Fans held a vigil at the hotel, donned costumes, and boosted local street trade.

This aerial view shows Colombian singer Shakira performing during a free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 2, 2026. Mauro Pimentel / AFP via Getty Images

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The streets of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, were gradually overtaken on Saturday (May 2) by Shakira ’s fans, affectionately known as the “wolfpack.”

By late afternoon, the world-famous Brazilian beach had effectively transformed into the largest concert venue on the planet . Outside the Copacabana Palace, where the Colombian singer is staying, thousands of fans kept a tireless vigil, hoping for even a glimpse of the diva.…