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Lady Gaga Sets Attendance Record with 2.5 Million Fans at Copacabana Concert

The historic free show in Rio de Janeiro proceeded safely after police thwarted a bomb plot targeting LGBTQ+ fans.

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Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
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Two people have reportedly been arrested in connection to an alleged bomb plot at Lady Gaga's Rio de Janeiro concert (Getty)

Overview

  • Lady Gaga performed to an estimated 2.5 million fans at Copacabana Beach on May 3, 2025, breaking the record for the highest-attended concert by a female artist.
  • The concert was part of Rio de Janeiro’s government-sponsored Todo Mundo no Rio initiative, aimed at boosting tourism and generating $106 million in local economic impact.
  • Authorities arrested two suspects in connection with an alleged bomb plot targeting LGBTQ+ attendees, which was foiled hours before the show as part of 'Operation Fake Monster.'
  • Lady Gaga and her team were unaware of the security threat until after the concert, which proceeded without disruption and featured tributes to Brazilian culture.
  • This marked Lady Gaga’s first performance in Brazil since 2012, following a 2017 cancellation due to health issues, solidifying her connection with her Brazilian fanbase.