After much mystery and many names, the confirmation has arrived: Shakira will be the headliner at Todo Mundo in Rio 2026! The annual event takes place in early May, with free concerts by major international stars on Copacabana Beach. Learn more!
Rio City Hall confirms Shakira concert in Copacabana
Photo: Reproduction | Instagram @shakira
Since Lady Gaga’s free performance Lady Gaga’s free concert on Copacabana Beach, there has been no shortage of speculation about who would be the next to perform a free concert for everyone in Rio.
Names such as Rihanna, Beyoncé, and U2 were the first to be mentioned. In recent weeks, Justin Bieber and Britney Spears have dominated social media as possible attractions.
However, confirmation arrived on Wednesday (February 11): Shakira will be the one to lead the party on the sands of Copacabana in May 2026.
The first news came from Lauro Jardim’s column in O Globo newspaper. According to the journalist, the contract was signed last Tuesday with the production company Bonus Track after lengthy negotiations.
Late Wednesday morning, the Rio de Janeiro City Hall confirmed that the artist’s show is scheduled for May 2 at 9:45 p.m.
Colombian singer performed the first show of her new tour in Rio de Janeiro
Photo: Reproduction | Instagram @shakira
Shakira has never hidden her affection for the Brazilian public and the Marvelous City.
Last year, after eight years, the singer came to Brazil for the launch of her new album “Las mujeres ya no lloran. “ But that’s not all: Rio de Janeiro was the first city to host the tour, which is in full swing.
Now, as the next attraction at the Todo Mundo no Rio event, Shakira is back not only with her new hits, but also with songs that have marked generations, such as “Estoy Aquí,” “Whenever, Wherever,” among many others!
Who else is getting ready to see the queen shine and dance on the sands of Copa?