Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, known mononymously as Beyoncé, announced in February 2023 that she would be embarking on a world tour in support of her seventh studio album Renaissance. The Renaissance Tour will mark Beyoncé’s first solo concert tour since 2016’s Formation World Tour. While no official dates have been revealed yet, there is much speculation about when and where the Renaissance Tour will take place based on Beyoncé’s touring history, schedule, and more. Keep reading for a deep dive into everything we know so far about the Renaissance Tour dates.
Expected Timeline for the Renaissance Tour
Though no dates are confirmed yet, industry insiders expect the Renaissance Tour to kick off in the summer of 2023. Beyoncé typically goes on tour in the summer months, as she did for the Formation World Tour in 2016. The Renaissance album was released in July 2022, so it would follow her usual album cycle to plan a tour about a year later when the weather is warmer.
Most experts predict the Renaissance Tour will start in June or July 2023. The tour will likely run through the remainder of 2023. Beyoncé usually tours for 6-9 months at a time, hitting major markets in North America, Europe, and elsewhere around the world.
So while we don’t know exact show dates yet, we can reasonably expect the Renaissance Tour to hit stadiums and arenas worldwide between summer 2023 and early 2024.
Potential Renaissance Tour Dates in North America
When it comes to potential Renaissance Tour dates in the United States and Canada, Beyoncé has some favorite cities she is likely to visit. Expect to see dates in:
- New York City – New York, NY
- Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA
- Houston – Houston, TX
- Miami – Miami, FL
- Atlanta – Atlanta, GA
- Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV
- San Francisco – San Francisco, CA
- Toronto – Toronto, ON
- Chicago – Chicago, IL
- Boston – Boston, MA
- Washington, D.C. – Washington, D.C.
Beyoncé has performed in all of these metropolitan areas on previous tours, so they are very likely stops on the Renaissance Tour as well. Smaller tertiary markets she may hit include Detroit, Vancouver, Montreal, Philadelphia, and more.
The Renaissance Tour will most likely visit at least 15-20 cities in the United States and Canada. Exact venues are still TBA, but Beyoncé will be looking to book large stadiums and arenas in each market.
Potential Renaissance European Tour Dates
While Beyoncé is hugely popular in North America, she also draws massive crowds when touring Europe. Here are some European cities that are probable stops on Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour:
- London – London, England
- Paris – Paris, France
- Barcelona – Barcelona, Spain
- Amsterdam – Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Berlin – Berlin, Germany
- Manchester – Manchester, England
- Copenhagen – Copenhagen, Denmark
- Milan – Milan, Italy
- Stockholm – Stockholm, Sweden
- Zurich – Zurich, Switzerland
Again, exact venues are still unannounced, but Beyoncé will likely be looking to book large arenas or stadiums in each city on her European tour leg. Other potential markets for the Renaissance Tour include major cities in Ireland, Belgium, Norway, Portugal and more. She could play 10-20 shows throughout Europe.
Potential Dates for Other Regions
In addition to North America and Europe, past Beyoncé world tours have also included legs in the United Kingdom, Latin America, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, the Middle East, and Africa. She will likely want to bring the Renaissance Tour to fans all around the world.
Some international markets she may visit include:
- Mexico City – Mexico
- São Paulo – Brazil
- Sydney – Australia
- Auckland – New Zealand
- Dubai – United Arab Emirates
- Cape Town – South Africa
- Taipei – Taiwan
- Hong Kong – Hong Kong
- Seoul – South Korea
- Mumbai – India
Again, no Renaissance Tour dates or venues have been announced in these regions yet. But Beyoncé’s team is likely hard at work planning out routing and logistics to bring the iconic show worldwide.
Number of Shows for the Renaissance Tour
It’s challenging to predict exactly how many shows Beyoncé will play on the Renaissance Tour in total. However, looking at her previous concert tours gives us a reasonable estimate:
| Tour | Number of Dates |
|---|---|
| Dangerously in Love Tour (2003) | 40 shows |
| The Beyoncé Experience (2007) | 97 shows |
| I Am… World Tour (2009-2010) | 108 shows |
| The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour (2013-2014) | 132 shows |
| Formation World Tour (2016) | 49 shows |
As we can see, Beyoncé’s last two major concert treks consisted of 49 and 132 shows respectively. Given her superstar status and the hype surrounding Renaissance, it would be reasonable to expect the Renaissance Tour to have between 50-150 dates worldwide.
This would allow Beyoncé to perform in all the major markets mentioned above, likely with multiple nights in the very largest cities. If spread over 12-18 months, a tour of this size should be feasible for Beyoncé and crew from a logistics standpoint.
When Will Exact Renaissance Tour Dates/Cities be Announced?
Fans are eagerly awaiting exact tour date and venue announcements for the Renaissance Tour. When can we expect those details to be revealed?
Beyoncé’s team has not given any official timelines. However, based on her past tour rollouts, official announcements traditionally come 1-3 months before the actual first show.
For example, the initial Formation World Tour dates were revealed in early April 2016, with the first show taking place on April 27, 2016. So official Renaissance Tour announcements will likely come in Spring 2023 at the earliest.
It’s possible tour details may trickle out slowly over the coming months vs. one big announcement. Either way, once dates/venues are made public, fans can expect tickets to sell out extremely quickly for these highly coveted shows.
How to Get Tickets to the Renaissance Tour
Given Beyoncé’s astronomical popularity and devoted fanbase, tickets to any Renaissace Tour dates will be in extremely high demand. Here are some tips for giving yourself the best chance at securing seats:
- Sign up for Beyoncé’s email list and fan club for special pre-sale ticket access
- Follow Beyoncé’s social media accounts for tour announcements
- Set up accounts on major ticketing platforms like Ticketmaster in advance
- Aim to buy tickets right when the general on-sale begins
- Use pre-sale codes from certain credit cards/brands when available
- Be ready and waiting on your computer at the exact on-sale time
- Have back-up devices like your phone ready just in case
- For high demand shows, purchase tickets as soon as available – don’t wait!
While official tour dates are still TBA, start preparing now so you’ll be ready to secure Renaissance Tour seats the moment they go on sale. This could very well be the hottest ticket of 2023-2024!
How Much Will Renaissance Tour Tickets Cost?
Of course, one of the big questions for Beyoncé fans is – how much are tickets going to cost? While exact pricing has yet to be announced, we can again look to her previous tours for an idea of what to expect:
| Tour | Average Ticket Price Range |
|---|---|
| Formation World Tour (2016) | $120 – $450+ per seat |
| On The Run II Tour (with Jay-Z) (2018) | $200 – $1,000+ per seat |
Beyoncé’s 2016 Formation World Tour had an average ticket price of $305, according to Pollstar. However, that climbed to around $500 for the ultra hot On The Run II shows in 2018.
Given her continued popularity gains, exclusive new music, and anticipation around Renaissance, it would not be surprising to see the average Renaissance Tour ticket price land between $300 – $500+. Likely a fair number of premium packages and platinum seats will exceed $1,000 as well.
Of course, prices will vary market by market – smaller cities may have lower averages; massive global cities like London and Paris will be the most expensive. But overall, if fans want to catch the Renaissance Tour, they should be prepared to pay a premium price for the experience.
Conclusion
While no dates are confirmed yet, the Renaissance Tour is one of the most highly anticipated concerts in recent memory. When Beyoncé does announce the cities and venues for her Renaissance World Tour, expected in 2023 or early 2024, fans need to be prepared with their game plans for securing coveted tickets.
This tour promises to be a stunning celebration of Beyoncé’s newest music and globally beloved catalog. Catching the Renaissance Tour live in person will absolutely be a highlight and career-defining moment as she continues to push herself as an artist and deliver innovative high caliber performances. Stay tuned for official word from Team Beyoncé on when and where the Queen Bey will appear next!