Global Citizen Live Brings a Free Concert to Rio June 6
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Key Facts
- A free beachside concert on June 6. Global Citizen Live: Rio takes over the Enseada de Botafogo on Saturday, June 6, with gates from 6pm.
- Big names on the bill. Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean headline, marking 30 years of the Fugees’ album “The Score,” with guests YG Marley and Zion Marley; Brazil’s Ludmilla co-headlines.
- Free, but you earn your ticket. Entry is free but ticketed — you collect tickets by taking action in the Global Citizen app (60 points) or by WhatsApp.
- It closes Rio’s first climate week. The show wraps the first-ever Rio Nature & Climate Week, a six-day program of events across the city.
- It moved from Ipanema. First announced for Ipanema beach, the concert was relocated to the calmer Enseada de Botafogo.
Global Citizen Live: Rio brings a free, star-studded concert to the city’s waterfront on Saturday, June 6 — a rare chance to see Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Ludmilla on the same beach stage, at no cost if you do a little homework first.
It is also more than a show: the evening closes Rio’s first climate week and ties the music to a set of causes, from the Amazon to global education. Here is what is happening and how to be there.
What’s happening at Global Citizen Live: Rio
The concert takes place on Saturday, June 6, at the Enseada de Botafogo, with gates opening at 6pm Brasília time; it is open to ages 16 and up. It was originally planned for Ipanema beach and later moved to the calmer Botafogo cove.
Actors Giovanna Ewbank and Bruno Gagliasso host the evening, which mixes live music with moments of storytelling and calls to action.
The lineup
Headlining are Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, celebrating the 30th anniversary of “The Score,” the Fugees’ landmark album, with special guests YG Marley and Zion Marley.
Co-headlining is Ludmilla, one of Latin America’s most-streamed artists, performing songs from her album “Fragmentos.” It is a genuinely big bill for a free event, and the kind of lineup Rio rarely sees on an open beach stage.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, June 6, 2026 |
| Place | Enseada de Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Gates | From 6pm (Brasília time) |
| Price | Free, but ticketed |
| Age | 16 and over |
How to get in for free
Tickets are free, but you cannot simply turn up — you earn them. The main way is through the Global Citizen app: download it, sign up, and complete “action journeys” on issues such as education, food security and clean energy.
Once you reach 60 points, you can enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets. You can also take part by WhatsApp, sending a message to +55 (11) 4040-7099 to begin.
Each code is good for one pair of tickets, and the entry is single-use, so plan to stay once you are in.
More than a concert
The show is the finale of the first-ever Rio Nature & Climate Week, a six-day program running June 1 to 6 with sessions across the city, including a Global Citizen summit on June 4 in Botafogo. The actions that earn tickets feed into real campaign goals: support for sustainable farming across the Amazon, expected to back up to 10,000 jobs, and a global education fund aiming to raise US$100 million.
The city has signed a five-year deal to keep hosting the week, so this is likely to become a fixture on Rio’s calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost, and how do I get a ticket?
The concert is free, but you need a ticket. You earn one by taking action through the Global Citizen app — reaching 60 points lets you enter for a chance to win a pair — or by messaging the event’s WhatsApp line at +55 (11) 4040-7099.
Each code is good for one pair of tickets.
Where and when is it?
It is on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Enseada de Botafogo in Rio de Janeiro, with gates from 6pm Brasília time. The event was first announced for Ipanema beach and later moved to Botafogo, so double-check the location on your ticket.
Who is performing?
Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean headline, marking 30 years of the Fugees’ album “The Score,” with special guests YG Marley and Zion Marley.
Brazilian star Ludmilla co-headlines, and the night is hosted by Giovanna Ewbank and Bruno Gagliasso.
Is there an age limit?
Yes — the event is open to ages 16 and over. Entry is single-use, meaning you cannot leave and come back, so arrive ready to enjoy the whole evening.
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