Renaissance World Tour

Beyoncé’s Stunning ‘Renaissance’ Tour Opening Night Has Her Father Reflecting On The Singer’s Childhood Drive

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At last, Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour kicked off in Sweden yesterday (May 10), and the show has her father, Mathew Knowles, in a reflective mood.

Yesterday, he tweeted, “I’m just looking at a video from Beyoncé’s first show in Stockholm. Amazing! Just amazing! I remember when Beyoncé was a little girl and all she wanted to be was an entertainer. She has worked so very hard to be the best entertainer in the world, and I am so immensely proud.”

This comes after a series of tweets shared on May 9, in which Knowles wrote more about his daughter’s childhood and how driven she was:

“Beyoncé kicks off The Renaissance World Tour this week. Believe it or not, I’m often still in awe as I watch her continue to soar to heights that few in history have ever been able to. […] If it’s a passion, you won’t need to tell them to go to practice, pick up the instrument, or show up to class. They’ll want to show up naturally and immerse themselves in it. […] We never once during her childhood had to tell her to show up when it came to music. She was never distracted from her inner drive. She knew what she wanted and she went after it. As parents, we didn’t need for her to be an expert or passionate about everything. She faced challenges in math, for example, but as long as she did her best and focused on her musical passion–we were happy.

For me, the start of Beyoncé’s tour this week isn’t just an addition to an already historic year where she now holds the most Grammy award wins ever. It’s a symbol of human achievement and possibility. It’s a mark of what’s possible when a child is encouraged to chase after their dream. And above all else, it hopefully serves as a beacon of light for young people and dreamers of all shapes and sizes to believe in themselves.

Find Knowles’ tweets above and below.

First Look Photos: Beyoncé Opens ‘Renaissance’ World Tour in Stockholm Sweden

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Global cultural icon Beyoncé started her RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR with a sold-out concert in Stockholm, Sweden’s Friends Arena. The show featured powerful dance music from her seventh studio album, RENAISSANCE, which has been widely successful.

It was an emotional return to the global stage, after a five-year hiatus, and the performance was mesmerizing for the 46,000 fans in attendance. The concert included songs like “PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA,” “COZY,” and “BREAK MY SOUL” from the new album, as well as iconic hits from Beyoncé‘s previous discography such as “Flaws And All,” “Crazy In Love,” and “Love On Top.” The concert lasted almost three hours.

Parkwood Entertainment is producing the 2023 tour, which comprises 56 dates and is being promoted by Live Nation. The tour will continue with a second night in Stockholm, followed by additional shows throughout Europe in May and June. Beyoncé will perform five sold-out shows at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before heading to North America for shows in July, August, and September.

READ MORE: Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ World Tour Projected to Clear $2 Billion, Will Pass Taylor Swift’s Tour by $500M

Fans have the opportunity to access exclusive VIP experiences in Europe, such as the Pure/Honey On Stage Risers. This exclusive opportunity allows fans to watch the show from the stage, with dedicated services. Fans can also receive early access to the General Admission BeyHive VIP and Club Renaissance areas, which are immersive experiences surrounding the stage. For more information on these experiences, visit VIP Nation Europe: Beyoncé – Renaissance World Tour. For complete ticketing and additional information, please visit beyonce.livenation.com and tour.beyonce.com.

As she has done on previous tours, Beyoncé will continue to make a difference offstage through her BeyGOOD initiative. Founded in 2013, BeyGOOD is now a public charity that supports people and programs around the world. On this tour, BeyGOOD will focus on economic equity by supporting organizations that serve marginalized and underserved communities with access to scholarships, internships that lead to job placement, and resources to support entrepreneurship.

Throughout the tour, BeyGOOD will support entrepreneurs through Black Parade Route luncheons, which celebrate small business owners and offer grant opportunities and services with global partners to promote business sustainability. A commitment of one million dollars will support one thousand small businesses.

BeyGOOD will also provide scholarship funds to colleges and universities in ten different cities along the tour. Each school will receive one hundred thousand dollars and will select the student recipients. BeyGOOD’s total scholarship commitment during the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR will be one million dollars.

READ MORE: Beyoncé’s “Cuff It” Becomes Her Longest-Running Solo Hot 100 Single

Tiffany & Co. is the official jeweler of the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR and a noted partner of Beyoncé. The company is committed to conducting itself responsibly, sustaining the natural environment, prioritizing diversity and inclusion, and positively impacting the communities in which it operates.

You can see pictures from opening night below and the full run of tour dates.

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RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR DATES:

EUROPE

May 10, 2023 – Stockholm, SE – Friends Arena

May 11, 2023 – Stockholm, SE – Friends Arena

May 14, 2023 – Brussels, BE – King Baudouin Stadium

May 17, 2023 – Cardiff, UK – Cardiff Principality Stadium

May 20, 2023 – Edinburgh, UK – BT Murrayfield Stadium

May 23, 2023 – Sunderland, UK – Stadium of Light

May 26, 2023 – Paris, FR – Stade de France

May 29, 2023 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

May 30, 2023 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

June 01, 2023 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

June 03, 2023 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

June 04, 2023 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 

June 08, 2023 – Barcelona, ES – Olympic Stadium

June 11, 2023 – Marseille, FR – Orange Vélodrome

June 15, 2023 – Cologne, DE – Rhein Energie Stadion

June 17, 2023 – Amsterdam, NL – Johan Cruijff Arena

June 18, 2023 – Amsterdam, NL – Johan Cruijff Arena

June 21, 2023 – Hamburg, DE – Volksparkstadion

June 24, 2023 – Frankfurt, DE – Deutsche Bank Park

June 27, 2023 – Warsaw, PL – PGE Narodowy

June 28, 2023 – Warsaw, PL – PGE Narodowy

NORTH AMERICA

July 8, 2023 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre

July 9, 2023 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre

July 12, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field

July 15, 2023 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium

July 17, 2023 – Louisville, KY – L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

July 20, 2023 – Minneapolis, MN – Huntington Bank Stadium

July 22, 2023 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field Stadium

July 23, 2023 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field Stadium

July 26, 2023 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field

July 29, 2023 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium

July 30, 2023 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium

Aug. 01, 2023 – Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium

Aug. 03, 2023 – Pittsburgh, PA – Acrisure Stadium

Aug. 05, 2023 – Washington, DC – FedEx Field

Aug. 09, 2023 – Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium

Aug. 11, 2023 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Aug. 12, 2023 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Aug. 14, 2023 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Aug. 16, 2023 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium

Aug. 18, 2023 – Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium

Aug. 21, 2023 – St. Louis, MO – Dome at America’s Center

Aug. 24, 2023 – Phoenix, AZ – State Farm Stadium

Aug. 26, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium

Aug. 27, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium

Aug. 30, 2023 – San Francisco, CA – Levi’s Stadium

Sept. 01, 2023 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium

Sept. 02, 2023 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium

Sept. 04, 2023 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium

Sept. 11, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place

Sept. 13, 2023 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field

Sept. 18, 2023 – Kansas City, MO – GEHA Field At Arrowhead Stadium

Sept. 21, 2023 – Dallas, TX – AT&T Stadium

Sept. 23, 2023 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium

Sept. 24, 2023 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium

Sept. 27, 2023 – New Orleans, LA – Caesars Superdome

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Will Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance World Tour’ Be Livestreamed?

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Beyoncé enjoyed the opening night of her Renaissance World Tour on Wednesday, May 10, at Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. The Beyhive has been clamoring for videos from the album since it arrived last July. Beyoncé delivered visually compelling tour merch, and her tour visuals provided an update on the album visuals: “You’ve asked for the visuals. You’ve called for the queen, but a queen moves at her own pace, b*tch. [A queen] decides when she wants to give you a f*cking taste, so get your fork and your spoon, if you got one.”

There is no official Renaissance World Tour livestream, unfortunately, but there are plenty of stories and footage from fans in attendance flooding the internet. The sprawling setlist includes upwards of 43 songs from Beyoncé’s record-breaking discography, so FOMO is inevitable.

According to Forbes earlier this week, the Renaissance World Tour is projected to earn Beyoncé “nearly $2.2 billion,” which is “some $600 million more than the $1.6 billion Taylor Swift could earn” from her ongoing The Eras Tour.

“Those eyepopping estimates are based on the most optimistic assumptions of the number of fans buying tickets at their concerts and high average ticket prices of about $700,” the publication relayed. “They also assume the artists take home a considerable share of merchandise proceeds and pay tour expenses of 20% of revenues — leaving them with the other 80%.

The report continued, “Renaissance could gross between $275 million and $2.57 billion from tickets alone by the time it ends in September. Beyoncé’s most optimistic ticket revenue estimate — $2.57 billion — is well above Eras‘ $1.9 billion most optimistic box office.”

Next up is Baudoin Stadium in Brussels on Sunday, May 14. The Renaissance World Tour will weave throughout Europe and the UK through June 27 in Warsaw, Poland. The North American leg begins on July 8 at Rogers Centre in Toronto and will conclude at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on September 27. See all of the dates here.

Beyoncé Responded To Fans’ Requests For ‘Renaissance’ Music Videos With A Reminder That The Queen Moves At ‘Her Own Pace’

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Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour is officially underway after months of breathless speculation and bank account management by fans. That speculation reached a fever pitch today, the first day of the tour, as fans Solna, Sweden began sharing the first images from the tour, including merch and a speculative setlist from the show program.

And while some of those questions will necessarily remain unanswered, at least one has been. The question fans have been asking since the album’s release — “where are the visuals, sis?” — got a reply in the form of a teasing portion of her set. As a voice narrates, a massive screen echoes the message. “You’ve asked for the visuals,” read the narrator. “You’ve called for the queen. But a queen moves at her own pace.”

The running joke between Beyoncé and her fans began late last year, a few months after the release of Renaissance. The lack of a single music video for the new album — especially after the artist had released a video for nearly every song from her last handful of projects — was a sticking point for some fans, who couldn’t help expressing their thirst on social media. In turn, Beyoncé trolled those fans via the Parkwood Entertainment account, letting them know that she sees the memes… but she’s not in a hurry to put anything out just yet.

Judging from the monologue during her show, she was reserving the visual experience for her tour, where she’ll undoubtedly be serving up more than enough memories to last a lifetime.

What Is Beyoncé’s Setlist Of Songs For The ‘Renaissance Tour?’

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Beyoncé’s long-awaited Renaissance tour kicked off at Friends Arena in Solna, Sweden today (May 10), so one of the biggest questions on fans’ minds is finally being answered: What songs will Beyoncé perform?

Before the show began, fans noticed what appeared to be a setlist in the Renaissance tour book, and as photos and videos of that were shared online, it brought anticipation to a high. The book also offered plenty of photos indicating what some of the tour aesthetics would look like.

This tour could be a big one: Forbes recently reported, “Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter — also known as Queen Bey — could clear nearly $2.2 billion from her Renaissance World Tour — some $600 million more than the $1.6 billion Taylor Swift could earn from Eras. Those eyepopping estimates are based on the most optimistic assumptions of the number of fans buying tickets at their concerts and high average ticket prices of about $700.”

As of this post, the concert is ongoing. Check out the setlist for the Sweden concert so far (via Variety) below.

1. “Dangerously In Love”
2. “Flaws And All”
3. “1+1” / “I’d Rather Go Blind” / “I’m Going Down”
4. “I Care”
5. “I’m That Girl”
6. “Cozy”
7. “Alien Superstar” / “Sweet Dreams” / “Lift Off”
8. “Cuff It”
9. “Energy”
10. “Break My Soul”

This post is being updated.

Here Is Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance Tour’ Merchandise For Europe

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We may not yet have the visuals for Beyoncé’s critically-acclaimed Renaissance album, but fans will soon be able to channel Queen Bey by way of other visual elements. As her Renaissance World Tour kicks off today (May 10) in Stockholm, Sweden, the Beyhive has finally gotten a look at the merch for the tour.

Fans who lined up early at the Swedish venue have taken to Twitter to share images of merchandise fans may be able to purchase during tour.

For this particular era, fans can look forward to several stylish t-shirts, hoodies, and accessories. On one shirt is the horse from the Renaissance album cover, who fans have nicknamed Reneigh. On some of the other t-shirts, Bey herself is seen rocking a futuristic unitard, as well as a stylish, metallic helmet.

A cozy hoodie has an image of what appears to be the stage, which pair well with the tote bags that feature Bey in full costume.

It appears that VIP ticket holders will be able to purchase a metallic tote bag, as well as a Renaissance World Tour black baseball cap.

Additionally, the Beyhive has also been going crazy over a tour book that has appeared online, which features artwork corresponding to each of the songs on Renaissance, as well as a potential set list.

You can see some of the merch above.

Does Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance Tour’ In Europe Have An Opening Act?

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Today (May 10), Beyoncé‘s highly anticipated Renaissance World Tour kicks off in Stockholm, Sweden. Since announcing the tour back in February, the Beyhive has been abuzz, anxious for details about the tour.

At this time, not a whole lot is known about the tour, or the visual elements, as Bey is known for remaining tight-lipped. Even hours before the show is set to kick off, fans aren’t even sure about an opener for the Renaissance World Tour.

Does Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour in Europe have an opening act?

Before the Renaissance World Tour was officially announced, several acts were rumored to be on the shortlist to be considered openers for Queen Bey.

Rapper Bree Runway was among those who was reportedly being considered, as well as R&B girl group, FLO. Fans also spectated that Chlöe may also open for Beyoncé, as her solo debut album, In Pieces was announced around the same time.

However, at the time of writing, no official opening acts have been reported. However, the Beyhive knows the Queen loves delivering a good surprise. As Bey is known to drop surprise albums, surprised remixes, and surprise visuals, it’s not unlikely that she would include an opening act in her show without prior announcement.

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ Is Huge, But Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Run Could Demolish It In Earnings, Data Suggests

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Beyoncé rarely, if ever, comes in second to anyone. Taylor Swift rarely, if ever, comes in second to anyone. Something has to give this summer. Swift launched her The Eras Tour in March, and the North American leg will stretch until August 9. Beyoncé is beginning her Renaissance World Tour overseas this week before hitting North America from July through September.

According to Forbes, Beyoncé is poised to earn more than Swift in tour gross:

“Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter — also known as Queen Bey — could clear nearly $2.2 billion from her Renaissance World Tour — some $600 million more than the $1.6 billion Taylor Swift could earn from Eras. Those eyepopping estimates are based on the most optimistic assumptions of the number of fans buying tickets at their concerts and high average ticket prices of about $700.

They also assume the artists take home a considerable share of merchandise proceeds and pay tour expenses of 20% of revenues — leaving them with the other 80%. Renaissance could gross between $275 million and $2.57 billion from tickets alone by the time it ends in September. Beyoncé’s most optimistic ticket revenue estimate — $2.57 billion — is well above Eras‘ $1.9 billion most optimistic box office.”

There were also parallels drawn between the two tours upon Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour announcement at the start of February.

After Ticketmaster epically botched the presale for Swift’s The Eras Tour last fall — underestimating fan demand by millions and canceling the general sale — the Beyhive was stressed to hear Ticketmaster was also handling Renaissance World Tour ticket sales. The Senate Judiciary Committee even put Ticketmaster on notice.

In terms of Forbes‘ projections, initial demand for Renaissance World Tour tickets would indicate that Beyoncé is in for a record payday. Some fans were relegated to the waitlist during Ticketmaster’s pre-sale raffle, and Megan Thee Stallion had to put in a direct request.

Even Megan Thee Stallion Had To Go Directly To The Source For Beyoncé Tour Tickets

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Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour is the hottest ticket in town — which is ironic, since the tickets themselves are proving practically impossible to get. Thanks to Ticketmaster’s policy changes, which were designed to curtail resellers, as well as the generally insane demand for Beyoncé tickets in the first place, even the “Break My Soul” singer’s fellow stars are having trouble securing access to her shows.

However, it helps if you have a direct line to Queen Bey herself. Much like Swedish pop star Zara Larsson, Beyoncé’s fellow Houston hottie Megan Thee Stallion put in the call to the superstar herself to make sure she didn’t miss out when the tour comes to town. During her red-carpet interview with Entertainment Tonight at Vanity Fair‘s Oscars party, Meg demured on revealing her source, but quickly revealed that she used her personal connections to lock down those tickets.

“I ain’t gon’ tell where I got ’em,” she joked. “You gon’ be hating on me but I got ’em… You know I called up directly… ‘Beyoncé! Let me get a ticket!’ You know Beyoncé is my auntie!” Check out Megan’s response to securing those Renaissance Tour tickets below.

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Beyoncé Announces U.K. Tour, Millions Of Fans Join Queue

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General sale tickets for Beyoncé’s upcoming U.K. tour go on sale at 10:00 AM on Tuesday. She’ll be performing in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Sunderland. Following the announcement, millions of fans have joined the Ticketmaster queue in anticipation. The concerts will mark Beyoncé’s first solo performances in the U.K. since 2016.

Prices for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour range from £56 for a seated ticket to £2,400 for a VIP “on-stage” front-row experience. Three extra London dates have already been added in anticipation of their popularity. With this many fans already in the queue, it’s possible Beyoncé adds even more dates.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Beyoncé accepts Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for “Renaissance” onstage during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for The Recording Academy )

Tickets for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour in the United States already went on sale, last week. The iconic pop star added shows in Toronto, Washington D.C., Chicago, as well as L.A., and more as shows quickly sold out. In a press statement, Live Nation shared that fan demand exceeded available seats by over 800%. “It is still expected that the majority of interested fans will not be able to get tickets,” they said. “Demand drastically exceeds supply.”

Fans on Twitter have been posting about the long queue lines throughout the morning. One wrote: “I’m in the queue for the 6/1 show. Unless 400k people before me turned down tickets… Beyoncé is stressing me OUT. I just wanna see the show.” Another added: “Every time I decide I’ve given up on Beyonce tickets she adds a new date – and then there’s still 150k+ people in the queue in front of me!”

The reveal of Beyoncé’s U.K. tour dates comes after the “Break My Soul” singer set the record for most Grammy wins of all time. During the course of her career, she’s won a total of 32 trophies from the Recording Academy. Check out the schedule for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour in the U.K. below.

  • May 17 – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
  • May 20 – Edinburgh, Murrayfield Stadium
  • May 23 – Sunderland, Stadium of Light
  • May 29 – London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • May 30 – London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • June 1 – London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • June 3 – London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • June 4 – London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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