From Billboard · Lars Brandle · · 1m 10s
Calvin Harris Breaks Record
Calvin Harris sets Guinness World Record for largest DJ set crowd.
In brief
Calvin Harris sets Guinness World Record for largest DJ set crowd. Calvin Harris earned Guinness World Records title for largest DJ set attendance with 1.6 million partygoers in São Paulo, Brazil. Originally reported by Billboard.
Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris, the Scottish EDM star, performed to an estimated 1.6 million partygoers in São Paulo, Brazil in February 2026.
Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records acknowledged Harris's feat and gifted him a special certificate for the largest attendance by a single artist.
Performance Details
Harris played on a float in Rua da Consolação, Brazil, featuring hits like 'This Is What You Came For' and 'We Found Love'.
Local Connection
Harris wore a Brazil soccer shirt numbered '00' with 'Calvinho' emblazoned across the back to connect with locals.
Adjudicator Comment
Will Munford, Official Guinness World Records adjudicator, called Harris's achievement 'remarkable' and 'a testament to the global reach of his music'.
Streaming Success
Harris has over 56 billion Spotify streams, making him the first British solo artist to pass one billion streams on Spotify.
The big picture
Calvin Harris earned Guinness World Records title for largest DJ set attendance with 1.6 million partygoers in São Paulo, Brazil.
