1
Rod Stewart Concert
- Estimated Attendance
- 3500000
- Location and Year
- Rio de Janeiro, 1994

This list ranks the largest live art performances, including concerts and large-scale public spectacles, based on verified attendance records for a single event. These events represent the absolute limits of live entertainment capacity, demonstrating the profound cultural and social influence of massive musical and performance gatherings throughout history.
On New Year's Eve in 1994, rock legend Rod Stewart set an unbreakable record at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, drawing a massive crowd of 3.5 million people. To put this scale into perspective:
| Rank | Performer/Event Name | Estimated Attendance | Location and Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rod Stewart Concert | 3500000 | Rio de Janeiro, 1994 |
| 2 | Jean-Michel Jarre Concert | 3500000 | Moscow, 1997 |
| 3 | Jorge Ben Jor Concert | 3000000 | Rio de Janeiro, 1993 |
| 4 | Monsters of Rock Festival | 1600000 | Moscow, 1991 |
| 5 | Garth Brooks Concert | 1000000 | New York Central Park, 1997 |
| 6 | Love Parade | 1000000 | Berlin, 1999 |
| 7 | The Rolling Stones Concert | 1000000 | Toronto, 2003 |
| 8 | Steve Wozniak's US Festival | 670000 | California, 1983 |
| 9 | Simon & Garfunkel Concert | 500000 | New York Central Park, 1981 |
| 10 | Summer Jam at Watkins Glen | 450000 | Watkins Glen, 1973 |
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