Everyone in Rio 2026: Britney Spears is expected to be a headliner at the Copacabana concert.

After much speculation about who would be the big name in Everyone in Rio 2026, the newspaper Metropolis claims that the princess of pop, Britney Spears, was chosen to perform this year in Copacabana. The event, organized by Bonus Track Entertainment, you can confirm the name this Tuesday, the day January 27,See the initial details:

Britcabana gains momentum

Since the arrival of Madonna e Lady Gaga For spectacular shows on Copacabana beach, there's much speculation about who will be the next artist to perform in 2026. And, according to the journalist... Fábia Oliveira, from the newspaper MetropolisThe wait may be nearing its end, as the name of Britney Spears He was chosen. The pop princess is scheduled to perform on the day. 2 May 2026, if the confirmation is made tomorrow, January 27th.

The last few months have been marked by many rumors surrounding... Everyone in Rio 2026Initially, the name was Beyoncé It was considered almost a certainty by fans, but names like Adele, Coldplay, U2, Shakira and even Rihanna They were also discussed.

Britney Spears She was also mentioned among the possible attractions, but, having been away from the stage since 2018 and still shaken after the forced conservatorship imposed by her father, the singer stated that she doesn't imagine performing in the United States anytime soon. Even so, she raised the possibility of returning to the stage, even in a simple way, outside the country. See:

I will never perform in the US again for extremely sensitive reasons, but I hope to be sitting on a stool with a red rose in my hair, tied up in a bun, performing with my son… in the UK and Australia very soon.

Britney Spears on returning to the stage.

Change of sponsor

Information from the text of Fábia Oliveira is that the Itaú I would like a striking attraction for the Everybody in RioUntil then, however, the main sponsor of the event would be... Banco Santander for the next three years, until 2028. It is not yet known whether the bank will relinquish this position, but it is worth remembering that Itaú was the main sponsor of Madonna's show in 2024.

In addition, the beer CoronaThe company, confirmed as a sponsor for Lady Gaga's 100th birthday year, would also be another major brand associated with the event. As of the time of writing, neither the banks nor the brewery had commented on the rumor. Britney Spears in Rio de Janeiro.

What does the event organizers say?

Sought by Folha de São Paulo, Bonus Track, the event's producer, said that the information about a possible “Britcabana"That's not true, and the contract for this year's show hasn't been signed yet. Sony Music, Britney Spears' record label in Brazil, also has no information. See the producer's statement:"

The Todo Mundo no Rio project clarifies that the recent information published by some media outlets regarding the event is incorrect. At this time, there are no ongoing negotiations with the artist mentioned in the reports. The project reiterates that all official information related to the program, attractions, and other details will be communicated exclusively through its official channels at the appropriate time. Todo Mundo no Rio emphasizes the importance of verifying the accuracy of information before publication. The organization remains available to the press for further clarification.

Producer of Todo Mundo no Rio on possible participation of Britney Spears.

Luiz Guilherme NiemeyerThe creator of the mega-event even said on January 4th that the official announcement is likely to be made at the end of February.

And who do you think should be the chosen name for 2026? Tell us in the comments! Comment!

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With some info: Metropolis Newspaper l Folha de São Paulo l Who Magazine

reviewed by Gabriel Princessval in 26 / 01 / 2026