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Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ tour setlist: The songs played on opening night

By
Nicholas Hautman
Published May 10, 2023, 5:00 p.m. ET
Beyoncé performing her "Renaissance" world tour in Stockholm.
Beyoncé kicked off her “Renaissance” world tour in Stockholm.Getty Images for Parkwood

Let the “Renaissance” commence.

Beyoncé kicked off her highly anticipated world tour Wednesday at Friends Arena in Stockholm.

The music superstar uncharacteristically opened her nearly three-hour concert with slower favorites like “Dangerously in Love 2” and “I Care.” She then performed upbeat “Renaissance” cuts including “Alien Superstar” and “Cuff It.”

Greatest hits such as “Formation,” “Love on Top” and “Crazy in Love” followed before the night closed out with “Summer Renaissance.” (See the complete 36-song setlist below.)

Beyoncé performing her "Renaissance" world tour in Stockholm.
The tour will stop at more than 50 cities, including London, New York City, Atlanta and Los Angeles. Getty Images for Parkwood
Beyoncé performing her "Renaissance" world tour in Stockholm.
She performed hits including “Cuff It,” “Formation” and “Crazy in Love.” Getty Images for Parkwood

Page Six broke the news in September 2022 that Beyoncé was taking her “Renaissance” album on the road.

She officially announced the 50-plus-date tour in February, revealing an itinerary that includes stops in London, Amsterdam, Chicago, New York City, Atlanta, Los Angeles and New Orleans, among other metropolises.

Forbes reported Monday that Beyoncé’s latest global trek could out-earn Taylor Swift’s ongoing Eras Tour by a whopping $500 million with an estimated gross of nearly $2.1 billion, which would make it the most successful concert series of all time.

Beyoncé performing her "Renaissance" world tour in Stockholm.
The setlist also included “I Care,” “Break My Soul” and “Partition,” among others. Getty Images for Parkwood
Beyoncé accepting a Grammy.
Beyoncé won four Grammys for her “Renaissance” album. Variety via Getty Images

“Renaissance” was one of last year’s most celebrated releases, landing at No. 1 on Page Six’s list of the best albums of 2022.

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The dance record took home four Grammys, making Queen Bey the most decorated artist in the awards show’s history with 32 career wins.

Beyoncé, 41, has described “Renaissance” as the first part of a “three-act project,” though it is unclear what else she has in store for her Beyhive.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z holding hands while performing together in South Africa.
The superstar last toured with her husband, Jay-Z, in 2018. Getty Images for Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100

The entertainer last went on tour in 2018 with her husband, Jay-Z, to promote their joint album, “Everything Is Love.”

“Renaissance” is her first solo outing since 2016’s “Formation” world tour.

Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” world tour setlist:

  1. Dangerously in Love 2
  2. Flaws and All
  3. 1+1
  4. I’m Going Down (Rose Royce cover)
  5. I Care
  6. I’m That Girl
  7. Cozy
  8. Alien Superstar
  9. Lift Off
  10. Cuff It
  11. Energy
  12. Break My Soul
  13. Formation
  14. Diva
  15. Run the World (Girls)
  16. My Power
  17. Black Parade
  18. Savage Remix
  19. Partition
  20. Church Girl
  21. Get Me Bodied
  22. Before I Let Go (Maze cover)
  23. Rather Die Young
  24. Love on Top
  25. Crazy in Love
  26. Plastic Off the Sofa
  27. Virgo’s Groove
  28. Naughty Girl
  29. Move
  30. Heated
  31. Thique
  32. All Up in Your Mind
  33. Drunk in Love
  34. America Has a Problem
  35. Pure/Honey
  36. Summer Renaissance