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Calvin Harris DJs for 1.6 Million People at Record-Breaking São Paulo Show
Guinness World Records said the show drew more than 1.6 million fans, surpassing a similar Madonna concert in Rio de Janeiro.
- Scottish DJ Calvin Harris officially holds the Guinness World Records title for the largest attendance for a DJ set by a single artist after performing for 1.6 million fans in Sao Paulo on 8th February 2026.
- Harris performed at the free Bloco Skol street party on Sao Paulo's Rua da Consolacao, where GWR described the event as "one massive street party" while he wore a Brazilian football shirt labeled Calvinho.
- His set featured hits including "One Kiss" and "Summer," while Guinness World Records noted Madonna drew a similar 1.6 million-person crowd at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on May 4, 2024.
- Sharing his certificate on Instagram, the 42-year-old wrote: "Wow I now have the world record for largest attendance for a DJ set by a single artist." He called the achievement a "truly insane day."
- Harris previously earned recognition for his 18 Months album and was once listed as the highest-paid DJ with estimated earnings of £51m between June 2015 and 2016. He currently maintains a double residency in Ibiza.
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