Pop icon Lady Gaga to perform a free, once-in-a-lifetime show at Copacabana beach this may.

For the first time in over a decade, Lady Gaga is set to return to Brazil with a performance that promises to be nothing short of legendary. On May 3, the 14-time Grammy Award-winning superstar will take over Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, delivering a free concert that is already generating global anticipation.

This marks Gaga’s first Brazilian show since 2012, making it a monumental event for both fans and the music industry. More than just a concert, the event will showcase a custom-built stage designed to reflect the pop icon’s extravagant artistic vision. Fans from across the world are expected to descend upon Rio, eager to witness a historic night of music and spectacle.

The event is entirely free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring that thousands—if not millions—will flood the iconic beachfront venue. Given Rio’s track record of hosting record-breaking crowds, authorities are already bracing for a colossal turnout.

But the concert isn’t just about music. It also serves as the official launch of Todo Mundo no Rio, a new initiative by Bonus Track and presented by Corona, aimed at celebrating Rio’s role as a global entertainment hub. This platform will host large-scale cultural events for years to come, with Lady Gaga’s return as its grand opening act.

The event will be produced in partnership with Live Nation and Bonus Track—the same team behind Madonna’s 2024 Celebration Tour finale, the Rolling Stones’ massive 2006 concert, and every Paul McCartney tour in Brazil since 1990. With such a legacy, expectations are sky-high for an unforgettable night that could set new records for concert attendance.

With Gaga’s electrifying stage presence and a fan base known for its unwavering dedication, Rio de Janeiro is preparing for a spectacle like no other. If history is any indicator, this could be the biggest music event of the year.