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It's Official: Beyoncé, Jay-Z Announce On The Run II Tour

The GRAMMY winners will spend the summer on tour in Europe and the United States

After much speculation — and a Ticketmaster leak — it's finally official. Beyoncé and Jay-Z are heading back on tour.

The power couple are teaming for On The Run II, which will take them across arenas and stadiums in Europe and the United States this summer.

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On The Run II will kick off in Europe in Cardiff, Wales, on June 6, with the 15-date leg extending until July 17 in Nice, France. 

The 21-concert U.S. leg will commence June 25 in Cleveland. Hova and Bey will then hit up Washington, D.C., Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Los Angeles. The tour is scheduled to wrap with a Canadian date on Oct. 2 in Vancouver. 

Tickets go on pre-sale March 14 via the  Beyhive  and Tidal, and will then be available March 19 through  LiveNation .  Catching Up On Music News Powered By The Recording Academy Just Got Easier. Have A Google Home Device? "Talk To GRAMMYs"

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Beyond Country: All The Genres Beyoncé Explores On 'Cowboy Carter'

On 'COWBOY CARTER,' Beyoncé is free. Her eighth studio album is an unbridled exploration of musical genres — from country to opera and R&B — that celebrates the fluidity of music and her Texas roots.

"Genres are a funny little concept, aren't they? In theory, they have a simple definition that's easy to understand. But in practice, well, some may feel confined."

With those words, spoken on "SPAGHETTII" by Linda Martell — the first commercially successful Black female artist in country music and the first to play the Grand Ole Opry solo — Beyoncé provides a proxy response to her original call on Instagram 10 days before COWBOY CARTER was released: "This ain’t a Country album. This is a “Beyoncé” album." 

She delivered on that promise with intent. Through a mix of homage and innovation, Beyoncé's latest is a 27-track testament to her boundless musicality and draws  from a rich aural palette. In addition to its country leanings, COWBOY CARTER includes everything from the soulful depths of gospel to the intricate layers of opera. 

Beyoncé's stance is clear: she's not here to fit into a box. From the heartfelt tribute in "BLACKBIIRD" to the genre-blurring tracks like "YA YA," Beyoncé uses her platform to elevate the conversation around genre, culture, and history. She doesn't claim country music; she illuminates its roots and wings, celebrating the Black artists who've shaped its essence.

The collective album proves no genre was created or remains in isolation. It's a concept stoked in the words of the opening track, "AMERIICAN REQUIEM" when Beyonce reflects, "Nothing really ends / For things to stay the same they have to change again." For country, and all popular genres of music to exist they have to evolve. No sound ever stays the same.

COWBOY CARTER's narrative arc, from "AMERICAN REQUIEM" to "AMEN," is a journey through American music's heart and soul, paying tribute to its origins while charting a path forward. This album isn't just an exploration of musical heritage; it's an act of freedom and a declaration of the multifaceted influence of Black culture on American pop culture.

Here's a closer look at some of some of the musical genres touched on in act ii, the second release of an anticipated trilogy by Beyoncé, the most GRAMMY-winning artist of all-time: 

Before COWBOY CARTER was even released, Beyoncé sparked critical discussion over the role of herself and all Black artists in country music . Yet COWBOY CARTER doesn't stake a claim on country music. Rather, it spotlights the genre through collaborations with legends and modern icons , while championing the message that country music, like all popular American music and culture, has always been built on the labor and love of Black lives. 

It's a reckoning acknowledged not only by Beyoncé's personal connection to country music growing up in Texas, but the role Black artists have played in country music rooted in gospel, blues, and folk music. 

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Country legends, Dolly Parton ("DOLLY P", "JOLENE," and "TYRANT"), Willie Nelson ("SMOKE HOUR" and "SMOKE HOUR II"), and Martell ("SPAGHETTII and "THE LINDA MARTELL SHOW") serve mainly as spoken-word collaborators, becoming MCs for Queen Bey. Some of the most prolific country music legends receiving her in a space where she has been made to feel unwelcome in music (most notably with the racism surrounding her 2016 CMA performance of "Daddy Lessons" with the Dixie Chicks ) provides a prolific release of industry levies. Martell, a woman who trod the dark country road before Bey, finally getting her much-deserved dues appears as an almost pre-ordained and poetic act of justice. 

"BLACKBIIRD," a version of the Beatles ' civil rights era song of encouragement and hope for the struggle of Black women is led softly by Beyoncé, backed by a quartet of Black female contemporary country songbirds: Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy, and Reyna Roberts. 

Beyoncé holds space for others, using the power of her star to shine a light on those around her. These inclusions rebuke nay-sayers who quipped pre-release that she was stealing attention from other Black country artists. It also flies in the faces that shunned and discriminated against her, serving as an example of how to do better. The reality that Beyoncé wasn't stealing a spotlight, but building a stage for fellow artists, is a case study in how success for one begets success for others. 

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Gospel, Blues, & Folk (American Roots)

As is Beyoncé's way, she mounts a case for country music with evidence to back up her testimony. She meanders a course through a sequence of styles that serve as the genre's foundation: gospel, blues, and folk music.

"AMERIICAN REQUIEM" and "AMEN" bookend the album with gospel-inspired lyrics and choir vocals. The opener sets up a reflective sermon buoyed by  the sounds of a reverberating church organ, while the closer, with its introspective lyrics, pleads for mercy and redemption. The main verse on "AMEN", "This house was built with blood and bone/ The statues they made were beautiful/ But they were lies of stone," is complemented by a blend of piano, and choral harmonies. 

Hymnal references are interlaced throughout the album, particularly in songs like "II HANDS II HEAVEN" and in the lyrical nuances on "JUST FOR FUN." In the later track, Beyoncé's voice soars with gratitude in a powerful delivery of the lines, "Time heals everything / I don't need anything / Hallelujah, I pray to her." 

The gospel-inspired, blues-based "16 CARRIAGES" reflects the rich history of country songs borrowing from the blues while simultaneously calling back to songs sung by field laborers in the colonial American South. "Sixteen dollars, workin' all day/ Ain't got time to waste, I got art to make" serves as the exhausted plea of an artist working tirelessly long hours in dedication to a better life. 

Rhiannon Giddens , a celebrated musician-scholar, two-time GRAMMY winner, and Pulitzer Prize recipient, infuses "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" with her profound understanding of American folk, country, and blues. She plays the viola and banjo, the latter tracing its origins to Sub-Saharan West Africa and the lutes of ancient Egypt. Through her skilled plucking and bending of the strings, Giddens bridges the rich musical heritage of Africa and the South with the soul of country, blues, and folk music.

Pop, Funk, Soul & Rock 'n' Roll  

All in, Beyoncé is a pop star who is wrestling with labels placed on her 27-year career in COWBOY CARTER . Fittingly, she brings in two other pop artists known for swimming in the brackish water between country and pop, Miley Cyrus and Post Malone . Her intentional inclusion of two artists who have blurred genres without much cross-examination begs the question, Why should Beyoncé's sound be segregated to a different realm? 

On "YA YA" Linda Martell returns as the listener's sonic sentinel, introducing the track like a lesson plan: "This particular tune stretches across a range of genres. And that’s what makes it a unique listening experience." The tune sinks into the strummed chords of Nancy Sinatra 's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" before leaping into a fiery dance track that features reimagined lyrics from the Beach Boys , with soulful vocal flourishes and breaks that show the throughline connection between '60s era rock, funk, and pop music.

Robert Randolph lends his hands on "16 CARRIAGES" with a funk-infused grapple on his pedal-steel guitar. It's a style he honed through his early years touring and recording with his family band and later in his career as an in-demand collaborator working with names including the Allman Brothers , and Norah Jones . 

The lesson is solidified as the album transitions into an interlude on "OH LOUISIANA," featuring a sped-up sample of a classic track by Chuck Berry. This moment emphasizes the pop superstar's nod to civil rights era music history, spotlighting a controversial artist celebrated for his pioneering contributions to rock 'n' roll. (It's a part of music history Beyoncé knows well, after starring as Etta James in the 2008 film Cadillac Records , a veiled biopic of the legendary Chicago label Chess Records.)

Classical & Opera

Opera was missing from many listeners' Beyoncé Bingo card, but didn't surprise those that know her background. Beyoncé was trained for over a decade starting at an early age by her voice teacher David Lee Brewer, a retired opera singer who once lived with the Knowles family. 

COWBOY CARTER gives sing-along fans a 101 opera class with "DAUGHTER." In Italian, Beyoncé sings passages from the 1783 Italian opera "Caro Mio Ben," composed by Giuseppe Tommaso Giovanni Giordani. The aria is a classic piece of vocal training that fittingly shows off her full range — taking us back to the earliest days of her vocal teachings.

Hip-Hop & R&B

Midway through the album on "SPAGHETTII" Beyoncé announces, "I ain't no regular singer, now come get everythin' you came for," landing right where expectations have confined her: in the throes of a romping beat, experimenting with sounds that blend hip-hop with R&B and soul. The track notably highlights the talent of Nigerian American singer/rapper Shaboozey, who also shows up to the rodeo on "SWEET HONEY BUCKIN'" brandishing his unique mix of hip-hop, folk-pop, and country music. 

Beyoncé worked with longtime collaborator Raphael Saadiq on this album, a career legend in the R&B industry, who lends his mark to several tracks on which he wrote, produced, and played multiple instruments. Beyoncé also utilizes the Louisiana songwriter Willie Jones on "JUST FOR FUN," an artist who draws on a contemporary blend of country, Southern rap, and R&B in the hymnal ballad. 

The violin-heavy "TYRANT" and "SPAGHETTII" both underscore hip-hop's long love affair with the classical string instrument (See: Common 's " Be ," and Wu Tang Clan 's " Reunited " as the tip of that particular iceberg) with a blend of soulful R&B lyrics paired with beat-based instrumentalization. 

In a world quick to draw lines and label sounds, Beyoncé's COWBOY CARTER stands as a vibrant mosaic of musical influence and innovation. Ultimately, Beyoncé's COWBOY CARTER isn't seeking anyone's acceptance. As a Texan once told she didn't belong, her critical response claps back at this exclusion.  It's also a reminder that in the hands of a true artist, music is limitless.

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Beyoncé's New Album 'Cowboy Carter' Is Here: Check Out The Featured Artists, Cover Songs, And Tracklist

Beyoncé's highly anticipated 'COWBOY CARTER' opens up a Pandora's box of American lore, and the deep connections between Blackness and country music. Here's the rundown of the album's featured artists, cover songs and tracklisting.

Beyoncé 's act ii is upon us — say hello to COWBOY CARTER .

On March 29, the 32-time GRAMMY winner unleashed the follow-up to her acclaimed 2022 album, RENAISSANCE . While COWBOY CARTER hints "Bey goes country," the LP is more of a psychedelic opus, with glimmers of country twang and style.

Across a sprawling 27-song tracklist of inspired originals flecked with covers and interpolations, Queen Bey takes us on a rodeo ride through so many musical universes, paying homage to the Beatles , Chuck Berry , Willie Nelson , Dolly Parton , Linda Martell, and more.

Clearly, there's a treasure trove here — more than enough to keep the Beyhive abuzz throughout 2024. GRAMMY.com is here to help you pore over every twangy lick, mega-guest star and lyrical implication. 

As you dive into Beyoncé's astonishing new album, read on for some of the fundamentals of COWBOY CARTER.

The Tracklisting

Two days prior to COWBOY CARTER 's release, Bey released the tracklist — fittingly, in the form of a rodeo poster. And much to the delight of the Beyhive, it's nearly double the length of its 16-track predecessor, RENAISSANCE .

Check out the rodeo poster, as well as the complete track listing, below.

AMERIICAN REQUIEM

16 CARRIAGES

SMOKE HOUR WILLIE NELSON

TEXAS HOLD 'EM

ALLIGATOR TEARS

SMOKE HOUR II

JUST FOR FUN

II MOST WANTED

LEVII'S JEANS

THE LINDA MARTELL SHOW

OH LOUISIANA

DESERT EAGLE

RIIVERDANCE

II HANDS II HEAVEN

SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN'

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The Cover Songs

Among two dozen dazzling Beyoncé originals,   COWBOY CARTER   features covers of the Beatles' "Blackbird," Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and Chuck Berry's "Oh Louisiana."

"BLACKBIIRD" (retitled from "Blackbird," with an   act ii   flavor) is a   Paul McCartney   song, credited to Lennon-McCartney and featured on 1968's   The Beatles , commonly known as   The White Album . The song's civil rights inspiration makes it more than a worthy selection: the use of McCartney's original guitar and foot-tapping track makes it especially ear-grabbing.

"JOLENE" is a Dolly Parton classic, similarly given symphonic heft by Bey; Parton offers a radio-like intro on the   COWBOY CARTER   rendition.

In Parton's pre-"JOLENE" intro, "DOLLY P," she connects "Jolene" to Bey's immortal line "Becky with the good hair" from the   Lemonade   track "Sorry": "You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about? Reminded me of someone I knew back when, except she has flamin' locks of auburn hair. Bless her heart. Just a hair of a different color, but it hurts just the same."

"OH LOUISIANA" is a Chuck Berry deep cut from 1971's undersung   San Francisco Dues ; a flicker of Berry's "Maybellene" appears in "SMOKE HOUR WILLIE NELSON," which also features interpolations of Roy Hamilton's "Don't Let Go" and Sister Rosetta Tharpe's "Down By The River Side."

Similarly, "YA YA" contains glimmers of Tommaso Giordani's "Caro Mio Ben,"   Lee Hazelwood 's "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'," and   the Beach Boys ' "Good Vibrations."

Beyoncé has always displayed razor-sharp intent with her collaborators, and   COWBOY CARTER   is no exception.

The featured guests highlight a slew of   rising Black stars   in the   country scene . "BLACKBIIRD" spotlights four budding female artists, Brittney Spencer, Renya Roberts, Tanner Addell and Tiera Kennedy; Willie Jones shows off his chops on "JUST FOR FUN"; and country-rap fusionist Shaboozey stars on two tracks, "SPAGHETTII" and "SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN.'"

She also welcomes two country-loving pop stars,   Miley Cyrus   and   Post Malone , who make appearances on "II MOST WANTED" and "LEVII'S JEANS," respectively. And along with Parton, Beyoncé honors two more country greats with two aptly titled homages: fellow Texan   Willie Nelson   appears on "SMOKE HOUR WILLIE NELSON" and "SMOKE HOUR II," and trailblazer Linda Martell "The Linda Martell Show"

Perhaps Beyoncé's cutest collaborator is her six-year-old daughter, Rumi Carter, who makes her adorable debut on "PROTECTOR."

With that, venture forth into   COWBOY CARTER   — another quintessentially Bey statement of purpose and prowess.

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GRAMMY Rewind: Watch Beyoncé Win A GRAMMY For "Halo" During Her Record-Setting Night In 2010

As you dive into Beyoncé's new album, 'COWBOY CARTER,' revisit the moment Queen Bey won a GRAMMY for "Halo," one of six golden gramophones she won in 2010.

Amongst Beyoncé 's expansive catalog, "Halo" is easily one of her most iconic songs. Today, the 2009 single is her most-streamed song on Spotify; it was her first video to reach one billion views on YouTube; and it helped her set one of her GRAMMY records in 2010.

In this episode of GRAMMY Rewind , watch the superstar take the stage to accept Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Halo" in 2010 — the year she became the first female artist to win six GRAMMYs in one night.

"This has been such an amazing night for me, and I'd love to thank the GRAMMYs," she said, admitting she was nervous before taking a deep breath.

Before leaving the stage, Beyoncé took a second to thank two more special groups: "I'd love to thank my family for all of their support, including my husband. I love you. And I'd like to thank all of my fans for their support over the years."

The five other awards Beyoncé took home that night were for the coveted Song Of The Year ("Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)") and four R&B Categories: Best Contemporary R&B Album ( I Am... Sasha Fierce ), Best R&B Song ("Single Ladies"), Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("Single Ladies"), and Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance (for her cover of Etta James' "At Last"). 

As of 2024, Beyoncé has won the most GRAMMY Awards in history with 32 wins.

Press play on the video above to relive Queen Bey's "Halo" win for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of GRAMMY Rewind.

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' is part of a proud lineage of artists, from Ringo Starr to Tina Turner, who have bravely taken a left turn into country's homespun, heart-on-sleeve aesthetic.

When Beyoncé announced her upcoming album, Cowboy Carter , with the drop of two distinctly country tracks, she broke both genre and barriers. Not only did Queen Bey continue to prove she can do just about anything, but she joined a long tradition of country music crossover albums.

Country music is, like all genres, a construct, designed by marketing companies around the advent of widely-disseminated recorded music, to sell albums. But in the roughly 100 intervening years, genre has dictated much about the who and how of music making.

In the racially segregated America of the 1920s, music was no exception. Marketing companies began to distinguish between "race records" (blues, R&B, and gospel) intended for Black audiences and hillbilly music (country and Western), sold to white listeners. The decision still echoes through music genre stereotypes today.

But Black people have always been a part of country music, a message that's gained recognition in recent years — in part because of advocacy work by those like Rhiannon Giddens , who plays banjo and viola on "Texas Hold 'Em," one of two singles Beyoncé released in advance of Cowboy Carter.

And since rigid genre rules' inception, many artists from Lil Nas X to Bruce Springsteen have periodically dabbled in or even crossed over to country music.

In honor of Beyoncé's foray, here are eight times musicians from other genres tried out country music.

Ray Charles — Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music (1962)

In 1962, the soul music pioneer crossed the genre divide to cut a swingin' two-volume, 14-track revue of country and western music.

Part history lesson and part demonstration of Charles' unparalleled musicianship, Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music covers country songs by major country artists of the era, including Hank Williams , Don Gibson, and Eddy Arnold. An instant success, the record topped album sales charts and was Charles' first atop the Billboard Hot 200 charts.

Ringo Starr — Beaucoups of Blues (1970)

The Beatles ' drummer loves country music. Ringo Starr cut this album, which sounds like something you'd two-step the night away to at a honky tonk, as his second solo project. He was inspired by pedal steel guitar player and producer Pete Drake, who worked on George Harrison 's All Things Must Pass .

With Drake's help, Starr draws out a classic honky tonk sound — pedal steel, country fiddle, and bar room piano — to round out the album.

Beaucoups includes a textbook country heartbreak song, "Fastest Growing Heartache in the West," a bluesy ramblin' man ballad, "$15 Draw," and a surprisingly sweet love song to a sex worker, "Woman Of The Night."

The Pointer Sisters — Fairytale (1974)

Remembered for their R&B hits like "I'm So Excited" and "Jump (For My Love)", the Pointer Sisters dropped "Fairytale," a classic country heartbreak song into the middle of their second studio album, That's A Plenty.

Full of honky tonk pedal steel and fiddle, the track earned the band a GRAMMY award for Country and Western Vocal Performance Group or Duo in 1975, beating out Willie Nelson , Kris Kristofferson , Bobby Bare , and the Statler Brothers ; they were the first, and to date, only Black women to receive the award.

The same year the song came out, the Pointer Sisters also became the first Black group to play the Grand Ole Opry, arriving to find a group of protesters holding signs with messages like 'Keep country, country!'

Tina Turner — Tina Turns the Country On! (1974)

Also in 1974, Tina Turner cut her first solo album, Tina Turns the Country On!, while she was still performing with then-husband Ike Turner as the Ike & Tina Turner Revue.

Containing the seeds of the powerful, riveting voice she'd fully let loose in her long solo career after separating from her abusive husband, the album presents a stripped down, mellow Turner.

She covers songs like Kris Kristofferson's "Help Me Make It Through The Night" and Bob Dylan 's "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You," and delivers a soaring rendition of Dolly Parton's "There Will Always Be Music."

Turner was nominated for a GRAMMY award for the album, but in Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female, category.

The Beastie Boys — Country Mike's Greatest Hits (1999)

This Beastie Boys cut only a few hundred copies (most reports say 300) of this spoof country album — reputedly conceived of as a Christmas present for friends and family, and never officially released.

Presenting the supposed greatest hits of a slightly dodgy, enigmatic character – Country Mike, who shares a name with band member "Mike D" Diamond — the album sounds like vintage steel guitar country. Think Hank Williams and Jimmy Rodgers with a dash of musical oddballs Louden Wainwright III and David Allen Coe's humor and funk.

Country Mike appears just briefly in the liner notes of the band's anthology album, The Sounds of Silence, (which also includes two of the album's tracks: "Railroad Blues" and "Country Mike's Theme"), as part of an alternate universe wherein Mike temporarily lost his memory when he was hit on the head.

"The psychologists told us that if we didn't play along with Mike's fantasy, he could be in grave danger," the notes read. "This song ('Railroad Blues') is one of the many that we made during that tragic period of time."

Cyndi Lauper — Detour (2016)

The "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" singer enjoyed herself thoroughly by deviating from her typical style with 2016's Detour.

Road tripping into country music land, Lauper covered country songs of the 1950s and 1960s, including Marty Robbins ' "Begging You," Patsy Montana's "I Want to be a Cowboy's Sweetheart" and Dolly Parton's "Hard Candy Christmas" with guest appearances by Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, and Vince Gill.

Jaret Ray Reddick — Just Woke Up (2022)

It might be hard to imagine the Bowling for Soup frontman, known for teenage pop-punk angst hits like "Girl all the Bad Guys Want" and "Punk Rock 101" crooning country ballads.

But in 2022, under the name Jaret Ray Reddick, he cut his solo debut, Just Woke Up. Drawing inspiration from Reddick's native Texas, the steel guitar and twang driven album features duets with Uncle Cracker, Cody Canada, Frank Turner, and Stephen Egerton.

Self-effacing and personable as ever, Reddick heads off questions about the viability of his country music with the album's first track, "Way More Country," acknowledging the questions listeners might have:

"I sing in a punk rock band/ And I know every word to that Eminem song "Stan"/ And I've got about a hundred and ten tattoos / But I'm way more country than you."

Bing Crosby — "Pistol Packin' Mama" (Single, 1943)

Legendary crooner of classic Christmas Carols and American standards, Bing Crosby decided to try his hand at country music with his cover of Al Dexter's "Pistol Packin' Mama," the first country song to appear on Billboard's charts.

The song, which tells the story of a man begging his woman not to shoot him when she discovers him out on the town fooling around, has since also been covered by Willie Nelson, Hoyt Axton, and John Prine .

How Beyoncé Is Honoring Black Music History With "Texas Hold Em," 'Renaissance' & More

• 1 It's Official: Beyoncé, Jay-Z Announce On The Run II Tour
• 2 Beyond Country: All The Genres Beyoncé Explores On 'Cowboy Carter'
• 3 Beyoncé's New Album 'Cowboy Carter' Is Here: Check Out The Featured Artists, Cover Songs, And Tracklist
• 4 GRAMMY Rewind: Watch Beyoncé Win A GRAMMY For "Halo" During Her Record-Setting Night In 2010
• 5 8 Country Crossover Artists You Should Know: Ray Charles, The Beastie Boys, Cyndi Lauper & More

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z Officially Announce the “On the Run II” Tour

This not a drill: Beyoncé and Jay-Z are officially going on tour together, for "On the Run II.” It will be the first time since the first “On the Run” series brought the superpower couple together to perform songs from Beyoncé and Magna Carta Holy Grail. The two announced the tour on Beyoncé’s Instagram account, in photos and a video emblazoned with the letters “OTR II.” In one photo, Bey rides on the back of a motorcycle driven by Jay, with a steer’s skull placed on the handlebars, and in the video Jay wears a bandanna, keeping in line with the duo’s recent Coachella-themed Instagram photoshoots (as well as the “On the Run” vibe).

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A joint tour has been rumored for months and was all but leaked last week when a tour date in Philadelphia was posted on Facebook and Ticketmaster then quickly deleted. Now do we know for certain that America’s king and queen will be gracing us with their joint presence. Tickets go on sale Monday, March 19, and shows will kick off on Wednesday, June 6, starting in Cardiff, Wales. A 21-date North American tour starts July 25 in Cleveland.

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Check out the official tour schedule and on-sale dates below:

“On the Run II” European Tour Dates

June 6 Cardiff, UK Principality Stadium On sale March 23

June 9 Glasgow, UK Hampden Park On sale March 23

June 13 Manchester, UK Etihad Stadium On sale March 23

June 15 London, UK London Stadium On sale March 23

June 19 Amsterdam, NL Amsterdam Arena On sale March 19

June 23 Copenhagen, DK Parken Stadium On sale March 19

June 25 Stockholm, SW Friends Arena On sale March 23

June 28 Berlin, DE Olympiastadion On sale March 19

June 30 Warsaw, PL Stadion Narodowy On sale March 23

July 3 Cologne, DE RheinEnergieStadion On sale March 19

July 6 Milan, IT San Siro On sale March 19

July 8 Rome, IT Stadio Olimpico On sale March 19

July 11 Barcelona, ES Olympic Stadium On sale March 19

July 14 Paris, FR Stade de France On sale March 19

July 17 Nice, FR Allianz Riviera On sale March 19

“On the Run II” North American Tour Dates

July 25 Cleveland, OH FirstEnergy Stadium On sale March 19

July 28 Washington, DC FedEx Field On sale March 19

July 30 Philadelphia, PA Lincoln Financial Field On sale March 19

August 2 E. Rutherford, NJ MetLife Stadium On sale March 19

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Beyonce, Jay-Z Stand United at Epic ‘On the Run II’ Tour Kickoff

By Mark Sutherland

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Indeed, such was the sensory overload that occasionally you felt, as with an all-action blockbuster movie, that you might need to see this tour more than once to catch every nuance. And, as with such movies, a happy ending was inevitable. Dirty laundry having been aired with the minimum of fuss, the finale brought a show of togetherness worthy of any red-carpet photo opportunity.

So, with the couple dressed in black, Beyoncé gave us her own, supremely schmaltzy take on her Ed Sheeran duet “Perfect” in the midst of a gospel-tinged “Young Forever,” in which she played the Mr Hudson role.

“I’m so glad to be onstage with the one I love,” she beamed as Jay-Z looked on affectionately and hailed his “queen” before “This. Is. Real. Love” was seared across those big screens.

So, was this real life? Or still just fantasy? The end credits rolling across the screen as the couple left, arm-in-arm, left viewers with the air of a tidy Hollywood ending. But by then, the entire crowd was having far too much fun to care. 

Set List “Holy Grail” “Part II (On the Run)” “’03 Bonnie & Clyde” “Drunk in Love” “Clique” “Irreplaceable” [interlude] “Diva”/”Dirt Off Your Shoulder” “On to the Next One” “FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt” “***Flawless” “Feeling Myself” “Top Off” “Naughty Girl” “Big Pimpin'” “Run This Town” “Baby Boy” “You Don’t Love Me” “Bam” “Hold Up”/”Countdown” “Sorry”/”Me, Myself & I” “99 Problems” “Ring the Alarm” “Don’t Hurt Yourself” “I Care” “4:44” “No Church in the Wild” “Song Cry”/”Manyfacedgod” “Resentment” “Family Feud” “Upgrade U” “Niggas in Paris” “Beach Is Better” “Formation” “Run the World (Girls)” “Public Service Announcement” “The Story of O.J.” “Déjà-Vu” “Show Me What You Got” “Crazy in Love” “Freedom” “U Don’t Know” “Perfect Duet” “Young Forever”

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Jay-Z and Beyonce Announce ‘On the Run II’ Stadium Tour Dates

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Jay-Z and Beyonce announced dates for their “On the Run II” stadium tour. Kicking off Wednesday, June 6 in Cardiff, UK, the international outing will stop in 15 cities across the UK and Europe, with the 21-date North American leg beginning July 25 in Cleveland. The full itinerary — and the tour-announcement trailer, clearly influenced by the 1973 Senegalese film “Touki Bouki ” — can be found below.

The tour is presented by Live Nation Global Touring in association with Beyonce’s Parkwood Entertainment and Jay’s Roc Nation. Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting Monday, March 19 at LiveNation.com and “all usual outlets,” according to a press release announcing the tour. On-sale dates and times vary (full on-sale schedule provided below).

News of the tour slipped out last week when Beyonce ’s Facebook and Ticketmaster pages announced a date for the tour, on July 30 at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field — and then both posts were quickly deleted. Complex captured a  screen shot of the Facebook page .

The pair last toured together in 2014 for the first “On the Run” tour, supporting her self-titled 2013 album and Jay’s “Magna Carta Holy Grail.” Jay joined Beyonce onstage in New Jersey for the final date of her “Lemonade” tour in September 2016; Kendrick Lamar guested at that show as well, and DJ Khaled was the opening act. Just last week, Khaled dropped the single “Top Off,” which features Jay and Beyonce (and a little bit of Future). The pair recently  released a video for  “ Family Feud ,” their collaboration from Jay’s latest album, “4:44,” which was directed by Ava DuVernay, whose latest film “A Wrinkle in Time” hit theaters last week.

Citi is the official credit card for the OTR II tour and cardmembers will have a pre-sale opportunity for show dates in the United States, Europe and the UK. For performances going on sale on March 19 in the US and Europe, Citi cardmembers may purchase tickets beginning March 14 at noon through March 17 at 5pm. For concerts in the United Kingdom, Sweden and Poland, Citi cardmembers may access tickets starting March 19 at noon through March 22 at 5pm prior to the general on-sale on March 23. Beginning March 14 at 9am in North America and 10am in the UK and Europe (all times local), members of the Beyhive and Tidal subscribers will have a pre-sale opportunity for all dates.

OTR II UK/EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:

June 06 Cardiff, UK Principality Stadium On sale March 23

June 09 Glasgow, UK Hampden Park On sale March 23

June 13 Manchester, UK Etihad Stadium On sale March 23

June 15 London, UK London Stadium On sale March 23

June 19 Amsterdam, NL Amsterdam Arena On sale March 19

June 23 Copenhagen, DK Parken Stadium On sale March 19

June 25 Stockholm, SW Friends Arena On sale March 23

June 28 Berlin, DE Olympiastadion On sale March 19

June 30 Warsaw, PL Stadion Narodowy On sale March 23

July 03 Cologne, DE RheinEnergieStadion On sale March 19

July 06 Milan, IT San Siro On sale March 19

July 08 Rome, IT Stadio Olimpico On sale March 19

July 11 Barcelona, ES Olympic Stadium On sale March 19

July 14 Paris, FR Stade de France On sale March 19

July 17 Nice, FR Allianz Riviera On sale March 19

OTR II NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:

July 25 Cleveland, OH FirstEnergy Stadium On sale March 19

July 28 Washington, DC FedEx Field On sale March 19

July 30 Philadelphia, PA Lincoln Financial Field On sale March 19

Aug. 02 E. Rutherford, NJ MetLife Stadium On sale March 19

Aug. 05 Boston, MA Gillette Stadium On sale March 19

Aug. 08 Minneapolis, MN US Bank Stadium On sale March 19

Aug. 10 Chicago, IL Soldier Field On sale March 19

Aug. 13 Detroit, MI Ford Field On sale March 19

Aug. 18 Buffalo, NY New Era Field On sale March 19

Aug. 23 Nashville, TN Vanderbilt Stadium On sale March 19

Aug. 25 Atlanta, GA Mercedes Benz Stadium On sale March 19

Aug. 29 Orlando, FL Camping World Stadium On sale March 19

Aug. 31 Miami, FL Hard Rock Stadium On sale March 19

Sept. 11 Arlington, TX AT&amp;T Stadium On sale March 19

Sept. 13 New Orleans, LA Mercedes-Benz Superdome On sale March 19

Sept. 15 Houston, TX NRG Stadium On sale March 19

Sept. 19 Phoenix, AZ University of Phoenix Stadium On sale March 19

Sept. 22 Los Angeles, CA Rose Bowl On sale March 19

Sept. 27 San Diego, CA SDCCU Stadium On sale March 19

Sept. 29 Santa Clara, CA Levi’s Stadium On sale March 19

Oct. 02 Vancouver, BC BC Place On sale March 19

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6 Things We Want to See Happen During Beyonce and Jay Z's On the Run Tour

By Phoebe Robinson

The first couple of music, Beyonce and Jay Z , are officially kicking off their 21-date On the Run tour today in Miami. Unfortunately, I didn't get tickets to their show because they're only performing in New Jersey instead of NYC, and I refuse to go there again because the last time I went to N.J. for a concert, the drive home was bumper-to-bumper World War Z traffic. I was straight-up trying to Gchat with retired UN Secretary General Kofi Annan so he could air-lift a damn Luna bar to the Honda Acura I rented from Zipcar so I wouldn't die of hunger. Y'all, I'm too old to go through all that again, but that doesn't mean I'm not BEYOND excited about these amazing upcoming concerts, so without further ado, here are six things that I'm praying to Black Jesus a.k.a. Oprah about, in hopes of them happening during the On the Run tour.

First things first, explain exactly what the hell was happening in the On the Run trailer. __

I mean, at one point, Jay says his problem is that he likes BBQ, and Beyonce's robbery outfit consists of a white bra. In short, this video is a triple-decker sammich of cray. The whole time I was watching it, I had the same look on my face as when I watching the unnecessarily confusing American Hustle :

More Acting! As evidenced by their movie trailer, Bey and Jay like to be thespians (Jay is actually pretty good!), so it only makes sense that they should do a Ratchetpiece Theatre (which is just like PBS's Masterpiece Theatre , except it has about 1/16th the budget and all the wardrobe comes from Strawberry ) reenactment of Lil Mama bum-rushing the stage during Jay Z and Alicia Keys ' performance of "Empire State of Mind" at the 2009 MTV VMAs :

Jay Z plays Jay Z, of course, Beyonce will be Alicia Keys, and the role of Lil Mama requires not only someone who can look good rocking a bustier but can also walk around bopping her head along like she's shoe shopping in the mall and "Hey Soul Sister" came on the loudspeaker. I nominate former MTV reality star Tila Tequila:

Make a PSA mid-concert telling Kanye West to chill the f**k out. And this is coming from someone who really digs Yeezus. He makes awesome music, can rock a leather kilt , and his adorable daughter, North West, is the same shade as my favorite charcuterie board, which warms my heart. Hey, I really like snacks. The point is that Ye has so much going for him, and that why his contact attention-grabbing antics and outbursts are a total bummer. Someone needs to knock some sense into him. Who better than Jay?

Listen, Jay, I get it. Just like when I say to my boyfriend after he asks if I want to have sex just as a new episode of Bar Rescue comes on TV:

...so is trying to figure out if you should tell your bestie the harsh truth or remain quiet despite your bestie constantly making things awkward. But, please, on behalf of everyone on the planet, I beg of you to tell Kanye that doesn't have to talk about Kim Kardashian's greatness ad nauseam anymore.

Bey, make your bae—that's Jay Z—dance! Seriously, every time you two perform together, Jay stands still like a tetherball pole while you grind around him:

Look, I'm not asking for a lot here, just some simple Footloose choreography:

I know Jay can do it! He doesn't sag his pants anymore, so he should be able to master this duck walk without flashing his Fruit of the Looms at anybody.

Play the deep cuts! Normally, I'm all about artists not performing their B-sides at concerts because a lot of times the songs simply aren't that good, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime co-headlining experience. We've all heard "Crazy in Love" and "Bonnie & Clyde" a ton, so I think it's time for Bey and Jay to bust out these forgotten collabos:

By Sophia Bush

By Nuala Phillips

"That's How You Like It"

"Lift Off" featuring Kanye West

"Part II (On the Run)"

Finally, Michelle Williams on standby the whole night when Beyonce's weave gets caught in a wind fan again :

__What are you most looking forward to happening during the On the Run tour?

Beyoncé and JAY-Z Officially Announce Their Joint Tour, OTR II

This summer, the Carters are headed to a city near you.

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The tour will take the Carters across the U.K., Europe and North America from June 6 to October 2 this year. The shows are a follow-up to the couple's highly successful joint tour, On the Run, in 2014. This time around, fans can likely expect Beyoncé and JAY-Z to perform music from their latest albums, Lemonade and 4:44 respectively, which documented their emotional marital struggles and reconciliation.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on March 19 on LiveNation.com . However, Citi cardholders, Tidal subscribers and members of the Beyhive can take advantage of pre-sale tickets, which release on March 14, by registering on Beyoncé's website here .

Check out the tour dates below to see if they're coming to a city near you. Watch the official tour trailer on Tidal .

June 06 Cardiff, UK Principality Stadium On sale March 23

June 09 Glasgow, UK Hampden Park On sale March 23

June 13 Manchester, UK Etihad Stadium On sale March 23

June 15 London, UK London Stadium On sale March 23

June 19 Amsterdam, NL Amsterdam Arena On sale March 19

June 23 Copenhagen, DK Parken Stadium On sale March 19

June 25 Stockholm, SW Friends Arena On sale March 23

June 28 Berlin, DE Olympiastadion On sale March 19

June 30 Warsaw, PL Stadion Narodowy On sale March 23

July 03 Cologne, DE RheinEnergieStadion On sale March 19

July 06 Milan, IT San Siro On sale March 19

July 08 Rome, IT Stadio Olimpico On sale March 19

July 11 Barcelona, ES Olympic Stadium On sale March 19

July 14 Paris, FR Stade de France On sale March 19

July 17 Nice, FR Allianz Riviera On sale March 19

NORTH AMERICA

July 25 Cleveland, OH FirstEnergy Stadium On sale March 19

July 28 Washington, DC FedEx Field On sale March 19

July 30 Philadelphia, PA Lincoln Financial Field On sale March 19

Aug. 02 E. Rutherford, NJ MetLife Stadium On sale March 19

Aug. 05 Boston, MA Gillette Stadium On sale March 19

Aug. 08 Minneapolis, MN US Bank Stadium On sale March 19

Aug. 10 Chicago, IL Soldier Field On sale March 19

Aug. 13 Detroit, MI Ford Field On sale March 19

Aug. 18 Buffalo, NY New Era Field On sale March 19

Aug. 23 Nashville, TN Vanderbilt Stadium On sale March 19

Aug. 25 Atlanta, GA Mercedes Benz Stadium On sale March 19

Aug. 29 Orlando, FL Camping World Stadium On sale March 19

Aug. 31 Miami, FL Hard Rock Stadium On sale March 19

Sept. 11 Arlington, TX AT&T Stadium On sale March 19

Sept. 13 New Orleans, LA Mercedes-Benz Superdome On sale March 19

Sept. 15 Houston, TX NRG Stadium On sale March 19

Sept. 19 Phoenix, AZ University of Phoenix Stadium On sale March 19

Sept. 22 Los Angeles, CA Rose Bowl On sale March 19

Sept. 27 San Diego, CA SDCCU Stadium On sale March 19

Sept. 29 Santa Clara, CA Levi’s Stadium On sale March 19

Oct. 02 Vancouver, BC BC Place On sale March 19

Erica Gonzales is the Senior Culture Editor at ELLE.com, where she oversees coverage on TV, movies, music, books, and more. She was previously an editor at HarpersBAZAAR.com. There is a 75 percent chance she's listening to Lorde right now. 

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On The Run Tour

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The On the Run Tour is a co-headlining stadium tour by Beyoncé and husband Jay Z . The tour followed the completion of Beyoncé and Jay Z's solo tours,  Mrs. Carter Show World Tour The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour (2013-2014) and the Magna Carter World Tour (2013-2014), respectively.

The tour name is inspired by the duo's 2013 song " Part II (On the Run) ", which appears on Jay Z's album  Magna Carta Holy Grail . The official tour poster features Beyoncé and Jay Z wearing black ski masks, a nod to their 2002 first single together, " '03 Bonnie & Clyde " and "Part II (On the Run)", which is the continuation to the former.

To promote the tour, a faux movie trailer video was premiered in May 2014 entitled "Run" (stylized as "RUN"). The video, filled with multiple celebrity cameos, features the couple in a variety of Bonnie and Clyde style, action and gun packed situations. The tour itself was noted to follow this same theme throughout, with similar video interludes incorporated into the production of the show. Critics generally lauded the tour, praising the extravagant set list, dynamic and detailed theme and story of the show and both artists performance abilities, however some felt the on stage chemistry between the couple was not what it could have been. Due to the large demand and tickets selling out in minutes in multiple locations, extra tour dates were added to the itinerary. Commercially, the tour was a success, grossing over $100 million in the first 19 North American shows alone, as well as attendance topping 850,000. The tour is set to broadcast in its entirety on September 20, 2014, airing on the US television network HBO , following the scheduled taping of the two concerts in Paris , France , where the tour will conclude.

Development [ ]

The tour was "conceived and launched fast compared to most stadium tours" according to Live Nation, who noted that most tours of this nature take more than a year of planning. "It came together quite quickly, around mid-March," Omar Al-Joulani of Live Nation North America commented. "By April, we had everything together, and once the routing was in place we had about three weeks until the tour was announced." Following the general sale of tour dates, fans were left concerned as the July 11, 2014 show in East Rutherford , New Jersey remained pending to go on sale for many weeks, despite all other dates already being available to the public. Some reports stated that the reason for this was that the state of New Jersey had implemented a legislation resulting in 95% of tickets for an event having to be available to the public. The show was eventually put on sale to the public on June 4, 2014. The On the Run Tour was the first tour to be a part of "Official Events" – the collaboration of Facebook and Live Nation in which the size and scale of Ticketmaster's database is leveraged as events promoted by Live Nation are imported to Artists' Facebook Pages as "Official Events", providing fans with direct links to Ticketmaster to purchase verified tickets.

The tour was stated to have a running theme throughout the performances of being "on the run" by the Miami New Times , whether it is from "the media, their place in pop music, the haters , the bullshit and sometimes even each other". During their individual performances, Beyoncé was often backed by both male and female dancers, however Jay-Z was noted to hold the stage for multiple songs without assistance. Beyoncé was backed by an all female band during her solo songs, whilst Jay-Z was accompanied by other male instrumentalists, however both artist's musicians collaborated for the majority of the performance. Video interludes filled with "cop chases and other violent outbursts" carried the storytelling between songs. The performances of the joint tour was said to be split up similarly to Jay-Z's previous joint venture with Kanye West , the Watch the Throne Tour . Beyoncé and Jay-Z would take turn holding down the stage, with "a couple Beyonce tracks here, sharing the spotlight for some duets and then Jay having his turn to run through rap classics." Both artists sported multiple outfits from a variety of fashion designers throughout the performances of the tour. In Beyoncé's case, makeup artist Sir John Barnette commented on her quick changes backstage between performances, comparing them to "the Daytona 500 , when the cars come in and they have to hurry up and change the wheels in, like, twenty seconds. When she comes back, everyone is grabbing a piece of her."

Broadcasts and Recordings [ ]

In July 2014, it was announced that HBO would exclusively air the On the Run Tour in full at some point in September, following the upcoming filming of the concerts in Paris , France at the scheduled September 12 and 13, 2014 shows in the city. The shows will be shot by music video director Jonas Akerlund , whom has directed numerous music videos for both Knowles and Jay-Z. [1] President of the network Michael Lombardo stated in a press release "This is a major musical event that belongs on HBO, it's going to be a night to remember." [2] Following the announcement of the upcoming airing of the tour, a promotional trailer was released on HBO's official YouTube channel, showing professional footage and segments of the On the Run Tour. [3] On July 22, 2014, Beyoncé confirmed the air date of the special to be September 20, 2014, on her official Facebook page, along with another short video trailer. [4]

In August 2014, another promotional video was uploaded to HBO's official YouTube account. The trailer began with Beyoncé dressed as a jazz singer staring down a captive Jay-Z in the audience, whilst singing Nancy Sinatra 's cover version of " Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) ". The trailer then cuts to footage of live performances from the On the Run Tour, featuring Beyoncé and Jay-Z interacting. [5] HBO will be using 20 different cameras to record the two shows.

Setlist [ ]

This set list is representative of the first performance in Miami, Florida . It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.

• " '03 Bonnie & Clyde "
• " Upgrade U "
• " Crazy in Love "
• " Show Me What You Got "
• " Diamonds from Sierra Leone (Remix) "
• " Niggas in Paris "
• " Tom Ford "
• " Run the World (Girls) "
• " Flawless "
• " Jigga My Nigga "
• " Dirt off Your Shoulder "
• " Naughty Girl "
• " Big Pimpin' "
• " Ring the Alarm "
• " On to the Next One "
• " Baby Boy "
• "U Don't Know"
• "Ghost" / "Haunted"
• " No Church in the Wild "
• " Drunk in Love "
• "Public Service Announcement"
• " Why Don't You Love Me "
• " Holy Grail "
• " FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt "
• "Beach Is Better"
• " Partition "
• " 99 Problems "
• " If I Were a Boy "
• " Ex-Factor "
• " Song Cry "
• " Resentment "
• " Love on Top "
• " Izzo (H.O.V.A.) "
• " I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) "
• " Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) "
• " Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) "
• " Pretty Hurts "
• " Part II (On the Run) "
• " Young Forever "
• " Lift Off "
• On the final two shows in Paris, France, rapper Nicki Minaj joined Knowles to perform the "Flawless" remix
• 1 Cowboy Carter
• 3 Discography

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Here’s How Much $$$ Beyoncé & JAY-Z’s Tour Is Going To Cost American Fans

It's that time of year again, where we have to ask ourselves, "What can I do without in order to see Beyoncé in concert ?" Or, if you're not quite there yet, how much are tickets to the On the Run II Tour ? Are we talking giving up coffee for the month? Rent? All social events for the foreseeable future? How bad is it? The good news is, it doesn't have to be terrible.

It depends on the venue you're eyeing, of course, but, for the Aug. 2 show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, for example, Live Nation lists OTRII tickets starting at $25 and going up to $380 for General Admission. Those numbers seem similar to what's being offered tour-wide, and represent a range well-suited to hit every price point and level of fandom. So there should be some very happy people come Mar. 19, when tickets go on sale .

The lower price level is a great option for anyone who doesn't need anything fancy and isn't trying to drain their bank account, but is just happy to be in Her Holy Presence. (No disrespect to JAY-Z, who will reportedly be in attendance as well or whatever.) But, as you might expect, those tickets are far from premium; at MetLife, they're in a ring of seating called Concourse 3, the farthest from the stage. And other seats in that same zone can go up to $125, likely dependent on view.

If you want to get closer, tickets in Concourse 2 go up to the same price — $125 — but start a little higher, at $54.50. Move in one more ring to Concourse 3, and the seats still start at $54.50, but they can run you all the way up to $380 for field seats.

And as a reminder, folks, we're still just talking about General Admission. If you have your eye on anything fancier like, say, Premium General Admission, you might as well hand over your wallet now. Beyoncé and JAY-Z know the kind of show they're bringing, and how eager you are to see it, and their seats are priced accordingly.

Sitting in the Premium GA area will run you a cool $775 at MetLife, while if you want to sit along the Runway that Bey and Jay will be strutting down, it appears you'll have to shell out for the VIP Lounge Package, which is $1,250. Want to sit on the VIP Risers? That bumps the price by $600, up to $1,850. Or maybe you'd like to go backstage on top of all the other perks listed, like complimentary food and drink, a piece of merch, and lots more? The price tag on that one — The Runway VIP Experience Package — will come in just under two thousand dollars . Hope you have $1,995 around, because it sounds fabulous.

Of course, as mentioned, these numbers and seating locations will differ slightly at all of the many OTR II stops. What won't differ is the fact that Beyoncé and JAY-Z will be onstage in all their glory, and that the last time they toured together was the original On the Run Tour in 2014 . If you miss this opportunity, could it be another four years before another one like it presents itself? Maybe longer? It's a lot to weigh when deciding whether or not to pull the trigger on these tickets.

And that's assuming you can move your little fingers quickly enough to actually snap up the tickets you want. They're already one of the most hotly-discussed commodities on the internet right now — the pre-sale sold out in literal seconds — so start your stretches now. You're going to want to make sure that your fingers and your wallet are all nice and limber.

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• Why Beyoncé Fans Are Asking Her to Hold Off on Announcing a <i>Cowboy Carter</i> Tour

Why Beyoncé Fans Are Asking Her to Hold Off on Announcing a Cowboy Carter Tour

R umors that Beyoncé will announce a tour to support her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter , have been swirling online since the project came out last week. And though the singer has not announced plans for a tour as yet, the speculation has many fans already anticipating steep ticket prices.

“BRB gonna apply for a new credit card,” wrote one person on X in response to a post from a pop culture account that suggests Beyoncé will announce a tour on Friday. “I mean, we don’t have money, but we will be there,” wrote another. 

Beyoncé is rumored to announce her "COWBOY CARTER" tour on Friday. pic.twitter.com/6mQyZss0NQ — Pop Tingz (@ThePopTingz) March 31, 2024

https://t.co/cnkMzKudZI #actii pic.twitter.com/rAeLRieo6Y — BEYONCÉ LEGION 𐚁 (@BeyLegion) April 3, 2024

While there has been no official announcement of a new tour, the singer’s most followed fan accounts fueled rumors on Thursday by sharing a link on to a site called BeenCountry.com, which takes users to a page of photos of Beyoncé and one of her mother when she was younger with her maiden name, Celestine Beyince.

As rumors fly, fans are begging Beyoncé to hold off on announcing a tour, joking that they still need to financially recover from her last one. The Renaissance World Tour, which wrapped up in Oct. 2023 and was her first since the On The Run Tour II in 2018. According to Billboard , tickets for the Renaissance Tour ranged in price depending on the reseller. The average fan could expect to pay around $400 to $550, Billboard reported, with resale tickets for her Houston show going for as low as $279.

“NO TOUR UNTIL 2025,” one post said, and it was met with support from other commenters. “I ain’t going to the cowboy carter tour y'all,” another post says, “I thought I had more time. I thought I had more time.”

NO TOUR UNTIL 2025! NO TOUR UNTIL 2025! NO TOUR UNTIL 2025! NO TOUR UNTIL 2025! https://t.co/7Vm9aW1iL9 pic.twitter.com/kLXTT604JE — raymond (@Raymond_Miguel) April 3, 2024

Another person joked that they wouldn’t be able to eat real food because they knew the concert would be expensive. According to Billboard , the Renaissance Tour tickets ranged in price depending on the reseller. They report that the average fan could expect to pay around $400 to $550, with resale tickets for her Houston show going for as low as $279.

what i’m eating if beyoncé announce this tour https://t.co/CfI1Vm3XuG — 𐚁 onii 𐚁 (@__Onixivy_) April 4, 2024

cowboy carter tour becoming more and more likely pic.twitter.com/wOZSY89nYv — e! (@ethxooo) April 4, 2024

cowboy carter tour cuz half the fandom is broke pic.twitter.com/BX6qrQDmKo — 𝕯𝖆𝖒𝖎𝖊𝖓 (@6inchlena) April 4, 2024

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I went to the renaissance, bought the merch, went to the movie premiere, bought more merch, bought cé nior, bought so much cécred, and cowboy carter merch. lmaoo sister hold that tour for a lil bit. — PINK BIRTHDAY🎀 (@thewhitneyce) April 4, 2024

the beyhive praying for no tour is killing me 😭😭😭 — Bada$$ery 🪭 | fan account (@thebaddestbeys) April 3, 2024

The rumors of a new tour are still unfounded, but not impossible—although it would come faster than Beyoncé’s announcement for the Renaissance World Tour, which arrived several months after she released the album in 2022. It would not be unlike Beyoncé to have a few tricks up her sleeve, some that delight her fans—and some that throw them into a frenzy.

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The star’s first solo tour since 2016 will start May 10 in Stockholm.

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For the first time since 2016 — a world before Beychella , Covid-19 and “Renaissance” — Beyoncé will headline a solo tour, the singer announced in a social media post on Wednesday.

Beginning on May 10 in Stockholm, and continuing in Europe through June before coming to North America, the Renaissance World Tour, in support of her seventh solo album, will run for at least 40 dates, largely in stadiums, according to dates posted to Beyoncé’s website . The tour includes one night at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (July 29) and one at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Sept. 2) amid stops in Chicago, Philadelphia, Toronto, Atlanta, Phoenix and Miami.

Limited tickets for certain tour dates will go on sale beginning Monday for members of Beyoncé’s BeyHive fan club, followed by the staggered release of additional tickets by market, using a complex registration system for various tiers of buyer.

The tour, produced by Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment and promoted by Live Nation, will use Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan system , which aims to limit bots and professional scalpers, marking one of the first major tests for Ticketmaster since extraordinary demand for early tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour last year led to fan backlash and regulatory scrutiny . At a Senate Judiciary hearing last month spurred by the botched presale, artists, fans and politicians cast Live Nation Entertainment, the concert industry giant that owns Ticketmaster, as a monopoly that hinders competition and harms consumers.

Beyoncé’s shows will be the singer’s first live events available to the public since the On the Run II tour with her husband, Jay-Z, in 2018, tied to the surprise release of a joint album, “Everything Is Love,” by the duo billed as the Carters. Beyoncé last toured alone behind her previous solo album, “Lemonade,” in 2016. Two years later, she headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

That show — which went on to be released as “Homecoming” (2019), a live album and concert film — was called “rich with history, potently political and visually grand” in a review by the New York Times critic Jon Caramanica. “By turns uproarious, rowdy, and lush. A gobsmacking marvel of choreography and musical direction.”

In the years since, Beyoncé has surfaced intermittently, including with songs like “Black Parade,” which won a Grammy Award for best R&B performance, and “Be Alive,” which appeared in the movie “King Richard” and was nominated for an Oscar. Last year, in a taped performance, Beyoncé performed the song at the 94th annual Academy Awards.

But the singer made a return to the pop mainstream in earnest with the July 2022 release of “Renaissance,” a dance-floor-oriented album that she said was inspired by the L.G.B.T.Q. community and has spawned hits like “Break My Soul” and “Cuff It.” At the Grammy Awards on Sunday, Beyoncé is nominated nine times , with a chance to become the most-awarded artist in history.

Upon its release, the singer called “Renaissance” part of a “three act project” that she recorded during the pandemic. “My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment,” she wrote of the album, which was billed as Act I. “A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom.”

Major music touring has largely recovered, especially at its highest levels, since the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the industry trade publication Pollstar , touring grossed a record-setting $6.28 billion last year, up more than 13 percent from 2019, due in part to pent-up fan demand, inflation and major acts like Bad Bunny, Elton John and Harry Styles.

In addition to Beyoncé’s shows, this year will see blockbuster tours from artists including Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Metallica, Morgan Wallen and Madonna.

Last month, Beyoncé proved more polarizing than usual when she headlined the grand opening of a luxury hotel in Dubai, performing for an invite-only collection of guests, including influencers and journalists.

While some fans decried the optics of taking a major payday in a place that criminalizes homosexuality — “Beyoncé’s Dubai performance isn’t just an affront to LGBTQ+ fans, but workers’ rights in the UAE,” The Guardian declared — others noted that the singer’s set list did not yet include songs from “Renaissance.”

An earlier version of this article misstated the year Beyoncé headlined Coachella. It was 2018, not 2016.

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Looking for cheaper Eras Tour tickets? See Taylor Swift at these 10 international cities.

Swifties who want to snag tickets to Taylor Swift’s colossal Eras Tour know the experience won’t come cheap.  

This year, the billionaire will only visit three U.S. cities – Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis – and prices for the in-demand shows are astronomical . For the Oct. 18 show in Miami, for example, cost of a single ticket ranged between $1,615 and $8,524 on StubHub.com as of Wednesday afternoon.

So, how else can fans see one of the world’s biggest singers? Go abroad .

In the past 30 days, searches for ‘Taylor Swift Europe tour 2024 tickets’ have increased by 300% in the U.S., indicating that some people are ready to take a long-haul flight to see the wildly popular artist live, according to travel website Islands.com .

Concert-goers who head to Europe for their Swift experience may actually save more money in the long-run . Not only are ticket prices across the pond cheaper, but many European cities, like Warsaw and Lisbon, are also budget-friendly, offering inexpensive food and lodging. 

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To determine the most affordable Eras Tour stops, Islands.com researchers compared the cost of a two-night trip, including one cheap ticket on StubHub.com, two nights at a four-star hotel, six inexpensive meals, two five-mile taxi rides, and one domestic beer. However, researchers didn’t account for airline tickets or concert merchandise.

With safety at the top of travelers' minds, the researchers also factored in the city’s safety rating out of 100. 

To stay extra safe, the State Department encourages travelers to register with the U.S. embassy in the country they're visiting any time they travel abroad. That can be done at step.state.gov .

10 cheapest destinations for the Eras Tour in 2024

10. Vienna, Austria - total average cost: $1,089, safety score: 69.72

9. Cardiff, U.K. - total average cost: $1,061, safety score: 61.83

8. Lyon, France - total average cost: $1,047, safety score: 44.3

7. Lisbon, Portugal - total average cost: $1,028, safety score: 70.15

6. Munich, Germany - total average cost: $1,000, safety score: 78.88

5. Paris, France - total average cost: $971, safety score: 41.83

4. Stockholm, Sweden - total average cost: $935, safety score: 53.86

3. Hamburg, Germany - total average cost: $903, safety score: 57.51

2. Gelsenkirchen, Germany - total average cost: $749, safety score: 51.33

1. Warsaw, Poland - total average cost: $712, safety score: 72.98

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How To Get Ed Sheeran Tickets In 2024

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If Sheerios want to see Ed Sheeran live this year, they won’t have to travel all the way to the castle on the hill. The 33-year-old English singer kicked off his +–=÷× tour (also known as the Mathematics tour) in Dublin, Ireland all the way back in April 2022 and he’ll finally end its run in September 2024. There are three cities left for Sheeran to hit in the United States before he visits Europe and South America. Here’s everything we know about how to get Ed Sheeran tickets before the tour ends.

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You might usually turn to Ticketmaster for concert tickets, but that’s not the best source for tickets to Sheeran’s shows. For one thing, his entire series of show dates isn’t offered on this platform, and some of his dates that are offered on TicketMaster are totally sold out. Here are your options:

• Ticket reseller StubHub has seats for shows like the fast-approaching Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. There, prices start at a little over $200.
• SeatGeek also has tickets to some U.S. shows, the cheapest going for just under $200.
• Both StubHub and SeatGeek have tickets to many of Sheeran’s international concerts as well.
• Many of Sheeran’s shows take place at music festivals that often sell tickets directly on their websites. There are often different options, such as a day pass or a 3-day VIP package. For example, the Boston Calling Musical Festival , where Sheeran will play on May 24, currently has eight ticket options still available, with prices ranging from $194 to nearly $3,000.
• Meanwhile, the BottleRock Napa Valley festival only has single-day general admission tickets left, going for $233 apiece; the four other ticketing options are sold out.

When Do Ed Sheeran Tickets Go On Sale?

Tickets are on sale now and some of the shows—including July 12 in Poland, July 27 in the Czech Republic, and August 3 in Lithuania—have already sold out. Check out reseller sites like StubHub and SeetGeek to try to snag tickets to sold-out shows.

How Much Are Ed Sheeran Tickets?

Sheeran’s three American concerts start around $200 a ticket. For the international stops on his tour, ticket prices vary and use different currencies, based on location. For the Lucca Summer Festival in Italy, there are three different ticket options, ranging from €78 ($83) to €130 ($138). Other festivals have just one ticket option, such as Euro Fan Fest , which starts pricing at €69 ($73).

The cost can also vary depending on whether you buy a standing-only ticket or a seated one. For the Hipodrome show in Croatia , you can stand for €90 ($96) or sit starting at €100 ($106).

Some of Sheeran’s concert tickets are for sale in currencies besides the EUR or USD, including the Stavernfestivalen in Norway. Tickets on the Stavern festival’s website start at 190 NOK, which is the equivalent of about $17. Meanwhile, tickets to the Polsat Plus Arena in Poland cost 344 PLN, or $84. Prices for Sheeran’s Puskas Arena show in Hungary begin at 24,900 HUF, equating to $67.

Of course, currency rates change often, so make sure to check them before you buy your ticket to avoid any unwanted surprises. A good place to do that is using a Euros to Dollar converter or, for other European currency, a converter with rates for over 200 countries.

Ed Sheeran 2024 Tour Dates

Sheeran has over two dozen tour dates this summer and fall, with a handful in the U.S. before heading for Europe and then to South America.

• May 3 : Hollywood, Florida at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
• May 24 : Boston, Massachusetts at Boston Calling Music Festival
• May 26 : Napa Valley, California at BottleRock Napa Valley
• June 8 : Lucca, Italy at Lucca Summer Festival
• June 9 : Lucca, Italy at Lucca Summer Festival
• June 12 : Munich, Germany at Euro Fan Fest 2024
• June 16 : Lisbon, Portugal at Rock In Rio Lisbon 2024
• June 21 : Scheessel, Germany at Hurricane Festival
• June 22 : Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany at Southside Festival
• June 23 : Landgraaf, Netherlands at Pinkpop Festival
• June 26 : Attard, Malta at Ta’ Qali National Park
• June 29 : Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife at Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López
• July 4 : Stavern, Norway at Stavernfestivalen
• July 6 : Santiago de Compostela, Spain at Gozo Festival
• July 12 : Gdansk, Poland at Polsat Plus Arena
• July 13 : Gdansk, Poland at Polsat Plus Arena
• July 20 : Budapest, Hungary at Puská Aréna
• July 27 : Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic at Park 360
• July 28 : Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic at Park 360
• August 3 : Kaunas, Lithuania at Darius and Girėnas Stadium
• August 4 : Kaunas, Lithuania at Darius and Girėnas Stadium
• August 10 : Zagreb, Croatia at Hipodrom
• August 17 : Belgrade, Serbia at Ušće Park
• August 24 : Bucharest, Romania at the National Arena
• August 31 : Sofia, Bulgaria at Vasil Levski Stadium
• September 7 : Cyprus at Larnaca Marina
• September 8 : Cyprus at Larnaca Marina
• September 19 : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at Rock in Rio

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Here's how to get presale tickets on Ticketmaster and Capital One for the US leg of Taylor's The Eras Tour.

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It's officially happening – Taylor Swift has finally embarked on her long-awaited worldwide tour and fans are already sweating over the ticket buying process.

On November 1st 2022, Taylor announced that she will be setting off on her brand new ' The Eras Tour ', which will be "a journey through the musical eras of [her] career (past & present!)"

As of August 2023, Taylor has almost completed the U.S. leg of the tour. She's soon set to perform in South America, before dropping into Japan, Australia, Singapore, the UK, Ireland and various countries across Europe. She's also just announced more North American dates at the end of 2024.

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Thankfully, Taylor will once again be performing in stadiums across the world, which means there'll be plenty of tickets available for each of the shows... but how can fans get their hands on presale codes and access to the exclusive ticket presales?

Here's everything you need to know about how to get presale ticket access to the 2024 North American dates for Taylor's The Eras Tour.

How to get presale tickets to Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour

How to get and where to find US and Canada pre-sale codes for Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour

There is currently one way in which fans in the U.S. and Canada can gain access to the official pre-sales for tickets to Taylor's upcoming The Eras Tour, and that is through Ticketmaster's Verified Fan feature.

Here's how to secure your access to the ticket pre-sale using each of those methods.

How to access the Ticketmaster Verified Fan pre-sale for The Eras Tour.

One way fans will be able to get a chance to buy tickets to the Eras Tour is through Ticketmaster Verified Fan pre-sale.

You'll need to register using your Ticketmaster account log in, and you will then receive an email confirmation with details on what to expect next .

• For the U.S. shows, scroll down and click 'register now' here .
• For the Canada shows, scroll down and click 'register now' here .

If you have been successful, you will be sent a unique pre-sale code before the tickets go on sale. This code will be exclusive to your Ticketmaster email address only. You will not be able to share them.

When the sale starts, you will need to click the link sent to you by Ticketmaster and enter your unique code once you make it through the Smart Queue. You will then get a chance to purchase your tickets.

If you have not been successful, you will be put on the waitlist. You may then be contacted after the Verified Fan sale has started with an invite to purchase tickets.

Taylor has used this feature in the past during the Reputation Stadium Tour. It helps genuine fans secure tickets to see their favourite artists before touts and bots even get a chance to glance in that direction.

It should be noted that Ticketmaster's Verified Fan feature does not guarantee you a ticket, but it does ensure that fans are the first ones served, not bots.

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YES! Taylor’s back 🤩 Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour has been extended! 15 dates 🙌 4 cities 🙌 🎟 onsale 8.9 - 8.11 Learn more at: https://t.co/4nQudeqENT pic.twitter.com/m7MuDksUFf — Ticketmaster (@Ticketmaster) August 3, 2023

How to access the Capital One Cardholder pre-sale for The Eras Tour.

It's currently unclear if Capital One are offering a pre-sale for the newly added 2024 dates in the U.S. and Canada. We'll update this article when we know more information.

No other pre-sale codes have been announced just yet.

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Jay Z and Beyonce’s On The Run Tour Tops $100 Million, ‘Everybody’s Winning’

Plagued by rumors of poor ticket sales and still a target for the tabloids, the Jay Z/Beyonce On The Run stadium tour will nevertheless wrap as a huge success.

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Jay Z and Beyonce ‘s On The Run tour wraps in North America with two nights at AT&T Park in San Francisco, both tonight (August 5) and tomorrow night (August 6). The pair’s 19 North American shows will gross over $100 million in ticket sales and has sold at more than 90 percent capacity, according to Omar Al-Joulani , vp of North American touring for Live Nation, the promoter/producer of the tour. Attendance will top out at more than 850,000.   Al-Joulani declined to comment on press reports of rancor between the couple, adding that he hadn’t read it. Regarding such reports, and speculation that Live Nation might be losing money on the tour, Al-Joulani would only say, “everybody’s winning.” And regarding reports that the plug might be pulled on the tour, the promoter adds, “Production is loading-in in San Francisco as we speak.”

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Some reports put the couple’s performance guarantee at $4 million per show, which is a reasonable figure, considering the tour’s nightly take is over $5.2 million from an average attendance of nearly 45,000 per show. As predicted by Billboard back in June — when inaccurate reports that the tour was struggling began to surface — sales for the tour finished strong, following a general market trend of tickets selling closer to show date. “These shows sold tremendously well at the end, so we were able to sell-up limited-view and clean up production holds or other holds,” says Al-Joulani. “It was a very successful tour, and we’re pleased to have that big gross number at the end.”

The Jay/Bey tour was conceived and launched fast compared to most stadium tours, which are often planned more than a year in advance. “It came together quite quickly, around mid-March,” says Al-Joulani. “By April, we had everything together, and once the routing was in place we had about three weeks until the tour was announced.”   Considering the quick ramp-up, the fact that both Jay and Beyonce had been on the road much of last year, and the available window was narrow, routing was a bit of a challenge.  “We knew we needed a big ‘statement play’ in L.A., and we needed big statement in New York, so we started by figuring out the avails at the Rose Bowl [in Pasadena] and MetLife Stadium [in New York],” Al-Joulani explains, “and then from there it was just a matter of sorting it out.”

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Along with the “must-play” major markets, the tour routed into some secondary markets like Cincinnati, New Orleans and Seattle “that turned out to be wildly successful,” Al-Joulani says. Cincinatti sold out on the pre-sale, New Orleans was “massive,” and Seattle went completely clean. “We had the greatest time in those markets.”

Production was “epic,” as described by Al-Joulani, with three staging systems hop-scotching across the route. Elements included a moving high-def screen, pyro, hyrdraulic lifts, and a B stage extended well into the audience. “Knock on wood — we started production load-in in San Francisco at noon today — every show has gone up on time, with no production issues,” he says, adding that there were no weather issues or delays, either. The total production moved on 42 trucks, with about 150 crew.   Given the unique nature of these two artists, their fans, and the fact that they’ve both toured in the last 18 months, ticket scaling was tricky, but Al-Joulani says the goal was to be inclusive. The low end was $40, then prices went up the chain to P1s topping out at $275, and a wide array of premium packages. “Our strategy was to sell as best as we could on the primary system and to price tickets for what people were willing to pay for them, with a very dynamically priced model, so that wherever you were on that ticket chain, you… had an opportunity to attend the show,” the promoter explains. “We made sure we had affordable tickets as well as the higher-priced tickets that we know the market can bear. Pricing went right across the spectrum.”

Momentum was solid, from the couple’s sizzling Grammy performance in January, Beyonce’s new record carrying through until Q1, a hit in “Drunk In Love,” and the single “On The Run” from Jay Z’s record, as well as a dramatic tour trailer created by the two artists. “We had a lot of things that went into making this tour an event, and that was part of our success,” Al-Joulani says. “These events are driven by content and demand, and being dramatic and creative and putting out content people want to see. The two of them are as about creative as you can get, and it was pretty brilliant to watch them work. The show itself is spectacular.”

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Chase handled the pre-sale as the tour’s credit card sponsor, and the financial services firm, “really embraced it and did a great job,” says Al-Joulani. Adding that deal was put together by the Roc Nation sponsorship team, led by Michael Yormark . “He delivered that and did a great job executing and bringing Chase to the relationship.”   After North America, Jay Z and Beyonce will take On The Run to Paris Sept 12-13, which is being shot for an HBO special. “We’re on track to sell out both shows,” says Al-Joulani.    Far from stressed out, Al-Joulani was upbeat and clearly happy with the tour’s success. “This has been a lot of work, but it has been the smoothest, most fun run that I’ve ever worked on,” he tells Billboard . “We have a great group of people on the road, the artists have been phenomenal, both management teams are engaged and available. It has been a ball, and I’m actually sad it’s ending. I wish we could be out for another two months.”

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Moscow is the capital of Russia and a majestic city that will surprise, seduce and shock you at every turn. It is renowned for its fairly-tale structures, stunning architectural splendors, and enormous expanses of wilderness. It has homegrown museums where you can retrace Russia's magnificent literary heritage. Moscow is also home to the best cultural institutions in the world that celebrate Russia's fine arts. The city is renowned for its performing arts, and you can watch a ballet, opera, or circus performance at one of Moscow's theaters. You can see sculptures of celebrities everywhere along the streets, showing a sense of pride in the Russians.The city is soaked in history, and walking around the streets is like teleporting from one century to the next. Don't forget to visit scenic parks like Sokolniki, Gorky, and Kolomenskoe that turn into popular festival spots in the summer and ice skating rinks in the winter. The city features an impressive variety of clubs, shopping avenues, and bars and has many vibrant boulevards and districts where you can feel the pulsating energy of the city. So buy the Moscow attractions tickets now to soak into the magnificent heritage and culture of the city.

Top Moscow Attractions Tickets

Purchase the Moscow City Pass and get access to some of the most iconic attractions like the Bolshoi Theatre, All-Russian Exhibition Center, Red Square, Moscow Zoo, and Kremlin. These attractions are an ode to the city's rich history and culture and reflect all strands of Russia's convoluted past.

You can start your trip by visiting Bolshoi Theatre, a historic theatre where you can enjoy the world-class ballet and opera performances. Appreciate the breathtaking architecture of St. Basil's Cathedral and trace Russia's most defining political and historical events by heading to the Kremlin. Moscow City Pass also gives you access to Moscow Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the world with more than eight thousand animals and birds. Watch the army parades at Red Square and see the specialized exhibitions dedicated to furs, food, jewelry, cats, and dogs at the All-Russian Exhibition Center.

Moscow Museum tickets

With the Moscow Pass, you can visit some of the most iconic museums, like the Central House Museum of Aviation and Space, State Historical Museum, and Museum of Cosmonautics, at discounted rates. These museums will remind you of Russia's glorious past and rich heritage.

You can visit the Museum of Cosmonautics to learn about the nation's achievements in space exploration and head to the Central House Museum of Aviation and Space to see more than thirty-six thousand space-related exhibits. Learn about the life of Mikhail Bulgakov at Museum Theatre "Bulgakov House" and see relics of prehistoric tribes at the State Historical Museum. You can also visit Lenin's Mausoleum at Red Square, a mausoleum that serves as the final resting place of Vladimir Lenin. Moscow Pass also gives you access to Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, the largest museum of European art known for its world-class exhibitions. You can also visit Moscow State Integrated Museum-Reserve, Russia's largest museum-reserve with two historical and cultural territories.

Moscow Day Trips

Reveal the hidden treasures of Moscow and get acquainted with the city's highlights by opting for day trips. Some of the day trip options include Moscow Walking Tour, a one-day tour, and hop on hop off tour.

Learn about Moscow's vibrant hipster culture and marvel at the breathtaking attractions by undertaking the Moscow Walking Tour. Walk through the picturesque lanes of St. John's Hill or the terrifying neighborhood of Khitrovka and listen to interesting narrations from your guide. You can also opt for a hop on hop off tour and explore the beautiful city on a double-decker bus. Another interesting option is the one-day tour in Moscow that gives you a chance to explore the historic locations of the city, like St. Basil's Cathedral, Alexander Garden, and Red Square, at your own pace.

Plan Your Visit to Moscow

By Air : Moscow Domodedovo Airport is the main airport of the city that serves different destinations around the world. The major carriers include S7 Airlines, Red Wings Airlines, Smartavia, and Ural Airlines.

By Train: The city has nine rail terminals that handle traffic from different parts of Europe and Asia. An electric railway network connects the city with various suburbs and surrounding cities.

May and September is the best time to visit Moscow as, during these months, the temperature starts soaring, snow starts melting, and flowers start blooming. Due to the pleasant weather, you can also indulge in various outdoor activities during this time of the year.

Metro : The Metro system has twelve lines, and more than one hundred and fifty stations are marked with 'M' signs. Metro runs every two to three minutes, so you won't have to wait for a long time to find a train.

Tram : The tram network is divided into three sub-networks, and it covers a total route length of around one hundred and ten mile spread. Trams also connect metro lines and provide a scenic way to tour the city.

Tverskoy : Tverskoy is renowned for its nightlife and has tons of bars and nightclubs. It offers good connectivity with the city as it has eight metro stations and various bus stops. You can also find budget-friend and premium accommodation options here.

Basmanny : Basmanny is the northwest portion of Moscow dotted with a wide variety of museums and art galleries. It is home to artsy venues and five-star accommodations and hotels.

Arbat : It is a trendy neighborhood with top-notch restaurants, cloth shops, hotels, and cathedrals. Whether you want a cheap or a five-star stay, this area will cater to all your needs.

Moscow has terrible traffic, so getting around by car is not a good idea. The metro is one of the best options to get around the city.

Carry your passport with you whenever you're going out. You'll need a passport to buy train tickets, a sim card, and even theatre tickets.

Apply for a visa three months before the tour so that you can be free from any prospective hassles.

Some of the dishes that you must try in Moscow include cake pushkin, borscht, and lepyoshka.

Do not exchange a large amount of money at the airport, as the exchange rates are much higher.

Buy the Moscow City Pass to explore the popular attractions at a budget-friendly rate.

Weather : Moscow experiences a continental climate with cold and chilly winters and hot summers. During summer months, the temperature hovers around 23 degrees Celsius, while in winter, there is plenty of snow, and the temperature is often lower than -10 degrees Celsius.

Language : Russian is the official language of Moscow. English is the second most widely spoken language by the people.

Time Zone : Moscow follows MSK- Moscow Standard Time zone.

Budget : You will spend around ₽4,642 ($77) on your vacation in Moscow daily. On average, you'll spend around ₽1,052 ($17) on meals and ₽453 ($7.51) on transportation daily. The average accommodation rate in the city for a couple is around ₽5,864 ($97). So, a vacation to Moscow for one week for two people will cost around ₽64,987 ($1,078).

Currency : The currency of Moscow is the Ruble.

Visa : If you're a citizen of the EU, Asia, Japan, the USA, or Africa, you'll need to get a visa to enter Moscow. Citizens of Qatar, Israel, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Laos don't need a visa to enter Moscow.

What are the best attractions to see in Moscow?

Saint Basil's Cathedral

Skip the line and get direct entry to Saint Basil's Cathedral with Moscow Pass. Saint Basil's Cathedral is a symbol of Russia, and it houses nine different chapels connected by a winding labyrinth of stairways and corridors. There is a beautiful garden outside the cathedral with bronze monuments.

Red Square is a beautiful square that houses breathtaking attractions like the Kremlin, Lenin's Mausoleum, and St. Basil's Cathedral. It hosts rock concerts, public ceremonies, and Soviet military parades.

With the Moscow attractions tickets, you can get access to the Kremlin, a fortified complex that houses four cathedrals and five palaces. The Kremlin also serves as the residence of the president of Russia.

How many days should I spend in Moscow?

You should spend a minimum of two days in Moscow. On the first day, you can explore iconic attractions like the All-Russian Exhibition Center, Red Square, Moscow Zoo, and the Kremlin. Reserve your second day for the Moscow walking tour and shopping.

What is the best time to visit Moscow?

May and September is the best time to visit Moscow as, during these months, the snow starts to melt and the temperature starts soaring. Many events and festivals are also organized during this time of the year.

How can I get cheap Moscow attraction tickets?

You can buy Moscow Pass to explore the famous attractions at discounted rates.

What is the best way to book Moscow museum tickets?

You can book Moscow museum tickets from trustworthy and reputed online travel sites. Moscow attractions tickets are also the best way to visit the popular museums at reduced rates.

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Kygo announces 2024 world tour with Sofi Tukker and Gryffin. Get tickets

Prepare to bliss out this fall.

From September through December, Kygo will embark on the first leg of his recently announced world tour with special guests Sofi Tukker, Gryffin, Sam Feldt, Zara Larsson, Klangkarussell and more.

Early on in the globetrotting run, the the popular Norwegian DJ is slated to drop into Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Friday, Sept. 13.

Fans that want to catch the “Stole The Show” hitmaker’s jaw-dropping live show — which includes pyrotechnics, live instruments, dizzying lights and nonstop club bangers — can grab tickets for all of his North American concerts as soon as today.

Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, April 26, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.

Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.

A complete calendar including all North American tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.

On Oct. 6, 2022, Kygo headlined at Madison Square Garden.

According to Set List FM , here’s what he performed that night:

01.) “Stole the Show”

02.) “Hot Stuff” (Donna Summer cover)

03.) “Born to Be Yours” (Kygo & Imagine Dragons cover)

04.) “Never Really Loved Me”

05.) “Levels” (Avicii cover)

06.) “Stargazing”

07.) “Freedom”

“08.) “Happy Now”

09.) “Kids in Love”

10.) “ID ultra”

11.) “Stay”

12.) “Cut Your Teeth” (Kyla La Grange cover)

13.) “Undeniable”

14.) “Fever”

15.) “7 years”

16.) “Lose Somebody”

17.) “Think About You”

18.) “What’s Love Got to Do With It” (Graham Lyle cover)

19.) “Lost Without You”

20.) “Souce”

21.) “Carry On”

22.) “Resurrection”

23.) “Paradiso vs. Sunrise”

24.) “It Ain’t Me”

25.) “Woke Up in Love”

26.) “Higher Love” (Steve Winwood cover)

27.) “Freeze”

28.) “Firestone”

Note: Two unidentified “unknown tracks” were also performed that night.

A few days before announcing the world tour, Kygo dropped the single “For Life” featuring Nile Rodgers and Zak Abel.

The danceable three-minute track features Kygo’s signature jumpy piano solos and reverbed vocals over heartfelt lyrics.

If you want to hear for yourself, you can listen to “For Life” here .

While on the road, Kygo is bringing a number of friends along for the ride.

For those that aren’t familiar with his opening acts, you can sample their sounds by checking out their most streamed songs on Spotify below.

Sofi Tukker: “Purple Hat”

Gryffin: “Desire”

Sam Feldt: “Post Malone”

Zara Larsson: “Symphony”

Klangkarussell: “Sonnetanz”

Hayla: “Where You Are”

Victoria Nadine: “Be Okay”

Vandelux: “Matter of Time”

The party starting doesn’t stop with Kygo.

Many of the biggest beat droppers around will be on the road all year long.

Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.

•  Odesza

•  Charli XCX with Troye Sivan

•  John Summit

•  Dom Dolla

Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2024 to find out.

This article was written by Matt Levy , New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements for your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed Bruce Springsteen and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.

Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase.