The Queen was QUEENING for the opening night of her highly-anticipated Renaissance World Tour. Check out the highlights from Beyonce’s first show inside…
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As for for the rest of us…
Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour has officially begun, and it’s already shaping up to be a spectacle like no other. From her iconic “Formation” World Tour to her electrifying “Mrs. Carter Show” World Tour, Beyoncé has always pushed the boundaries of what a live performance can be. And now, with the Renaissance World Tour, she’s once again raising the bar for what fans can expect from a live Beyoncé experience.
The Renaissance World Tour kicked off on May 10th at Stockholm’s Friends Arena, where the iconic singer and performer took to the stage to showcase a series of hits from her esteemed catalog. As the crowd roared with excitement, Mrs. Carter made her grand entrance, belting out “Dangerously In Love 2.”
Listen to her flawless vocals below:
As the night progressed, fans were treated to a breathtaking display of artistry and showmanship, as Bey effortlessly belted out one hit after another. But it was during the performance of her Renaissance track “Cozy” that the audience was in for a real treat. The Renaissance Queen brought out two very special guests to join her on stage – and they were nothing short of metallic masterpieces.
The two robotic arms were the perfect addition to the high-energy performance, and the audience couldn’t get enough. It was a moment that captured the essence of Bey’s past tours, which have been characterized by their extravagance, creativity, and attention to detail. Check it:
Beyoncé performing ‘COZY’ with two robot arms at the Renaissance World Tour.
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 10, 2023
The GRAMMY Goat is known for keeping her performances fresh and current by seamlessly integrating trending dances and songs into her sets, as evidenced by the way she smoothly transitions from “Diva” into Lil Uzi Vert’s “I Just Wanna Rock,” all while rocking her hips with effortless style.
Watch her go off below:
And the a** wiggle…we’re here for it!
BEYONCÉ THROWING HER TOOTIE BACK IKTR pic.twitter.com/sv3wKU9FYB
— (@beyoncegarden) May 10, 2023
Below is the full set list:
1. “Dangerously in Love”
2. “Flaws and All”
3. “1+1” / “I’d Rather Go Blind” / cover of “I’m Going Down” by Mary J. Blige
4. “I Care”
5. “I’m That Girl”
6. “Cozy”
7. “Alien Superstar”
Break: “Sweet Dreams”
8. “Lift Off” – Kanye West and Jay-Z featuring Beyoncé
Break: “7/11” performance by Les Twins
9. “Cuff It” (Gospel version/Wetter remix)
10. “Energy”
11. “Break My Soul” (Queens remix)
Break: “No Angel”
12. “Formation”
13. “Diva”
14. “Run the World”
15. “MY POWER”
Break: “Just Wanna Rock” by Lil Uzi Vert / “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar
16. “Black Parade”
17. “Savage” (Remix)
18. “Partition”
Break: “Family Feud” by Jay-Z / “Yonce” / “Higher” by The Carters
19. “Church Girl”
20. “Get Me Bodied” / “Freakum Dress”
21. “Before I Let Go”
22. “Rather Die Young”
23. “Love On Top”
24. “Crazy In Love”
Break: “Green Light” / “Love Hangover” by Diana Ross, performed by backup singers
25. “Plastic Off the Sofa”
26. “Virgo’s Groove” / “Naughty Girl” / “Say My Name” / “Speechless”/ “Cater 2 You” / “Rocket” / “Dance For You”
27. “Move” / “Move Ya Body” by Nina Sky
28. “Heated”
Break: “Already” / “Kitty Kat” / “Flawless” / “Find Your Way Back” / “Heard About Us”
29. “THIQUE” interpolated with “Toxic” by Britney Spears
30. “All Up In Your Mind”
31. “Drunk In Love” (Dubai version)
32. “America Has A Problem”
33. “Pure/Honey”
34. “Summer Renaissance”
We wonder if she’ll change it up for the American leg of the tour.
The production. The visuals. The male and plus sized dancers. The transitions. AND the VOCALS! Whew! She left no crumbs. Check out more clips from Bey’s opening night below:
Im sorry but beyonce is definitely the best performer alive !! pic.twitter.com/iQJtT7AylJ
— olivier (@olwestside) May 10, 2023
Beyonce is MOTHER for having this plus-size dancer lead the ‘My Power’ dance break. Representation matters #RenaissanceWorldTour pic.twitter.com/jM64deNqJF
— Busi Lethole (@BusiLethole) May 10, 2023
Bey ended the show with “Summer Renaissance”:
With each show promising to be a unique and unforgettable experience, fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the chance to witness this living legend in action.
Ticket holders, are you ready?
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