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Madonna will perform for free at a mega-concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach

This monumental event, scheduled for May 4, marks the grand finale of her “Celebration” tour


Shirley Gomez
Senior Writer
MARCH 26, 2024 11:41 AM EDT

This is everyone’s opportunity to enjoy iconic pop sensation Madonna in a free mega-concert on the stunning shores of Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach. This monumental event, scheduled for May 4, marks the grand finale of her “Celebration” tour and promises to be her most spectacular show yet. The announcement, made jointly by the singer and organizers, comes as a gesture of gratitude to her devoted fans for their support spanning over four decades.

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Madonna performs during The Celebration Tour at The O2 Arena on October 15, 2023 in London, England.

The star, currently 65, is still a prominent figure in the pop music industry. Her extensive repertoire includes classic hits such as “Like A Virgin” and “Material Girl.” Despite her long career, her last performance in Brazil was in 2012. Therefore, her upcoming concert is highly anticipated by Brazilian fans who have eagerly been waiting for her return.

The magnitude of Madonna’s concert

Set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most iconic beaches, Madonna’s performance is expected to draw massive crowds. It marks her only appearance in South America as part of her “Celebration” tour, which has seen her traverse more than a dozen countries.

Organizers have compared the event to the famous “Reveillon” parties that take place on the beaches of Rio during New Year’s Eve. This suggests that the event will be a grand spectacle, with Madonna’s dynamic performance seamlessly blending with the lively energy of the crowd.

For fans, this concert represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness a living legend in action.

How’s Madonna after her life-threatening health emergency?

Madonna’s 2023 summer changed her life forever after she had a life-threatening health emergency that left her in a medically induced coma. After recovering, she is willing to share her experience with her beloved fans. According to the global sensation, not feeling in control made her feel “strange.”

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“It was a strange thing to finally not feel like I was in control,” she shared on March 4 during her concert at The Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, as reported by Variety. “I have fallen off a lot of horses and broken a lot of bones. I have a titanium hip. I mean, the list goes on and on, but nothing can stop me.”

“This summer I had a surprise,” the 65-year-old singer said at her latest show. “It’s called a near-death experience. Yes, and I’m not kidding. It was pretty scary. Obviously, I didn’t know for four days, because I was in an induced coma. But when I woke up, the first word I said was ‘No.’ Anyway, that’s what my assistant tells me.”