Madonna perseveres through massive Rio concert with knee brace as she wraps up final tour with record-breaking crowd

Madonna’s Celebration Tour came to a spectacular close with a historic performance at Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach, drawing a record-breaking crowd of over 1.6 million fans. The 65-year-old pop icon took the stage with supporting acts Diplo and Barata, along with special guests Anitta and Pabllo Vittar.

Despite wearing a knee support brace and wrist support brace during some parts of the show, Madonna delivered an energetic and dynamic performance, showcasing her four-decade-long career in a dazzling finale. The concert marked her largest ever and the largest standalone concert by any artist, surpassing even the Rolling Stones.

The Celebration Tour, which kicked off in London in October, saw Madonna perform 81 sold-out shows across three continents and 14 countries, grossing over $70 million. The tour was known for its expansive setlist and celebrity cameos, with stars like Kelly Ripa, Kylie Minogue, and Salma Hayek joining her on stage.

Madonna’s children also played a role in the tour, with her 18-year-olds David Banda and Mercy James as instrumentalists, and her 11-year-old daughter Estelle as a ballroom dancer. The tour concluded with a free concert in Brazil, marking a memorable end to an epic global run.

Fans praised Madonna for her energy and legacy, with one declaring her the “queen of pop” and another expressing confidence that any album she releases would top the charts. The iconic singer shared a video of the concert, thanking Brazil for the unforgettable experience.