planned stage time of 21:45.
  • The concert will be televised by TV Globo, with coverage also on Multishow and Globoplay, and Corona is listed as a sponsor, with the opening act yet to be announced.
  • At a press presentation with city and state officials, organizers forecast roughly 2.5 million attendees and framed the event as a tourism and economic boost for Rio.
  • Shakira confirmed the show in a social video, speaking in Portuguese and highlighting her connection to Brazil following multiple past performances in the country.
  • The announcement follows a January leak on Deezer and has drawn wide online reaction, with comparisons to previous Copacabana editions featuring Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga in 2025.