Madonna is set to conclude her monumental global Celebration Tour with a grand finale that promises to be unforgettable. On Monday, March 25, the iconic singer revealed her plans to perform her most significant concert yet on May 4th, at the renowned Copacabana Beach in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
In a gesture of gratitude towards her legion of fans who have supported her throughout her four decades of creating hits, Madonna’s concert will be accessible free of charge. This event, presented by Itaú Apresenta, marks Madonna’s first performance in Brazil since 2012. Fans will have the opportunity to attend on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the concert.
Positioned in front of the Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel, this unique concert is set to be broadcast live on TV Globo, allowing fans around the world to partake in the experience.
The Celebration Tour, which was announced in January 2023 with an all-star promotional video, faced a temporary setback when Madonna was hospitalized in June of the same year due to a serious bacterial infection. This health scare led to the postponement of the tour from July to October, with the North American leg, initially scheduled to start on July 15 in Vancouver, being delayed until this year.
Since its commencement in London in October, the Celebration Tour has visited 14 countries and is currently completing its final U.S. dates. This includes a performance at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, followed by shows in Houston, Atlanta, Tampa, Miami, and Austin, before heading to Mexico City for a five-night stint at the Palacio De Los Deportes in late April.
Copacabana Beach, the venue for Madonna’s tour finale, has a history of hosting massive concerts. Notably, a 1994 New Year’s Eve performance by Rod Stewart attracted nearly 4.5 million attendees, and a Rolling Stones concert in 2006 saw 1.5 million fans gather on the beach.
Madonna’s upcoming show on Copacabana Beach is not just a concert; it’s a historic event that promises to be a spectacular celebration of her illustrious career. Fans and music lovers alike are eagerly anticipating what is sure to be an unforgettable night on the sands of Rio.