Probably the best (and most crowded) concerts in history

This Garth Brooks concert in Central Park in 1997 drew an estimated crowd of 980,000, making it one of the largest events in history. The performance featured special guests and was filmed and televised live on HBO.

• One million people attended the live concert

• 14.6 million watched it live on HBO

Tina Turner Live in Rio 1988 is considered one of the largest concerts in history, attracting a massive audience that set attendance records. Tina Turner's electrifying energy and powerful stage performance, combined with the sheer scale of the event, make it an unforgettable spectacle and a milestone in concert history.

• Concert before a record crowd of 180,000 people

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The Rolling Stones' concert in Copacabana in 2006 drew an estimated crowd of 1.5 million people, making it one of the largest concerts in history. The sheer scale of the event, combined with the iconic band and the stunning Copacabana beach setting, solidify it as a landmark in live music history.

• Attracted 1.5 million people

This event was a pastoral trip by Pope John Paul II to Poland, which included the gathering of more than one million young people in Częstochowa, highlighting its multitudinous character and its religious and historical significance.

This concert is officially recognized as the largest in history, attracting more than 3.5 million people. The magnitude of the event and its cultural impact make it a milestone in the history of mass concerts.

• Most spectacular concert to date

• Concert commissioned to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow

Simon & Garfunkel's 1981 concert in Central Park was a massive, free event that drew more than half a million people, marking a milestone in the history of mass concerts and live music.

• Iconic duo

• Streamed concerts

This concert is considered one of the largest in history, with an estimated attendance of up to 1.6 million people, making it an iconic and massive event.

• It brought together around 1.6 million people in Moscow

U2's concert in Reggio Emilia in 1997 drew a massive crowd, breaking attendance records and demonstrating the band's immense popularity and global appeal. The sheer scale of the event, combined with the electrifying energy of U2's performance, makes it a landmark in concert history.

• Largest paying crowd for a single act without support

• Part of the PopMart World Tour

This concert attracted 200,000 people, making it the highest-selling concert in Japanese history for a single event. The scale and success of this event make it one of the largest concerts in the world.

• Significant moment in the history of Japanese music

Rod Stewart's concert in Copacabana in 1994 drew an estimated crowd of 3.5 million people, making it one of the largest concerts in history. This massive event solidified its place in music history and demonstrated his immense global popularity.

• Free open-air concert

• It coincided with the legendary New Year's party in Brazil

• It broke records in Copacabana with a massive audience of 3.5 million people

The Live 8 concert in Philadelphia was a massive event that brought together hundreds of thousands of people and numerous world-renowned artists, cementing itself as one of the largest and most impactful concerts in history.

• It brought together artists such as Bon Jovi, Kanye West, Destiny's Child, JAY-Z with Linkin Park, Dave Matthews Band, Maroon 5

This event, associated with the Cirio de Nazaré, attracted a large crowd, making it a strong candidate for the largest concert in history.

• The Musical Círio shows that the church is alive

This event in Amroha, India, in 1968, led by Mahesh Yogi, was a massive gathering that, while not strictly pop, attracted a large crowd, making it relevant for a ranking of mass concerts.

Jean-Michel Jarre's concert at La Défense, Paris, on July 14, 1990, attracted a record crowd, establishing itself as one of the largest free events in history and notable for its spectacular nature and large-scale production.

• Giant concert in the center of Paris

• Two hours of great show

• Illuminated buildings of La Défense

Metallica at Monsters of Rock, Moscow 1991, was a monumental event that drew one of the largest crowds ever assembled for a rock concert, estimated at over 1.6 million people. This free concert, held during a time of great political change in Russia, symbolized freedom and unity through music, making it a historical and cultural landmark.

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• It is estimated that it had a crowd of 1.6 million people

Paul McCartney's concert at the Maracanã in 1990 is legendary for drawing one of the largest audiences ever, establishing it as an unprecedented musical event. The sheer scale of the event and McCartney's iconic performance ensure its place as a milestone in concert history.

• He played in front of 184,000 fans

• He performed Beatles classics

• He presented his album “Flowers In The Dirt”

• Created a new record

The youth group RBD caused a stir at the megaconcert on the Zócalo esplanade in the capital, attracting some 120,000 people, making it one of the largest concerts in history.

• Returning to give concerts in Mexico after 15 years of absence

Justin Bieber's Purpose World Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro in 2017 was a massive event that drew a large crowd, cementing it as one of the artist's most attended performances in Brazil.

The 1969 Woodstock Festival is an iconic event that brought together hundreds of thousands of people in Bethel, New York, to celebrate the music and culture of peace. It is considered one of the largest and most influential concerts in history.

• The largest and most important festival in the history of rock

A-ha's Rock in Rio 1991 concert drew 198,000 attendees, setting a record for paying attendance at a rock concert at the time. This event stands out for its massive turnout and cultural impact.

• He broke the world record for the largest paying audience at a concert.

• First time the band performed a concert in Latin America