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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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How to get tickets for Beyoncé’s 2023 Renaissance UK tour

It’s finally happening, folks

Calling all members of the Bey Hive: the time has finally come. Beyoncé has announced that she will be touring her latest album, ‘Renaissance’, released in July last year. Much to our delight, the superstar confirmed the live dates were happening at the Wearable Art Gala in California on October 22, and now the European and North American legs of the Renaissance World Tour have been announced.

There is a huge amount of hype around Bey returning to British shores, and people are already calling for the star to add more dates to her tour to satisfy demand.  There’s been a serious scramble for tickets so far, with many fans complaining on Twitter that they were kicked out before reaching the front of the presale queue. 

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We expect that when the general tickets finally drop for ‘Renaissance’ in the UK they will sell out mega fast, so make sure to keep an eye out and plan ahead. H ere’s everything you need to know about Beyoncé’s 2023 UK shows.

When do Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour tickets go on sale?

An O2 presale has already taken place, as well as separate Live Nation and venue presales.

The BeyHive presale will go live on Monday February 6 from 9am to 6pm, while g eneral public sale will start at 10am on Tuesday February 7 .

How much do tickets cost?

As expected, tickets don’t come cheap. Prices for Beyoncé’s UK dates range from £56.25 for a seated ticket to £106.80 for a standing ticket, plus fees. VIP packages range from £1,960 to an eye-watering £2,400 for the VIP ‘Pure/Honey On Stage Risers: Front Row Experience’ (again, plus fees). Ouch.

What is the BeyHive presale?

The BeyHive Presale, available via Ticketmaster, allows access to an early ticket sale. It’s open on Monday February 6, between 9am and 6pm.

To be a member of the official BeyHive, you must already be signed up to Beyonce’s mailing list through her website. Unfortunately, registration has closed, so if you’re not already a member, you’ll have to wait for the general sale. 

When is Beyonce’s World Renaissance Tour?

Beyoncé has announced her initial run of Renaissance World Tour dates, including both the European and North American legs. 

Here are the tour dates in full (y ou’ll notice there’s a neat  Glastonbury -shaped hole in the middle of her German dates):

• May 10 – Stockholm – Friends Arena
• May 14 – Brussels – Baudoin Stadium
• May 17 – Cardiff – Principality Stadium
• May 20 – Edinburgh – Murrayfield
• May 23 – Sunderland – Stadium of Light
• May 26 – Paris – Stade de France
• May 29 – London – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• May 30 – London – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• Jun 3 – London – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• Jun 4 – London – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• Jun 6 – Lyon – Groupama Stadium
• Jun 8 – Barcelona – Olympic Stadium
• Jun 11 – Marseille – Orange Vélodrome
• Jun 15 – Cologne – Rheinenergiestadion
• Jun 17 – Amsterdam – JC Arena
• Jun 18 – Amsterdam – JC Arena
• Jun 21 – Hamburg – De Volkparkstadion
• Jun 24 – Frankfurt – De Deutsche Bank Park
• Jun 27 – Warsaw – PGE Nardowy
• Jul 8 – Toronto – 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 1 – Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium
• Aug 3 – Pittsburgh, PA – Acrisure Stadium
• Aug 5 – Washington, DC – Fedex Field
• Aug 9 – Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium
• Aug 11 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Aug 16 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadiu
• 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 2 – Los Angeles, CA – Sofi Stadium
• Sep 11 – Vancouver – BC Place
• 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

Who will support Beyoncé on her tour?

Now that the tour has been announced, there has been a lot of speculation around who Bey will be choosing to follow her around the world to open the show for her. 

There have been rumours that Beyoncé has been considering British girl group Flo, who will receive the Rising Star Award at the 2023 Brit Awards. Other potential openers who will join Bey on stage are the Nigerian singer Tems, as well as English singer and rapper Bree Runway.

When did Beyonce last tour in the UK?

Beyoncé’s last tour in the UK was back in 2018 with her husband Jay-Z for her show ‘On The Run II’. The couple performed a total of six acts that included a mix of both of the stars’ songs such as ‘Crazy in Love’, ‘99 Problems’ and ‘Run the World (Girls)’. 

They started the tour in Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester and London before moving onto the rest of Europe and finishing the tour back in the USA. 

Before that, Bey toured the UK in 2016 with The Formation World Tour in support of her album ‘Lemonade’.  

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BEYONCÉ RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR

Beyoncé returns to Cardiff for Renaissance World Tour!

Following the wildly successful release of BEYONCÉ’s seventh studio album, RENAISSANCE, the global superstar has announced RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, her first solo tour in over six years.

The 2023 tour, produced by Parkwood Entertainment, and promoted by Live Nation, kicks off on May 10, 2023, at Friends Arena in Stockholm, SE, making stops throughout Europe in Cardiff on 17th May 2023 , Edinburgh, Sunderland, Paris, London, Marseille, Amsterdam, Warsaw and more.

This will be Bey’s third visit to Cardiff’s home of Welsh Rugby, first performing here in 2016, followed by 2018, as part of her much celebrated On The Run II Tour, and her first ever joint tour with Jay-Z.

TICKETING DETAILS:

Tickets start from £50 and will be on sale from 10am Tuesday 7th February via: tour.beyonce.com

Principality Stadium hospitality packages will be available for this event from £375 +VAT pp, from 10am, Tuesday 7th February via wru.wales/BeyonceVIP

RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR DATES:

EUROPE 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 Murray Field 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 Crujff 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, SC – 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 – 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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Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour London dates, times, support, set list & merchandise

Here's the rundown of all the details you'll need for the Renaissance World Tour

• 11:29, 23 MAY 2023
• Updated 18:52, 1 JUN 2023

Beyoncé’s hotly anticipated world tour has finally landed in the UK, and in just less than a week she’ll be taking to the stage at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, North London. The legendary singer kicked off the UK leg of her tour in Cardiff at the Principality Stadium, before heading to Murrayfield in Edinburgh.

She’ll set foot in the Premier League club’s grounds on Monday, May 29, for the first of a five-night stint. The online queues for her tour reached over one million back in February, when she added three extra dates to her London roster.

So to get you prepared for next week’s festivities, we’re bringing you all the information you could possibly need - what time the doors open, closest train station, and those all important merchandise prices.

READ MORE: How long Beyoncé's concert is, what time she's on stage, when doors open and when it finishes

Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour London dates

Beyoncé will be playing five gigs in London. There was some controversy surrounding this as it meant the stadium breached its licence, breaking council rules. The stadium had to apply with Haringey Council for a licence to host the sold-out shows.

• Monday, May 29
• Tuesday, May 30
• Thursday, June 1
• Saturday, June 3
• Sunday, June 4

Beyonc é’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium t imings

According to Tottenham Hotspur’s website, the main doors will be open from 5pm on Monday, May 29; Tuesday, May 30; Thursday, June 1; and Sunday, June 4. On Saturday, June 4, all of the timings are 30 minutes earlier than the nights.

Beyonc é’s s upport act

Beyonce will not be having a support act joining her on the Renaissance Tour. That is, unless they’re a surprise. The singer went solo at both her Cardiff and Edinburgh performances.

Beyonc é’s Renaissance Tour setlist

According to Setlist.fm, which compiles set lists from various artists’ shows around the world, fans can expect to see this as the running order for her London gigs.

• Dangerously In Love
• Flaws And All
• I'm Goin' Down (Mary J. Blige cover)
• I'M THAT GIRL
• ALIEN SUPERSTAR / Sweet Dreams (Medley)
• Lift Off (from Jay-Z and Kanye West's WATCH THE THRONE)
• 7/11 (Interlude)
• CUFF IT / CUFF IT - WETTER REMIX
• ENERGY (ft. Beam)
• BREAK MY SOUL / BREAK MY SOUL - THE QUEENS REMIX (ft. Madonna)
• Run The World (Girls)
• MY POWER (from The Lion King: The Gift)
• BLACK PARADE
• Savage Remix (Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé)
• CHURCH GIRL
• Get Me Bodied / Freakum Dress
• Before I Let Go
• Rather Die Young
• Love On Top
• Crazy In Love (ft. Jay-Z)
• PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA
• VIRGO'S GROOVE
• Naughty Girl
• MOVE (ft. Grace Jones)
• ALL UP IN YOUR MIND
• Drunk In Love
• AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM
• SUMMER RENAISSANCE

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium map

There are eleven different sections for Beyoncé’s show. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has revealed a detailed site map for everyone heading to the show, including where you can buy merchandise, entrances and where the early entry queue is located.

The full map can be seen below:

Beyoncé merchandise - where to buy and prices

Official merchandise can be purchased at the Tottenham Experience on the High Road, Park Lane Square outside the South Podium and within various locations inside the stadium concourse. According to photos taken at her Cardiff performance last week, fans can expect to fork out £190 for a full black tracksuit, £35 for a tote bag, and a pair of shorts that read 'Thique' across the bum came to £45.

Another hoodie is £120 while tee-shirts are £45. Some of the long-sleeved tops were priced at £55. There were also stalls selling unofficial merchandise, like cowboy hats, outside the stadium.

How to get to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and rail strikes

The full address for the venue is Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 782 High Road, London N17 0BX.

There are a number of stations near the stadium, including White Hart Lane ( London Overground ), Northumberland Park (Abellio Greater Anglia service), Tottenham Hale (Victoria line and Abellio Greater Anglia services), and Seven Sisters (Victoria line and London Overground).

Before and during the event, London bus services that normally run up and down the High Road (149, 259, 279 and 349) are diverted to the east of the stadium at Lansdowne Road, re-joining the High Road at the Northumberland Park junction.

There are some upcoming rails trikes on Wednesday, May 31; Thursday, June 1; Friday, June 2; Saturday, June 3; and Sunday, June 4. Rail services are usually disrupted the day after strikes too.

The following train operators will not be impacted and will run as normal, among others: the Elizabeth line, Grand Central, London Overground, and Lumo.

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Get Ready For The Epic Concert: Beyoncé’s 2023 Tour Locations

Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour in 2023 is a major event for her UK fans. The tour, supporting her latest album “Renaissance,” includes multiple stops across the UK, offering fans the chance to experience her incredible live performances. This tour is particularly special as it showcases Beyoncé’s unique blend of music, visual art, and cultural influence, making it a must-see event for fans of music and performance art alike. Here’s what you need to know about the UK leg of Beyoncé’s 2023 Renaissance Tour.

UK Tour Dates and Venues

• Cardiff: The tour graced Cardiff at the Principality Stadium on May 17, 2023, marking one of the early UK stops of the tour. The Principality Stadium, known for its iconic status and large capacity, was a fitting venue for such a grand show, allowing a large number of fans to join in this spectacular event.
• Edinburgh: Fans in Scotland had the opportunity to see Beyoncé at the Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on May 20, 2023. This performance in Scotland’s capital was a highlight for many fans, as Beyoncé’s presence in such a historic city added an extra layer of excitement to the event.
• London: The tour also made its way to London, with a performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2023. London, being a global cultural hub, offered a perfect backdrop for Beyoncé’s diverse and dynamic performance, attracting fans not only from the UK but from all over the world.

Each of these locations provided a unique setting for Beyoncé’s performances, contributing to the overall experience of the Renaissance Tour. The tour’s blend of musical genres, innovative stage design, and Beyoncé’s powerful performance made it a memorable event for all who attended.

Ticket Information

UK fans can buy tickets Beyoncé Renaissance Tour Tickets from platforms like Ticketmaster UK. These sites offer detailed event information and ticket purchasing options. Prices for Beyoncé’s UK dates vary, starting from more affordable seated tickets to premium standing and VIP packages, catering to a wide range of preferences and budgets. Additionally, fans should be aware of the different tiers of ticket prices, ranging from standard entries to exclusive VIP experiences, each offering a unique way to experience the concert

The Renaissance Tour 2023 is a thrilling opportunity for Beyoncé’s UK fans to witness her dynamic stage presence and musical brilliance. With several dates across the UK, fans had ample opportunity to partake in this musical extravaganza. From the electrifying energy of live performances to the elaborate stage setups and stunning visuals, each concert was a testament to Beyoncé’s status as a world-class performer. The tour not only showcased her latest album but also celebrated her extensive catalog of hits, creating unforgettable experiences for fans across the UK.

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How many people does Tottenham Stadium hold? Beyonce’s Renaissance tour dates and UK venues explained

The star has announced a world tour to promote the release of her 2022 album renaissance. so far, six dates have been planned in the uk, with additional dates scheduled across europe and north america.

Beyoncé is coming to the UK and fans will be getting more excited, and more desperate for tickets than ever.

The star has announced a world tour to promote the release of her 2022 album Renaissance . So far, six dates have been planned in the UK, with additional dates scheduled across Europe and North America.

Posting a picture of herself wearing a disco-ball cowboy hat astride a silver horse, the singer confirmed the news on social media with the caption: “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR 2023”.

It will be her first time on the road since 2018’s On the Run II tour with husband Jay-Z .

Demand for the limited dates is sure to be high, so how many people do the stadiums hold? Here’s everything you need to know.

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When is Beyoncé’s 2023 Renaissance World Tour taking place?

Beyoncé’s world tour kicks off in Stockholm, Sweden, on 10 May, 2023. She follows this with dates in Brussels and Paris, before heading to the UK.

Where is Beyoncé performing in the UK as part of her 2023 world tour?

For her Renaissance tour, Beyoncé will perform six UK shows:

• May 17: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
• May 20: Murrayfield, Edinburgh
• May 23: Stadium of Light, Sunderland
• May 29: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
• May 30: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
• June 2: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

After this, Beyoncé will head to Amsterdam, Lyon, Marseille, Cologne, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Warsaw.

Beyoncé will begin the North American leg of the tour on 7 July in Toronto, followed by dates in major US cities, including Philadelphia, Nashville, Chicago, New York, Miami, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

How many fans does the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hold?

Three of the UK’s six dates are being held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London.

The Tottenham website says: “The capacity of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is 62,850. It is a multi-purpose sports, leisure and entertainment destination hosting Tottenham Hotspur home matches alongside a minimum of two NFL matches per year and a number of other events and concerts.”

However, it is unclear how many people may be able to attend the concert as some people will be able to stand on the pitch, and some seats are likely to be blocked off as they will be behind the stage.

The stadium is also hosting the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and WizKid later this year.

The Stadium of Light in Sunderland’s “current capacity of 48,707 makes the club’s home the ninth-biggest football ground in England”, according to the website.

The Principality Stadium in Cardiff can hold 73,931 spectators, while the BT Murrayfield Stadium has a capacity of 67,144, is the largest in Scotland, and is the home of Scottish rugby.

How can I get tickets for Beyoncé’s 2023 Renaissance tour?

Tickets are being released in staggered batches via Ticketmaster , with O2 customers first in line.

• O2 customers pre-sale: From 10am on Thursday 2 February to 6pm on Friday 3 February
• Live Nation pre-sale: From 10am on Friday 3 February to 6pm on Friday 3 February
• BeyHive pre-sale: From 10am on Monday 6 February to 6pm on Monday 6 February
• General sale: All customers can try their luck at bagging tickets for one of the year’s biggest concerts from 10am on Tuesday 7 February, when Beyoncé tickets will go on general sale.

How much will tickets be?

At the moment this is unclear as the prices have not been released.

But previously, the star’s “Formation” tour tickets in the UK ranged from £77.50 to £385.

Live Nation Presale prices show:

• Seated ticket – £56.25 – £199
• Gold Circle A Standing Ticket – £177.50
• Gold Circle B Standing Ticket – £177.50
• Standing Ticket – £106.80
• Official platinum ticket – £152.60 – £473.65
• Go Early Entry Package – £221
• Silver VIP Fan Ticket Package – £256
• Gold VIP Fan Ticket Package – £341
• Premium Go Early Entry Package A – £321
• Premium Go Early Entry Package B – £321
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• Standing – Beehive – £170.00
• Standing – Club Renaissance – £170.00
• Standing – VIP Platform – £140.00
• Reserved Seats – £140.00
• Standing – Gold Circle – £140.00
• Reserved Seats – £125.00
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Beyonce has announced a world tour to promote the release of her latest album, Renaissance.

The Crazy in Love singer recently performed at a private event in Dubai, attended by celebrities and influencers, but hasn’t gone on tour since 2018’s On the Run II Tour with husband Jay-Z .

Her last solo headline tour was even earlier: the Formation World Tour in 2016.

She announced the news of the latest tour on Instagram, with a photo of her wearing a disco ball-cowboy hat, riding a silver horse.

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Fans are sure to be thrilled for another chance to see Queen Bey in action. Find out below when Beyonce will be visiting the UK.

Beyonce UK tour dates

Beyonce will perform six UK shows, across England, Wales, and Scotland:

• Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, May 17
• Edinburgh’s Murrayfield, May 20
• Sunderland’s Stadium of Light, May 23

Beyonce will perform three shows at London ’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:

• Monday, May 29
• Tuesday, May 30
• Friday, June 2

She will also perform in European cities including Stockholm, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Lyon, Marseille, Cologne, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Warsaw.

In the US, Beyonce will visit major cities like Philadelphia, Nashville, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles.

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How to get tickets to Beyonce’s tour

Tickets for Beyonce’s UK dates are available to buy on O2 presale from 10 am on Thursday, February 2. O2 and Virgin Media customers can access Priority via the Priority app.

There will then be a Live Nation presale on Friday, February 3, at 10am, followed by a BeyHive presale on Monday, February 6, at 9am. Tickets will go on general sale on Tuesday, February 7, at 10am.

During the presales, tickets will be limited to four per customer, but during the general sale, customers will be able to buy up to eight tickets each.

Tickets will be available to buy for the May 29 and May 30 shows but not the June 2 date just yet. Although this third date appeared on Beyonce’s website on February 1, it has since been removed, and may be a surprise bonus show to be announced at a later date--so keep your eyes peeled.

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Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ UK Tour 2023: all you need to know

Onsale dates, ticket prices and more for one of the summer's biggest stadium tours.

By Joe Goggins

Last week (February 1), Beyoncé announced that she will return to the UK for the first time since her ‘On the Run II’ tour with Jay-Z in 2018, and for the first time as a solo artist since 2016. She will play stadium dates in England, Scotland and Wales in May and June in support of Renaissance , her fourth UK number one album.

The dates come as part of a wider European tour that kicks off in Stockholm on May 10. She will play Brussels, Paris, Lyon, Barcelona, Marseille, Cologne, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Warsaw on the jaunt. On the back of Beyoncé becoming the most successful artist in the history of the Grammy Awards at last night’s (February 5) ceremony, find out all you need to know about her visit to the UK here.

Where in the UK is Beyoncé playing?

The ‘Break My Soul’ star heads first for Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on May 17, for a third appearance there after previous visits in 2016 and 2018. She then heads to Scotland, and Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium, on May 20, for what will be her first ever appearance in the Scottish capital, not counting a performance with Sean Paul at the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2003. Then, she’ll travel south of the border to Sunderland, and the Stadium of Light, on May 23; she played there on the Formation World Tour in 2016. The UK leg will wrap up in North London at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a three-night stand on May 29, 30 and June 2.

👑 THE QUEEN RETURNS 👑 Attention BeyHive! @Beyonce is bringing her Renaissance World Tour to the UK in May 2023 😍 🎟️ Tickets go on sale Tue 7 Feb at 10:00 ☞ https://t.co/lbCoTr37xg ⭐ Don't forget to check out the VIP Packages ⭐ #RENAISSANCEWorldTour pic.twitter.com/Si8Tke1hRB — ticketmasteruk (@TicketmasterUK) February 1, 2023

When are pre-sale tickets available?

Various pre-sales for the Renaissance World Tour’s UK dates went on sale last Friday (February 3). Those allocations, through O2 Priority, Live Nation and the individual venues, opened at 10am and closed at 6pm. Reports surfaced of ticket sites crashing and hundreds of thousands of would-be buyers held in online queues on Friday. 

Tickets are available today (February 6) via another pre-sale, open only to members of Beyoncé’s official online fan community, the BeyHive. That sale is running from 10am to 6pm. You can join by visiting Beyoncé’s website here and following the link in the bottom left-hand corner.

When is the general sale?

The general sale begins tomorrow (February 7) at 10am. Tickets will be available here .

How much will tickets cost?

Prices vary based on quality of sightline and proximity to the stage. Prices for the Cardiff show, the first of the UK dates, are as follows: 

Reserved Seats – VIP Stage £170.00

Standing – Beehive – £170.00

Standing – Club Renaissance – £170.00

Standing – VIP Platform – £140.00

Reserved Seats – £140.00

Standing – Gold Circle – £140.00

Reserved Seats – £125.00

Standing – GA Pitch Standing – £95.00

Reserved Seats – £95.00

Reserved Seats – £75.00

Reserved Seats – £50.00

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Beyoncé Renaissance Tour Tickets 2023: Dates, Venues, Prices

Beyoncé adds more london dates to her renaissance tour as demand soars.

It's the news the Bey Hive have been waiting for. Beyoncé is finally heading on a world tour this year to celebrate her renaissance — literally. Since the "Break My Soul" singer released her seventh solo album , titled "Renaissance" in July 2022, barely a week has gone by without fans questioning when news of an accompanying tour would be announced. And on 1 Feb. those prayers were answered.

Beyoncé teased the news early on her Instagram , with a photo taken from the epic "Renaissance" album art , alongside the caption, "RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR 2023" but no other details were revealed. Just two hours later, the full list of cities hosting Bey was officially unveiled along with dates and ticket info. She will be kicking off the tour in Stockholm, Sweden on 10 May, travelling around the UK and Europe before heading over to the US and ending on 27 Sept. in New Orleans.

Tickets went on general sale on 7 Feb. and already another date has been added due to to high demand. And fans could not contain their excitement — and stress — at trying to get the golden tickets. One Twitter user hilariously posted, "beyoncé is going on tour!!!! Gos pls, i will sell my daddy's entire side of the family for some tickets for my girl n i", while another wrote , "beyonce world tour?????? I can't function until I get tickets it's serious." Now let's be honest, demand is going to be through the roof. It's the first time Beyoncé has toured in five years, her last shows were part of the "On the Run II" tour with her husband, Jay-Z, in 2018, with the "Formation" tour prior which took place in 2016 to coincide with the "Lemonade" album.

Most recently, the 41-year-old Grammy-winning icon performed at the opening of Dubai's Atlantis The Royal hotel , even bringing her daughter Blue Ivy onstage for a sweet duet . But fans were quick to realise she omitted songs from her "Renaissance" album, leading to speculation that she would be debuting these live on an upcoming tour. It turns out, they were right.

Read below for everything you need to know about Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour.

What Dates and UK Venues are on Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour?

Currently, there are six UK dates confirmed for Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour. Below are the list of UK dates and venues:

• 17 May 2023 — Principality Stadium, Cardiff
• 20 May 2023 — Murrayfield, Edinburgh
• 23 May 2023 — Stadium of Light, Sunderland
• 29 May 2023 — Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
• 30 May 2023 — Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
• 1 June 2023 — Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
• 3 June 2023 — Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
• 4 June 2023 — Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

What is the Price of Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour Tickets?

As expected, the cost of the tickets does not come cheap. Prices start at £56 and go up to a package costing a whipping £2400.

When Do Tickets for Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour Go on Sale?

Pre-sale tickets went on sale from Thursday, 2 Feb. for o2 customers, from Friday, 3 Feb. for Live Nation members, and from Monday, 6 Feb. for those in the Bey Hive. Tickets went on sale to the general public on Tuesday, 7 Feb at 10 a.m. with VIP packages available if you really want to go all out.

How Can I Get Tickets for Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour?

Tickets for Beyoncé's Renaissance tour are available on Ticketmaster (here's hoping it's learnt from the Taylor Swift debacle ).

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17 May 2023, 17:17

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Beyoncé finally announced a ‘Renaissance’ world tour for 2023!

Beyoncé ’s ‘Renaissance’ album was one of the biggest albums of the summer last year after the pop icon jumped on the disco-inspired dance music hype, taking it to a whole new level.

Bey confirmed the worldwide tour of stadiums earlier this year and released a string of dates, after she subtly let slip her plans to hit the road during the fifth annual Wearable Art Gala in October last year.

The ‘Cuff It’ singer donated two concert tickets to ‘Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ 2023 tour, as well as a backstage tour from the Queen Bee’s mum herself, Miss Tina.

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But what are Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' tour dates, where is she performing live and how long is the show? Here's everything you need to know about the 'Renaissance' world tour.

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Beyoncé's Renaissance UK tour dates 2023

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

Beyoncé's Renaissance international tour dates 2023

• 10th May, Stockholm, Friends Arena
• 14th May, Brussels, Baudoin Stadium
• 26th May, Paris, Stade De France
• 6th June, Lyon, Groupama Stadium
• 8th June, Barcelona, Olympic Stadium
• 11th June, Marseille, Orange Velodrome
• 15th June, Cologne, RHEINENERGIESTADION
• 17th June, Amsterdam, JC Arena
• 21st June, Hamburg, Volksparkstadion
• 24th June, Frankfurt, Deutsche Bank Park
• 27th June, Warsaw, PGE Nardowy
• 8th July, Toronto, Rogers Centre
• 9th July, Toronto, Rogers Centre
• 12th, Philadelphia, Lincoln Financial Field
• 15th July, Nashville, Nissan Stadium
• 17th July, Louisville, Cardinal Stadium
• 20th July, Minneapolis, Huntington Bank Stadium
• 22nd July, Chicago, Soldier Field
• 26th July, Detroit, Ford Field
• 29th July, New York, Metlife Stadium
• 1st August, Boston, Gillette Stadium
• 3rd August, Pittsburgh, Heinz Field
• 5th August, Washintgon, Fedex Field
• 9th August, Charlotte, Bank of America stadium
• 11th August, Atlanta, Mercedes Benz Stadium
• 16th August, Tampa, Raymond James Stadium
• 18th August, Miami, Hard Rock Stadium
• 21st August, St Louis, Dome at Americas Center
• 24th August, Phoenix, State Farm Stadium
• 26th August, Las Vegas, Allegiant Stadium
• 30th August, San Francisco, Levi's Stadium
• 2nd September, LA, Sofi Stadium
• 11th September, Vancouver, BC Place
• 13th September, Seattle, Lumen Field
• 18th September, Kansas City, Arrowhead Stadium
• 21st September, Dallas, AT&T Stadium
• 23rd September, Houston, NRG Stadium
• 27th September, New Orleans, Caesars Superdome

How long is Beyoncé's Renaissance concert?

If you're lucky enough to have gotten tickets to see Beyoncé perform for her Renaissance show, make sure you're fuelled for a long evening as Queen Bey is known to make fans keep up with her high energy!

Her comeback tour show is said to last 3 hours long - that means back-to-back performances and choreography that'll have you up and out of your seats all night!

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Beyoncé low-key confirmed her tour back in October at a charity auction in October.

“Celebrating her seventh studio album, Beyoncé has announced that she will be taking ‘Renaissance’ on tour and we are offering an exclusive 2 tickets to see her live from anywhere around the world, courtesy of United Airlines and their Polaris package,” the listing read.

According to the auction’s presentation, the concert package was valued at $20,000 (£17,670) and offered the chance to see Beyoncé ‘on tour, starting Summer 2023’ as well as first class flights and accommodation.

It’s thought the prize was auctioned off for $50,000 (£44k) on the night.

Beyoncé confirms a Renaissance world tour at the Wearable Art Gala, kicking off Summer 2023. #RenaissanceWorldTour pic.twitter.com/MBzgpWWDBs — RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR (@RenaissanceWT) October 23, 2022

Beyoncé, Blue Ivy & Jay Z during the announcement of the Renaissance World Tour tonight at the Wearable Art Gala. pic.twitter.com/6NSeZSxVI8 — Beytan Team (@BeytanTeam) October 23, 2022

Beyoncé’s last tour was in 2018 with husband Jay-Z for their On The Run II tour, during which she also headlined Coachella.

The Bee Hive can't wait to see what the 32-time Grammy Award winner has planned for her 2023 shows!

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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 !

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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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Beyoncé announces five Renaissance UK tour dates and Manchester isn't one of them

Tickets to the UK Renaissance tour dates 2023 go on general sale from Tuesday, February 7 - but some fans can get presale

• 14:43, 1 FEB 2023

Beyoncé has announced her Renaissance tour dates for 2023. The Run The World hitmaker will perform at four venues across the UK in May this year but Manchester isn't one of them.

Tickets will go on sale for her UK shows from Tuesday, February 7 and will be available from merchants including Ticketmaster and Live Nation . The tour will support her new album Renaissance, which was released in July and hailed by critics as a ‘banging tour de force’ and a ‘master class in the evolution of dance music’.

They’ll be Beyoncé’s first solo shows on these shores since 2016, when she brought her Formation World Tour to London, Manchester, Glasgow, Sunderland, Cardiff and Dublin, in support of her hit album Lemonade. The singer also toured the UK in 2018 with husband Jay-Z on their co-headline On The Run II shows in Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester and London.

Read more: These are the gigs we're going to in February 2023

Last summer she was reported to be plotting her return with a series of intimate shows and pop-up performances, followed by a huge tour. In October, the superstar attended the fifth annual Wearable Art Gala with her husband Jay Z and eldest daughter Blue Ivy, and appeared to confirm the 2023 tour.

Two concert tickets to Beyoncé's ‘Renaissance’ 2023, complete with a backstage tour from the singer's mum, Miss Tina. Said to be valued at £23,000 dollars, the prize gave people the chance to see the American singer on tour with flights and accommodation also provided.

The 2023 tour, produced by Parkwood Entertainment, and promoted by Live Nation, kicks off on May 10, 2023, at Friends Arena in Stockholm, making stops throughout Europe in Cardiff, Edinburgh, Sunderland, Paris, London, Marseille, Amsterdam, Warsaw and more.

The tour then continues across North America with shows in Toronto, Chicago, East Rutherford, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Houston and more.

The full list of Beyonc é’s Renaissance tour dates in the UK 2023

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

May 20, 2023 – Edinburgh, UK – BT Murray Field Stadium

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

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

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

Beyonc é Renaissance tour tickets and pre-sale information

Tickets to Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour go on sale from Monday, February 6 for her UK shows starting with an exclusive presale to BeyHive members.

O2 members will be able to access presale from Thursday, February 2 from 10am, with a promoter presale on Friday. February 3. Artist presale will then be live from Monday, February 6 at 10am, followed by general public sale on Tuesday, February 7 at 10am. Tickets are set to be available from Ticketmaster and Live Nation.

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• Almost 1.2m fans will catch the Superstar when Taylor Swift visits the UK this summer for 15 performances across four cities
• Eras Tour tickets sparked a 15.8 per cent year-on-year increase in UK spending on entertainment when they were released last July
• The Swiftonomics report – part of Barclays’ Consumer Spend research – combines hundreds of millions of customer transactions with consumer research to provide an in-depth view of Swiftie spending trends

New data from Barclays reveals that Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated Eras Tour is predicted to provide a £997m 1 boost to the UK economy, with Swifties forking out £848 on average to see their idol at one of the 15 UK tour dates.

The Swiftonomics report shows that spending by The Lucky One s attending a tour date is expected to be more than 12 times the average cost of a UK night out (£67) 2 , more than twice the amount spent attending UK-based weddings (£398) 3 , and even higher than the cost of a UK-based stag or hen do (£779) 4 . 

Brits never go out of Style

After tickets, fans will spend the most on accommodation (£121), with other notable costs including travel (£111) and clothing for the big event (£56), with almost a fifth (18 per cent) buying a new outfit especially for the concert.

Meanwhile, £79 is expected to be spent on official merchandise at the tour stops in London, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Cardiff, as well as £59 on a pre-concert meal, boosting sales at restaurants near the tour’s venues.

Adding up the total spending for Brits on the UK leg alone – that’s 1.2 million tickets over 15 nights and four stadiums at capacity, with merchandise, outfits, food, accommodation, travel and more – the Eras Tour is expected to bring in almost £1 billion (£997m) to the UK’s experience economy.

Fans splash out on Bejeweled VIP tickets

The average amount spent on an Eras Tour ticket is £206, yet for 14 per cent of fans, including those who purchased VIP ticket packages with premium seating and exclusive merchandise, the total exceeds £400.

The new figures come after Barclays Consumer Spend data revealed a surge in consumer spending during the pre-release window for the Eras Tour last July – with entertainment jumping 15.8 per cent compared to July 2022. Across the whole of 2023, the entertainment sector (up 7.5 per cent) was also boosted by the release of ticket sales for major events including the Eurovision Song Contest and Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ tour, with spending on live shows and concerts up 8.6 per cent year-on-year overall.

So Long, London – UK Swifties prepared to travel far and wide

One in four (26 per cent) Fearless fans say they had to or will have to travel to a different city in order to attend the Eras Tour, while one in five (19 per cent) intend to see Swift perform in mainland Europe instead of the UK – possibly due to ticket availability, cheaper travel and accommodation costs, or simply so that they can combine the concert with holiday or city break.

Long Live the pre-show excitement

As eager fans wait to attend the live show, 28 per cent have watched or plan to watch the film of the Eras Tour, while nearly one in 10 (8 per cent) is either planning to host or attend a Taylor Swift-themed party before or after her show. In addition, 7 per cent have even bought Taylor Swift-themed decorations to Dress up their house in Style .

Swifties have been swotting up by listening to Timeless classics as well as learning the lyrics to more recent hits. One in five (21 per cent) has bought the album ‘Midnights’, and one in six (15 per cent) pre-ordered the latest album ‘Tortured Poets Department’ prior to its release. A further one in six (14 per cent) is so invested in Swift’s Love Story that they have even started listening to Travis Kelce’s podcast ‘New Heights’, and the same proportion (14 per cent) admit to having streamed American Football games because Taylor was in the crowd.

Tom Corbett, Head of Group Sponsorship for Barclays, said: “Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is the UK’s Wildest Dreams come true – capturing the nation’s attention and bringing a substantial boost to our experience economy, with retail, hospitality and leisure sectors all Ready For It .

“Fans are increasingly going all-out on experiences that resonate on a personal level, turning every concert into a potential holiday, every ticket into a cherished memory, and every event into an opportunity to splash out on new outfits, food and merchandise. The UK’s Love Story with entertainment doesn’t just involve Taylor Swift, it’s all memorable experiences.”

Dr Peter Brooks, Chief Behavioural Scientist at Barclays, said: “Whoever came up with the phrase “money can’t buy happiness” clearly wasn’t a Swiftie. There’s growing evidence that spending on experiences boosts happiness and well-being more so than purchasing physical items, especially if that experience is shared with friends and loved ones.

“When it comes to cultural icons like Taylor Swift – like we saw with Elvis and Beatlemania in the 50s and 60s – supporters have such a strong connection to the artist and to the rest of the fandom that the desire to spend becomes even more powerful. For non-fans, £848 may seem like an enormous amount to splash out on a concert – but for Eras Tour ticketholders, every pound they spend is an investment in the memories they’ll create.”

Barclays has a long history in the Entertainment sector. Earlier this month, Barclaycard – part of the Barclays Group – announced that it had renewed its partnership with Global to sponsor the biggest live events in Global’s portfolio for five more years. This includes continuing as headline partner of Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard and Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard, two of the biggest multi-artist events in the UK. Barclaycard and Barclays Premier customers also have access to a range of perks and benefits at selected festivals and events, including 10 per cent off presale tickets and 10 per cent off food and drink. Find out more at barclaycard.co.uk/entertainment

Notes to editors

1 Total spending calculation:

• Wembley Stadium (London): 90,000 x 8 dates = 720,000
• Anfield Stadium (Liverpool): 54,000 x 3 dates = 162,000
• BT Murrayfield Stadium (Edinburgh): 72,990 x 3 dates = 218,970
• Principality Stadium (Cardiff): 74,500 x 1 date = 74,500
• Average expected spending by fans attending UK Eras Tour concerts: £848.30
• Total expected spending across all UK tour dates (1,175,470 x £848.30) = £997,151,201

2 Source: MoneySuperMarket: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13379817/Brits-cutting-taxis-kebabs-limit-cost-night-study-suggests-data-shows-revellers-spending-pandemic.html

3 Source: Aviva: https://www.aviva.com/newsroom/news-releases/2024/04/3-million-brits-expect-to-spend-1000-each-attending-a-wedding-abroad-this-year/

4 Source: Aviva: https://www.aviva.com/newsroom/news-releases/2023/06/guests-face-four-figure-bills-for-stag-and-hen-dos/

Across its issuing and acquiring businesses, Barclays sees nearly 40 per cent of the nation’s credit and debit card transactions, which provides us with unique insight into UK consumer spending. The consumer card spending data used is from Barclays’ issuing business – i.e. Barclays debit card and Barclaycard credit card transactions.

The consumer research in this press release was carried out between 16th - 23rd April 2024 by Opinium Research on behalf of Barclays. There were 200 UK adults who have secured or are trying to secure Taylor Swift tickets, providing a representative sample of UK consumers by age, gender, region, and income group.

For more information, please contact Oliver Palca at [email protected]

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Billie Eilish fans recoil as UK ticket prices top Taylor Swift and Beyoncé

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Billie Eilish fans have expressed outrage over ticket prices for her upcoming world tour .

The Bad Guy singer’s new tour prices have been dubbed ‘outrageous’ after she unveiled her new 81-date tour programme this week.

The tour is geared to support 22-year-old Billie’s upcoming album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, which is dropping on May 17.

While fans expressed excitement over the news she would be playing so many tour dates across North America, Australia , New Zealand and Europe, many were also dismayed by the listed ticket prices.

General admission standing tickets at Billie’s UK concerts will cost £150, which many argued was too much given the current global cost of living crisis.

‘I love Billie but there’s no way these tickets should cost this much,’ fan Lyss wrote on X, adding tickets for Taylor Swift’s most recent world tour had been cheaper.

‘I paid less for standing tickets at the Eras Tour and that’s at Wembley.’

‘£145 for Billie Eilish tickets – does she not know there’s a cost of living [crisis] happening in the UK?’ questioned fan Zoe.

‘I know I moan about this all the time, but look at the price of Billie Eilish tickets,’ another British fan, Marianne, wrote while screenshotting seated tickets at £398.50. ‘Something seriously needs to be done about ticket prices, it’s f**king outrageous!’.

As another fan called the cost ‘crazy’, Susan Adams responded: ‘Imagine you paid £400 and then all the tall people stood at the front!’

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‘Thing is, these aren’t even the [fire] tickets,’ added Marianne. ‘Like ok if you want to be seated I guess, but I genuinely paid (slightly) less for VIP tickets to Beyoncé last year and those were outrageous prices anaw!

‘It’s going to honestly be something only rich people can do and that’s so f**ked!

Billie’s American fans were equally aghast.

‘THE MINIMUM PRICE FOR BILLIE ELISH’S SHOW IN MINNEAPOLIS IS $141???’ wrote one disgruntled US fan.

The outspoken singer recently grabbed headlines for discussing her masturbation habits in great detail, calling it an ‘enormous, enormous part of her life’.

The What Was I Made For hitmaker opened up about how masturbating has been a ‘huge, huge help’ in overcoming  lifelong ‘extreme body issues and dysmorphia’  as she encouraged more people to ‘jerk it’.

And performing the act in front of the mirror is an important part of the process.

‘Partly because it’s hot,’ she told Rolling Stone . ‘But it also makes me have such a raw, deep connection to myself and my body, and have a love for my body that I have not really ever had.

‘I got to say, looking at yourself in the mirror and thinking ‘I look really good right now’ is so helpful. You can manufacture the situation you’re in to make sure you look good.’

The star also shared her top tips for making the most out of a self-reflective pleasure session from adjusting the lighting, and choosing specific outfits and positions that are ‘more flattering’.

‘I have learned that looking at myself and watching myself feel pleasure has been an extreme help in loving myself and accepting myself, and feeling empowered and comfortable,’ she added.

The singer came out during an interview with Variety  last year after being asked about her sexuality, but later went onto slam the publication for ‘outing’ her, adding she ‘likes boys and girls leave me alone about it please literally who cares’.

Metro.co.uk has contacted reps for Billie Eilish for comment.

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Swiftonomics: This is what happens to a local economy when Taylor Swift comes to town

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is a statistician’s fever dream, with eye-bulging numbers raining down like a ticker tape parade

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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is a statistician’s fever dream, with eye-bulging numbers raining down like a ticker tape parade. 

Pollstar, the live music business publication that tracks concert revenues, had already hailed it as the first billion-dollar tour for its US leg (running intermittently from March to August last year) where she sold 4.3 million tickets, with an average price of $238 (£190). Each show (typically to audiences of 72,000 people) grossed around $17m (£13.5m). Then add in $200m (£160m) in merchandise. It is like taking a hacked slot machine the size of Las Vegas on the road and watching as it spews out gold coins for miles around.  

This is all money that will go to the multiple business entities around Taylor Swift (the venues, the promoters, the ticketing companies, the merchandise companies) as well as, of course, to Swift herself.

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That is, however, just one part of the wider economic repercussions of a tour on this scale by the biggest solo artist in the world. The macro-economic impact – essentially the money fans spend on things that do not go directly into the bank account of Swift Inc, such as travel, accommodation and food – is staggering.  

Time projected in August 2023 that Swift’s tour could “generate close to $5bn in consumer spending” in the US. It mapped out the scale, suggesting that typically every $100 spent on live shows means $300 in ancillary local spending (notably travel, food and hotels); for Swift’s tour that ancillary spending per fan ballooned to $1,300-1,500.  

Measuring the economic impact of her tour has become a competitive sport for analysts. Her four Tokyo shows, to 220,000 fans, in February added ¥34.1bn (£183m) to the Japanese economy according to a report by the Economic Impact Research Laboratory.  

Each city she stops at is seemingly granted an economic jackpot. This is not trickle-down economics; this is Niagara economics.  

Ryan Herzog, associate professor of economics at Gonzaga University, told CNBC, “She is in and of herself an economic event.” It is likely this tour will be a case study on economics degrees for years to come.  

The tour has also become a hot-button issue in geopolitics. In early March, Swift performed six shows at the Singapore National Stadium, her only dates in Southeast Asia.  

Srettha Thavisin, the PM of Thailand, claimed Taylor Swift was offered subsidies of $2-3m per show to make her Singapore performances a regional exclusive. The Singaporean government disputed the amount, but did not outright deny the accusation of exclusivity economics. Erica Tay, director of macroeconomic research at Maybank, estimated the shows would boost the country’s economy by S$500m (£293m).  

The fiscal benefits to Swift herself are clear, but this move in Singapore, if true, feels incredibly anti-fan as those across the region wishing to go would have to add international travel costs to the ticket price. For example, because she had only Australian dates in Australasia, Air New Zealand had to add capacity for 2,000 extra seats to its network “to get fans across the ditch” for her seven shows in Melbourne and Sydney in February. Great for Air New Zealand, not so great for the economies of the country’s biggest cities.  

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Amid the blizzard of hyperbole (like music journalists boldly pronouncing we are “in the Taylor Swift cinematic universe”), calm and reason feel like the first casualties. A rolling story like this is catnip to economists and the business pages of the broadsheets, normally commenting on and analysing more staid businesses. A piece hitched to the earnings of a pop star turns a grey numbers story into a glamorous jamboree of wild speculation beyond the hard stats themselves.  

In parallel with stories about “the Taylor effect” and “the Swift lift” peppering Wall Street earnings calls, Si Ying Toh, global economist at financial services group Nomura, swam against the tide of hype (possibly being intentionally contrarian) by saying Swift’s tour might have “enchanted US economic analysts” but cautioning the “total macroeconomic effect is probably overstated”. 

There are similar, if slightly more muted, claims being thrown about around Beyoncé’s tour in 2023. “Beyoncé blamed for inflation surprise in Sweden,” ran a frenzied BBC headline last June. Her shows there saw surge pricing, an economic force more typically associated with Uber when the late-night bars close or airlines, restaurants and hotels in the run-up to Christmas. This, it was claimed, pushed inflation to a higher-than-expected 9.7% in the country.  

Visit Stockholm called it the “Beyoncé effect” and it was compared to what happens when a major sporting event comes to a city.  

Below the BBC headline, however, was a more measured interpretation by Danske Bank analyst Michael Grahn, who said he would not “blame” Beyoncé as the single contributory factor, reasoning that her shows “added a little to it”. A headline like “Beyoncé added a little to inflation in Sweden” does not have the same arresting impact.  

The other critical issue here is understanding if all this spending beyond tickets and merchandise is additive to the local economy (ie consumers extending beyond their normal spending) or diversionary (taking money that could have been spent on other things and relocating it).  

We are already seeing the impact in the UK – and Swift’s tour does not even begin until 7 June in Edinburgh. The Black Dog pub in Vauxhall, South London, has seen “overwhelming” footfall from fans as it provided the title for a track on the “Anthology” edition of her new album, The Tortured Poets Department .  

When The Rolling Stones toured, the cliché was they were the only show in town. They would arrive and spending in and around the venue would go through the roof. Yet that seems economically restrained compared to what is happening as Taylor Swift creates a new financial centre of gravity in every city she deigns to visit. And it is very much a city-based phenomenon. 

Glastonbury is perhaps one of the most economically studied music and culture events in the world. A 2020 House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee inquiry into UK festivals quoted research by the Association of Independent Festivals that found “a 5,000 capacity festival is worth £1.1m to the local area, while a 110,000 capacity festival can be worth over £27m”. This paled in comparison with Glastonbury which “generates over £100m into the economy of South West England each time it takes place”.  

The economic impact of festivals tends to lift the local economies in rural areas. Beyond transport and camping equipment, the bulk of attendees’ spending will be on, or very near, the festival site. The Swift tour is inherently urban in its impact, with hotels the immediate beneficiaries but also the wider tourism ecosystem.  

What the measurable economic uplift will be for Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff and London when Taylor Swift does her latest victory lap around the UK this summer is currently in the realms of wild speculation. Even so, every other major city in the country will have new empathy with Srettha Thavisin and will be existentially asking themselves: why there but not here ?  

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is in the UK 7-23 June, then 15-20 August .

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