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Shakira headlined a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, drawing an estimated 2 million attendees and performing nearly 30 songs with guests Anitta, Maria Bethania, and Caetano Veloso; the event, part of a streak of free female-led beach shows, is expected to generate about $150 million in tourism revenue for the city and followed record crowds set by Madonna (2024) and Lady Gaga (2025).
Shakira headlined a free Copacabana Beach concert in Rio de Janeiro on May 2, drawing about 2 million people. The Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour set included hits like Hips Don’t Lie and La Tortura, with skywriting drones overhead spelling “I love you Brazil.” Officials estimate the event could boost the local economy by roughly 777 million reais ($155 million) through tourism and spending, citing City Hall and Riotur, as attendees from across Brazil and Europe celebrated Latin identity and the city’s post-Carnival glow.
Shakira headlined a massive, free show on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, drawing an estimated two million fans. The near three-hour set spanned her biggest hits—Hips Don’t Lie, Waka Waka, La Tortura, Whenever, Wherever, Loca, and She Wolf—and closed with BZRP Music Sessions #53/66. She was joined by Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethânia, and Anitta (performing Choka Choka). The concert is part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour and the Todo Mundo no Rio series, during which Shakira reiterated her love for the city, even skywriting “I love you, Brazil.”
Shakira headlined a free Copacabana Beach concert in Rio de Janeiro, drawing about 2 million attendees and promoting her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour, with drones spelling 'I love you Brazil' overhead; city officials estimate the event could generate roughly 777 million reais (~$155 million) in economic impact by boosting tourism and local spending as Rio recovers post-Carnival.
Madonna will wrap up her 'Celebration' tour with a free concert on May 4th at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as a gesture of gratitude to her fans for their support over the years. The event, sponsored by Itaú Apresenta, will be Madonna's first show in Brazil since 2012 and will be broadcast live on TV Globo. No tickets are required, and entrance will be on a first come first serve basis. The tour, which was delayed due to a serious bacterial infection, has upcoming stops in Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Miami, Mexico City, and more.
Justin Timberlake has announced a free, one-night-only concert at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on March 13. To secure tickets, fans must register on Ticketmaster and request up to two free tickets by Friday night, with no advantage to early requests. Selected attendees will be notified via email on March 12. Additionally, Timberlake will have paid shows in Los Angeles on May 17 and 18.
Justin Timberlake will perform a free, one-night-only show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on March 13, ahead of his album release. Fans can request tickets through a lottery system on Ticketmaster, with a limit of two tickets per person. The request window closes on March 8, and winners will be notified by March 12. Reselling tickets is prohibited, and unsuccessful fans can still catch him on his "Forget Tomorrow World Tour" in May.
Justin Timberlake will hold a free concert at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis on January 19 at 8 p.m. Guests can request up to two free tickets on Ticketmaster, with a credit card required for validation. Requests must be submitted by January 15, and those selected will receive an email with ticket pickup instructions on Thursday.
Jung Kook of BTS surprised fans with a free concert in Times Square to promote his new album, Golden. The show, which was announced just hours before, featured several songs from the album and drew over 280,000 viewers online. Fans had the chance to win custom Jung Kook Xbox consoles and Game Pass codes. The event marked a historic moment for K-Pop fans and held great significance for both Times Square and New York City.
Jason Mraz and his Superband have announced a surprise free concert at San Diego's Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on August 23. Tickets became available today and were quickly snatched up by thousands of fans. Mraz wanted to show appreciation to his hometown for their support throughout his career. The concert is part of his "Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride" summer tour.