Beyoncé kicked off Black History Month with the announcement the world has been waiting months for: Her Renaissance World Tour is happening, this year. Bey unveiled the news with a simple Instagram post: “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR 2023.” She did not immediately provide more information, but more is obviously coming.
So, what is known so far about her tour? What can the world expect? Here, we’ve gathered everything released so far.
When is the Renaissance World Tour happening?
2023. (Perhaps this summer?) The start date hasn’t yet been shared, although more details seem imminent.
Where can you get tickets?
We’re waiting for Beyoncé to share those details any minute now… (This will be updated when she does.)
Will Beyoncé be using Ticketmaster like Taylor Swift to sell tickets?
Unclear at this point, but given what happened with Taylor Swift’s Eras tour (and the fact it led to Congressional hearings about Ticketmaster’s practices), it seems very likely both Beyoncé and Ticketmaster would want to avoid repeating that mess.
Where will Beyoncé be playing?
Exact venues and locations haven’t been shared, but “world tour” means both the U.S. and other countries.
What has Beyoncé said about the Renaissance World Tour?
She just announced it was happening with a post on February 1. Her website didn’t immediately contain any more details. But during the Wearable Art Gala in October 2022, she appeared to confirm it would start this summer, as a backstage tour with her mother Tina Lawson was up for auction at the event.
Will Beyoncé be performing at the Grammys (on February 5) and sharing more tour details there?
Not clear yet, but she is the most nominated artist at the ceremony. On January 21, Variety reported that “talks with show producers are ongoing for a possible onstage appearance” by Beyoncé.
What can we expect from the tour on stage?
Beyoncé hasn’t shared that yet either, but given the artistry she put into her recent Dubai show, it’s fair to say we can expect no less than excellence, elaborate costumes, and an incredible experience.
This post will be updated the moment more detail is released.
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