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Beyonce Announces ‘Formation’ World Tour Following Super Bowl Show

By Jerry Portwood

Jerry Portwood

One day after surprise-releasing a new song and video ,  Beyoncé  followed her Super Bowl 50 halftime show performance with news of the Formation World Tour.

The tour is the singer’s first solo trek since her ambitious Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in 2013. It kicks off April 27th in Miami, Florida at Marlins Park, with an additional 21 stadium dates that include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Philadelphia, Dallas. The European leg of the tour starts June 28th in Sunderland, U.K. at Stadium of Light and includes dates in London, Manchester, Zurich, Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, Stockholm, Frankfurt and more.

Bey debuted “Formation” live Sunday at Santa Clara, California’s Levi’s Stadium dressed in a tight black jumpsuit with gold military “ammunition” that seemed to reference Michael Jackson’s signature look from the Eighties. Bruno Mars, another previous Super Bowl halftime show headliner, also appeared during Coldplay’s set.

“Formation” is available to stream and download for free exclusively through Tidal .

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Beyoncé Formation World Tour Dates

April 27 – Miami @ Marlins Park April 29 – Tampa @ Raymond James Stadium May 1 – Atlanta @ Georgia Dome May 3 – Raleigh @ Carter-Finley Stadium May 5 – Nashville @ Nissan Stadium May 7 – Houston @ NRG Stadium May 9 – Dallas @ AT&T Stadium May 12 – San Diego @ Qualcomm Stadium May 14 – Los Angeles @ Rose Bowl May 16 – Santa Clara @ Levi’s Stadium May 18 – Seattle @ CenturyLink Field May 20 – Edmonton, Alberta @ Commonwealth Stadium May 23 – Minneapolis @ TCF Bank Stadium May 25 – Toronto @ Rogers Centre May 27 – Chicago @ Soldier Field May 29 – Detroit @ Ford Field May 31 – Pittsburgh @ Heinz Field June 3 – Boston @ Gillette Stadium June 5 – Philadelphia @ Lincoln Financial Field June 7 – New York City @ Citi Field June 10 – Baltimore @ M&T Bank Stadium June 12 – Hershey @ Hersheypark Stadium June 28 – Sunderland, UK @ Stadium of Light June 30 – Cardiff, UK @ Millennium Stadium July 2 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium July 5 – Manchester, UK @ Emirates Old Trafford July 7 – Glasgow, UK @ Hampden Park July 9 – Dublin, Ireland @ Croke Park July 12 – Dusseldorf, Germany @ Esprit Arena July 14 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Letzigrund July 16 – Amsterdam @ Arena July 18 – Milan, Italy @ Stadio San Siro July 21 – Paris @ Stade de France July 24 – Copenhagen @ Parken July 26 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Friends Arena July 29 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Commerzbank Arena July 31 – Brussels, Belgium @ Roi Boudoin

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BEYONCÉ ANNOUNCES THE FORMATION WORLD TOUR

LOS ANGELES , Feb. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ —  BEYONCÉ announced THE FORMATION WORLD TOUR today following her appearance during SuperBowl 50. The highly-anticipated tour, promoted by Live Nation, presented by American Express and produced by Parkwood Entertainment, will kick off in North America on April 27 in Miami, Fla. at Marlins Park with 21 additional stadium dates lined up throughout the country including New York City , Los Angeles , Chicago , Toronto , Philadelphia , Dallas and more. The European leg of THE FORMATION WORLD TOUR will start on June 28 in Sunderland, United Kingdom at Stadium of Light. Additional European stadium dates include London , Manchester , Zurich , Amsterdam , Paris , Milan , Stockholm , Frankfurt and more. A full list of tour dates and venues is below.

Tickets will go on sale starting Monday, Feb. 15 in Europe and Tuesday, Feb. 16 in North America (full on sale schedule provided at end of release). Beyhive members may purchase tickets in advance beginning Tuesday, Feb. 9 and Monday, Feb. 15 for shows going on sale on Feb. 22 .

True to her life’s work of always giving back, fans will be given the opportunity to participate in Beyoncé’s #BeyGOOD initiative supporting local United Way programs and the continued work surrounding the water crisis in Flint , Michigan. United Way of Genesee County has been at the forefront of distributing thousands of filtration pitchers, faucet mount filters, replacement cartridges and truckloads of water to underserved populations to address immediate needs in Flint Michigan . They are also partnering with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint to create a fund that will address long-term developmental, education, nutrition and health needs of the children affected by the Flint Water Crisis. Follow @beygood on Twitter for more information.

As Beyoncé wants to present her fans with the best possible experience at the concerts, she has joined forces with THX ® Ltd to provide the highest quality audio experience during THE FORMATION WORLD TOUR . THX has assessed, optimized and certified that the acoustic systems used at the concerts are without peer. With this association, concert-goers will get the best acoustic experience possible at any large-venue event.

THE FORMATION WORLD TOUR is BEYONCÉ’s first solo tour since her ambitious Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in 2013. The sold-out tour spanning two years and five continents thrilled nearly two million fans and was hailed by critics worldwide. During the summer of 2014, BEYONCÉ and JAY Z launched the six-week ON THE RUN Tour, playing major stadiums in the US. They ended the tour in Paris, France in September 2014 with two additional dates that were filmed for an HBO Special that was nominated for an Emmy Award.

In addition to the Beyhive presale, American Express® Card Members will also have the opportunity to purchase tickets for the tour prior to the general on sale date.

“American Express has a longstanding relationship with Beyoncé and we are thrilled to partner with her again for the upcoming Formation World Tour ,” said Walter Frye , Vice President, Global Experiential Marketing, American Express. “We are proud to bring our Card Members around the world closer to Beyoncé – a global icon and an artist we know they love – with access to purchase tickets for her tour before the general public.”

American Express Card Members can purchase tickets for Miami , Tampa , Dallas , San Diego , Los Angeles , Edmonton , Toronto , Chicago , Boston , Philadelphia, New York , Baltimore & Hershey beginning Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 12:00 p.m. local through Sunday, Feb. 14 at 5:00 p.m. local. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets for Atlanta , Raleigh , Nashville , Houston , San Francisco , Seattle , Minneapolis , Detroit and Pittsburgh beginning Monday, Feb. 15 (at 12:00 p.m. through Saturday, Feb. 20  at 5:00 p.m. local. 

American Express Card Members can purchase tickets for Beyoncé’s The Formation World Tour 2016 in the United Kingdom , Ireland, * France , Italy , the Netherlands , Sweden , before the general public from 12:00 p.m. Tuesday , 9 Feb. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday , 13 Feb. ( France pre-sale ends Friday, 12-Feb. @ 5pm ).  American Express Card Members can purchase tickets for Germany before the general public from 12:00 p.m. Monday , 15 Feb. to 5pm p.m. Friday, 19 Feb. local time.

BEYONCÉ – THE FORMATION WORLD TOUR

All dates, cities and venues below subject to change.

For complete tour and ticketing information, visit www.livenation.com and www.beyonce.com

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

About Parkwood Entertainment Parkwood Entertainment is an entertainment and management company founded by entertainer and entrepreneur, Beyoncé in 2010.  With headquarters in New York City the company houses departments in music and video production , management, marketing, digital, creative, philanthropy, publicity and a newly formed record label.  Under its original name, Parkwood Pictures, in 2008, the company released the film  Cadillac Records  (2008), in which Beyoncé starred and co-produced. The company also released the film, Obsessed (2009), with Beyoncé as star and executive producer. Parkwood Entertainment produced The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour (2013-2014) and co-produced the ON THE RUN TOUR (2014).

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About United Way With 2.9 million volunteers and 10.3 million donors worldwide, and more than $5 billion raised every year, United Way is the world’s largest privately-funded nonprofit. We’re engaged in nearly 1,800 communities across more than 40 countries and territories worldwide to create community solutions that improve education, income and health. United Way partners include global, national and local businesses, nonprofits, government, civic and faith organizations, along with educators, labor leaders, health providers, senior citizens, students and more. For more information about United Way, please visit  UnitedWay.org . Follow us on Twitter: @UnitedWayand #LiveUnited

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Beyonce Announces ‘Formation’ Tour Dates

Following the surprise release of her new single and video "Formation," Beyonce has announced a world tour starting this spring by the same name. Beyonce took the Super Bowl halftime stage Sunday night (Feb. 7) to perform parts of "Formation" and let her tour announcement go shortly after.

Tickets will be available to Beyhive members via presale on Feb. 9, while general public ticket sales open on Feb. 15 for her European dates and Feb. 16 for her North American ones. Fans will also be given the opportunity to join Beyonce's #BeyGOOD effort by supporting local United Way programs and the efforts being made to remedy the water crisis in Flint, Mich.

Check out the full list of dates below.

North America

April 27 – Miami, FL – Marlins Park April 29 – Tampa – Raymond James Stadium May 1 – Atlanta, GA – Georgia Dome May 3 – Raleigh, NC – Carter-Finley Stadium May 5 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium May 7 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium May 9 – Dallas, TX – AT&T Stadium May 12 – San Diego, CA – Qualcomm Stadium May 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl May 16 – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium May 18 – Seattle, WA – CenturyLink Field May 20 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium May 23 – Minneapolis, MN – TCF Bank Stadium May 25 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre May 27 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field May 29 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field May 31 – Pittsburgh, PA – Heinz Field June 3 – Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium June 5 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field June 7 – New York, NY – Citi Field June 10 – Baltimore, MD – M&T Bank Stadium June 12 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium

June 28 – Sunderland, UK – Stadium of Light June 30 – Cardiff, UK – Millennium Stadium July 2 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium July 5 – Manchester, UK – Emirates Old Trafford July 7 – Glasgow, UK – Hampden Park July 9 – Dublin, IE – Croke Park July 12 – Dusseldorf, DE – Esprit Arena July 14 – Zurich, CH – Letzigrund July 16 – Amsterdam, NE – Arena July 18 – Milan, IT – Stadio San Siro July 21 – Paris, FR – Stade de France July 24 – Copenhagen, DK – Parken July 26 – Stockholm, SE – Friends Arena July 29 – Frankfurt, DE – Commerzbank Arena July 31 – Brussels, BE – Roi Boudoin

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Beyonce Adds Dates to Formation Tour

First there was a surprise tour announcement following Beyonce's Super Bowl halftime performance. Now there's the surprise announcement that more dates have been added to the Formation Tour.

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First there was a surprise tour announcement following Beyonce ‘s Super Bowl halftime performance . Now there’s the surprise announcement that more dates have been added to the Formation Tour.

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Beyonce revealed Wednesday (Feb. 17) that new shows have been added in Chicago and London following sold-out dates over the past week. The new Chicago show (on sale Feb. 25) will be May 28 at Soldier Field, while the London show at Wembley Stadium (on sale Feb. 23) is set for July 3.

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Below, see the full Formation Tour itinerary in North America and Europe — plus which shows have already sold out and when the next tickets go on sale.

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Beyonce Announces ‘Formation World Tour': See The Dates

Somehow, Beyoncé only continues to outdo herself when it comes to perfect surprise timing. World stop ...carry on.

Right after shutting the stadium down with her fantastic live performance of "Formation" alongside Coldplay and Bruno Mars at tonight's Super Bowl 50 (Feb. 7), the superstar just announced a Formation World Tour .

The tour will begin on April 27, and tickets will be made available next week with an American Express re-sale. The European leg of the tour will begin in mid June, Billboard reports.

Yesterday (Feb. 6), Bey stopped the world with the surprise release of her empowering new single "Formation," her first solo release since 2014.

The Formation World Tour will be Beyoncé's first outing since 2014's On the Run Tour with her husband, Jay Z .

See the full list of tour dates, courtesy of Complex .

North America

April 27 – Miami, FL – Marlins Park April 29 – Tampa – Raymond James Stadium May 1 – Atlanta, GA – Georgia Dome May 3 – Raleigh, NC – Carter-Finley Stadium May 5 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium May 7 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium May 9 – Dallas, TX – AT&T Stadium May 12 – San Diego, CA – Qualcomm Stadium May 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl May 16 – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium May 18 – Seattle, WA – CenturyLink Field May 20 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium May 23 – Minneapolis, MN – TCF Bank Stadium May 25 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre May 27 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field May 29 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field May 31 – Pittsburgh, PA – Heinz Field June 3 – Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium June 5 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field June 7 – New York, NY – Citi Field June 10 – Baltimore, MD – M&T Bank Stadium June 12 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium

June 28 – Sunderland, UK – Stadium of Light June 30 – Cardiff, UK – Millennium Stadium July 2 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium July 5 – Manchester, UK – Emirates Old Trafford July 7 – Glasgow, UK – Hampden Park July 9 – Dublin, IE – Croke Park July 12 – Dusseldorf, DE – Esprit Arena July 14 – Zurich, CH – Letzigrund July 16 – Amsterdam, NE – Arena July 18 – Milan, IT – Stadio San Siro July 21 – Paris, FR – Stade de France July 24 – Copenhagen, DK – Parken July 26 – Stockholm, SE – Friends Arena July 29 – Frankfurt, DE – Commerzbank Arena July 31 – Brussels, BE – Roi Boudoin

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Beyoncé: Formation world tour announced during Super Bowl

After appearing in this year’s Super Bowl halftime show , Beyoncé announced plans for a world tour, kicking off April 27 in Miami. The run will go through North America before heading to Europe in June.

Tickets for the “Formation” world tour go on sale Feb. 16, but pre-sale begins Feb. 9.

The “Formation” run, named after her recent single , which she released Saturday, is her first massive tour since the “Mrs. Carter Show” world tour in 2013.

See a full list of North American dates:

Wed. April 27 Miami, FL, Marlins Park

Fri. April 29 Tampa Raymond James Stadium

Sun. May 1 Atlanta, GA Georgia Dome

Tue. May 3 Raleigh, NC Carter-Finley Stadium

Thu. May 5 Nashville, TN Nissan Stadium

Sat. May 7 Houston, TX NRG Stadium

Mon. May 9 Dallas, TX AT&T Stadium

Thu. May 12 San Diego, CA Qualcomm Stadium

Sat. May 14 Los Angeles, CA Rose Bowl

Mon. May 16 Santa Clara, CA Levi’s Stadium

Wed. May 18 Seattle, WA CenturyLink Field

Fri. May 20 Edmonton, AB Commonwealth Stadium

Mon. May 23 Minneapolis, MN TCF Bank Stadium

Wed. May 25 Toronto, ON Rogers Centre

Fri. May 27 Chicago, IL Soldier Field

Sun. May 29 Detroit, MI Ford Field

Tue. May 31 Pittsburgh, PA Heinz Field

Fri. June 3 Boston, MA Gillette Stadium

Sun. June 5 Philadelphia, PA Lincoln Financial Field

Tue. June 7 New York, NY Citi Field

Fri. June 10 Baltimore, MD M&T Bank Stadium

Sun. June 12 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium

And European dates.

Tue. June 28 Sunderland, UK Stadium of Light

Thu. June 30 Cardiff, UK Millennium Stadium

Sat. July 2 London, UK Wembley Stadium

Tue. July 5 Manchester, UK Emirates Old Trafford

Thu. July 7 Glasgow, UK Hampden Park

Sat. July 9 Dublin, IE Croke Park

Tue. July 12 Dusseldorf, DE Esprit Arena

Thu. July 14 Zurich, CH Letzigrund

Sat. July 16 Amsterdam, NE Arena

Mon. July 18 Milan, IT Stadio San Siro

Thu. July 21 Paris, FR Stade de France

Sun. July 24 Copenhagen, DK Parken

Tue. July 26 Stockholm, SE Friends Arena

Fri. July 29 Frankfurt, DE Commerzbank Arena

Sun. July 31 Brussels, BE Roi Boudoin

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5 Major Things You'll Want to Know About Beyoncé's Formation Tour

Beyoncé's Formation tour has officially begun, and we can barely contain our excitement! Ever since she made the announcement with an ad at the Super Bowl halftime show, fans have been anxiously awaiting a hefty dose of Bey. Then, the release of her powerful, moving HBO special and her new visual album Lemonade sent the Beyhive into overdrive. Can't wait 'til Beyoncé comes around to your town? We've got all the details of the Formation tour below, so check them out before cackling at all the new memes about Lemonade .

Wednesday, April 27 — Miami, Marlins Park Friday, April 29 — Tampa, Raymond James Stadium Sunday, May 1 — Atlanta, Georgia Dome Tuesday, May 3 — Raleigh, NC, Carter-Finley Stadium Thursday, May 5 — Nashville, Nissan Stadium Saturday, May 7 — Houston, NRG Stadium Monday, May 9 — Dallas, AT&T Stadium Thursday, May 12 — San Diego, Qualcomm Stadium Saturday, May 14 — Los Angeles, Rose Bowl Monday, May 16 — Santa Clara, CA, Levi's Stadium Wednesday, May 18 — Seattle, CenturyLink Field Friday, May 20 — Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Commonwealth Stadium Monday, May 23 — Minneapolis, MN, TCF Bank Stadium Wednesday, May 25 — Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Rogers Centre Friday, May 27 — Chicago, Soldier Field Saturday, May 28 — Chicago, Soldier Field Tuesday, May 31 — Pittsburgh, Heinz Field Friday, June 3 — Boston, Gillette Stadium Sunday, June 5 — Philadelphia, PA, Lincoln Financial Field Tuesday, June 7 — New York, Citi Field Wednesday, June 8 — New York, Citi Field Friday, June 10 — Baltimore, M&T Bank Stadium Sunday, June 12 — Hershey, PA, Hersheypark Stadium Tuesday, June 14 — Detroit, Ford Field

The Opening Act

Recently, rapper DJ Khaled took to Instagram to announce that he would be joining Queen Bey on tour. Along with a snap that read, "DJ Khaled added to the Beyoncé Formation Tour! Stadium alert!!" he penned the following message:

Today I proudly announce a major milestone in my career. Today's announcement is a major accomplishment in my life. In other words it's a major achievement alert!!!! I am proud to announce that I, DJ Khaled will be on tour with the icon, Beyoncé!!!!! Fan luv, when I tell you that prayer is the so powerful, please believe me. I want to thank the incomparable icon Beyoncé for this tremendous opportunity of a lifetime. Your music is the soundtrack to so many people's lives across the globe. Your legacy is a blueprint for the young generation to follow and strive to be. You are the true definition of a superstar. Thank you so much for inviting me on your stage. I promise you this! I'm gonna rip it down so legendary!!!!!! When I was a kid THEY told me no when I wanted to DJ and perform in the club! So guess what, I did!!! OPEN FOR BEYONCÉ!!!!!! Fan luv we did it! We made on the stage with the Queen. Get ready to feel passion pain success and tears of joy in a STADIUM NEAR YOU!!!!! Miami, see you soon!!! I'll be on stage with Beyoncé on April 27th and then I'll be on the road to more success. Thank you again Beyoncé for making this dream come true for me. I will never stop fan luv. Bless up!! @wethebestmusic @epicrecords @rocnation #djkhaled #MAJOR🔑 -My album soon come!

The Pictures

Bey released the first official pictures on her website right as she kicked off her tour on April 27 in Miami.

The Tour Merch

In a truly boss move, Beyoncé released new merchandise that directly challenges all those people who are trying to bring her down. Guess she really is twirling on her haters.

The Teaser Trailer

On her Instagram, Beyoncé released a mini trailer for the tour, and it looks incredible .

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The Formation World Tour

The Formation World Tour is the seventh concert tour by Beyoncé . It is in support of her sixth studio album, Lemonade . The tour began on April 27, 2016, at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida, and concluded at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 7, 2016.

• 1 Background
• 2 Production and development
• 4 Tour dates
• 6.1 Clothing
• 6.2 Accessories

Background [ ]

On February 6, 2016, Beyoncé released " Formation " for free on the music streaming service TIDAL and its accompanying music video on her official YouTube. On February 7, 2016, Beyoncé performed "Formation" during her guest appearance at the Super Bowl 50 halftime show. Immediately after the performance, a commercial aired announcing The Formation World Tour, which would kick off in Miami on April 27, with the first pre-sales going on sale just two days after the announcement on February 9, 2016.

Production and development [ ]

The focal point of the tour's main-stage was a 60 feet tall rotating cuboid, nicknamed the 'Monolith' by designers. The stage also consists of a runway, which also acts as a treadmill leading onto a B-stage that fills with a pool of water. The treadmill on the catwalk was designed to be waterproof in order to withstand unpredictable weather found in outdoor stadiums. The B-stage stores 2,000 gallons of water inside of it and takes approximately 10 minutes to fill up, which occurs without the audience even realizing.

Setlist [ ]

The setlist varies from date to date, but in total it has been composed of 45 songs: 9 from Lemonade , 7 from Beyoncé , 7 from 4 , 4 from Dangerously In Love , 2 from B'Day , 2 from I Am... Sasha Fierce , 2 collaborations, 1 soundtrack song, 1 Destiny's Child song, and 6 other songs that are used as intros/interludes that Beyoncé does not perform.

• " No Angel " (video intro) (contains elements of "Formation)
• " Formation "
• " Sorry " (contains elements of "I'm Sorry")
• " Kitty Kat " (a capella version) *
• " Irreplaceable " (a capella version) *
• " Irremplazable " *
• " Bow Down " (contains elements of "Tom Ford")
• " Run The World (Girls) "
• " Superpower " (video interlude) (containing elements of "Made It")
• " Mine " (contains elements of "Standing on the Sun Remix")
• " Baby Boy " (contains elements of "Freaks")
• " Hold Up " (contains elements of "Bam Bam")
• " Countdown " (contains elements of "Pop My Trunk")
• " Me, Myself and I "
• " Runnin' (Lose It All) "
• " All Night "
• " 6 Inch " *
• " I Care " (video interlude) (contains elements of " Ghost ", "New Slaves", "The Hills" and "6 Inch" )
• " Don't Hurt Yourself "
• " Ring the Alarm " (contains elements of "Five to One", "Ring the Alarm (Tenor Saw song)", "Independent Woman Part I", "Lost Yo Mind", "Naughty Girl" and " I Been On ")
• " Diva " (contains elements of "U Mad", "Still Tippin'", "Panda" "Cut It", "Man", "I Got The Keys" and "Dey Know")
• " Flawless (Remix) "
• "Feeling Myself"
• " Drunk in Love " (contains elements of "Swimming Pools (Drank)")
• " Partition " *
• "Hip Hop Star" / " Freakum Dress" (video interlude)
• "Daddy Lessons"
• " Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) " *
• " Love On Top "
• "The Beautiful Ones" *
• "Purple Rain" (video interlude with the original recording)
• " Crazy in Love " (contains elements of the 2014 Remix and excerpts from "Bootylicious")
• " Naughty Girl "
• " Party " (contains elements of "La Di Da Di")
• " Blow " (contains elements of "Give It to Me Baby" and "Nasty Girl") *
• " Sweet Dreams " (contains elements of "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)") *
• "Die With You" (video interlude) (contains elements of "Blue")
• " Freedom "
• " End of Time " (contains elements of "Grown Woman")

Songs marked with an asterisk (*) were not performed at every date.

Tour dates [ ]

a. The show on June 14, 2016 in Detroit, United States was originally scheduled to take place on May 29, 2016, but was postponed due to scheduling changes.

b. The show on October 2, 2016 in Nashville, United States was originally scheduled to take place on May 5, 2016, but was rescheduled for unknown reasons.

c. The show on October 7, 2016 in East Rutherford, United States was originally scheduled to take place on September 7, 2016, but was rescheduled due to doctor's order for vocal rest.

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Clothing [ ].

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Beyonce Announces Formation World Tour After Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show Performance: Details

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Surprise, Beyhive! On the heels of her killer Super Bowl 50 halftime show performance, Beyoncé announced a massive world tour.

The 34-year-old songstress will kick off the Formation world tour in Miami on April 27.

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The tour is expected to support Queen Bey’s upcoming sixth studio album, the follow-up to her 2013 self-titled surprise release. On Saturday, February 6, she released the album’s first single , “Formation,” just one day before hitting the Super Bowl stage with headliner Coldplay and fellow special guest Bruno Mars .

As Us Weekly previously reported , Beyoncé’s husband, Jay Z , sent her 10,000 roses ahead of her halftime gig .

Rumors of a tour started to swirl when Ticketmaster tweeted , “Big news after the #SuperBowl tonight! Don’t miss it,” during Sunday’s big game.

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Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, February 16, via Ticketmaster.

See the full tour dates below.

NORTH AMERICA:

Wed., April 27 Miami, Marlins Park

Fri., April 29 Tampa, Raymond James Stadium

Sun., May 1 Atlanta, Georgia Dome

Tue., May 3 Raleigh, NC, Carter-Finley Stadium

Thu., May 5 Nashville, Nissan Stadium

Sat., May 7 Houston, NRG Stadium

Mon., May 9 Dallas, AT&T Stadium

Thu., May 12 San Diego, Qualcomm Stadium

Sat., May 14 Los Angeles, Rose Bowl

Mon., May 16 San Francisco, Levi’s Stadium

Wed., May 18 Seattle, CenturyLink Field

Fri., May 20 Edmonton, Alberta, Commonwealth Stadium

Mon., May 23 Minneapolis, TCF Bank Stadium

Wed., May 25 Toronto, Rogers Centre

Fri., May 27 Chicago, Soldier Field

Sun., May 29 Detroit, Ford Field

Tue., May 31 Pittsburgh, Heinz Field

Fri., June 3 Boston, Gillette Stadium

Sun., June 5 Philadelphia, Lincoln Financial Field

Tue., June 7 New York, Citi Field

Fri., June 10 Baltimore, M&T Bank Stadium

Sun., June 12 Hershey, Pennsylvania, Hersheypark Stadium

Tue., June 28 Sunderland, England, Stadium of Light

Thu., June 30 Cardiff, England, Millennium Stadium

Sat., July 2 London, Wembley Stadium

Tue., July 5 Manchester, England, Emirates Old Trafford

Thu., July 7 Glasgow, Hampden Park

Sat., July 9 Dublin, IECroke Park

Tue., July 12 Düsseldorf, Germany, Esprit Arena

Thu., July 14 Zurich, Letzigrund

Sat., July 16 Amsterdam, Arena

Mon., July 18 Milan, Stadio San Siro

Thu., July 21 Paris, Stade de France

Sun., July 24 Copenhagen, Parken

Tue., July 26 Stockholm, Friends Arena

Fri., July 29 Frankfurt, Commerzbank Arena

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Beyoncé Announces Renaissance World Tour

It’s her first solo tour since 2016’s Formation era.

Beyoncé is officially back. After months of fans begging the singer to release some kind of visual accompaniment to her chart-topping seventh studio album Renaissance last July, she’s delivered on at least one aspect of album promo: a tour.

Beyoncé announced the tour on February 1st, which follows her tradition of making major announcements on the first day of Black History Month (remember her instantly iconic pregnancy announcement in 2017?) This announcement also came via a single Instagram post , this one featuring her in a crystal bodysuit sitting atop a mirrored horse, reflecting her original album imagery. The look is a nod to the disco and dance music influences of the project, which will likely be the theme of the tour.

Beyoncé’s last solo outing was the Formation Tour in 2016. She’s also nominated for nine 2023 Grammys, and if she wins four this Sunday she’ll become the most awarded artist in Grammy history.

For those hoping to snag tickets to the Renaissance, here’s everything you need to know:

When is the Renaissance Tour?

Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour will kick off in May 2023 in Europe and move to the US in July.

Where is the Renaissance Tour taking place?

See the full list of dates below:

May 10, 2023 – Stockholm, SE – Friends Arena

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 08, 2023 – Barcelona, ES – Olympic Stadium

June 11, 2023 – Marseille, FR – Orange Velodrome

June 15, 2023 – Cologne, DE – Rhein Energie StadionJune 17, 2023 – Amsterdam, NL – Johan Cruijff Arena

June 21, 2023 – Hamburg, DE – Volksparkstadion

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

June 27, 2023 – Warsaw, PL – PGE Narodowy

NORTH AMERICA:

July 8, 2023 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre

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

July 15, 2023 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium

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

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

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

July 26, 2023 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How can I purchase tickets to the Renaissance Tour?

After Ticketmaster was grilled by Congress following the Taylor Swift ticket debacle last fall, the site is rolling out staggered ticketing for Beyoncé’s shows. Fans can sign up for verified fan programs via Ticketmaster, the official BeyHive site, CITI and Verizon. Signing up for a verified fan entry doesn’t guarantee a ticket, but puts you on a waitlist for when they eventually go on-sale. If there are more interested fans than available tickets (which is highly likely, given the demand for a Beyoncé tour), a lottery system will be used to give verified fans access to the sale. Head to Ticketmaster for a full FAQ on how to purchase tickets.

This article was originally published on Feb. 1, 2023

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Beyoncé's Renaissance tour: Intergalactic explosion of fun

For almost a year, Beyoncé's fans have been starved of visuals for her seventh album, Renaissance.

It's an unusual move for a star whose visual aesthetic has always been intertwined with her music.

From the bubblegum-popping, star-making video for Crazy In Love, to the multi-layered exploration of infidelity and black femininity in the visual album, Lemonade, she has always used fashion and iconography to enhance her songs.

So all eyes are on her new world tour. How will she depict Renaissance's adventurous exploration of marginalised black and queer club music on the stage?

The stakes are as high as the anticipation. This is Beyoncé's first solo tour in seven years, and her first concerts since her historic, politically-charged headline set at the 2018 Coachella festival.

So as the lights dim and giant, stadium-width video screens are filled with sky-blue imagery, there's an equal sense of excitement and expectation from an audience that includes Dua Lipa, Frank Ocean, Kris Jenner and Beyoncé's husband, Jay-Z.

What she unveils is an intergalactic explosion of eye-melting opulence... a trip inside a disco ball that encompasses 34 songs, a flying horse, multiple dance showdowns and choreographed robots, all tethered to the pulsing heartbeat of Renaissance's club grooves.

But before all that, Beyoncé wrongfoots everyone.

She opens the show with four piano ballads from the start of her career - and they're not even the big ones like Halo or Irreplaceable.

Instead, the set starts with Dangerously In Love, a Destiny's Child song that was reworked as the title track of her first solo album, and continues with deep cuts like 1+1 and Flaws And All.

Tina Turner tribute

It's a tease, for sure, but it also works as a Vegas-style overture. Before the more demanding, choreographed numbers that follow, Beyoncé is free to walk the stage, chatting to fans and reading their signs. "It's your birthday!" she declares. "I love you!"

She also pauses to pay tribute to Tina Turner, an artist she has repeatedly called her greatest influence, after the singer's death last week.

"I want you to allow me to sing one of my favourite songs," she says, introducing a slow, gospel version Turner's River Deep, Mountain High.

"We love you, Tina," she adds, casting her eyes towards the sky.

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Before long, however, the introductions are over. The video screen shows a pair of orbiting suns and informs us that the Beyoncé we've just witnessed is no more. She's been reborn, rewired and transformed into a chrome-plated disco diva from another galaxy. An Alien Superstar.

She emerges encased in metal, and robotic arms slowly strip away her armour-plating as she performs Renaissance's declarative opener, I'm That Girl.

From here, we're plunged into pop spectacle, as the star careers through the album's 16-strong tracklist and remodels some of her classic hits in its image.

Renaissance's best three-song sequence (Cuff It, Energy and Break My Soul) arrives intact, turning the Tottenham Stadium into a massive nightclub.

Arms flail and drinks are spilled as Beyoncé and her dancers cavort across a circular catwalk to the middle of the audience, with the star dressed in an iridescent David Koma bodysuit, with matching knee-high boots.

Blue Ivy appearance

The atmosphere intensifies with a stretch of harder-edged hits, including Formation and Black Parade.

Here, Beyoncé performs atop a giant silver tank, while her 11-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, leads the dance troupe to the front of the stage.

It's only her second-ever stage appearance but she's cool as a cucumber, marching in step with the professionals as 60,000 people look on.

When the crowd bursts into applause, Beyoncé acknowledges the response with a beaming, motherly smile - a rare glimpse behind her flawless perfectionism.

As the concert segues into soul and R&B, Beyoncé shows off some impressive, jazzy vocal runs during Plastic On The Sofa.

Then she lets the audience take the reins on an ebullient Love On Top - leading them in an a capella rendition of the last four choruses, key changes and all, before declaring: "I'll have to stop you there or you'd be going all night."

But the star claims her favourite song of the set is the sweaty, hedonistic club anthem Heated, which culminates in a frenetic rap directed at her detractors.

"Sometimes I mess up the words, so y'all got to help me," she tells us, apparently unaware that everyone can see the autocue that's been feeding her the lyrics throughout the show.

That's not a criticism, though. There's a lot to remember in this jaw-dropping show, where almost every song quotes another element of Beyoncé's catalogue. The irresistible electro-funk of Virgo's Groove, for example, incorporates elements of seven other songs - including Naughty Girl and the Destiny's Child classic Say My Name.

Elsewhere, Beyoncé tips her hat to Madonna's Vogue, Kendrick Lamar's Alright, and the Jacksons' Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground).

It's a maximalist love letter to dance music that never feels forced or unwieldy.

The staging, too, takes the sort of more-is-more approach that's become necessary for a stadium concert.

At various points, Beyoncé appears as Botticelli's Venus in a clamshell, as an Athena riding rockets through space, as a human embodiment of a stained glass window, and as a giant bee (a nod to her nickname, Queen Bey).

There are also dancers popping out of the stage like jack-in-the-boxes, a glitterball the size of a small caravan, a phenomenal amount of glitter, and - for the finale - Beyoncé soaring around the stadium astride a giant silver horse, in a nod to Bianca Jagger at Studio 54.

It's fantastic and stupid and gleefully self-indulgent, which may disappoint people who came looking for the sort of socio-political commentary that Beyoncé delivered on her album Lemonade and the subsequent Coachella performance (Lemonade's songs are conspicuously absent from this setlist).

But there is a deeper message under the surface - one of self-acceptance, tolerance and freedom from expectations.

As the audience arrives, the video screens display what looks like a TV test signal, but is in fact the colours of the Progress Pride flag.

At the end of the show, the same screens light up with a photo of Beyoncé's mother, Tina, and her "godmother" - her late uncle Jonny, a gay man who was HIV positive and introduced Beyoncé to much of the music that features on Renaissance (as well as designing some of her early stage costumes).

In between, the show is narrated by legendary commentator Kevin JZ Prodigy, in an homage to the Ballroom subculture that originated amongst the black and Latino LGBTQ communities in New York; while Beyoncé sings about quitting your job and throwing yourself headfirst into a a life of hedonistic pleasure (something she presumably allows herself to imagine once a day, just after breakfast, before snapping into a perfectly-timed dance break).

It all adds up to a message of acceptance and joy. Joy in being yourself, joy in dancing, joy in letting go, joy in being together.

Perhaps that's why she saved the visuals for the tour: This is a record that needs to be experienced in real life, with other people.

And Beyoncé. On a spangled horse.

• Dangerously in Love
• Flaws and All
• 1+1 / I'm Goin Down (Mary J. Blige cover)
• River Deep, Mountain High (Tina Turner cover)
• I'm That Girl
• Alien Superstar
• Break My Soul / Break My Soul (Queens Mix)
• Run the World (Girls)
• Black Parade
• Savage (Remix)
• Church Girl
• Get Me Bodied
• Before I Let Go
• Rather Die Young
• Love on Top
• Crazy in Love
• Green Light
• Love Hangover (Diana Ross cover by house band)
• Plastic Off The Sofa
• Virgo's Groove / Naughty Girl
• America Has A Problem
• Pure / Honey
• Summer Renaissance

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Beyonce's Formation World Tour Was Her Highest-Selling Yet

Beyoncé just completed the final leg of her "Formation Tour" at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey - and according to a report, its her most successful yet.

Billboard Boxscore reports that the tour took in over $256,084,556 and sold 2.2 million tickets. That outdoes the Mrs. Carter World Tour from 2013-2014, which raked in $229.7 million. It's also currently the 9th-highest-selling tour of the decade, standing only behind superstars like U2 , AC/DC and Bruce Springsteen .

Beyoncé released the music video for "Formation" to controversy because of its pro-black messaging in February, and performed the song at the Super Bowl the following day. As soon as she stepped off-stage, a commercial announced the tour, which was set to begin in Miami on April 27.

Lemonade , Bey's tour de force visual album revolving around around an empowering story of a woman persevering her husband's infidelity, premiered on HBO on April 23 before hitting Tidal and iTunes shortly after. The tour began four days later, with DJ Khaled as the opening act.

Billboard reports that two sellout shows at London's Wembley Stadium on July 2-3 brought in $15.3 million and sold 142,500 tickets, making the most successful stop on the tour. Two sellout shows at Citi Field in New York City made $11.5 million and sold 73,486, making it the highest-grossing stop in North America.

Beyoncé also gave a sneak peak at the tour with at award shows. She glided through a medley of Lemonade tracks at the VMAs , and rocked an internet-breaking performance of "Freedom" with Kendrick Lamar at the BET Awards.

Tour promoter Arthur Fogel, chairman of Live Nation’s Global Touring division, gave kudos to Beyoncé for her "rabid, committed fan base." The tour received kudos for its production value, but Bey brought it with her vocals and dancing as well.

“When everybody acknowledges the greatness of the production but, more than that, everybody is blown away by her, that’s the ultimately skill,” Fogel told Billboard . “To not only use the platform of a great production, but to rise above it as a performer and artist, that’s her incredibly unique quality.”

The success of the Formation Tour is also substantial because of Bey's new public dedication to social justice. Some critics thought that the messaging behind the music video and Super Bowl performance of "Formation" would hurt the sales of the tour, and she has received both praise and criticism for her part of the movement, but Beyoncé held her ground. She released a statement about police brutality in July after the killings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling, and  raised at least $82,000 for victims of the Flint water crisis by allowing ticket buyers to donate. She is also part-owner of Tidal, which  donated $1.5 million to Black Lives Matter and other organizations. All of this, while grinding out the biggest tour of her career, and creating her most ambitious release yet.

Just another day at the office for Queen Bey.

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Funniest Twitter Reactions To Beyonce's Formation World Tour Announcement

Members of the Beygency were gifted with a special surprise on Super Bowl Sunday. Following the singer's jaw-dropping half time performance (sorry Coldplay, but you know it was all about Bey), she shared news of a new world tour. Yes, you heard that right! The news, of course, elicited a series of funny twitter reactions to Beyoncé's Formation tour announcement .

This is not the only surprise Beyoncé fans were given this week. The 34-year-old dropped a new single, "Formation," the day before the Super Bowl. Fans thought the surprises would continue into the half time show. More specifically, would Beyoncé announce a second pregnancy , à la her 2011 VMA performance? And though fans are probably bummed that Blue won't be getting a sibling soon (at least, not that they know of), I think it's safe to say that they're much happier with the news of a world tour. I mean, you just have to take a look at Twitter to see how excited fans are to see Queen Bey take the stage.

Will Beyoncé continue the surprises by dropping a new album this week? It's definitely possible, though the singer isn't one to repeat the same trick twice. What we can say is that people are beyond excited to see her in concert this summer. And that they're willing to sell their souls to get tickets. Don't believe me? Just look at this twitter reactions to the Formation World Tour.

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No money, no problem, the gift of beyonce, take my money beyoncé.

I guess the Beygency can't count this as a tax write-off, huh?

Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour: See all the epic photos and fashions

See all the dazzling photos from the "Cuff It" singer's tour.

Beyoncé is currently making her way through the North American leg of her Renaissance World Tour and captivating concertgoers with her dazzling performances and fashion moments.

The Grammy-winning singer most recently performed at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Tuesday night and will perform next at FedExField in Summerfield, Maryland, Aug. 5-6.

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Here are some of Beyoncé's most stunning looks from her shows so far:

Beyoncé first kicked off her world tour in Europe in May, wowing audiences with her vocals, theatrics and style choices in major cities including, Paris, London and Barcelona.

One standout look came during her first show in London, when she stepped out onstage in a red bespoke Off-White bodysuit, which was covered in 40,000 red hotfix crystals , according to the label.

She also wore a custom bee-inspired look from Mugler.

The singer's 11-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter has also appeared on the Renaissance World Tour stage. Blue Ivy made her tour debut during her mom's show in Paris . She also took the stage during Beyoncé's concert tour stop in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at MetLife Stadium.

See more of Beyoncé's showstopping looks below:

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When did beyoncé announce the world tour.

Seven months after the release of her seventh studio album, "Renaissance," the "Cuff It" singer took to Instagram to announce her Renaissance World Tour .

The tour is her first solo tour in more than six years.

When did the Renaissance tour start?

The Renaissance World Tour kicked off Wednesday, May 10, at the Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

According to the Friends Arena website , the show was slated to run for three hours.

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When does the tour run until.

In addition to Stockholm, Paris, London and Barcelona, the European leg of her tour made stops in Belgium, the United Kingdom, and Denmark. Beyoncé's final European show was in Warsaw, Poland, on June 28.

The North American leg of the world kicked off in Toronto at Rogers Centre on July 8. Following her show at FedExField -- which is located just outside Washington, D.C. -- the singer will head to Charlotte, North Carolina; Atlanta; and Tampa, Florida.

Beyoncé's final scheduled performance of the tour will be held Oct. 1 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

When was the last time Beyoncé toured?

Beyoncé's last solo tour was the Formation World Tour in 2016, which followed the release of her sixth studio album, "Lemonade."

In 2018, she toured with her husband Jay-Z, for the On The Run Tour.

What is the Renaissance World Tour setlist?

During her tour, Beyoncé has performed songs off her latest album, including "Cuff It," "Heated" and "Virgo's Groove."

At her first tour stop in Stockholm on May 10, she sang a number of fan favorites, including "1+1," "Run the World (Girls)," "Get Me Bodied," and "America Has a Problem," among others.

Beyoncé's "Renaissance" album was released on July 29, 2022, after it was leaked two days prior. The album is the first part of a three-act project and features a total of 16 tracks with collaborations from artists such as Drake, Tems and Pharrell Williams.

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In an Instagram post, the singer said that "Renaissance" was recorded over three years during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world," she said. "It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving. My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment. ... It was a beautiful journey of exploration."

How to get Beyonce 2023 tour tickets

While tickets to see the singer on tour sold out quickly in many cities around the world when sales began in February, fans can still purchase tickets on Ticketmaster.

This article was originally published on May 10, 2023.

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43 fun facts about Beyoncé's iconic life and career as marks 43rd birthday

Today, the world celebrates the birthday of one of the most influential and iconic figures in the music industry: Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter.

As Queen Bey turns 43, her legacy as a powerhouse performer, trendsetter, and cultural icon continues to shine brighter than ever. From her humble beginnings in Houston, Texas, to her reign as a global superstar, Beyoncé has consistently pushed the boundaries of artistry, fashion, and social activism.

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Whether topping the charts, breaking records, or using her platform to advocate for change , Beyoncé remains dominant in pop culture.

To honour this milestone, we’ve compiled 43 fun and fascinating facts about Beyoncé that highlight her incredible journey and her impact on the world. Join us as we celebrate the life and achievements of the one and only Queen Bey!

1. Early Fame: Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas. Her journey to fame began early when she performed in various talent shows as a child.

2. Destiny's Child Origin: Before Destiny’s Child, she was in a group called “Girl’s Tyme,” which was later rebranded as Destiny’s Child in 1996.

3. Destiny’s Child Success: Destiny’s Child became one of the world’s best-selling girl groups, with iconic hits like "Say My Name" and "Survivor."

4. Solo Breakthrough: Beyoncé released her first solo album, “Dangerously in Love,” in 2003, which included the chart-topping single “Crazy in Love.”

5. Grammys Galore: Beyoncé has won 32 Grammy Awards, making her the most-awarded female artist in Grammy history.

6. Queen Bey Nickname: Beyoncé’s fans affectionately call her "Queen Bey" because of her strong presence in the music industry and regal persona.

7. Sasha Fierce Alter Ego: In 2008, she introduced her alter ego, Sasha Fierce, to separate her more aggressive stage persona from her private life.

8. Coachella Headliner: Beyoncé was the first black woman to headline Coachella in 2018, with her performance famously dubbed "Beychella."

9. Record-Breaking Tours: Her “On the Run” tour with Jay-Z in 2014 and the “Formation” world tour in 2016 broke numerous ticket sales and attendance records.

10. Multitalented: Beyoncé is not just a singer; she’s also a songwriter, actress, and businesswoman.

11. Acting Roles: She’s acted in movies like Dreamgirls and The Pink Panther and voiced Nala in the live-action The Lion King.

12. Fashion Icon: Beyoncé has graced the covers of major fashion magazines like Vogue and collaborated on fashion lines, including her Ivy Park brand.

13. Ivy Park Success: Her activewear line, Ivy Park, launched in partnership with Adidas, has been immensely successful, selling out almost instantly upon release.

14. BeyGOOD Foundation: Beyoncé established the BeyGOOD initiative to support various humanitarian efforts, including disaster relief and scholarships.

15. Lemonade Impact: Her 2016 visual album Lemonade was critically acclaimed for exploring themes like infidelity, race, and womanhood.

16. Family of Performers: Beyoncé’s father, Mathew Knowles, was her manager, and her mother, Tina Knowles, designed costumes for Destiny’s Child.

17. Blue Ivy Carter: Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s first daughter, Blue Ivy, was born in 2012, and she made history as the youngest person ever to win a BET Award.

18. Twins Surprise: In 2017, Beyoncé announced she was pregnant with twins Rumi and Sir, which broke the internet with the most-liked Instagram post.

19. Philanthropy: She has donated millions to causes like COVID-19 relief, Black Lives Matter, and other charitable organisations.

20. Lion King Album: Beyoncé curated and produced "The Lion King: The Gift," an album featuring African artists inspired by the film.

21. Iconic Dance Moves: Her choreography in music videos like "Single Ladies" and "Crazy in Love" has been widely imitated and parodied.

22. Houston Roots: Despite her global fame, Beyoncé often pays tribute to her Houston upbringing and has included local elements in her music and videos.

23. Billboard Queen: Beyoncé is the first female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 with her first five studio albums.

24. Vocal Range: She is known for her wide vocal range, able to effortlessly hit both high notes and powerful low notes.

25. A Self-Titled Album Surprise: In 2013, she released a self-titled album without any prior promotion, revolutionising how artists release music.

26. Jay-Z Power Couple: Beyoncé married rapper Jay-Z in a secret ceremony in 2008, making them one of the entertainment industry’s most powerful couples.

27. World Humanitarian Day: In 2012, Beyoncé partnered with the United Nations to promote World Humanitarian Day with her song “I Was Here.”

28. Formation Scholarship: She launched the Formation Scholars program to support young women studying creative arts, music, literature, or African-American studies.

29. Forbes Power List: She has frequently appeared on Forbes' lists of the most powerful women, highest-paid celebrities, and wealthiest self-made women.

30. Homecoming Documentary: Her 2019 Netflix documentary, “Homecoming,” gave fans an inside look at her Coachella performance preparations.

31. Music Videos as Art: Beyoncé’s music videos are often hailed as short films featuring elaborate choreography, storytelling, and visual artistry.

32. Own Streaming Service: In 2015, Beyoncé and Jay-Z launched Tidal, a subscription-based music streaming service focusing on high-fidelity sound quality.

33. All-Time Great: Rolling Stone ranked her among the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time” and “100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time.”

34. Environmental Advocacy: She and Jay-Z’s “On the Run II” tour promoted environmental sustainability by reducing the use of plastic and encouraging recycling.

35. Parkwood Entertainment: Beyoncé founded her own entertainment company, Parkwood Entertainment, to manage her creative and business endeavours.

36. #BeyGood4Burundi: She partnered with UNICEF to help bring clean water to children in Burundi, Africa.

37. Acting Awards: Beyoncé won the Best Actress award at the 2001 NAACP Image Awards for her role in the TV movie “Carmen: A Hip Hopera.”

38. “Brown Skin Girl” Recognition: Her song “Brown Skin Girl” was praised for celebrating Black and brown beauty and won a Grammy for Best Music Video.

39. Vegan Lifestyle: Beyoncé and Jay-Z have promoted veganism and a plant-based diet, even launching a vegan meal delivery service.

40. Queen of Social Media: She has millions of followers on Instagram and frequently breaks records for the most-liked photos.

41. High Achiever in School: Beyoncé attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston before shifting focus to her music career.

42. HBCU Appreciation: In her Coachella performance, she paid homage to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and celebrated African-American culture and education.

43. Still Going Strong: Even at 43, Beyoncé continues to be a force in music, fashion, and culture, inspiring generations with her talent, activism, and relentless work ethic.

As Beyoncé marks her 43rd birthday, these fun facts reflect her incredible impact, versatility, and the love she continues to receive from fans around the world. Happy Birthday, Queen Bey!

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