Beyoncé “Cowboy Carter” Tour 2025: Ticket Deals, Dates & What to Expect

Beyoncé has launched a major world tour in support of her Grammy-winning country album, COWBOY CARTER. The 31-date run is Bey’s first outing since her 2023 “Renaissance World Tour” and will see the superstar play stadiums throughout the US, in addition to stints in London and Paris. The tour is now underway, having officially kicked off on April 28th, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Get tickets to sold-out shows here, and read on for our complete ticket guide for Beyoncé’s “COWBOY CARTER” tour, including a full list of tour dates, how to get tickets to sold-out concerts, and other important information.

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How to Get Tickets to Beyoncé’s “COWBOY CARTER” Tour

While tickets for Beyoncé’s 2025 “COWBOY CARTER” tour initially went on sale to the general public on February 14th, the good news for fans is that many shows that were previously reported as “sold out” now have significant ticket availability.

Current Ticket Situation: In a surprising turn of events, ticket prices have dropped considerably since the initial on-sale date. For many shows, tickets can now be found for as low as $55 with fees included, making this one of the most accessible Beyoncé tours in recent years.

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Members of the BeyHive can look for great deals on StubHub, where your purchase is 110% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

BeyHive Tip: Check StubHub regularly as prices often fluctuate and sometimes drop closer to event dates!

How Much Are Tickets for Beyoncé’s “COWBOY CARTER” Tour?

While standard tickets were originally listed from $70 – $400, the combination of fees and dynamic pricing caused prices to fluctuate somewhat dramatically. In a lengthy thread, some fans reported initially scooping tickets in the upper sections for prices between $100 and $200, while others say that even seats in the rafters have soared to over $300 when it comes time to check out.

More recently, though, many ticket prices have dropped, with thousands of seats still available in the lead-up to the tour launch in April. For some shows, tickets can be found for astoundingly affordable prices; as low as $55 with fees included.

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VIP Packages

This pricing range also doesn’t account for VIP packages, which reportedly begin at $732 and can run over $2,000 each. These packages offer an array of perks, including early entry into the venue, inclusive drinks, a designated bar area, and reserved sections in the pit.

This includes the “Real Live Boogie” VIP package, where guests receive a drink token and a confirmed place in the first 10 rows of the B-stage; the “Buckin’ Honey” and “Sweet Honey” pits, which guarantee general admission to a standing spot within the pit and a limited-edition VIP item; and the “Club Ho-Down Experience,” where guests have the choice of two standing pit options, a designated bar, and a VIP gift item. See full details on VIP packages here.

Here’s a full breakdown:

  • “Real Live Boogie” VIP package: Includes a drink token and a confirmed place in the first 10 rows of the B-stage
  • “Buckin’ Honey” and “Sweet Honey” pits: Guarantees general admission to a standing spot within the pit and a limited-edition VIP item
  • “Club Ho-Down Experience:” Offers the choice of two standing pit options, a designated bar, and a VIP gift item

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What Is Beyoncé’s “COWBOY CARTER” Tour?

The 2025 “COWBOY CARTER” tour serves as Beyoncé’s seventh solo headlining tour and arrives in support of her expansive 2024 album, COWBOY CARTER.

The outing began on April 28th with the first of a five-night run at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium (going until May 9th). She’ll then continue with three shows in Chicago and five shows in East Rutherford, New Jersey throughout the month of May before heading across the pond for six London shows beginning on June 5th. After three dates in Paris in late June, Bey will make her way back stateside for two shows in Houston followed by two performances in Washington D.C. on July 4th and 7th. The tour will conclude with three concerts in Atlanta on July 10th, 11th, and 13th, before heading to Las Vegas for pair of final show at Allegiant Stadium on July 25th and 26th.

Though the album was released back in March 2024, Bey held off on live shows until her hometown NFL Halftime Performance at the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game on Christmas Day. There, she debuted several tracks from COWBOY CARTER for the first time and teased an announcement for January 14th. However, the 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles forced her to postpone the announcement to Saturday, February 1st, when she then confirmed the tour.

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She provided details and tour dates for the “COWBOY CARTER” run just hours after winning her first-ever Album of the Year award at the 2025 Grammys; Bey also won Country Album of the Year for COWBOY CARTER, making her the first Black artist to ever win in the category.

Here at Consequence, we were also big fans of COWBOY CARTER, naming it one of the best albums of 2024.

What Is the Setlist for Beyoncé’s “COWBOY CARTER” Tour?

Beyoncé kicked off the “COWBOY CARTER” tour in Los Angeles with a massive 41-song, 7-act setlist that primarily showcased material from COWBOY CARTER. She began the show with “AMERIICAN REQUIEM,” followed The Beatles’ “Blackbird” and a version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” set over Jimi Hendrix’s famous guitar performance of the song.

From there, the setlist included “YA YA,” “SPAGHETTII,” “BODYGUARD,” “II MOST WANTED,” “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM,” her version of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” and many more. Songs not from COWBOY CARTER included “Formation,” “Crazy In Love,” “Diva,” and others.

Additionally, the show features dazzling production and visuals — at one point Beyoncé soars above the audience aboard a car and a horseshoe, at another she is served a drink by a robot arm, and more.

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Who Is Opening for Beyoncé on Her “COWBOY CARTER” Tour?

Beyoncé had no opening act for the “COWBOY CARTER” tour launch on April 28th in Los Angeles. That will likely be the case for the remainder of the tour.

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What Are Beyoncé’s 2025 Tour Dates?

See Beyoncé’s full list of 2025 tour dates below, and get tickets here.

05/04 – Inglewood, CA @ SoFi Stadium (Get Tickets)
05/07 – Inglewood, CA @ SoFi Stadium (Get Tickets)
05/09 – Inglewood, CA @ SoFi Stadium (Get Tickets)

05/15 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field (Get Tickets)
05/17 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field (Get Tickets)
05/18 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field (Get Tickets)

05/24 – East Rutherford, NJ @MetLife Stadium (Get Tickets)
05/25 – East Rutherford, NJ @MetLife Stadium (Get Tickets)
05/25 – East Rutherford, NJ @MetLife Stadium (Get Tickets)
05/29 – East Rutherford, NJ @MetLife Stadium (Get Tickets)

06/28 – Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium (Get Tickets)
06/29 – Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium (Get Tickets)

07/04 – Washington, DC @ Northwest Stadium (Get Tickets)
07/05 – Washington, DC @ Northwest Stadium (Get Tickets)

07/10 – Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Get Tickets)
07/11 – Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Get Tickets)
07/13 – Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Get Tickets)
07/14 – Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Get Tickets)

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07/25 – Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium (Get Tickets)
07/26 – Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium (Get Tickets)

Tips for Attendees

Based on the first shows, here are some practical tips for attendees:

  • Arrive early: Stadium shows have extensive security checks
  • Dress appropriately: Western wear or cowboy-themed attire is popular among attendees
  • Stay hydrated: Shows last approximately 2.5-3 hours
  • Check venue policies: Each stadium has different rules about bags, cameras, etc.
  • Monitor prices: If your preferred date seems too expensive, check back regularly as prices have been fluctuating

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Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Setlist:
Set 1Bring da RuckusClan in da FrontDa Mystery of Chessboxin’Sunlight (Possible live debut, first recorded performance)Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing Ta F’ WitMethod ManShame on a N****aProtect Ya Neck
Set 2The Way We Were (Gladys Knight & the Pips cover) (with Blue Raspberry)Can It Be All So Simple (with Blue Raspberry)Bring the Pain (Method Man song)Hollow Bones (with Blue Raspberry) (First time since 2000)Take It Back (Possible live debut, first performance recorded on setlist.fm)Daytona 500 (Ghostface Killah song)’97 Mentality (Cappadonna song)Above the Clouds (Gang Starr cover)Incarcerated Scarfaces (Raekwon song)Ice Cream (Raekwon song)Release Yo’ Delf (Method Man song) (with Blue Raspberry)Bring the Pain (Method Man song)All I Need (Method Man song) (with Blue Raspberry)
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Set 4ReunitedFor Heavens SakeShimmy Shimmy Ya (Ol’ Dirty Bastard song)Brooklyn Zoo (Ol’ Dirty Bastard song)Got Your Money (Ol’ Dirty Bastard song)C.R.E.A.M.TriumphFamily Reunion (The O’Jays cover) (RZA rapped a medley of 36 Chambers songs over the band’s instrumental)
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