World’s Largest Concert with Diljit Dosanjh’s
In December 1994, Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach saw the world’s largest concert, attracting a massive 3.5 million fans. This record-breaking event happened on New Year’s Eve, with legendary performer Rod Stewart taking the stage. In a carnival-like atmosphere, the crowd gathered on the beach for the free concert, which included unrestricted access to food and drinks. This huge turnout made it one of the biggest events ever, surpassing the population of several nearby cities.
Diljit Dosanjh’s recent concert in Delhi had an impressive turnout of 35,000 fans at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium as part of his Dil-Luminati Tour. Returning to India after months, the event drew an excited crowd, making it one of the biggest shows by an Indian artist. However, when compared to the biggest concerts worldwide, Diljit’s gig looks much smaller.
Three years after Rod Stewart’s record, French musician Jean-Michel Jarre matched it in Moscow with another free show, also drawing 3.5 million attendees. These massive free events make even the largest Indian concerts seem modest by comparison, with attendance nearly 100 times greater than at Diljit’s Delhi show.
Ticketed Concerts: Big, but Not as Big
Ticketed concerts generally have lower attendance than free shows, but some still attract impressive numbers. The largest paid concert ever was held by Italian singer Vasco Rossi, with 2.25 lakh fans attending his Modena Park concert in 2017. In India, the biggest ticketed concerts include Justin Bieber’s show in Mumbai in 2021 and Diljit Dosanjh’s recent 2023 performance, each drawing around 50,000 fans.
Refrence by Hindustan times
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