Photos: Lady Gaga breaks Madonna's record, captivates 2.5 million fans at free Copacabana Beach concert

Lady Gaga crushed Madonna's record for the most people ever to attend a concert by a female artist. An estimated 2.5 million people attended her free concert.

Updated on: May 04, 2025 11:35 PM IST

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2.5 million People attend Lady Gaga's open concert at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 3, 2025. REUTERS/Tita Barros (REUTERS)

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Lady Gaga smashed the record of Madonna to clinch the title of the highest-attended concert by a female artist in history on May 3  (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (AFP)

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“Tonight, we’re making history. (...) Thank you for making history with me,” Lady Gaga told a cheering crowd. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (AFP)

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The so-called Mother Monster began the performance with her 2011 single, "Bloody Mary." Singing and dancing shoulder to shoulder on the long expanse of sand, the crammed crowd of admirers let out cries of delight.  (AFP)

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Lady Gaga alternated between a variety of outfits, including one with the colors of the Brazilian flag, while she performed her timeless classics, such as "Poker Face" and "Alejandro." (AFP)

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With beverages and snacks in hand, several fans gathered at the beach early in the morning in search of an ideal spot. Some sat in trees, determined to gain a broad perspective, while others spent the day in the scorching sun. (Photo by Daniel RAMALHO / AFP) (AFP)

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Lady Gaga's performance on Saturday was a part of a promotional tour for her eighth album, Mayhem, which included the songs "Die With a Smile" and "Abracadabra." In 2012, she gave her final performance in Brazil.  (AFP)

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Lady Gaga is not the first performer to perform in Rio de Janeiro for free. In May 2024, Madonna performed on Copacabana beach, which the city also sponsored. (Photo by Daniel RAMALHO / AFP) (AFP)

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"You waited for me, you waited for more than 10 years for me," an emotional Lady Gaga told the crowd at her convert. She even unfurled a Brazilian flag, saying: "Brazil, I'm ready. I'm going to give it my all." (AFP)

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During some of her performances, the pop star donned costumes inspired by the national football team of Brazil.  (AFP)

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There was an electrifying scene as thousands of fans waved rainbow-themed fans and viewed on large screens along the beach as they sang along to her best-known songs, which included Alejandro, Poker Face, and Abracadabra. (AFP)

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Lady Gaga touched down in Rio de Janeiro early on Tuesday morning. (AFP)

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The city has become a hive of Gaga-mania as it prepares to host the pop sensation for her first performance in the nation since 2012. (REUTERS)

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In a video, Rio's metro staff danced to Lady Gaga's 2008 hit song "LoveGame". (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) (AP)