The Top 30 Biggest Concerts Ever Performed

These shows are anything but private. We’re diving into the 30 biggest concerts ever performed, from massive to truly supermassive.

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Live music has an unparalleled ability to bring people together, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. From Shakira, captivating 100,000 fans in Cairo to Rod Stewart electrifying over 3.5 million at Copacabana Beach, the scale of these concerts is nothing short of astounding, showcasing the power of music to unite and inspire. Join us as we look at the most monumental concerts in history, celebrating the artists and their fans who create unforgettable memories on such grand stages.

Shakira

Image: NBC New York

When: 2007

Where: Cairo, Egypt

Size: 100K

Ricky Martin

Image: Viagogo

When: 2017

Where: Mexico City, Mexico

Size: 100K

Garth Brooks

Image: People.com

When: 2022

Where: Baton Rouge, Lousiana

Size: 102K

AC/DC Reggio

Image: France Galop Live

When: 2024

Where: Emilia, Italy

Size: 105K

Grateful Dead

Image: Colorado Music Experience

When: 1977

Where: Englishtown, New Jersey

Size: 107K

Ed Sheeran

Image: MCG Corporate Boxes

When: 2023

Where: Melbourne, Australia

Size: 108K

George Strait

Image: George Strait

When: 2024

Where: College Station, Texas

Size: 111K

Pink Floyd

Image: Rolling Stone

When: 1994

Where: Prague, Czech Republic

Size: 115K

Michael Jackson

Image: MJ Beats

When: 1988

Where: Liverpool, England

Size: 125K

Queen

Image: Brian May

When: 1981

Where: São Paulo, Brazil

Size: 131K

Robbie Williams

Image: Netflix

Dublin, Ireland 2003 135K

When: 2003

Where: Dublin, Ireland

Size: 135K

Kiss

Image: AP News

When: 1983

Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Size: 137K

U2

Image: New Atlas

When: 1997

Where: Reggio Emilia, Italy

Size: 150K

Ceca

Image: Nova

When: 2013

Where: Belgrade Serbia

Size: 150.5K

Bruce Springsteen

Image: Awards Radar

When: 1988

Where: Berlin, Germany

Size: 160K

Luciano Ligabue

Image: Jean-Marc Fondeur

When: 2005

Where: Reggiano Emilia, Italy

Size: 165.2K

Frank Sinatra

Image: Los Angeles Times

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1980 175K

When: 1980

Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Size: 175K

Tina Turner

Image: Cleveland.com

When: 1988

Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Size: 180K

Paul McCartney

Image: Rogers Place

When: 1990

Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Size: 184K

Glay

Image: JaME World

Chiba, Japan 1999 200K

When: 1999

Where: Chiba, Japan

Size: 200K

Vasco Rossi

Image: B2B International

When: 2017

Where: Modena, Italy

Size: 225K

The Beach Boys

Image: Morrison Hotel Gallery

When: 1985

Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Size: 1M

Jean-Michel Jarre

Image: Jean-Michel Jarre

When: 1986

Where: Houston, Texas

Size: 1.3M

The Rolling Stones

Image: Variety

When: 2006

Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Size: 1.5M

Madonna

Image: The New York Times

When: 2024

Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Size: 1.6M

Antonello Venditti

Image: Radio 105

When: 2001

Where: Rome, Italy

Size: 1.8M

Jean-Michel Jarre

Image: RTL

When: 1990

Where: Paris, France

Size: 2.5M

Jorge Ben Jor

Image: F-Cat Productions GmbH

When: 1993

Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Size: 3M

Jean-Michel Jarre

Image: GRAMMY.com

When: 1997

Where: Moscow, Russia

Size: 3.5M

Rod Stewart

Image: The Hollywood Reporter

When: 1994

Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Size: 3.5M+

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