Global Citizen Live Rio 2026 Unites Music and Climate Action with Star-Studded Lineup
Global Citizen Live Rio 2026 concluded Rio Nature & Climate Week with performances by Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Ludmilla, and the Marley family, and announced a 2027 return.
- • Global Citizen Live Rio was held at Ipanema Beach, concluding the Rio Nature & Climate Week.
- • Ludmilla opened with a brief set, followed by Lauryn Hill as the main attraction.
- • Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean performed classic Fugees hits with great audience applause.
- • Hill’s children YG Marley and Zion Marley performed, linking to their family's musical legacy.
- • The festival was hosted by Giovanna Ewbank and Bruno Gagliasso, and will return in 2027.
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The inaugural Global Citizen Live Rio festival took place on the last Saturday in Ipanema, marking the culmination of the Rio Nature & Climate Week, an international event focused on combatting the climate crisis. Drawing thousands of attendees to a free event at Ipanema Beach, the festival blended vibrant musical performances with urgent environmental awareness initiatives.
Brazilian singer Ludmilla energized the crowd by opening with a short set of her popular hits. The highlight was legendary artist Lauryn Hill, who performed her classic songs and reunited on stage with Wyclef Jean to deliver memorable renditions of iconic Fugees tracks such as "Ready or Not," "Killing Me Softly," and "Fu-Gee-La." Adding to the evening’s special moments, Hill's children YG Marley and Zion Marley, grandchildren of reggae legend Bob Marley, honored their musical heritage by sharing their own performances.
The event was skillfully hosted by Brazilian celebrities Giovanna Ewbank and Bruno Gagliasso, who helped merge entertainment with the mission of social mobilization consistent with Global Citizen’s goals. At the conclusion of the festival, organizers confirmed that Global Citizen Live Rio would return in 2027, reinforcing Rio de Janeiro’s commitment to harnessing cultural celebrations to inspire climate action and social change.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
