Ring the alarm! Beyoncé has surprised fans and hinted at a world tour for her album Renaissance scheduled to begin in the Summer of 2023. On Saturday, October 22, Variety reports that at the WACO Theater‘s Wearable Art Gala, the singer auctioned off a package that included two tickets to one of her upcoming concerts a year from now. Although she hasn’t officially confirmed that a tour will take place, fans are ecstatic and shared pictures of the auction online.
Beyoncé confirmed a Renaissance summer 2023 world tour at tonight’s #WearableArtGala pic.twitter.com/7nTYe8SmFU
— The Bulletin (@onthebulletin) October 23, 2022ADVERTISEMENT
Beyoncé, Kendra G & Blue Ivy. 💖 #WearableArtGala pic.twitter.com/ElqxfUBBjl
— Beyoncé Access (@beyonceaccess) October 23, 2022
For the first time since her 2018 On the Run II Tour, Solange's big sis will take to the stage and like a supernova, will provide a spectacular show that only she is capable of doing. At Art Gala, which was a charity event hosted by Keke Palmer, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Blue Ivy came to aid the theater (which was founded by Beyoncé’s mother and stepfather) in raising money to support their artistic programs and promote diversity in the arts. The fundraiser was Harlem Nights-themed and featured performances by Andra Day, Chloe & Halle Bailey.
Variety described the concert ticket package as being “Valued at a total of $20,000, United [Airlines] x WACO offers you a chance to see Beyoncé on her ‘Renaissance’ tour starting in the summer of 2023 at any of United’s national and international destinations around the world. This prize is complete with 2 first-class international United Airlines Polaris tickets to select cities with 3-night hotel accommodations at a Marriott property. And, to one of the most sought-after musical performances of all time, 2 concert tickets to Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ 2023 tour with a guided backstage tour with Miss Tina [Beyoncé’s mother]!’”
The very first Renaissance World Tour ticket holders 🪩 pic.twitter.com/DwA2X3dCF3
— RENAISSANCE Updates 🪩 (@B7Album) October 23, 2022
The Summer 2023 Tour follows the release of the singer’s latest album, Renaissance, which came out on July 29, 2022. Beyoncé’s 7th studio album has 16-tracks and was released by Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records, with lead single was “Break My Soul" featuring former covergirl Big Freedia. Renaissance was her first release since 2016's Lemonade.
News of the tour went viral on Saturday night and since then fans have been expressing their excitement all over social media.
Me after selling a kidney to attend Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour 😹 pic.twitter.com/Wn2ExWjsTf
— dani (@kordeilogy) October 23, 2022
BEYONCÉ TOUR INCOMING, THIS IS NOT A DRILL pic.twitter.com/jd3b945KSM
— ً (@rumiyonce) October 23, 2022
Imagine the stadium lights going out and all you hear is
— Jeremy Cousar (@Jeremycousar) October 24, 2022
“THESE MUTHAFUCKAS AIN’T STOPPING ME”
Although the singer hasn’t officially announced tour dates, fans are thrilled about the possibility. We'll be waiting with baited breath Queen Bey.
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Maya Mehrara is a senior at the NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study pursuing a degree in Theater, Creative Writing, and Women's Studies. She lives in the East Village and enjoys reading, playing guitar, and spoiling her cats. You can follow her at @mehrara_maya.
