Free Madonna concert draws crowd of 1.6 million to Brazil’s Copacabana beach

More than a million people thronged Brazil’s Copacabana beach for a free Madonna concert on Saturday, braving the heat to see the end of her Celebration world tour. The sand and oceanfront boulevard around Rio de Janeiro’s famed beach were filled for several blocks by a crowd the city estimated at 1.6 million. Many had been there for hours or even days to get a good spot, while wealthier fans anchored in dozens of boats near the beach and onlookers crowded beachfront apartments. #madonna #brazil #concert Read more here: Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: an