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Beyoncé Returns To The Global Stage For Renaissance World Tour

WELCOME TO THE RENAISSANCE

40 shows across north america and europe, verified fan registration open for north american dates now at   beyonce.livenation.com, citi cardmembers, verizon up and beyhive members will have additional access to presales.

Following the wildly successful release of BEYONCÉ’s seventh studio album,  RENAISSANCE , the global superstar has announced RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR  today, her first solo tour in over six years. The North American leg of the tour is leveraging Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan technology to ensure more tickets get into the hands of concertgoers. Fans can register now   HERE . Ticketing will begin Monday, February 6, 2023, starting with an exclusive presale to BeyHive members.

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, 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.

RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR  will also visit Brussels, Barcelona, Cologne, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and more in Europe in May & June. Additional North American cities include Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, Kansas City, Louisville, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa, Vancouver and more.

As with previous tours, Beyoncé will make her mark offstage, too, with BeyGOOD, the initiative she founded in 2013 to support people and programs around the world.  BeyGOOD will continue its legacy of philanthropy, building out this focus on economic equity by supporting organizations that serve marginalized and underserved communities with access to scholarships, opportunities for internships that lead to job placement, and resources to support entrepreneurship.

In various cities throughout the tour, BeyGOOD will support entrepreneurs through Black Parade Route luncheons, celebrating small business owners, with grant opportunities being awarded and a foray of services with global partners to promote business sustainability. One thousand small businesses will be supported with a commitment totaling one million dollars.

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

Working with Beyoncé and the BeyGOOD Foundation, Citi and Verizon will purchase 100 tickets combined in each market across the U.S. touring leg for distribution to local community initiatives.

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

TICKETING DETAILS :

On sale dates:

• North American Dates:  Verified Fan Registration is open now and closes at different times based on city. Visit  beyonce.livenation.com  for the exact details as ticketing on sale timelines vary by city. 
• Europe an  Dates:  Check your local event listings for complete ticket information regarding European dates of the tour.

Pre sale dates:

• Citi Presale powered by Verified Fan:  Citi is the official credit card of  RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR . After the Verified Fan process, Citi cardmembers may have the opportunity to access the special Citi Presale powered by Verified Fan for tour dates in the United States. For those who are not existing Citi cardmembers, consumers can apply for the Citi Custom Cash Card online. If approved, new cardmembers may request instant access to their card for the Citi Presale powered by Verified Fan.* For complete presale details visit  www.citientertainment.com  and for details on Custom Cash instant access visit  www.citientertainment.com/faq . 
• Verizon Up Presale:  Verizon Up customers can access this presale by visiting   Verizon Up . Verizon will offer an exclusive presale for  RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR  in the U.S through the customer loyalty program Verizon Up. Customers will have access to purchase presale tickets for select shows.

RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR DATES:

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

For complete ticketing and additional information visit  beyonce.livenation.com  and  tour.beyonce.com .

*Citi Instant Access Process:  *If approved for the card after applying online, new Citi Custom Cash cardmembers must write down their temporary account information to have ready when they go to try to make a purchase during the presale. They will not have access to their information again until the physical card arrives in the mail, which may take 7-10 days. 

About Parkwood Entertainment

Parkwood Entertainment is a film and production company, record label and management firm founded by entertainer and entrepreneur, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter in 2010.  With offices in Los Angeles and New York City, the company houses departments in music, film, video, live performances and concert production, management, business development, marketing, technology, creative, philanthropy, and publicity.  Under its original name, Parkwood Pictures, the company released the film Cadillac Records (2008), in which Beyoncé starred and co-produced. The company has also released the films Obsessed (2009), with Beyoncé as star and executive producer, the winner of the Peabody Award for Entertainment, Lemonade (2017), the Emmy®-nominated Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé (2019), which documents Beyoncé’s history-making performance at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in 2018, and the Emmy®-winning Black Is King (2020). Parkwood Entertainment produced The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour (2013-2014), The Formation World Tour (2016), and the aforementioned “Homecoming” performances at Coachella (2018) and co-produced the ON THE RUN Tour (2014) and ON THE RUN II (2018).

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit   www.livenationentertainment.com .

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Beyoncé is welcomed home by Houston’s chrome-covered fans

By Lauren Bulbin and Mark Felix | Sep 25, 2023

Houston’s NRG Stadium was brimming with a new kind of energy this weekend. The Beyhive swarmed the city for the arrival and performance of Beyoncé. This was the Queen’s triumphant return to her hometown stage, where she performed for thousands of fans on Saturday and Sunday night on her Renaissance World Tour. Fans arrived from all over the world, causing tickets prices in Houston to be among the most expensive on the global tour. Some paid 3x more than in other cities for floor tickets. And, of course, there was no shortage of chrome cowboy style!

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These fans arrived early at NRG Stadium for Beyoncé’s record-breaking Renaissance tour.

Kurt Grinder, right, 28, holds Daniel Bautista’s, 25, hat during a Beyoncé-themed pre-game party in Houston.

“Beyoncé has been a part of my life since hearing Destiny’s Child on the radio as a kid. Her artistic growth, the way she empowers my friends and her pure talent are truly a gift she has given us. I love her for her dedication to her craft, her spirit and the Beyhive! #JusticeforThique”

— Kurt Grinder, 28, from Austin

Daniel Bautista, 25, has his photo taken by a friend during a Beyoncé-themed pre-game party in Houston.

“Beyoncé, being a fellow Virgo like myself, really encapsulates the hard work, talent and commitment to her artistry that I fell in love with. Apart from being nothing short of pure talent, she is an amazing human being that loves and respects everyone around her and that is a characteristic that sets her apart from most A-list celebrities. Lastly, I love and adore Beyoncé because time and time again she demonstrates that she doesn’t make music, she creates art that will transcend time and cultures.”

— Daniel Bautista, 25, from Austin

Yazmeen Hicks, 31, whips around her ponytail during a Beyoncé-themed pre-game party in Houston.

Yazmeen Hicks, 31, is a restaurant hostess in Austin. She says she loves Beyoncé for her work ethic and inspiring commitment to social issues. “Her feminine boss energy is empowering.”

Ariel Arias, 30, laughs with her friends Trenton Rodgers, left, and Suade Graham during a Beyoncé-themed pre-game party in Houston.

Trenton Rodgers, 29, laughs with friends during a Beyoncé-themed pre-game party. Rodgers traveled from New York City for Beyoncé’s Houston concert. He said, “She creates spaces for Black, Brown and Queer folks to celebrate OURSELVES. And the talent ... c’mon now!!”

Brittany Plange, 27, from Tulsa, poses for a portrait during a Beyoncé-themed pre-game party in Houston. She loves Beyoncé because she makes her believe she can accomplish anything.

Ariel Arias, 30, wears disco ball earrings during a Beyoncé-themed pre-game party.

Ariel Ray Arias, 30, is a corporate recruiter in Houston. She says, “Beyoncé celebrates inclusion, sets the bar for creativity and innovation.”

Brittany Heckard, 30, is a lobbyist in Austin.

“She is a great performer. I don’t consider myself part of the hive, but I feel like everyone should see her perform. Denying her talent is kind of ridiculous.”

— Brittany Heckard, 30, from Austin

Beyoncé concert goers ride a packed metro train in Houston.

Christie Lindog, 31, waits to catch the Metro train to go to the Beyoncé show in Houston.

Beyoncé concert goers board the metro train in Houston.

Michelle Chea, 32, from San Antonio, poses for a portrait outside of NRG Stadium. When asked why she loves Beyoncé she said, “She’s the greatest entertainer alive! Influential, represents for us Texas girls!”

Shea Brummett, 28, from Houston says, “I love Beyoncé because she is my QUEEN!”

Shanoi Corrodus, 24, traveled from Philadelphia for the Houston show. “She radiates positivity and her music gets me through everything,” said Corrodus.

Billy Pinkerton, 32, from Houston, recreated the hat that Beyoncé wears on stage while performing her song “Formation.”

Fans wait in line outside of NRG Stadium.

“I love Beyoncé because she inspires me to do the most. Black women are told they have to shrink themselves to be accepted in society, but she represents the complete opposite. Be yourself at max capacity. Do the most, be extra ... Go above and beyond for yourself. Be that GIRL.” — Jada Murray, 23, from Austin.

Ken Thompson, 28, from Houston, said, “Beyoncé has been my favorite artist since childhood. She empowers me to want to always be myself!”

Ivette, 28, traveled from Miami for the show. “It's been on my bucket list to see her in her hometown for years,” she said. “Her energy and dedication to her craft is unmatched!”

“Beyoncé is a statement within herself. Her name, her energy, her presence. She inspires me to be unapologetically my Brown self. From my unique name to my unique body. She’s the epitome of bold grace.” — Lakota White, 27, from Dallas.

Sydney Wyatt, 21, from Houston, says Beyoncé’s makes all her fans feel beautiful and confident.

Tavar Derrick, 24, in an engineer from Cincinnati.

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Beyoncé will return to houston for renaissance world tour in september.

The singer released her seventh studio album, Renaissance, in July and this will be her first solo tour in over six years. 

Houston native and global superstar Beyoncé will return to Houston in September for her Renaissance World Tour.

The singer released her seventh studio album, Renaissance, in July and this will be her first solo tour in over six years.

The tour will begin on May 10 in Stockholm and travel throughout Europe before coming to North America with shows in Toronto, Chicago, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and, her hometown, Houston.

The Houston leg of the tour will be on September 23, 2023.

Tickets will open on Monday, February 6, with a presale to BeyHive members.

To become a member of the BeyHive, registration can be done at her Live Nation website .

Registering will also help concertgoers get their hands on tickets, and filter out buyers looking to resell tickets, according to Live Nation.

Other cities during her North America tour:

• July 8, 2023 – Toronto, ON
• July 12, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA
• July 15, 2023 – Nashville, TN
• July 17, 2023 – Louisville, KY
• July 20, 2023 – Minneapolis, MN
• July 22, 2023 – Chicago, IL
• July 26, 2023 – Detroit, MI
• July 29, 2023 – East Rutherford, NJ
• Aug. 01, 2023 – Boston, MA
• Aug. 03, 2023 – Pittsburgh, PA
• Aug. 05, 2023 – Washington, DC
• Aug. 09, 2023 – Charlotte, NC
• Aug. 11, 2023 – Atlanta, GA
• Aug. 16, 2023 – Tampa, FL
• Aug. 18, 2023 – Miami, FL
• Aug. 21, 2023 – St. Louis, MO
• Aug. 24, 2023 – Phoenix, AZ
• Aug. 26, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV
• Aug. 30, 2023 – San Francisco, CA
• Sept. 02, 2023 – Inglewood, CA
• Sept. 11, 2023 – Vancouver, BC
• Sept. 13, 2023 – Seattle, WA
• Sept. 18, 2023 – Kansas City, MO
• Sept. 21, 2023 – Dallas, TX
• Sept. 23, 2023 – Houston, TX
• Sept. 27, 2023 – New Orleans, LA

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Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour Is Almost Over! How to Get Last-Minute Tickets to Houston & More for Cheap

There are only four shows left on the North American leg of the Renaissance Tour.

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Get your disco cowboy hats ready ! Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour is heading into the final stretch. There are only four more dates left on the tour, including back-to-back shows in Houston starting on Saturday (Sept. 23.)

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Beyoncé has had a busy month. After an epic three nights of sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., including a star-studded birthday concert on Sept. 4 with surprise appearances from Diana Ross and Kendrick Lamar, the superstar took a week off to relax. After the birthday break, Bey returned to the stage in Vancouver , B.C., and Seattle before heading to Arlington, Texas earlier in the week. Beyoncé will perform two shows at Houston’s NRG Stadium this weekend.

The Renaissance tour has already made its way around most of the U.S. Between the setlist, wardrobe, visuals, Blue Ivy’s adorable dance cameos and the return of Les Twins, Mrs. Carter has been pulling out all the stops for her first jaunt in more than six years.

Night 1 of the Renaissance World Tour kicked off in Stockholm, Sweden, in May.

If you want to be in the building for one of the most anticipated tours of 2023 , we’ve rounded up details on how to get last-minute tickets, how much they cost and other tour info that you might need to know.

Where to Buy Cheap Tickets to Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour

Beyoncé made sure that fans — not resellers — had first dibs on tickets to her tour. According to Ticketmaster, a “lottery-style” process was employed to determine which Verified Fans got access codes to purchase tickets, while others get waitlisted until more tickets became available.

Resale tickets to the Renaissance Tour are currently available at Ticketmaster / LiveNation , in addition to Vivid Seats , Stub Hub and Seat Geek .

How Much Do Beyoncé Tickets Cost?

Although ticket prices vary depending on seat location, based on average prices on Ticketmaster , Vivid Seats , Seat Geek and Stub Hub , fans can expect to pay around $400-$550 (including fees) for a decent seat — but that’s not the lowest ticket price available. Resale tickets for Houston are currently priced as low as $279 at StubHub . Prices go up based on demand, so it’s best to get tickets early, especially the dates that are selling out quickly such as her Houston shows.

At press time, tickets to New Orleans and Kansas City are currently priced at around $170 up to around $3,400 for the cheapest passes.

Where can you find the cheapest tickets online? Finding cheap tickets to a highly-anticipated tour means being flexible about dates and locations, and possibly sitting in the nosebleeds or an area with a limited view of the stage.

One the other hand, if you don’t live in the city where you find a cheaper ticket, you could end up spending more money overall. That said, the cheapest resale tickets that we’ve found are priced as low as $185 on StubHub — but on average, most of the lower-priced tickets are around $300 and up , and that doesn’t include fees.

Buying tickets early is a safe choice because you’ll have more seating options and a wider range of ticket prices to choose from, and resale prices sometimes increase on the day of the concert.

Because Beyoncé took extra steps so that resellers wouldn’t hike up ticket prices, fans can find resale tickets for an affordable rate but if you have a specific budget in mind, it’s probably best to get your tickets now. According to fan posts on TikTok and Twitter in February, when you attempt to resell tickets, the following notification pops up: “You cannot resell your tickets for higher than the price you paid, including all fees.”

As for the more expensive options, tickets closest to the stage will cost you around $1,000 at minimum and upwards of $5,000 for the “Club Renaissance” section depending on the date of the concert.

Where Does the Renaissance Tour Head Next?

The Renaissance World Tour has made stops in London, Paris, Barcelona, Brussels, Cologne, Stockholm and Amsterdam. The North American leg kicked off in Toronto in July and includes stops in Chicago, Detroit, Boston, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Miami, Las Vegas, Atlanta, St. Louis, Kansas City, Nashville, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Seattle and Arlington. After Houston, the tour heads to New Orleans on Sept. 27 and Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 1.

Renaissance Tour Merch: Where to Buy Online

Renaissance tour merch is available on Beyoncé’s official Amazon store . So far, Queen Bey has released four merch drops comprised of tour-branded T-shirts, sweatpants and sweatshirts . The new Ivy Paradise collection sold out already, but you might be able to find pieces on Stockx .

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Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé is back on her first solo tour since 2016. Tickets are still on sale for those who wish to see Beyoncé perform in her celebrated Renaissance World Tour through October 2023. Stick with us, and we'll show you the best options for where to buy Beyoncé tickets today.

The 2023 Renaissance World Tour kicked off with an international leg in Sweden on May 10, 2023. Beyoncé then traveled across ten European countries before arriving in North America on July 8. The tour's United States and Canada leg will continue through October 1 as the musician plays 13 more shows in nine cities.

Supporting her 2022 album "Renaissance," the concert setlists have included Beyoncé playing each track from her seventh studio album. The Renaissance World Tour also includes "Queen Bey" playing various hits from her larger discography, such as "Formation," "Love on Top," and "Crazy in Love."

If you're aiming to buy tickets for the final performances of Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour, we've got you covered. Here's our breakdown of Beyoncé's remaining tour schedule, purchasing details, and resale and original ticket prices. Or you can browse through the available tickets left through StubHub and Vivid Seats at your leisure.

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Beyoncé 2023 Renaissance tour schedule

The Renaissance World Tour still has 11 concert dates across eight cities, including three shows in Inglewood, California. In addition to one stop in Vancouver, Canada, the remaining shows will be held in the United States. Tickets are the most expensive in Beyoncé's hometown of Houston, Texas. All concert times are listed in local time zones. We've linked to the ticket site with the cheapest deals (at the time of writing) in the 'Prices from' column.

Where to buy tickets for Beyoncé 2023 Renaissance tour

You can purchase original tickets to Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour through Ticketmaster , although only a select number remain for each 2023 date and location. However, the tickets still available on Ticketmaster are typically more expensive than those found on verified resale platforms such as StubHub and Vivid Seats .

The prices for standard tickets to Beyoncé's concerts from StubHub start at approximately $102 on the lower end to nearly $400, depending on the venue. Vivid Seats offers similar price ranges for standard Renaissance World Tour tickets, ranging from about $100 in Las Vegas to $375 in Houston. When considering VIP packages, the cost increases significantly on each purchasing platform.

How much are Beyoncé tickets?

The prices for original Beyoncé concert tickets have risen considerably since the end of the initial Verified Fan Sale through Ticketmaster. Additionally, the cost of an original ticket varies depending on the demand for a particular location and date.

For instance, the cheapest price on Ticketmaster for a standard original ticket to the 2023 Renaissance World Tour is $91.83 for her Las Vegas, Nevada show on August 27. However, there are very few standard original tickets remaining for Beyoncé's concerts, so you may have better luck with verified resales.

Meanwhile, some original VIP packages, such as the Pure/Honey on Stage Risers, cost well over $3,000. At Beyoncé's August 30 performance in Santa Clara, the original VIP package costs $3,601. On the less expensive side, original Beyhive VIP Package prices are $1,401 in Seattle. Here's a breakdown of the various Beyoncé VIP packages from Ticketmaster's website .

Original prices typically come in much higher than resale prices for Beyoncé concerts. Many of the cheaper tickets are verified resales for nearer tour dates, suggesting you might find the best prices when it gets closer to the concert date.

Who is opening for Beyoncé's tour?

Beyoncé's world tour does not include any opening acts from other artists. Once the showtime begins for each concert date, it will be the Queen Bey herself who comes onstage.

There are no traditional opening acts for the 2023 Renaissance World Tour because Beyoncé is technically the opener to her own concerts. The time typically reserved for other artists at the start of the concert instead sees Beyoncé sing R&B ballads from her early discography, beginning with her Destiny's Child-era 2000 song "Dangerously in Love 2."

Approximately four songs are played in Beyoncé's "Opening Act" before moving into her "Renaissance" tracks. The concert is approximately two and a half hours long with 31 songs on the setlist, so Beyoncé's tour has more than enough hit music to fill the night.

Since Beyoncé opened with the international leg of her ninth solo tour, the music sensation will take her final bow of the concert series on October 1 in Kansas City, Missouri. While the remaining concert dates are primarily in the United States, there will be one last international show in Vancouver, Canada, on September 11, 2023.

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Get in Formation for Beyoncé’s Houston Concert With These Drinking and Dining Specials

Houston bars and restaurants are showing hometown love for Queen Bey with rooftop parties and food and drink specials ahead of her two-day tour stop in the city

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Queen Bey is coming to NRG Stadium this September for not one, but two nights of performances as a part of her Renaissance world tour, and already, Houston restaurants and bars are gearing up for the Third Ward native’s return to her hometown with a bevy of themed cocktails, drinks and dining specials, and festive events.

While snagging tickets to the September 23 and 24 concert dates was a challenge for some, H-Town establishments and fellow Beyhivers will always find a way to celebrate Beyoncé — ticket or not. With plenty of Lemonade- themed cocktails, a Beyoncé ball, and desserts that will fuel your sweet dreams, here are some of the most exciting ways to celebrate all through Beyoncé weekend:

A “Beyoncé Night” rooftop pre-party at Post Houston :

Pregame at this Downtown multi-use venue’s Queen Bey Ball . Hosted on its Skylawn rooftop, fans can expect a performance by Houston drag artist Reign La’Rue and a contest for the best Renaissance -themed get-up. Tickets can be purchased online for $10 to $20. 401 Franklin Street, 77201.

Beyoncé’s-themed cocktail menus at Lucille’s and Blossom Hotel :

Lucille’s : Kick off a weekend of Queen Bey with a drink at this Museum Park mainstay. The restaurant pays homage to the singer’s latest album with a Bey-focused cocktail menu on Saturday and Sunday. 5512 La Branch Street, 77004.

• WTRMLN : a “Drunk in Love” concoction made with tequila, watermelon-mint syrup, and lemon.
• Everybody on Mute: Fuel up with this gin cocktail. Made with cucumber syrup, lime prosecco, and silver glitter, maybe it’s the motivation needed to stick to the Beyoncé concert’s viral tour challenge of staying silent during “that part.”
• Queen Bey: Lucille’s renames one of its signature cocktails after the queen herself, and pours up some cognac with limoncello, agave, and orange bitters, served with a brown sugar rim.
• The Tre’: A nickname for the Third Ward, Beyoncé’s hometown neighborhood, inspires this mixture of whiskey, lemon, honey, and ginger beer.

Blossom Hotel : Located just a couple miles from NRG stadium, this Houston hotel gives Yoncé her own cocktail menu from September 22 through September 24. Celebrate with a Cuff It ($17), a mix of Hennessy V.S, Grand Mariner, and blackberry syrup with a blackberry swizzle stick as a garnish; the Crazy in Love ($16), made with vodka, forest fruit tea, aperol, and topped off with lemon-lime soda; or the tequila-loaded Break My Soul ($16) , made with tequila reposado, peach schnapps, pineapple juice, sour mix, and simple syrup. 7118 Bertner Avenue, 77030.

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The Original Ninfa’s : Both the Uptown and Navigation locations will be paying homage to the queen on show dates, with cocktails like the Disco Limonada, a combination of gin, tequila, melon liqueur, and fresh lemonade, and the tequila-based Blue Ivy, made with Caribbean pineapple and banana liqueurs, pina colada mix and lime juice ($13). 1700 Post Oak Boulevard, 77056. 2704 Navigation Boulevard, 77003.

Axelrad : Taste the sweetness (and the heat) on your tongue with a Pure (Hot) Honey cocktail ($11), made with tequila, hot honey, grapefruit, lime, and grapefruit bitters, available September 18 through September 25. 1517 Alabama Street, 77004.

Bar Louie : Fuel up for a night of singing and dancing to Beyoncé hits on September 24 with a pink Diva martini at this bar, which has locations in Sugar Land, Friendswood, The Woodlands, and Katy. The restaurant will also offer happy hour specials from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., including $6 drinks made with top-shelf liquors, $7 signature martinis and house cocktails, $6 glasses of wine, and half-off all bar bites. Looking for an after-hours concert spot? The kitchen stays open until 2 a.m.

Betelgeuse Betelgeuse : Stop into the Montrose or Washington Avenue location of this pizzeria and cocktail bar, and sip on the gin-based Queen B ($11). The ode to Beyoncé includes lemon, simple syrup, Creme de Violette, lavender tincture, and sparkling wine for some added bubbles. 2101 Washington Avenue, 77007; 4500 Montrose Boulevard, 77006.

Bloom & Bee : From September 21 to September 24, this feminine and flirty restaurant in the Post Oak Hotel will offer special cocktails, including a Queen Bey, made with gin, lemon, and honey, and the Survivor, a play off of Bey’s days with Destiny’s Child, a potent mixture of vodka, tequila, rum, and gin, with Cointreau, lemon, sugar, and Coca Cola. Bloom & Bee has also renamed its dessert the Hive to the Beyhive, a dried meringue served with Provencal lavender honey ice cream and a Meyer Lemon cake citrus gel. 1600 West Loop South, 77027.

Bowl & Barrel and The General Public : Happy hour at CityCenre’s bowling venue and restaurant Bowl & Barrel and bar the General Public brings special-priced Lemon Drop martinis, a nod to B’s 2016 Lemonade album, and bites, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on concert days. Drinks start at $3 at 3 p.m. and then increase by $1 each hour. 797 Sorella Court, Suite 118, 77024.

Dish Society : Beyhivers of all ages can enjoy Dish Society’s black-hued Phantom Lemonade mocktail, which can easily be dressed up and made boozy with your choice of alcohol. Multiple locations in Houston and Katy.

Incanto and Simone on Sunset : Both Houston establishments will pour a dark and moody Beautiful Nightmare cocktail ($16) on concert weekend. Inspired by Bey’s “Sweet Dreams” single, the gold leaf-topped dark run cocktail will be a combination of Creme de Violette, Sweet Vermouth, lime, and squid ink. 1426 Yale Street, 77008; 2418 Sunset Boulevard, 77005.

Musaafer : From September 18 to 24, this swanky Indian restaurant celebrates the Queen’s coming with the Bey Lemonade ($25), made with a lemon-infused Don Julio tequila that’s shaken with honey, limoncello, citric acid, and edible glitter, then topped with prosecco and a festive cowboy hat. The restaurant will bless each person who orders the cocktail with a disco ball necklace to wear while sipping the drink. 5115 Westheimer Road, Suite C-3500, 77056.

The Savoy : Compliment food specials like the honey hot wings and the hot honey chicken sandwiches with the Beyhive drinks menu, which includes a honeycomb-garnished Beehive cocktail, made with hot honey syrup, Reposado tequila, Reposado mezcal & Lemon, and a frozen Reposado Lemonade. 4402 Emancipation Avenue, 77004.

Slowpokes : This coffee shop knows that sometimes a queen needs caffeine to Run the World . From September 18 through September 24, Slowpokes will serve a honey and vanilla-flavored Queen Bee Latte . Each purchase comes with a Beyoncé sticker while supplies last. Locations in Garden Oaks/Oak Forest, Kirby Grove, Spring Branch, and West U.

Radio Milano: This Italian restaurant at the Moran CITYCENTRE is preparing for the Queen’s return with Beyoncé-inspired cocktails, including a tequila-based Alien Superstar, the Cuff It made with Empress gin, a Heated drink made with Bacardi mango chili, and a Hennessy-based Break My Soul from September 23 through September 24. 800 Sorella Court, 77024.

Rockhouse : This live music venue is serving up a gold and glittery Renaissance cocktail, made with 818 Reposado, Grand Marnier, lychee and mango syrups, pineapple juice, and Peychauds Bitters. 6025 Richmond Avenue, 77057.

The Warwick : Prepare for a night of drinking and dancing at this Houston restaurant, which is surviving Queen B-inspired cocktails, including a Pure/Honey Lemonade — a smoother spin on a Sidecar that’s made with Dussee, orange liqueur, egg whites, burnt vanilla syrup, lemon juice, and a dash of silver glitter, and an Alien Superstar, a mystic blackberry tequila lemon drop sprinkled with black glitter and rimmed with large crystal sugar. 5888 Westheimer Road, 77057.

Wild: In the name of Beyoncé, this cocktail-coffee bar and dispensary will pour up a Pure Honey cocktail, made with Gray Whale Gin infused with brown butter, Allspice dram, Yuzu liqueur, a dash of Baking Spice tincture, its homemade tamarind honey syrup, and a healthy topping of creamy vegan tamarind foam. 2121 North Shepherd Drive, Suite C, 77008. 1609 Westheimer Road, 77006.

Beyoncé bites:

Dandelion Cafe : Known for its Good Morning America -recognized fried chicken and waffles, the Bellaire will celebrate the Houston icon in the best way it knows how — with coffee drinks and its comforting honey butter chicken biscuits. The cafe marinates chicken thighs in a house Creole and chorizo spice blend before frying them and serving them in honey butter atop a buttermilk biscuit for $9. Those who visit the coffee shop can also indulge in its gold and glittery drinks, including its Queen Bee Latte ($5.50 for a small. $6.50 for a large) or cool off with an iced Queen Bee Frappe served with a gold straw. Available September 18 through September 24. 5405 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, 77401.

Dessert Gallery: Fulfill your sweet dreams will hand-decorated Beyoncé-themed cookies from this Upper Kirby bakery. From now through September 24, members of the Beyhive can order DG’s signature butter cookies, with cheeky sayings like “Drunk in Love,” “Slay,” “Put a ring on it,” and words of affirmation like, “Always be yourself, unless you can be Beyoncé.” Available online and at the cafe. 3600 Kirby Drive, 77098.

Red Circle Ice Cream : Catch the ice cream shop’s special edition Queen Bee concoction, made with a honeycomb-flavored soft serve that’s loaded with extra chunks of homemade honeycomb (crown not included). Fans can also enter for a chance to win two section 100 tickets to the Saturday show by registering in person at one of its locations in Asiatown, Sugarland, or Pearland (no purchase necessary). The contest ends on Wednesday, September 20.

The Waffle Bus : Down a Pure Honey buttermilk fried chicken and waffle sandwich, topped with spicy mayo and ancho chile honey butter ($11) at the bus’s Heights (1835 N Shepherd Drive, Suite A, 77008) and Montrose locations (1540 W. Alabama Street, 77005).

Trill Burgers : While the burgers here aren’t quite Beyonce-themed, Bun B’s smash burger joint has opened multiple stands in NRG Stadium just in time for the concert . Hungry concertgoers can find Trill Burgers’ concession stands in Sections 115, 520, 548, and 135, which will offer a self-checkout system. Special Trill Burgers packages will be available to order for those in the stadium’s luxury suites.

Eat like the Queen:

If you don’t make it to the many restaurants and bars for the specials, you can always eat like Beyoncé. The Houston native has made pit stops at local fried chicken chain Frenchy’s , crawfish haven BB’s Tex-Orleans , and B&B Butcher's steakhouse during her visits back home, and has publicly proclaimed her love for Pappadeux , Pappas’s Cajun seafood restaurant.

This article will be updated with more events and specials, so be sure to check back.

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It's Queen Bey: Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' Tour Movie Hits Theaters With 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score

Posted: March 27, 2024 | Last updated: March 27, 2024

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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Thomas acknowledges more travel paid for by harlan crow. colleagues report six-figure book payments.

Mark Sherman And Lindsay Whitehurst

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WASHINGTON – Justice Clarence Thomas on Friday belatedly acknowledged more travel paid by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, while several colleagues reported six-figure payments as part of book deals.

Thomas, who has faced criticism for failing to report luxury trips paid for by Crow and others over many years, said in his annual financial disclosure that, in 2019, Crow paid for a hotel room in Bali, Indonesia, for a single night, and food and lodging at a private club in Sonoma County, California. He did not report any travel paid by others last year.

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The disclosure on Indonesia is curious for what it omits: the rest of the trip. ProPublica reported last year that Thomas flew to Indonesia on Crow’s private jet and then boarded his superyacht for an islands tour, one of many trips Crow has given to Thomas and his wife, Ginni, over the years.

Another justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson , reported eye-popping numbers, a nearly $900,000 advance for her upcoming memoir, and attention-grabbing gifts, four tickets to a Beyoncé concert valued at $3,700 from the singer herself.

Jackson was one of four Supreme Court justices who reported sizable income from book deals. Justice Brett Kavanaugh reported being paid $340,000 by the conservative Regnery Publishing company. The company was sold and the book is to be published by an imprint at Hachette Book Group, according to Axios, which also reported this week that Kavanaugh's book will deal with his contentious confirmation hearing that included allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied. The court confirmed Friday that the justice is writing a legal memoir.

Justices Neil Gorsuch and Sonia Sotomayor reported royalty income of $250,000 and nearly $90,000, respectively.

In their day jobs, the justices are being paid $298,500 this year, except for Chief Justice John Roberts, who earns $312,200.

The only justice whose report was not available Friday is Samuel Alito, who received an extension for up to 90 days, as he does most years. The justice has separately been under scrutiny over flags that flew outside homes he owned. He has said they were raised by his wife.

Jackson, the first Black woman on the nation's highest court, signed a book contract soon after taking her seat in 2022. The book, “Lovely One,” is to be published in September.

The total value of her book deal has not been publicly disclosed, but it is expected to rival if not exceed what Sotomayor was paid for her memoir, “My Beloved World,” more than $3 million.

Among the current justices, only Roberts, Alito and Justice Elena Kagan have so far not cut book deals. Thomas received a $1.5 million advance, stunning at the time, for his 2007 book, “My Grandfather's Son.” Justice Amy Coney Barrett in 2022 reported receiving $425,000 for a yet-to-be-released book, part of a reported $2 million deal she signed soon after joining the court in 2020.

The disclosures paint a partial picture of the justices' finances, as they are not required to reveal the value of their homes or, for those who are married, their spouses' salary.

The justices adopted an ethics code in November, though it lacks a means of enforcement. The code treats travel, food and lodging as expenses rather than gifts, for which monetary values must be reported. Justices aren't required to attach a value to expenses.

In March, the federal judiciary began requiring judges to disclose travel-related gifts and their values — rather than reporting such gifts as reimbursements. The justices say they generally abide by the same rules, but Thomas did not disclose the cost of the Bali hotel.

Some Democratic lawmakers are continuing to press legislation that would require the court to adopt a binding code of conduct and provide for investigations of alleged violations. But the prospect for such legislation is considered remote in a closely divided Congress.

Only two justices reported receiving gifts last year. Thomas said he was given two photo albums worth $2,000 by Terrence Giroux and his wife. Giroux is the executive director emeritus of the Horatio Alger Association.

Jackson received artwork for her Supreme Court office worth $12,500. And then there were the Beyoncé tickets, worth more than $900 a pop. Beyoncé performed two concerts in the Washington area in August 2023, though Jackson's disclosure does not say when or where the tickets were for.

“Justice Jackson is Crazy in Love with Beyonce’s music,” Supreme Court spokeswoman Patricia McCabe said, invoking a Beyoncé song. “Who isn’t?”

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Dolly Parton Hails Beyoncé’s Version of ‘Jolene’ as ‘Bold,’ Says She Would Duet With Her at the Grammy Awards

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Beyoncé surprised listeners with a reworking of Dolly Parton’s classic “Jolene” for her latest album “Cowboy Carter,” and the cover impressed no one more than Dolly herself.

“Well, I think that was very bold of her,” Parton told E! News . “When they said she was gonna do ‘Jolene,’ I expected it to be my regular one, but it wasn’t. But I love what she did to it. And as a songwriter, you love the fact that people do your songs no matter how they do them.”

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Parton says that she was in communication with Beyoncé around the release of “Cowboy Carter” in late March, and that they sent each other “flowers and little love notes and all that.”

As for “Cowboy Carter” as a whole, Parton exclaims that she’s “very proud of [Beyoncé’s] album. I thought she did a great job in country music, and I thought it was great. And I was just so happy she did ‘Jolene.’ I, of course, would have loved to have heard how she would have done it in its original way, but of course, you know, it’s Beyoncé. Yeah, her life is different than mine.”

So would she duet with Beyoncé on a cover of “Jolene,” perhaps at the Grammy Awards? “Why of course I would — if I’m available, if I’m not caught up in something I cannot get out of, yeah, that’d be wonderful. I mean, who wouldn’t wanna sing ‘Jolene’ with Beyoncé?”

“Cowboy Carter” arrived a few months back, featuring guest appearances from Willie Nelson, Shaboozey, Post Malone, Miley Cyrus and more. In addition to Beyoncé’s cover of “Jolene,” Parton makes several other cameos on the album, including the interlude “Dolly P” and a spoken word moment on “Tyrant.”

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Beyoncé gave concert tickets to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson: Financial disclosure

Beyoncé gave Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson four tickets to her concert last year, the justice disclosed in financial disclosure forms published Friday that also revealed that Jackson and other justices received six-figure payments in 2023 for book deals.

Jackson, who reported an eye-popping $893,750 payment from a book publisher, was joined by Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Neil Gorsuch and Sonia Sotomayor in reporting income from books that they have published or have coming out in the future.

The book deals have at times been controversial. Supreme Court justices and other government officials are capped on receiving more than about $30,000 in outside income, but book income doesn't count toward that cap.

Jackson, a member of the court's liberal wing, was paid by Penguin Random House, the book publisher that is publishing her upcoming memoir.

Kavanaugh, a conservative who recently disclosed he is writing a memoir, listed a $340,000 payment from the Javelin Group agency.

Gorsuch, who is also publishing a book this year, reported royalty income of $250,000.

Book deals are typically paid in installments, so the full financial windfall justices receive from their books will not be known for several more years.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett in 2022 reported receiving a $425,000 advance on her book, a figure that drew some criticism. In this most recent report, however, she didn't list any additional income from that deal.

Sotomayor, who has written a series of children's books, reported receiving two installments of royalty payments from Random House - a $47,704.63 payment in May 2023, and a $39,079.59 payment in December.

Gifts and travel revealed on disclosures

Jackson reported the Beyoncé concert tickets - worth a total $3,711.84 - as part of a disclosure mandate for gifts worth $480 or more.

The artist Lonnie Holley, meanwhile, gifted Jackson artwork for her chambers valued at $10,000. The justice also received artwork worth $2,5000 from Dr. Kathi Earles-Ross and others.

Justice Clarence Thomas said he received two photo albums worth a total $2,000 from Terrence and Barbara Giroux. Terrence Giroux is the executive director emeritus of the Horatio Alger Association, an elite philanthropic organization of which Thomas is a member.

The annual disclosures, which are required by law, provide only a rough sketch of the finances of the justices and lower court judges. But the reports have drawn considerable attention in recent years amid a series of ethics scandals involving private jet travel and luxury vacations accepted by some of the justices.

Several justices reported foreign and domestic travel paid for by law schools and outside legal groups. Gorsuch, for instance, reported traveling to Lisbon, Portugal, last summer with George Mason University for an "education program" and to London months earlier for a Federalist Society program. Kavanaugh and Barrett also both traveled to London last year, both with the University of Notre Dame.

Others listed domestic trips, including Justice Elena Kagan, who was reimbursed for travel to Notre Dame in Indiana for a speech in September. Sotomayor was reimbursed for a trip to Los Angeles last summer for an award ceremony and to Harvard University in November to sit on a moot court.

The new disclosures also revealed income justices received from various side gigs.Multiple justices received income for teaching and for rental properties, while Sotomayor was paid for a voice-acting role on an animated show.

Gorsuch received $29,798.20 last year for teaching at George Mason University, while Kavanaugh's gig teaching at Notre Dame Law school brought him $25,000.

Barrett was paid $14,947.50 last year by Notre Dame, where she is an adjunct professor. That is significantly less than the nearly $30,000 in 2022 teaching income from Notre Dame that she reported on her annual disclosures last year.

For a voice performance on the animated television show "Alma's Way," Sotomayor received $1,879.16.

Sotomayor also reported rental income from a property in New York and a property in Florida, while Chief Justice John Roberts disclosed rental income from a cottage in Maineand from a cottage he partially owns in Ireland. Thomas listed rental income received through an LLC called "Ginger Holdings" for a property in Nebraska, his wife's home state.

Kagan, meanwhile, said she made somewhere between $15,001 to $50,000 last year renting out a parking space in Washington, DC.

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