Britney Spears ‘planning stage comeback’ after seven-year break

Britney Spears could be inching closer to a surprise return to the stage, with organisers of Rio de Janeiro’s famous Copacabana Beach concert hoping to convince the pop star to headline their massive free show.

The team behind the event are said to be quietly optimistic, with insiders suggesting the idea of Britney performing in Brazil hasn’t been ruled out. 

If she does agree, it would mark her first live performance since 2018, ending years of silence from one of pop music’s most talked-about stars.

It's worth noting that Copacabana has already hosted some unforgettable moments. 

Lady Gaga drew an astonishing 2.5 million people to the beach in May 2025, while Madonna also previously turned the shoreline into a global pop party. 

Gaga’s show, funded by the city, was aimed at boosting tourism and reportedly brought hundreds of thousands of visitors to Rio, making it the biggest concert of her career.

The timing of the rumours is particularly striking. 

The 44-year-old singer recently told fans she will never perform in the US again, citing deeply personal reasons. 

In an emotional Instagram post, the Gimme More hitmaker explained that dancing helps her heal and hinted she still dreams of performing elsewhere.

She revealed she hopes to return to the stage in the UK and Australia, possibly sharing a special moment on stage with one of her sons.

Criminal singer was last set to perform during a planned Las Vegas residency in 2019, which was cancelled so she could focus on her family.

Now, with Brazil calling and fans around the world watching, the question remains: could Copacabana be where Britney finally makes her long-awaited comeback?

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