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Biggest Concerts to Ever Take Place, Based on Attendance

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Some concerts go beyond expectations, drawing historic crowds and uniting the masses under a shared passion for music and the experience of seeing a live band. 

From rock legends to pop sensations, these concerts are not just big — they’re humongous! And it’s worth noting that New Year’s in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is the place to be if live music is your thing.

So, get ready to groove as we count down the biggest-ever concert audiences.

9. The Black Eyed Peas (Tie)

The Black Eyed Peas
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Venue: Copacabana Beach

City: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Attendance: 1 million 

Date: Dec. 31, 2006

Note: We only included individual artists once on this list; if not, one artist would have appeared at least three times.

Bottom Line: The Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas played the biggest show of their career when they ushered in the 2007 New Year in Rio. A million people crowded Copacabana Beach to hear all the Peas’ massive hits, including “Hey Mama,” “My Lumps,” “Let’s Get It Started” and “Where Is the Love.” They even covered Gun n’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine.”

Copacabana Beach is where Rio residents gather every New Year’s for the city’s amazing fireworks display. DJs and bands kick things off when the sun goes down, and hundreds of thousands — if not millions — usher in the New Year together. 

9. Antonello Venditti (Tie)

Antonello Venditti
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Venue: Circus Maximus

City: Rome, Italy

Attendance: 1 million

Date: June 24, 2001

Bottom Line: Antonello Venditti

Singer-songwriter Antonello Venditti was already one of the biggest entertainers in Italy when he made history in 2001 by playing a show in honor of A.S. Roma (the Associazione Sportiva Roma soccer team), which won its third annual championship. 

Plus, performing at Circus Maximus is always sure to impress. After all, it’s one of the oldest live entertainment venues — it was an ancient Roman chariot racing stadium constructed in 6th century B.C.