There’s no other subject in Rio de Janeiro: Lady Gaga’s free concert, which brought more than 2 million people to Copacabana Beach. The artist’s historic performance had repercussions not only in the country, but also around the world. And with that, the question arose: who will be performing next year on the sands of Copacabana? Here are some (possible) names!
Beyoncé is the most mentioned name for a concert in Rio in 2026
Lady Gaga ‘s show is barely over and internet users have flooded social media with one name: Beyoncé! The singer, who is currently on tour in the United States, is one of the public’s favorites to give a free performance in the city, since she didn’t include Latin America in her previous tour and, so far, has also left Latin Americans out of the Cowboy Carter Tour.
Rio City Hall ‘s official X account has even launched a poll asking who the public would like to see on stage in 2026 and Queen B is among the favorites.
Pop divas remain among the favorites, but U2 is also a possible name
In addition to Beyoncé, other pop divas are also high on the list of concerts that locals and tourists want to see in Rio. One of them is Rihanna, whose last performance was at the Super Bowl in 2023 and who has aroused nostalgia among her fans.
However, another very strong name for 2026 comes from the rock band U2. That’s because the mayor himself has revealed his desire to bring the Irish band to the city, which has caused a stir among fans!
Bruno Mars and Coldplay are already “from home” and are also among those mentioned
Although they have already “conquered the CPF” here, due to their various performances in Brazil and their charisma among fans, singer Bruno Mars and Coldplay are also among the favorites for a performance on the beach!
The Hawaiian singer – who even duetted with Lady Gaga on the song Die With a Smile – was in Brazil in 2024, with an extensive tour of more than 10 shows in various cities.
Todo Mundo no Rio: understand the project of free megashows in the city
No names have yet been confirmed or chosen for the next performance on Copacabana Beach. However, free international megashows will take place in the Marvelous City until 2028.
This is because they are part of the ‘Everyone in Rio’ project , which aims to strengthen the city as a tourist destination, with historic performances always taking place on the first weekend in May!
So, what are your bets for the next shows?