Everything you need to know about Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ concerts at SoFi Stadium
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Yeehaw! Beyoncé is back on tour — this time with her ambitious country project, “Cowboy Carter.” The album, which followed the hugely popular “Renaissance,” earned the superstar (at long last) the coveted album of the year Grammy as well as top country album at this year’s awards show. She also nabbed a Grammy for “II Most Wanted,” a duet with Miley Cyrus.
Beyoncé performed songs from “Cowboy Carter” during the so-called Beyoncé Bowl, the 2024 Christmas Day NFL game halftime performance in her hometown of Houston. Streamed live on Netflix, viewership of the Ravens-Texans game peaked at 27 million viewers during the halftime show, per Nielsen data released by Netflix. The 13-minute performance featured guest appearances by a quartet of Black female country singers — Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy and Reyna Roberts — along with Shaboozey, Post Malone and, of course, her daughter Blue Ivy.
So fans were eagerly anticipating the “Cowboy Carter” tour, which kicked off Monday in Los Angeles. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re seeing the show in L.A.
Beyoncé opened her world tour for her Grammy-winning ‘Cowboy Carter’ album on Monday night in Inglewood with wit, spectacle and a tip of the hat to the women who paved her own historic trail.
When are the SoFi Stadium shows?
Beyoncé performed Monday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood and will take the stage again on Thursday, Sunday and May 7 and 9.
The five-night L.A. stint kicks off a 22-date tour, which features shows in Chicago, New York, Houston, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C., as well as London and Paris. Cyrus, Malone and Dolly Parton are are among the collaborators that fans are hoping to see on stage.
With the fifth date, Beyoncé will become the artist with the most overall performances at SoFi Stadium. The tour is produced and directed by Parkwood Entertainment.
How can I get tickets?
You can still snag last-minute tickets for the remaining L.A. dates on all ticket platforms. Compared to the “Renaissance” tour, tickets for “Cowboy Carter” seem relatively affordable, with resale ticket prices as low as about $70 on Ticketmaster as of Monday.
What’s the setlist?
On the first night of the tour, Beyoncé performed almost all of the songs from “Cowboy Carter,” but also included fan favorites “Diva” and “Crazy in Love” as well as a medley from “Renaissance.” Blue Ivy, Beyoncé’s daughter who made her debut as a dancer during the “Renaissance” tour, performed for numerous songs, while her younger daughter, Rumi, made a guest appearance during “Protector.”
See the full setlist below:
Ameriican Requiem
Blackbiird
The Star-Spangled Banner
Freedom
Ya Ya
Oh Louisiana interlude
America Has a Problem
Spaghettii
Formation
My House
Diva
Alliigator Tears
Just for Fun
Protector
Flamenco
Desert Eagle
Riiverdance
II Hands II Heaven
Sweet Honey Buckiin’, with Pure/Honey and Summer Renaissance
Jolene
Daddy Lessons
Bodyguard
II Most Wanted (Snippet)
Cuff It
Tyrant
Thique
Levii’s Jeans
Daughter
I’m That Girl
Cozy
Alien Superstar
Texas Hold ‘Em
Crazy in Love
Heated
Before I Let Go
16 Carriages
Amen
A public Spotify playlist for Beyoncé’s setlist will be updated after each show.
If Queen Bey can’t sell tickets, does it indicate oversaturation or an impending recession?
What do I need to know before arriving at SoFi stadium?
If you plan to park at the stadium, you must have a pre-paid parking pass. To make it easier to enter and exit the stadium, buy parking in the area closest to your designated stadium entrance.
If you’re bringing a bag, make sure it’s clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and not bigger than 12” x 6” x 12.” Clutch bags can’t be bigger than 4” x 6”.
If you bring a bag that violates stadium policy, it can be checked in for $20 at a designated bag-check area. Outside food is not allowed in the stadium. If you’d like to enjoy food and drinks outside of the stadium before or after the show, The Times’ Food staff has compiled a list of the best nearby places to eat and drink.
For more information, check out SoFi Stadium’s A-Z guide on its website, as well as its Plan Your Visit section.
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