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Beyoncé Announces Her Renaissance World Tour 2023: All We Know

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Beyoncé kicked off Black History Month with the announcement the world has been waiting months for: Her Renaissance World Tour is happening, this year. Bey unveiled the news with a simple Instagram post: “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR 2023.” She did not immediately provide more information, but more is obviously coming.

So, what is known so far about her tour? What can the world expect? Here, we've gathered everything released so far.

When is the Renaissance World Tour happening?

• May 10: Stockholm, Sweden @ Friends Arena
• May 14: Brussels, Belgium @ King Baudouin Stadium
• May 17: Cardiff, Wales, U.K. @ Cardiff Principality Stadium
• May 20: Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K. @ BT Murrayfield Stadium
• May 23: Sunderland, U.K. @ Stadium of Light
• May 26: Paris, France @ Stade de France
• May 29: London, U.K. @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• May 30: London, U.K. @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• June 8: Barcelona, Spain @ Olympic Stadium
• June 11: Marseille, France @ Orange Vélodrome
• June 15: Cologne, Germany @ Rhein Energie Stadion
• June 17: Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Johan Cruijff Arena
• June 21: Hamburg, Germany @ Volksparkstadion
• June 24: Frankfurt, Germany @ Deutsche Bank Park
• June 27: Warsaw, Poland @ PGE Narodowy
• July 8: Toronto, Canada @ Rogers Centre
• July 12: Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field
• July 15: Nashville, TN @ Nissan Stadium
• July 17: Louisville, KY @ L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
• July 20: Minneapolis, MN @ Huntington Bank Stadium
• July 22: Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field Stadium
• July 26: Detroit, MI @ Ford Field
• July 29: East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
• August 1: Boston, MA @ Gillette Stadium
• August 3: Pittsburgh, PA @ Acrisure Stadium
• August 5: Washington, DC @ FedEx Field
• August 9: Charlotte, NC @ Bank of America Stadium
• August 11: Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• August 16: Tampa, FL @ Raymond James Stadium
• August 18: Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium
• August 21: St. Louis, MO @ Dome at America's Center
• August 24: Phoenix, AZ @ State Farm Stadium
• August 26: Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium
• August 30, San Francisco, CA @ Levi’s Stadium
• September 2: Inglewood, CA @ SoFi Stadium
• September 11: Vancouver, BC @ BC Place
• September 13: Seattle, WA @ Lumen Field
• September 18: Kansas City, MO @ Arrowhead Stadium
• September 21: Dallas, TX @ AT&T Stadium
• September 23: Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium
• September 27: New Orleans, LA @ Caesars Superdome

Where can you get tickets?

Tickets for the North American leg of the tour will be available through Ticketmaster's Verified Fan program. Tickets will go on sale Monday, Feb 6, with an exclusive presale to BeyHive members, according to a Live Nation press release.

Verified Fan registration is now open. Once you register, you'll be placed in a lottery system that determines which fans get invited to purchase tickets. Registration alone doesn't guarantee tickets. If you're selected, you'll get an access code the day before tickets go on sale. Everyone else will be placed on a waitlist. According to Live Nation, this process is intended to help Ticketmaster weed out the resellers and verify your account so that actual fans get priority to buy tickets.

Citi cardmembers will have a special Citi Presale after the Verified Fan process. Get more details here . Verizon will also offer an exclusive presale through their customer loyalty program Verizon Up .

Will Beyoncé be using Ticketmaster like Taylor Swift to sell tickets?

Yes, but given what happened with Taylor Swift's Eras tour (and the fact it led to Congressional hearings about Ticketmaster ’s practices), it seems very likely both Beyoncé and Ticketmaster would want to avoid repeating that mess. That most likely explains the usage of the Verified Fan system.

Where will Beyoncé be playing?

The Renaissance World Tour will hit 40 cities in North America and across Europe. Stops include Paris, London, Amsterdam, Toronto, Chicago, East Rutherford, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Houston, and many more.

What has Beyoncé said about the Renaissance World Tour?

She just announced it was happening with a post on February 1. Her website didn't immediately contain any more details. But during the Wearable Art Gala in October 2022, she appeared to confirm it would start this summer, as a backstage tour with her mother Tina Lawson was up for auction at the event.

Will Beyoncé be performing at the Grammys (on February 5) and sharing more tour details there?

Not clear yet, but she is the most nominated artist at the ceremony . On January 21, Variety reported that “ talks with show producers are ongoing for a possible onstage appearance ” by Beyoncé.

What can we expect from the tour on stage?

Beyoncé hasn't shared that yet either, but given the artistry she put into her recent Dubai show , it's fair to say we can expect no less than excellence, elaborate costumes, and an incredible experience.

This post will be updated the moment more detail is released.

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The announcement photo may look familiar to fans, as she donned the same glittery attire on the cover of her seventh studio album. Bey also added “Renaissance World Tour” on her Instagram bio, further accenting the news. Last week, Beyonce performed a full concert for the first time in four years at a luxury resort in Dubai in front of influencers and journalists. The 19-song set included a collaboration with her oldest daughter Blue Ivy as the two performed “Brown Skin Girl,” which earned them a Grammy two years ago for best music video.

Crowned a triumphant win by music lovers, Renaissance stormed to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 last year and rattled off two Hot 100 top 10 hits, including her chart-topper “Break My Soul.” The dance-centric album also notched nine Grammy nominations, the most for any nominee for this year’s ceremony. Bey is looking to rack up more trophy wins, as she currently sits at a staggering 28 wins. Nominated for album of the year, song, and record of the year, Bey is facing some stout competition , especially in the former. The R&B juggernaut will tango against Adele, Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, and more for album of the year. A win in this category would serve as Beyonce’s first. The 65th Grammy Awards will occur Sunday night in Los Angeles at 8 pm EST.

Check out Beyonce’s Instagram post and 2023 Renaissance dates below.

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2023 Renaissance European dates :

May 10 — Stockholm, SE @ Friends Arena

May 14 — Brussels, BE @ King Baudouin Stadium

May 17 — Cardiff, UK @ Cardiff Principality Stadium

May 20 — Edinburgh, UK @ BT Murrayfield Stadium

May 23 — Sunderland, UK @ Stadium of Light

May 26 — Paris, FR @ Stade de France

May 29 — London, UK @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

May 30 — London, UK @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

June 8 — Barcelona, ES @ Olympic Stadium

June 11 — Marseille, FR @ Orange Velodrome

June 15 — Cologne, DE @ Rhein Energie Stadion

June 17 — Amsterdam, NL @ Johan Cruijff Arena

June 21 — Hamburg, DE @ Volksparkstadion

June 24 — Frankfurt, DE @ Deutsche Bank Park

June 27 — Warsaw, PL @ PGE Narodowy

2023 Renaissance North American dates :

July 8 — Toronto, CA @ Rogers Centre

July 12 — Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field

July 15 — Nashville, TN @ Nissan Stadium

July 17 — Louisville, KY @ Cardinal Stadium

July 20 — Minneapolis, MN @ Huntington Bank Stadium

July 22 — Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field

July 26 — Detroit, MI @ Ford Field

July 29 — East Rutherford, NJ @ Metlife Stadium

August 1 — Boston, MA @ Gillete Stadium

August 3 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Heinz Field

August 5 — Washington, DC @ Fedex Field

August 9 — Charlotte, NC @ Bank Of America Stadium

August 11 — Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes Benz Stadium

August 16 — Tampa, FL @ Raymond James Stadium

August 18 — Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium

August 21 — St. Louis, MI @ Dome at America’s Center

August 26 — Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium

August 30 — San Francisco, CA @ Levi’s Stadium

Sept. 2 — Inglewood, CA @ Sofi Stadium

Sept. 11 — Vancouver, BC @ BC Place

Sept. 13 — Seattle, WA @ Lumen Field

Sept. 18 — Kansas City, KS @ Arrowhead Stadium

Sept. 21 — Dallas, TX @ AT&T Stadium

Sept. 23 — Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium

Sept. 27 — New Orleans, LA @ Caesars Superdome

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As expected, Beyoncé has announced a 2023 world tour on Instagram, supporting her multiple-Grammy-nominated 2022 album, “Renaissance.” She also released the dates and cities on her official website.

The timing of the announcement, which comes just days before the Grammy Awards on Sunday, sparks speculation that the singer may perform or at least appear on the show. Beyoncé is the most nominated artist for the awards with nine, all related to “ Renaissance .” Sources tell Variety that her husband Jay-Z will perform with DJ Khaled on the show, most likely their nominated song “God Did.”

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Beyoncé has said that “Renaissance” is a three-part project, so it’s possible that the next parts could be another album, a long-form video project or even the tour itself.

Beyoncé’s last full tour was the nearly six-month, 49-date “Formation” tour in 2016, which unusually featured no guest appearances until the final show, at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, where she brought out Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z.

She did, however, stage an epochal “Homecoming” headlining performance at the 2018 Coachella festival — which was postponed from 2017 due to the birth of her and Jay’s twins — for which she was accompanied by a full marching band in a nod to historically Black colleges and universities. That blockbuster performance was later released as the “Homecoming” album and — via a three-project deal with Netflix that sources tell Variety is worth $60 million — a feature-length documentary. It seems possible that a future “Renaissance” video project could be part of that deal as well.

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May 10, 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 08, 2023 – Barcelona, ES – Olympic Stadium

June 11, 2023 – Marseille, FR – Orange Velodrome

June 15, 2023 – Cologne, DE – Rhein Energie Stadion June 17, 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

NORTH AMERICA

July 8, 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 26, 2023 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field

July 29, 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. 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. 30, 2023 – San Francisco, CA – Levi’s Stadium

Sept. 02, 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. 27, 2023 – New Orleans, LA – Caesars Superdome

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Beyonce performs with daughter Blue Ivy in dazzling Dubai concert

Here's everything we know about Beyonce's upcoming Renaissance World Tour.

Beyoncé is taking her dancefloor-filler album Renaissance on tour this year with her Renaissance World Tour !

Beyoncé Renaissance Tour setlist: Every single song performed by Beyonce

Bey announced the news on Instagram after dropping one of the hottest records of 2022, and has revealed a set of US and European tour dates.

The singer, 41, has been busy booking stadiums around the world for the summer of 2023, as fans were eagerly awaiting the announcement since the album released last year.

And now the news we have all been waiting for has finally arrived – Beyoncé is taking to the stage to perform her hit album!

Queen Bey made an epic comeback with the seminal 2022 album Renaissance, featuring chart-topping hits like CUFF IT and BREAK MY SOUL that got the whole world up and dancing.

The new tour will be Beyoncé’s first worldwide concerts since 2018’s On The Run II tour with husband Jay-Z.

When is Beyoncé going on tour?

Dates for the Renaissance World Tour have been released for the US and European Legs. The European leg kicks off in May 2023, while the US leg of the tour kicks off in July 2023, with dates running through to September.

See the full dates below!

• May 10: Stockholm, SE - Friends Arena
• May 14: Brussels, BE - Baudoin Stadium
• May 17: Cardiff, UK - Principality Stadium
• May 20: Edinburgh, UK - Murrayfield
• May 23: Sunderland, UK - Stadium Of Light
• May 26: Paris, FR - Stade De France
• May 29: London, UK - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• May 30: London, UK - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• June 1: London, UK - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium **NEW DATE ADDED**
• June 3: London, UK - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium **NEW DATE ADDED**
• June 4: London, UK - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium **NEW DATE ADDED**
• June 6: Lyon, FR - Groupama Stadium
• June 11: Marseille, FR - Orange Vélodrome
• June 15: Cologne, DE - Rheinenergiestadion
• June 17: Amsterdam, NL - JC Arena
• June 18: Amsterdam, NL - JC Arena
• June 21: Hamburg, DE - Volksparkstadion
• June 24: Frankfurt, DE - Deutsche Bank Park
• June 27: Warsaw, PL - PGE Nardowy

NORTH AMERICA

• July 8: Toronto, CA - Rogers Centre
• July 9: Toronto, CA - Rogers Centre
• Jul 12: Philadelphia, PA - Lincoln Financial Field
• Jul 15: Nashville, TN - Nissan Stadium
• Jul 17: Louisville, KY - Cardinal Stadium
• Jul 20: Minneapolis, MN - Huntington Bank Stadium
• Jul 22: Chicago, IL - Soldier Field Stadium
• Jul 26: Detroit, MI - Fort Field
• Jul 29: East Rutherford, NJ - Metlife Stadium
• Aug 01: Boston, MA - Gillette Stadium
• Aug 03: Pittsburgh, PA - Acrisure Stadium
• Aug 05: Washington, DC - Fedex Field
• Aug 09: Charlotte, NC - Bank of America Stadium
• Aug 11: Atlanta, GA - Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Aug 16: Tampa, FL - Raymond James Stadium
• Aug 18: Miami, FL - Hard Rock Stadium
• Aug 21: St. Louis, MO - Dome At America's Center
• Aug 24: Glendale, AZ - State Farm Stadium
• Aug 26: Las Vegas, NV - Allegiant Stadium
• Aug 30: San Francisco, CA - Levi's Stadium
• Sep 02: Los Angeles, CA - Sofi Stadium
• Sep 13: Seattle, WA - Lumen Field
• Sep 18: Kansas City, MO - Arrowhead Stadium
• Sep 21: Dallas, TX - AT&T Stadium
• Sep 23: Houston, TX - NRG Stadium
• Sep 27: New Orleans, LA - Caesers Superdome

What will the stage be like for the Renaissance World Tour?

According to reports, the stage for Bey's tour is set to be huge.

A source close to the production revealed that: "The structure for the stage is gigantic and on a totally different scale from any other tour right now – that’s why she needed a huge venue to rehearse in.

And she can’t run through the show in any of the stadiums she is performing in because they aren’t soundproofed and people would hear what she was preparing.

She is on top form and is pulling out all the stops to make this a truly groundbreaking tour."

What is the merch like for the Renaissance tour?

So far, no official pictures of the merch have been released, however fans have been sharing peeks at it on his social media.

Pictures of t-shirts, hoodies and bags have been papped featuring a Renaissance-themed design including new pictures of Bey.

There is even a tour book, which is likely to feature pictures of

Renaissance World Tour merch🖤 pic.twitter.com/llUd95Bxrq — 𝐊 𝐞 𝐢 𝐫 𝐲 ♡🐝 (@KEIRYYONCE) May 10, 2023

TOUR BOOKKKK OMFGGG #RenaissanceWorldTour pic.twitter.com/RwmLMwfcZm — AFONSO 🪩 (@aafonsohenrique) May 10, 2023

Who is opening for Beyoncé at the Renaissance World Tour?

In very iconic and Beyoncé-eske fashion, Beyoncé is indeed her own support act.

Her show is split into different sections, and part I is intended to be a prologue or support to her main show.

Beyoncé performs these songs during her 'support act'

• Dangerously in Love
• Flaws and All

How much are Beyoncé Renaissance Tour tickets?

Currently, tickets have ranged from £60 to thousands of pounds for Club Renaissance access.

The Houston native's most recent stadium tour took place in 2018 in the form of her joint tour with husband Jay-Z , the On the Run II Tour.

Prior to this, Bey flew across the globe on her 2016 solo all-stadium tour, The Formation World Tour, which supported her critically-acclaimed sixth studio album, Lemonade .

After dropping in July, Renaissance has already become a fan favourite within Beyoncé's discography, featuring hits like 'Break My Soul', 'Cuff It', 'Energy' and more.

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Remain Calm, Beyoncé Is Officially Going On a Renaissance World Tour

Please do not be alarmed , remain calm: Beyoncé is officially going on a Renaissance world tour. The woman who announced an album on her Instagram bio has decided to share this news via … an auction slideshow. On October 22, the fifth annual Wearable Art Gala raffled off “a UNIQUE experience” to see Beyoncé on a Renaissance tour that will start in summer 2023 and include “national and international destinations.” Bey was at the event, so it seems certain that she signed off on this reveal. Valued at $20,000, the package included first-class plane tickets, a three-night hotel stay, two Renaissance concert tickets, and a guided backstage tour from Beyoncé’s mom, Miss Tina. According to Yahoo! News , video from the event shows that bids reached at least $50,000. The final price has not been confirmed, but an attendee has claimed that the package was ultimately auctioned off for a whopping $150,000. To that we can only say, best of luck to the Beyhive when tickets officially go on sale.

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Everything to Know About Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour

B eyoncé’s fans have been waiting for this day: the pop megastar finally announced that she will embark on the long-awaited Renaissance World Tour. She uploaded a post to Instagram early Wednesday morning with the caption: “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR 2023,” and her official website has been updated to show the tour dates. The tour starts in May in Sweden and will hit Belgium, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Poland, before she makes her way to North America. The first date stateside will be in Philadelphia, Pa., in July and the tour will hit the major U.S. cities before wrapping up in New Orleans, La., on Sept. 27.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce)

Following the release of her seventh album, Renaissance , in July, fans have been itching for a tour announcement, in addition to music videos to accompany the songs. Beyoncé’s last solo tour was the Formation World Tour back in 2016 to support her sixth album, Lemonade . Following that, she went on the On The Run Tour with her husband, Jay-Z, in 2018 after releasing their joint project, Everything Is Love . The announcement of a new tour just before the Grammy Awards on Sunday raises suspicion that Beyoncé might be performing or, at the very least, attending the night’s festivities.

The singer is nominated for nine Grammys at this year’s awards ceremony, which are set to take place on Feb. 5 in Los Angeles. This year, she is up against Adele for multiple awards, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year. There has been speculation about whether or not Beyoncé would be performing ever since the nominations were announced. The last time fans saw her perform on a major televised stage was at last year’s Oscars ceremony, where she performed “Be Alive” from the King Richard movie for the first time.

Read More: 6 Takeaways from Beyoncé’s New Album Renaissance

Beyoncé most recently took the stage for a private concert at the opening of the Atlantis The Royal resort in Dubai in January. However, she did not perform any songs from Renaissance . Also, given that Beyoncé unveiled the album’s title on Instagram as “act [one],” her dedicated fanbase has been busy theorizing what acts two and three might be. Some have hypothesized that the tour would be act two and then a concert movie would be act three. Others have ventured to guess that this is a three-part album and that Renaissance was just the beginning.

Tickets for the concert will not be an easy get if Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is any indication. Beyoncé’s fans can click on the date they would like to attend to register for Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program and will then have to wait to see if they are given an access code to purchase tickets to the event. With Verified Fan and the “unexpected” traffic the pre-sale brought to the site, many Swifties likened the ticket-buying process to a warzone. The disastrous rollout drew ire from Swift’s fans and political officials alike. After the ticketing fiasco, the Senate held a hearing to look into whether Live Nation and Ticketmaster have a monopoly over the ticketing industry. This, coupled with the technical problems that Swift fans faced, have Beyoncé fans worrying that finding their way to an actual concert will be nothing short of an ordeal.

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Beyoncé Takes ‘RENAISSANCE’ Tour Break with JAY-Z at Lake Como

We all need a break. That includes Beyoncé, who enjoyed a day off from her Renaissance World Tour to enjoy a two-day trip to Lake Como, Italy, with JAY-Z. The two were spotted at the Italian vacation spot, enjoying time with friends over dinner and admiring the lake.

According to PEOPLE , HOV got some jump shots and enjoyed a boat with his friend Jack Dorsey.

Beyoncé’s next tour stop is in Poland on Tuesday, and then her American run will start on July 8.

You can see images from the getaway below.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z Enjoy Some Fun in the Sun at Lake Como — See the Pictures! pic.twitter.com/3epHLd9njL — People (@people) June 28, 2023

Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Blue Ivy were seen in Lake Como, Italy. pic.twitter.com/YJ8xMHBabr — @21metgala (@21metgala) June 26, 2023

The 🐐 shooting 🏀 in 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/bQyFkP7ROH — JAY-Z Daily (@JAY_Z_Daily) June 27, 2023

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Everything you need to know about Beyonce’s 2023 ‘Renaissance’ world tour

Earlier in the year, beyonce announced a tour for her latest album, ‘renaissance’, and since may she’s been wowing her global fans..

Remember at the start of the year when Beyonce took to Instagram to announce that her long-awaited ‘Renaissance’ world tour? It seems like a lifetime ago! The global show then began in Stockholm on May 10, and will continue until the end of September.

In her official announcement post, the multiple Grammy Award winner shared a photo of her riding a disco ball horse with a matching cowboy hat , which is similar to the cover art of Renaissance. The photo is accompanied by a simple caption, “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR 2023.” The bulk of new tour information comes from her tour website .

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The ‘Renaissance’ world tour began in Europe, followed by dates in Canada and the U.S. This is Beyonce’s first tour since her 2018 ‘On The Run II Tour’ co-headlined with Jay Z. It is also her first solo tour since 2016 when she toured for her album ‘Lemonade.’

‘Renaissance’ nominations, reviews and criticism

Since the release of ‘Renaissance,’ Beyonce has made a few changes to the album. She replaced lyrics in ‘Heated’ due to criticisms of ableism. She removed the interpolation of Kelis’ ‘Milkshake’ on ‘Energy’ after Kelis claimed she was not informed of the usage of her music on the album.

‘Renaissance’ scored Beyonce nine nominations at the 2023 Grammy Awards , making her the most nominated artist of the year. And she left as the top winner of all time, racking up 32 total prizes with her four wins on the night.

Where can I purchase Beyoncé ‘Renaissance’ tour tickets?

Packing out venues in several countries has been easy for Beyoncé, tickets flying off online platforms and with the gigs running out you’ll want to get your hands on them quickly. The tickets are being sold via TicketMaster.

Beyonce’s 2023 ‘Renaissance’ tour dates and venues

Check out the complete list of Renaissance World Tour dates below.

• 05-10 Stockholm, Sweden - Friends Arena
• 05-14 Brussels, Belgium - Baudoin Stadium
• 05-17 Cardiff, Wales - Principality Stadium
• 05-20 Edinburgh, Scotland - Murrayfield
• 05-23 Sunderland, England - Stadium of Light
• 05-26 Paris, France - Stade de France
• 05-29 London, England - Tottenham Hotspur
• 05-30 London, England - Tottenham Hotspur
• 06-06 Lyon, France - Groupama Stadium
• 06-08 Barcelona, Spain - Olympic Stadium
• 06-11 Marseille, France - Orange Velodrome
• 06-15 Cologne, Germany - Rheinenergiestadion
• 06-17 Amsterdam, Netherlands - JC Arena
• 06-21 Hamburg, Germany - Volksparkstadion
• 06-24 Frankfurt, Germany - Deutsche Bank Park
• 06-27 Warsaw, Poland - PGE Nardowy
• 07-08 Toronto, Ontario - Rogers Centre
• 07-09 Toronto, Ontario - Rogers Centre
• 07-12 Philadelphia, PA - Lincoln Financial Field
• 07-15 Nashville, TN - Nissan Stadium
• 07-17 Louisville, KY - Cardinal Stadium
• 07-20 Minneapolis, MN - Huntington Bank Stadium
• 07-22 Chicago, IL - Soldier Field
• 07-23 Chicago, IL - Soldier Field
• 07-26 Detroit, MI - Ford Field
• 07-29 East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium
• 07-30 East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium
• 08-01 Foxborough, MA - Gillette Stadium
• 08-03 Pittsburgh, PA - Heinz Stadium
• 08-05 Washington, D.C. - FedEx Field
• 08-06 Washington, D.C. - FedEx Field
• 08-09 Charlotte, NC - Bank of America Stadium
• 08-11 Atlanta, GA - Mercedes Benz Stadium
• 08-12 Atlanta, GA - Mercedes Benz Stadium
• 08-16 Tampa, FL - Raymond James Stadium
• 08-18 Miami, FL - Hard Rock Stadium
• 08-21 St Louis, MO - Dome at America’s Center
• 08-24 Glendale, AZ - State Farm Stadium
• 08-26 Las Vegas, NV - Allegiant Stadium
• 08-30 San Francisco, CA - Levi’s Stadium
• 09-02 Inglewood, CA - SoFi Stadium
• 09-03 Inglewood, CA - SoFi Stadium
• 09-11 Vancouver, British Columbia - BC Place
• 09-13 Seattle, WA - Lumen Field
• 09-18 Kansas City, MO - Arrowhead Stadium
• 09-21 Dallas, TX - AT&T Stadium
• 09-23 Houston, TX - NRG Stadium
• 09-24 Houston, TX - NRG Stadium
• 09-27 New Orleans, LA - Caesars Superdome

‘Renaissance’ 2023 World Tour: Here’s Where to Get Last-Minute Beyoncé Tickets Online

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Please don’t be alarmed and try to remain calm — nearly six years since her last solo trek, Beyoncé is back and (hopefully) heading to a city near you before wrapping her tour this fall. The superstar announced her massive Renaissance world tour back in February, marking Beyoncé’s first global solo tour in support of her seventh album of the same name. With the tour winding down, there’s only a few weeks left to score Beyoncé tickets . Get Beyoncé Tickets on Vivid Seats

With the final month of the Renaissance tour approaching, Beyoncé shared a statement on Instagram that “Virgo Season is upon us.” She continued: “This tour has been such a joy and as we approach the last month, my birthday wish is to celebrate with you wearing your most fabulous silver fashions to the shows 8.23 – 9.22! We’ll surround ourselves in a shimmering human disco ball each night. Everybody mirroring each other’s joy. Virgo Season together in the house of chrome. See you there! Your B at RWT.”

Ticket registration and sales for Beyoncé’s tour were previously split into three different groups, and now Beyoncé tickets are on sale for all remaining dates, including on Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats .

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With just a few more weeks to go of Beyoncé’s tour, you can still find last-minute Beyoncé tickets online to sold-out shows. If you don’t find available seats on Ticketmaster , you can try checking ticket resellers like Vivid Seats . Rolling Stone readers can use the promo code RS2023 at checkout to save $20 on purchases $200 or more.

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Renaissance World Tour 2023 North America Dates

Wondering if Beyoncé is playing a show in your area? Below are the remaining cities the Grammy winner will visit for the 2023 North American leg of the Renaissance tour . Beyoncé previously also added an additional three shows to the tour, including Atlanta (8/14/23), Las Vegas, (8/27/23), and Inglewood, CA (9/4/23).

Not surprisingly, Ticketmaster said it saw a massive demand for the Renaissance tour in a blog on its website. “Fan demand already exceeds the number of tickets available by more than 800% based on the registration numbers in the Group A cities. It is expected that many interested fans may not be able to get tickets because demand drastically exceeds supply.”

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While we won’t give too much away about the Renaissance tour set list (though you’ve likely seen much of it on TikTok), you can hear more about the show in Rolling Stone Music Now ‘s podcast episode . It’s a deep-dive into what fans can expect during the concert. In short, you can likely plan to hear everything from deep cuts like opener “Dangerously in Love,” along with Renaissance tracks like “Alien Superstar,” “Cuff It,” and closer “Summer Renaissance.” Plus: “Love on Top,” “Crazy in Love,” “1+1,” and more.

When Are Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour Tickets On Sale?

According to Ticketmaster at the time, “Beyoncé is distributing tickets in three different Verified Fan sales: BeyHive Presale powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan; Citi Presale powered by Verified Fan and the General Verified Fan Onsale. Additionally, there will be a Verizon Up Presale. Registration windows vary by city, so check the schedule below and be sure to note when the window closes for the show you’re interested in attending.”

In other words, if you tried to register for Verified Fan presale, you needed to see which group your city was a part of ahead of time. Group A registration was open until Feb. 2, with Group B registration previously scheduled until Feb. 9, and Group C until Feb. 16.

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European dates started in May, and Beyoncé embarked on the North American leg of the Renaissance tour over the summer, including stops in Toronto (read our Renaissance tour review ), Los Angeles, Houston, and New Orleans. Though Beyoncé headlined a show in Dubai — her first concert in four years at the time — she didn’t play any songs from Renaissance , Rolling Stone ‘s No. 1 album of 2022 (“the musical highlight of the year”) and a frontrunner at the 65th Grammys .

When Beyoncé dropped Renaissance last summer, Rolling Stone ‘s Mankaprr Conteh wrote that “Beyoncé flung open the doors to a nightclub of her own making, a place where anyone can be the hottest person in the galaxy … the album traverses eras of dance music to conjure the superhuman confidence and deeply human connection of a night out. The thematic triumph of the auteur’s seventh album is this union of the extraordinary and the earthly across it, a duality that lives on the dancefloors Renaissance was inspired by — and in all of us.”

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BeyHive Verified Fan Presale started Feb. 6 for those who registered in Group A, followed by Groups B and C.

The first round of the BeyHive presale arrived just one day after Beyoncé made Grammys history on Feb. 5. With 32 wins under her belt, Beyoncé broke the record for the most Grammy Awards in music history, winning the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album for Renaissance .

“I’d like to thank my beautiful husband, my beautiful three children who are at home watching,” Queen Bey said during her acceptance speech. “I’d like to thank the queer community, for your love, and for inventing this genre. God bless you. Thank you so much to the Grammys.”

While Renaissance didn’t win a trophy for Album of the Year , Beyoncé still took home a slew of other awards, including Best R&B Song for “Cuff It,” Best Dance/Electronic Record for “Break My Soul,” and Best Traditional R&B Performance for “Plastic Off the Sofa.”

“You changed my life,” Lizzo told Beyoncé during her Grammys acceptance speech for her Record of the Year win. “You sang that gospel medley, and the way you made me feel, I was like, ‘I want to make people feel this way with my music.’ So thank you so much. You clearly are the artist of our lives.”

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Singer’s first tour in seven years names UK dates including Cardiff, Edinburgh and London, followed by shows in Europe and North America

Beyoncé has shared details of her first tour in seven years. The hugely anticipated Renaissance world tour will begin on 10 May at Stockholm’s Friends Arena before working its way through stadiums in Europe and the UK over the course of spring and summer. The tour’s North American leg starts on 7 July in Toronto, and continues through to the autumn, with a concluding date set for 27 September at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome.

The Renaissance world tour includes an extensive run of UK dates: Beyoncé will perform on 29 and 30 May at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Cardiff, Edinburgh and Sunderland set for 17 May, 20 May and 23 May respectively. Tickets for all dates will be available from Beyoncé’s website .

Beyoncé’s last tour was 2016’s Formation world tour . That show, in support of her sixth album Lemonade, saw her perform in Sunderland , Cardiff , London, Manchester and Glasgow, totalling over 300,000 tickets in the UK alone.

The Renaissance world tour supports Beyoncé’s 2022 album of the same name. Widely hailed as a career-best, the album was acclaimed for its pivot to club styles such as house and disco, as well as for a credits list that highlighted LGBTQ+ Black pioneers such as Honey Dijon, Kevin Aviance, Ts Madison and Big Freedia. Voted the best album of 2022 by Guardian music critics , it debuted at No 1 on the UK and US charts, and has been certified gold in the UK, indicating sales in excess of 100,000. Writing about the album in an end-of-year essay, Jenessa Williams said that Renaissance “sees Beyoncé at her most lyrically playful, political by destiny rather than design.”

Although Renaissance was lauded for its platforming of LGBTQ+ artists upon release, Beyoncé has faced criticism this year for choosing to perform at the private opening of luxury Dubai hotel Atlantis the Royal, given the United Arab Emirates’ criminalisation of homosexuality and allegations that migrant workers in the country face conditions amounting to indentured servitude.

Jason Okundaye wrote for the Guardian : “the issue of migrant labour adds an additional dimension to conversations on the ethics of concerts.”

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“It’s as much about where Beyoncé performs as who she’s performed for and who she’s accepted money from,” he wrote. “Renaissance’s lead single, Break My Soul, may have been billed as the pro-worker Great Resignation anthem of last summer, but it is muted when money talks.”

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It's an athletic feat, a work of art, and even a pseudo-communion. Even with another mega-tour sweeping the world this year, we've never seen anything like it—and may never again.

That's me. I was introduced to Beyoncé at six years old, shortly after the release of her debut album , Dangerously in Love . I still remember holding the CD from my car seat, marveling at a mysterious woman in a glittery top, whose heavenly vocals boomed through our stereo. Twenty years later, Beyoncé is still a mystery to me—maybe even more so, following most recent album, 2022's Renaissance . At 41 years old, Beyoncé has three children and seven albums under her belt, but she can still sing like there’s an angel trapped in her throat. (She hasn’t let go of the sparkly outfits either.)

As Beyoncé finishes her speech, 80,000 fans erupt in a thunderous cheer. The floor shakes. Glitter floats through the air. Looking at the jumbotron, I swear there's tear in her eye. Beyoncé beams back at the audience, and everyone roars again. She doesn’t have to say much else. We get it. Beyoncé is a legend. Now, it's simply time to celebrate Renaissance .

The Renaissance Tour kicked off on May 10 in Stockholm, Sweden. From there, Beyoncé and co. traveled across Europe before making it to North America. By the time Beyoncé reached New Jersey, clips from her previous shows leaked online. Even a glimpse at the silver-hued concert hinted that the Renaissance Tour may stand as Beyoncé’s best work yet—and her most popular show ever.

Forbes predicts that the Renaissance Tour could earn around $2.1 billion by the time it wraps in September. If Beyoncé pulls it off, that will make her the highest-grossing female act of all time. That title currently belongs to Madonna, who—in July 2022—had earned $1.4 billion from her shows. Taylor Swift is next in line with a projected $1.9 billion in sales from her currently-running Eras Tour. According to Billboard , Beyoncé is well on her way to nabbing the top spot, earning more than $154 million from her European tour dates alone.

Like everyone else in the crowd, I attended the Renaissance Tour as a fan. But I was a fan on a nearly 20-year-long mission. We all know Beyoncé is Beyoncé (you don’t earn $154 million on a whim), but I wondered what I'd learn from seeing her live—dancing and singing along with her, plus, of course, mingling with the Beyhive.

One of the first people I run into is Zahir, who is proudly donning a sequined top. I simply ask why he loves Beyoncé. He says, “Her Blackness. She’s so in tune with her womanhood and voice.” The next person I talk to is Rickey Mile, a self-proclaimed superfan. He gives a dumbfounded look, as if any questions about Beyoncé's greatness go without asking. “She’s timeless,” he explains. According to Mile, it doesn’t matter when you see Beyoncé, what’s going on in her personal life, or which era of her career she’s in—the woman always puts on a good show.

After seeing the Renaissance Tour, I have to agree. The concert (and the album) is a homage to Beyoncé’s uncle, Johnny—a gay man who introduced her to house music. To say Renaissance would make him proud is an understatement. It’s one giant, queer party, filled with references to drag icons Kevin Aviance and Moi Renee, along with a cameo from viral ballroom dancer Honey Balenciaga. The stadium shook for three straight hours , with fans bouncing and rocking along to each song.

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Given Beyoncé’s expansive catalog, there is a smattering of oldies woven throughout the show. But don’t be fooled. This isn't anything like Swift's Eras Tour. Instead of selecting songs chronologically, Beyoncé presents a mix of her favorite hits. The show opens with a powerful rendition of “Dangerously in Love,” which bleeds into the yearning ballad “1+1.” Then, just when you’re ready to profess your love to someone in the crowd, Beyoncé switches gears, performing the self-assured Renaissance track, “I’m That Girl.” The whole thing exudes rich aunt energy. Pure fun. No rules. And the atmosphere? Well, it’s like a reunion. After all, the last time the Beyhive convened was during 2016's Formation Tour.

You know that moment at a family party, when you see someone you don’t recognize, but feel an intrinsic connection to? That’s what attending Renaissance is like. Everyone is a stranger, yet also a cousin. I suppose that makes Beyoncé our matriarch. Just ask the troves of fans yelling “Mother!” during her set.

Perhaps that maternal energy stems from Beyoncé’s dedication to lifting others up. Along with the references to the aforementioned queer icons, Beyoncé uses Renaissance to celebrate Black women. During the show, she sings, “Break My Soul (The Queen's Version), featuring Madonna. The remix praises every Black performer who inspired them: Bessie Smith, Lauryn Hill, and Nina Simone, among many others. Later on, Beyoncé brings her daughter, Blue Ivy, on stage to celebrate their heritage, with the songs “My Power” and “Black Parade.” The Renaissance Tour feels like one giant love letter to Beyoncé's community—and because of that, every moment has a purpose.

Though the Renaissance Tour is art, and even a pseudo-communion, it's also an athletic feat. Any time you think Beyoncé has reached her peak, she surprises you with something else. At one point, she’s singing riffs you’ve never heard. In the next moment, she’s dancing in stilettos. If you look away for a second, you'll miss a surprise costume change or an exciting set design. It’s magic.

After the concert, I see a teenage girl dab her eyes with her sleeve. “‘Formation’ broke me for some reason,” she tells her friend. “I continued to cry for the rest of the show.”

Those who weren’t crying in the presence of Queen Bey were screaming instead. Case in point: “Energy.” The thumping club track arrives midway through the show. When she sings, "Look around everybody on mute," the crowd is told to shush for dramatic effect. It would have been cool, but everyone was too busy singing to oblige. Beyoncé didn’t seem to mind. She just laughed and carried on. Legendary status aside, Beyoncé is a human being who can’t help but giggle when things go wrong.

On my way home, looking at my notes from the night, I found a few words from my conversation with a kind man named Herby. I met him earlier that night and complimented his outfit—a sparkly silver number that Beyoncé would surely approve of.

“Why do you love Beyoncé?” I asked.

“She represents the dichotomy of being a human person with limits, but she feels limitless,” he said. “That inspires me."

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Members of the BeyHive are going to extraordinary lengths — some of them trans-Atlantic — to ensure they don’t miss the superstar on her coming world tour.

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How far would you go to see the winningest artist in Grammy history? Is it more or less than 5,800 miles?

For Janny Nascimento, a 29-year-old English teacher in Brazil, missing Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour — the singer’s first solo tour since 2016 — was not an option. So she plunked down 850 euros, or about $900, for a pair of tickets to see her favorite artist on June 24 in Frankfurt, Germany.

“I would do it again if I had to because this is the dream come true,” Ms. Nascimento said from her apartment in Campos dos Goytacazes, a town four hours northeast of Rio de Janeiro. Though she has never before traveled outside Brazil, “now I’m going through two continents to a place that I have never been to, a country where I don’t even speak the language,” she said.

The announcement of the tour on Instagram last week immediately touched off a frenzy for tickets, with fans losing their minds with presale (and resale) anxieties. Chances to snag tickets before they went on sale to the general public were offered to members of Beyoncé’s official fan club and holders of certain credit cards through exclusive presale drops.

But early in the registration process, Ticketmaster issued an ominous warning that “demand already exceeds the number of tickets available by more than 800 percent” in several cities, prompting some worried fans to consider an unlikely option: If I’m determined not to miss this tour, is it possible that the rational thing to do is cross an ocean for a concert?

Bre Harper, 27, a creative partnerships manager at Spotify who lives in Los Angeles, realized her chances of getting tickets to a North American stop on the tour were slim to none.

“I, with the rest of the internet, went on Ticketmaster, where you have to be verified as a fan,” Ms. Harper said, referring to restrictions on sales for U.S. tour dates .

“I did not make a Verified Fan account with Ticketmaster,” she added. “I just have a regular account. I didn’t feel like fiddling with the whole Verified Fan thing.”

While scrolling on TikTok, Ms. Harper learned that she did not have to be verified to buy tickets to the European leg of the tour. She also noticed that tickets for European dates were often hundreds of dollars cheaper than comparable tickets in the United States, she said. When she asked her boyfriend if he would be willing to travel with her, he said yes.

The only European city she could find with tickets available in the “Club Renaissance” standing section was Warsaw, Poland. Ms. Harper, who said she believed the 40-city tour could be the artist’s last, bought a pair of $475 tickets as quickly as she could.

“She now has a life, a family,” Ms. Harper said. “I think this is going to be her last hurrah and I didn’t want to miss it.”

Tickets to the tour, which is in support of Beyoncé’s seventh solo studio album, “Renaissance,” went on sale to members of the BeyHive fan club on Monday. Ticketmaster’s decision to require Verified Fan registration reflects one of the company’s most muscular attempts yet to thwart bots and stop scalpers from buying tickets and reselling them at absurd markups.

Late last year, Ticketmaster was forced to cancel a planned general release of tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour after an overheated presale period ended in chaos. Ms. Swift’s fans complained that tickets were being sold at preposterous markups of up to tens of thousands of dollars on sites like StubHub.

The Justice Department has opened an antitrust investigation into Live Nation Entertainment , which owns Ticketmaster. Last month, during a nearly three-hour Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, politicians painted the concert giant as a monopoly that hinders competition and harms consumers. Shortly after the announcement of the Renaissance World Tour, the Senate Judiciary Committee issued an ominous warning to Ticketmaster on Twitter .

Ticketmaster, whose parent company’s president has acknowledged problems with the presale for Ms. Swift’s tour, did not immediately respond to questions on Friday.

The tour is scheduled to begin on May 10 in Stockholm, cutting a path across Europe through June before heading to North America in July.

Ms. Harper, a self-described military brat, said she had traveled through Europe extensively, but she had never been to Poland.

“It’s not that frightening to me,” Ms. Harper said. “You only live once — let’s go!”

Ms. Harper, who posted on Twitter about acquiring her tickets, said that, as a Black woman, she was nervous about only one thing.

“I had a lot of people comment or quote my tweet and tell me that there are some racial issues in Poland currently,” she said. “That’s probably the only thing that I’m just a tad bit nervous about.”

“But the BeyHive is so supportive,” she added, referring to the superstar’s legion of fans. “There are so many folks that are in my DMs saying that they live or they have relatives in Poland. They are already offering to help me with places to go, eat, and how to navigate the metro.”

After she missed an opportunity to see Beyoncé in Rio de Janeiro in 2013, Ms. Nascimento was resolved not to let another chance go by. Although she doesn’t have a passport yet, she has already taken a photo for it.

“I’m still struggling, looking at the credit card receipt,” Ms. Nascimento said. “I would do it again if I had to,” she added wistfully.

“This is inspired by the album,” Ms. Nascimento said, her pink box braids pulled away from her face. “When ‘Break My Soul’ came out, I was in a very dark place in my life,” she said, “and it was like Beyoncé wrote this thinking about me.”

“She knows that I’m struggling, she knows what’s going on,” Ms. Nascimento added. “She was like, release your job, release your mind, you know, let down your hair.”

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In her concert film, Beyoncé described her recent Renaissance World Tour as being run like a machine, where she played a hands-on role in every production aspect, from lighting to set design. This superstar singer’s dedication to excellence drove her to work tirelessly for nearly 50 consecutive days, all in pursuit of crafting an extraordinary concert experience. These insights are vividly captured in her film, “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” a project for which she assumed the roles of writer, director, and producer.

Unlike her past decade of privacy and rare interviews, this film offers a unique peek into Beyoncé’s world. She released the nearly three-hour “Renaissance” movie through AMC Theaters, following a similar approach to Taylor Swift’s recent concert film success. However, Beyoncé diverged by delving deeper into her personal life, providing viewers with a more intimate understanding of her journey.

“I’m really excited for everyone to see the process,” she expressed in the film.

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Tour Movie Hits Theaters

Beyoncé opens up about the challenges she faced in striving to achieve her ambitious tour goals and her feelings of not being heard, partly due to her identity as a Black woman. Despite the obstacles, the tour ultimately grossed around $500 million, according to Billboard. She candidly discusses her knee surgery, which necessitated rehabilitation just a month before her first show in Stockholm.

Yet, Beyoncé emphasizes that she’s “not a machine.” Despite her physical and emotional challenges, she not only showed up but performed at an exceptionally high level, a standard she expected of herself and those who shared her commitment to making each show a success.

The film also highlights some notable guest appearances during Beyoncé’s performances, including Megan Thee Stallion in Houston, Kendrick Lamar in Los Angeles, and Diana Ross, who serenaded Beyoncé for her 42nd birthday. However, the standout moment came from Beyoncé’s 11-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, who became a background dancer despite initial reservations from her mother.

“She told me she was ready to perform, and I told her no,” Beyoncé revealed in the film. Over time, Beyoncé relented, allowing Blue Ivy to showcase her talent. Although Blue Ivy faced initial criticism on social media, she used it as motivation to improve, gaining confidence with each stage appearance.

Blue Ivy’s growth brought joy not only to Beyoncé but also to Mathew Knowles, her proud grandfather, who affectionately exclaimed, “Now, that’s a Knowles!”

The film also captures a poignant moment when Beyoncé and her mother, Tina Knowles, revisit her childhood home during a stop in Houston. Additionally, it marks a reunion of all the members of Destiny’s Child, a girl group that once included Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, LeToya Luckett, and LaTavia Roberson, who was previously ousted from the group. This reunion signifies healing and a fresh start for them.

Beyoncé and her mother also share heartfelt memories of Beyoncé’s late uncle Johnny, a Black gay man who introduced her to house music and crafted her prom dress. The “Renaissance” album is dedicated to his memory.

The film takes a moment to acknowledge Beyoncé’s devoted BeyHive fanbase, showcasing their presence in various cities. During her performances, Beyoncé expresses her gratitude to her fans, referring to them as “beautiful faces.”

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Beyoncé could blow away other artists for top-grossing tour

By Elizabeth Napolitano

May 12, 2023 / 12:23 PM EDT / MoneyWatch

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have blown past music industry records before, picking up dozens of Grammy awards and smashing streaming numbers . So, it shouldn't be any surprise that both pop stars are also on track to break another record — the highest-grossing concerts of all-time.  

Beyoncé could rake in more than $2 billion from her "Renaissance" world tour, which kicked off this week and includes 57 shows, projections show. Taylor Swift, who is also touring this year, could similarly surpass the billion-dollar mark. The country-pop singer's 20-city nationwide "Eras" tour, with 52 shows, is expected to gross a whopping $1.6 billion, Forbes reported. 

The projections are based on "the most optimistic assumptions of the number of fans buying tickets" and assume an average ticket price of $700, the publication said.  

But, while the pop queens' earnings could far exceed those of their peers, they're not the only ones raking in concert cash. 

Billboard Boxscore, a report that tracks live entertainment receipts, shows the top five highest-earning music tours of all-time have earned a staggering $635.6 million on average. 

Here is a list of the top five highest-grossing concert tours of all time, according to Billboard Boxscore. The list has been edited to exclude tours, such as Elton John's "Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour," that are currently ongoing or that had repeated runs.

1. Ed Sheeran "The ÷ (Divide) Tour" (2017-19)

Based off Sheeran's third album, The Divide Tour grossed $776 million over the course of 258 shows attended by 8.9 million people. 

2. U2 "360° Tour" (2009-11)

The seven-leg world tour promoting the Irish band's 12th album grossed $736 million for 110 shows attended by 7.3 million concertgoers. 

3. Guns N' Roses "Not in This Lifetime Tour" (2016-19)

The hard-rock band's most recent tour raked in $584 million for 158 shows across the world, with 5.4 million people turning out to see them perform. 

4. The Rolling Stones "A Bigger Bang Tour" (2005-07)

The iconic rock band's tour grossed $558 million for 147 shows that brought out 3.5 million fans. The tour —one of the last before the passing of founding member, Charlie Watts — held the top spot, before being  outgrossed  by U2's "360° Tour."

5. Coldplay "A Head Full of Dreams Tour" (2016-17)

The British rock band's five-continent tour to promote its seventh album pulled in $524 million in gross revenue over 115 shows attended by 5.4 million concertgoers. 

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Elizabeth Napolitano is a freelance reporter at CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and technology news. She also writes for CoinDesk. Before joining CBS, she interned at NBC News' BizTech Unit and worked on The Associated Press' web scraping team.

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Beyoncé gifted Vice President Harris concert tickets, new disclosure shows

WASHINGTON ― Vice President Kamala Harris was gifted tickets by Beyoncé for the music superstar's concert last summer outside Washington D.C., according to a financial disclosure released Wednesday.

Harris reported the tickets for the show, part of Beyoncé's popular Renaissance World Tour, were valued at $1,655.92. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is listed as the source of the gift.

The day after the Beyoncé concert, held last August at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, Harris posted a photo of her and second gentleman Doug Emhoff from the evening on X: "Thanks for a fun date night, @beyonce!" Harris wrote.

Beyoncé signaled her support for President Joe Biden and Harris on social media days before Election Day in 2020, but she has stayed quiet publicly so far in the 2024 race.

The annual public financial disclosure reports for 2023 − which the White House released Wednesday for both Biden and Harris − detail sources of income, assets and gifts they received. High-level federal officials are required by law to submit the reports.

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Harris also reported receiving tickets valued at $1,890 for a Florida A&M University-Howard University football game in December. Biden did not report any gifts in his disclosure.

Biden and first lady Jill Biden reported having assets valued between $1.1 million and $2.6 million last year, virtually the same as 2022.

The assets, which are valued by ranges, not exact amounts, include money held in banks, investments, holdings and other accounts. The first couple in April released federal income tax returns showing they earned income of $619,976 in 2023 and paid an effective federal tax rate of 23.7%.

Biden's disclosure does not include any foreign income sources. House Republicans have pushed unsubstantiated claims in an impeachment inquiry accusing Biden of benefitting financially from his son Hunter Biden's overseas business dealings.

"Neither the President nor the Vice President have any conflicts of interest," the White House said in a statement.

More: President Biden earned $620,000 in 2023 and paid 23.7% in federal income taxes, returns show

Harris and Emhoff, who spent three decades practicing law as an attorney, reported assets in 2023 between $2.9 million and nearly $7 million, also about the same as last year.

The Bidens reported financial liabilities − which includes loans and a 30-year mortgage on their Delaware home − that range between $375,000 and $815,000.

The Bidens reported royalties totaling between just $2,702 and $6,402 from five books they have authored: "Promise me Dad" and "Promises to Keep," both written by Joe Biden, and "Joey: The story of Joe Biden," "Don't Forget, God Bless our Troops," and "Where the Light Enters," each written by Jill Biden.

Last year, the Bidens reported earning between $8,003 and $21,402 from those books.

Likewise, Harris' book royalties in 2023 also dropped significantly. Harris reported earning $234.14 in royalties from "The Truths We Hold," a memoir published in 2019, and $8,254 from "Superheroes are Everywhere," a children's book published the same year.

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Harris last year reported earning a combined $81,313 from the two books in 2022.

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Every Photo from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Dreamy Lake Como Vacation

The couple escaped to the celeb-favorite vacation spot in northern Italy for a few days between stops on Swift's Eras tour

Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five years as a writer and editor on the Lifestyle team.

Taylor Swift  and  Travis Kelce made the most of a short break between dates on the European leg of her Eras Tour with a romantic rendezvous in Lake Como this week. There they strolled the scenic streets of the celebrity-frequented vacation destination, motored across the pristine waters in a speedboat and even shared a kiss in the rain.

After a few days away, the pair has now departed the hotspot in northern Italy for Stockholm, where the Grammy winner will play her next three shows May 17-19.

See all the photos from their picturesque escape below!

Sweet Escape

Swift and Kelce were first spotted on the streets of Italy on Wednesday, May 15. The sighting came after the pop superstar  wrapped a string of Eras Tour shows in Paris and her beau  supported her from the crowd  alongside  Gigi Hadid  and  Bradley Cooper .

Out on the Town

The pair walked with their arms around one another on an evening outing in the popular summer vacation destination — a regular haunt of stars including George and Amal Clooney , Jay-Z and Beyoncé, and John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, among many others.

Walking in the Rain

A spring shower couldn't interrupt the short tryst. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end held an umbrella over his girlfriend as they walked toward the lakeshore on Friday, May 17.

On the Water

The pair boarded a speedboat — a common form of transportation between the scenic towns that surround Lake Como — and sat close together under cover to avoid the rain.

Romance on Deck

Their boat driver was kind enough to snap a photo for the lovebirds as they shared a sweet kiss on their journey.

An Intimate Moment

In another moment from the boat trip, Swift can be seen reaching for Kelce and seemingly grazing his cheek.

Fashion Fit for a Shower

Swift wore a classic khaki trench for the occasion, while her man donned a graphic black-and-white checked sweater and black slacks.

Layering Look

The weather couldn't put a damper on Swift's fashion moment. At one point during the outing, Swift removed her trench to reveal another stylish look underneath.

Little Black Dress

The singer sported a chic black cocktail dress under her jacket and shiny black Mary Janes, which she showed off topside. She also carried a coordinating black handbag.

Port of Call

Once they arrived at their destination, Kelce exhibited his chivalrous nature and helped Swift safely disembark onto the dock.

The couple safely departed their vessel hand in hand — and seemingly in slightly improved weather.

Swift and Kelce are pros at squeezing in a quick moment away together. Throughout her Eras Tour they managed to share special travel moments in Australia, Southeast Asia, Malibu and the Bahamas .

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