Lady Gaga will perform a free concert at Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach on May 3, 2025, marking her first return to Brazil since 2012. The concert follows the release of her new album “Mayhem” and represents a significant moment in her recovery journey since canceling her 2017 Rock in Rio performance due to health issues.
“It’s a great honor to be asked to sing for Rio — for my whole career the fans in Brazil have been part of the lifeblood of the little monsters,” Gaga wrote on social media. The singer expressed particular emotion about returning after her previous cancellation: “I was heartbroken when I had to cancel years ago because I was hospitalized. Your understanding that I needed that time to heal meant the world to me.”
The concert is part of Rio’s “Todo Mundo no Rio” initiative, designed to boost the local economy through major cultural events. Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes has committed to bringing international concerts to the city each May, building on the success of recent events like Madonna’s 2024 performance, which drew approximately 1.6 million people to Copacabana Beach.
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Bonus Track, in partnership with Live Nation, will produce the event. “Get ready for MAYHEM on the beach,” Gaga announced, referencing her upcoming album release.
The timing of Gaga’s performance, coming after the March 7 release of “Mayhem,” suggests the setlist will likely feature new material alongside her established hits. Her last Brazilian performance was during the Born This Way Ball tour in 2012, and this free concert format makes the event accessible to a wide audience.
Large-scale public concerts like this typically boost local economic activity, benefiting businesses throughout Rio de Janeiro. Copacabana Beach’s spacious setting and accessibility make it a natural choice for major public performances.
For Lady Gaga, the concert represents more than just a performance – it fulfills a promise made to Brazilian fans after her 2017 cancellation. The singer’s “Rio” tattoo, which she revealed was “written by children in the favelas,” demonstrates her long-standing connection to the city, making this return particularly meaningful for both artist and audience.
