Those lucky enough to snag Beyoncé tickets are in luck — the Grammy Award-winning vocalist kicked off her highly anticipated Renaissance World Tour in Stockholm on Wednesday, and it looks like fans going to future shows are in for a treat.
Clips of the performance made their way on social media, completely taking over various platforms. For example, some snippets showed Beyoncé dancing to Lil Uzi Vert’s “Just Wanna Rock,” which was remixed with her 2008 hit “Diva.”
BEYONCÉ KILLED THIS pic.twitter.com/9SH5tmIn44
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) May 10, 2023
Others offered an inside look at the agenda for the evening, noting Beyoncé’s opener (herself) and an encore performance (from herself), Elle reported.
“Beyoncé live with opening act: Beyoncé and encore performance: Beyoncé” 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/8292hOrhiI
— BEYTHOVEN | non-affiliated fan account (@beyonceparkwood) May 10, 2023
Attendees confirmed the “Break My Soul” artist started her set with songs not from Renaissance, performing some of her beloved hits like “Dangerously in Love,” “1+1” and “Flaws and All.” She got emotional during the latter, telling fans before singing the song, “And I love you, and I’m so filled with gratitude. I thank you.”
Beyoncé opening with "Dangerously In Love." #RENAISSANCEWorldTour 🪩
🎟️ https://t.co/gQt79tz5wy #RWT2023 pic.twitter.com/jw4tYr0DJU
— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@BeyLegion) May 10, 2023
Beyoncé performing "Flaws And All." #RENAISSANCEWorldTour 🪩
🎟️ https://t.co/gQt79tz5wy #RWT2023pic.twitter.com/D26sWk1IiD
— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@BeyLegion) May 10, 2023
After performing “I Care,” Beyoncé got to the good stuff: Renaissance. Honoring the album’s track list, she started singing “I’m That Girl” while wearing an epic silver Courrèges bodysuit.
Beyoncé performing "ALIEN SUPERSTAR." #RENAISSANCEWorldTour 🪩
🎟️ https://t.co/gQt79tz5wy #RWT2023 pic.twitter.com/tHxc3KvLZX
— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@BeyLegion) May 10, 2023
Later, Bey performed “Thique” with a sample from Britney Spears’ pop giant “Toxic.” The remix came as a surprise to fans, who are heard roaring in the background.
Beyoncé performing “THIQUE” with sample of “Toxic” by Britney Spears. pic.twitter.com/4EhI4Qzx0S
— Pop Tingz (@ThePopTingz) May 10, 2023
The set included futuristic elements, most notably during “Cozy,” which featured robot arms.
Cozy pic.twitter.com/Ddvb9d2jTx
— kevin. (@lacasebleue) May 10, 2023
Beyoncé sported a multicolored party dress while performing “Cuff It,” “Energy” and “Break My Soul,” and she twerked on stage while singing.
Beyoncé releasing the wiggle at the #RenaissanceWorldTour
(I spy Honey Balenciaga) pic.twitter.com/vOerHhMVg3
— RENAISSANCE Updates🪩 (@B7Album) May 10, 2023
According to Complex, the 41-year-old also shoutout Donald Glover and Janine Nabers’ Swarm.
“Swarm on these hands, n***a,” she told the crowd while wearing a fitting Queen Bee look.
Beyoncé acknowledges Swarm? 👀 pic.twitter.com/VzDb6lEOv1
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) May 10, 2023
Friends Arena stated the three-hour-long set featured over 30 songs, multiple mashups and several outfit changes.
BEYONCÉ – Renaissance World Tour
Concert Setlist – Stockholm, Sweden – 5/10/23#RenaissanceWorldTour 🪩 pic.twitter.com/U7aFp5yym8
— anthony (fan) 💜 (@kissesofgaga) May 10, 2023
Beyoncé will perform around Europe for the rest of May and June, kicking off the North American leg of the tour in Toronto. The Renaissance World Tour wraps on Sept. 27 in New Orleans.