Beyoncé is officially back in the saddle — and she’s taking fans on a powerful, three-hour journey through country, soul, and Renaissance pop.
On April 28, Queen Bey kicked off her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, setting the tone for what’s already shaping up to be one of the year’s most epic concerts.
Here’s everything you need to know if you’re heading to the show (or just want to live vicariously through the internet).
39 Songs. 3 Hours. 1 Legend.
Beyoncé’s setlist is no joke — she performed 39 songs across nearly three hours, blending Cowboy Carter deep cuts with fan-favorite anthems from Renaissance, Lemonade, and beyond. (And yes, that’s counting a few incredible mash-ups).
Expect to hear:
- Ameriican Requiem
- Texas Hold ‘Em
- 16 Carriages
- Formation
- Crazy In Love
- Cuff It
- Diva
- Jolene
- Freedom
- and so many more.
Major Highlights
The Opening:
The night officially kicked off at 8:15 p.m. with performers in flowing red robes setting the stage, as the energy inside SoFi Stadium hit a fever pitch.
Mechanical Bull Moment:
Beyoncé rode a mechanical bull during Tyrant, channeling pure rodeo queen energy.
Red Car Sky Ride:
During 16 Carriages, Beyoncé sat in a red car and flew over the audience, soaring across the stadium while delivering one of the show’s most emotional moments.
Family Cameos:
Rumi Carter, now 7 years old, made a heart-melting appearance during Protector.
Big sister Blue Ivy Carter, 13 years old, returned to the stage numerous times, including an epic dance break during America Has A Problem, reminding everyone she’s been that girl since her first cameo on the Renaissance Tour.
Iconic Crowd Sightings:
Even Oprah was spotted in the audience — just another reminder that this is the event to be at.
A Deeper Story
This isn’t just a concert — it’s a bold statement.
Before diving into Cowboy Carter’s anthems, Beyoncé, dressed in a stunning white leather outfit and cowboy hat, paused to honor Black country trailblazers like Linda Martell.
“I want to thank all of those who came before me,” Beyoncé said, as images of country music pioneers flashed onscreen. “Thank you for giving me the creative liberty to challenge myself.”
Patriotic visuals, Wild West motifs, and a stylized gun duel with an older white cowboy highlighted the show’s theme of reclaiming space.
She closed the night in a jaw-dropping American flag gown, singing “Amen” alongside a towering, masked Statue of Liberty head — a finale as bold and unforgettable as the show itself.
Cowboy Carter Already a Record-Breaker
Fresh off her history-making Renaissance run, Beyoncé has done it again.
At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Cowboy Carter took home three trophies:
- Album of the Year
- Best Country Album
- Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “II Most Wanted” (her collaboration with Miley Cyrus)
Where She’s Headed Next
Queen Bey isn’t done with Los Angeles just yet. She’ll return to SoFi Stadium for three more shows before taking her new era on an international journey.
Next stops include:
- Chicago
- East Rutherford, New Jersey
- London
- Paris
- Houston (homecoming alert!)
- Washington, D.C.
- Atlanta
- Las Vegas
Final Tip: Saddle Up, Beyhive
Come ready for a three-hour ride packed with soaring vocals, heart-stopping visuals, and the kind of country-pop-renaissance fusion only Beyoncé can deliver.
Bring your cowboy hat, your best boots, and your loudest singing voice — this isn’t just a concert, it’s history in the making.
