Lady Gaga held the largest concert in history and made it into the Guinness World Records

How many people were present at the singer's show at the same time? And which singer held this record before Gaga?

No matter what you say, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (aka Lady Gaga) knows how to put on a show. And now her name is in the Guinness World Records.

It's a significant occasion: 2.5 million spectators gathered for the singer's free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. This is an absolute record among all female artists, according to the Guinness World Records website.
Singer Lady Gaga in a white dress with a microphone stands against a black background and smiles
Lady Gaga at the Copacabana Beach concert
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Previously, the first place was held by Madonna, who gathered 1.6 million people at the same location. But now the bar has been raised.

The concert took place on May 3 and was first performance in Brazil in the past 13 years. For one evening, the beach transformed into "Gagacabana" — a stage for a grand five-act gothic opera. The setlist included hits like "Born this Way," "Paparazzi," "Poker Face," and, of course, "Bad Romance," which concluded the evening with a heart-shaped firework display.

As you can easily guess, the audience was thrilled. And the singer herself was grateful: Thank you for making history with me. The people of Brazil are why I can shine, she addressed her fans.

It is important to emphasize: the concert was not only free but also organized with the support of local authorities. It is estimated that Gaga's performance brought more than $100 million to Rio's economy. So everyone benefited.
Lady Gaga's Concert on Copacabana Beach
By the way, the record for the largest audience overall still belongs to Rod Stewart: in 1994, about 3.5 million people attended his New Year's show. However, there were fireworks, and it's not certain everyone was there just for the music.

Earlier, we at zoomboola.com reported on an unusual record set by the people of France.