rio is a city that holds an affiliation with music and rhythm, that is closely tied to its culture, and sure enough it was the scene of the biggest live music concert ever recorded - on new years eve, 1994, an estimated 3.5 million spectators took to copacabana beach, to usher in the new year with a live performance by the musical idol, rod stewart - it was the year that he had been induced into the rock and roll hall of fame, and to celebrate, the ageing rock star opted for a free concert on the beach, instead of charging for admission, which drew in huge crowds, who enjoyed a record-breaking night, with some of rod's classic hits.

here is a list of venues one can go to for live music on a monday.