Shakira to Headline Historic Free Concert at Copacabana Beach in May 2026

Colombian superstar Shakira is set to perform a landmark free concert at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana Beach on May 2, 2026, as the main attraction of the international event “Todo Mundo no Rio.” The announcement was first revealed by journalist Lauro Jardim from O Globo and confirmed by Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes on social media, with Shakira's production contract signed recently with Bonus Track, led by Luiz Oscar Niemeyer. The show is scheduled to begin at 9:45 PM and coincides with Shakira’s ongoing Latin American tour "Las mujeres ya no lloran world tour."

This upcoming performance marks a significant return to Brazil for Shakira, who re-engaged Brazilian fans last year after an eight-year pause, promoting her new album "Las mujeres ya no lloran." It also continues a long history of successful visits to the country, dating back to her first Brazilian tour in 1996 for the "Pies Descalzos" album, which spanned over ten cities. In 2011, she played at major venues including São Paulo’s Morumbi Stadium, drawing more than 70,000 attendees, and participated in Rock in Rio alongside Brazilian singer Ivete Sangalo. Shakira’s presence at major national moments includes performing at the Maracanã Stadium during the 2014 World Cup closing ceremony with Ivete Sangalo and Carlinhos Brown.

Shakira’s 2022 tour commemorated her 30-year career with hits like "Waka Waka" and "Whenever, Wherever." For the upcoming Copacabana event, she aims to break historic attendance records, similar to the massive crowds that gathered for Madonna and Lady Gaga's free concerts at the same venue, which attracted over a million people. The Copacabana concert promises a vibrant cultural milestone and a celebration of Shakira’s enduring bond with Brazilian audiences.