Beyoncé is one of the most popular and successful musicians of the 21st century. She first rose to fame as part of the R&B girl group Destiny’s Child in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Since embarking on a solo career in 2003, Beyoncé has become a global superstar, selling over 100 million records worldwide. She is renowned for her incredible vocal talent, show-stopping live performances, and chart-topping hits like “Crazy in Love,” “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” and “Halo.”
With every new album release, Beyoncé embarks on an accompanying world tour to perform her latest hits for millions of fans around the globe. Her tours attract immense excitement and publicity, with tickets typically selling out within minutes. When Beyoncé goes on tour, it’s a major cultural event.
Naturally, Beyoncé’s loyal British fanbase is always eager to see their queen perform live on stage in the UK. While she regularly includes London dates on her world tours, the demand for tickets is so high that UK fans often call for her to do a wider arena tour across Britain’s major cities.
Beyoncé’s Touring History in the UK
Beyoncé has toured in the UK on multiple occasions over the span of her solo career. Here is an overview of her major concert tours in Britain:
The Beyoncé Experience (2007)
Beyoncé’s first solo tour visited the UK in 2007 in support of her second studio album, B’Day. She performed:
- April 30, 2007 – Sheffield Arena
- May 1, 2007 – Sheffield Arena
- May 3, 2007 – Birmingham NIA
- May 4, 2007 – Birmingham NIA
- May 6, 2007 – London Wembley Arena
- May 7, 2007 – London Wembley Arena
- May 9, 2007 – Manchester Evening News Arena
- May 10, 2007 – Manchester Evening News Arena
- May 12, 2007 – Glasgow Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
- May 13, 2007 – Glasgow Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
I Am… Tour (2009)
Beyoncé returned to tour the UK in support of her third album I Am… Sasha Fierce. Her itinerary included:
- May 26, 2009 – London O2 Arena
- May 27, 2009 – London O2 Arena
- May 30, 2009 – Manchester Evening News Arena
- May 31, 2009 – Birmingham NIA
- June 2, 2009 – Dublin O2 Arena
- June 3, 2009 – Dublin O2 Arena
The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour (2013)
Beyoncé’s hugely successful fourth world tour saw her play:
- April 26, 2013 – London O2 Arena
- April 27, 2013 – London O2 Arena
- April 29, 2013 – London O2 Arena
- April 30, 2013 – London O2 Arena
- May 1, 2013 – London O2 Arena
- May 3, 2013 – Dublin O2 Arena
- May 7, 2013 – Manchester Arena
- May 8, 2013 – Manchester Arena
- May 11, 2013 – Birmingham LG Arena
- May 12, 2013 – Birmingham LG Arena
- May 14, 2013 – London O2 Arena
- May 15, 2013 – London O2 Arena
The Formation World Tour (2016)
Beyoncé’s tour for her iconic Lemonade album included:
- June 28, 2016 – Sunderland Stadium of Light
- June 29, 2016 – Sunderland Stadium of Light
- July 2, 2016 – London Wembley Stadium
- July 3, 2016 – London Wembley Stadium
- July 5, 2016 – Glasgow Hampden Park
- July 7, 2016 – Manchester Emirates Old Trafford
- July 8, 2016 – Manchester Emirates Old Trafford
On The Run II Tour (with Jay-Z) (2018)
Beyoncé’s most recent jaunt across the UK saw her co-headline dates with husband Jay-Z:
- June 6, 2018 – Cardiff Principality Stadium
- June 9, 2018 – Glasgow Hampden Park
- June 13, 2018 – Manchester Etihad Stadium
- June 15, 2018 – London London Stadium
- June 16, 2018 – London London Stadium
So in summary, Beyoncé has historically performed multiple arena and stadium shows in the UK on each of her major world tours over the past 15 years.
Is Beyoncé Touring the UK in 2023?
At the time of writing, Beyoncé has not announced any UK dates for 2023.
Her last studio album was 2016’s Lemonade. While she headlined festivals like Coachella and released projects like Homecoming, Black Is King, and the soundtrack for The Lion King in the interim years, fans are eagerly awaiting Beyoncé’s seventh full-length album.
In 2022, Beyoncé dropped her first solo single in over five years with the house-inspired track “Break My Soul.” The song is the lead single from her upcoming seventh album Renaissance, set for release in July 2022.
With a new album project on the horizon, speculation is rife that Beyoncé could mount a worldwide Renaissance arena tour in 2023. However, no dates have yet been formally confirmed.
Several factors point towards the likelihood of Beyoncé touring the UK with the Renaissance album:
- She has consistently toured here on each of her previous six album cycles.
- Her tours are known for being meticulously choreographed arena productions – perfect for major UK venues.
- Beyoncé has a large and devoted UK fanbase who will be desperate to see the Renaissance show live.
- As a UK tour is practically guaranteed, early 2023 seems a likely window before she would take the production to other continents.
However, nothing is yet set in stone. Some key details we are awaiting:
- The release date and commercial success of the Renaissance album.
- Whether a world tour will be announced for 2023.
- When UK dates would be scheduled within a larger global trek.
How Quickly Do Beyoncé Tickets Sell Out?
Extremely quickly! When Beyoncé announces a tour, tickets sell out in record time due to huge fan demand.
Her 2013 The Mrs Carter Show World Tour sold out UK dates in under 30 seconds. For the 2016 Formation World Tour, over 700,000 fans registered for pre-sale tickets across just five UK dates. When general sale opened, tickets vanished instantly.
In 2018, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s On The Run II Tour saw them add extra London dates due to phenomenal demand. Tickets for the first London show on June 15 sold out immediately, leading to a second London performance being added on June 16.
Beyoncé’s UK tours consistently break ticket sale speed records. Her loyal fans astound every time with the swiftness at which they snap up tickets. Demand vastly eclipses supply each tour.
Therefore, the key for UK Beyoncé fans is being clued up on when ticket sales open in order to be in with the best chance of securing the coveted tickets. This requires registering for pre-sales, carefully tracking announcement schedules, and being poised on online ticketing sites ready to purchase. Planning well in advance is essential to beat the mad scramble.
How Much are Beyoncé Tickets?
Given Beyoncé’s superstar status and the incredible demand to see her live, tickets are priced at a premium. Here are some example ticket prices for previous Beyoncé UK tours:
The Formation World Tour (2016)
Date | Venue | Ticket Price Range |
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June 28 – 29, 2016 | Sunderland Stadium of Light | £55 – £125 |
July 2 – 3, 2016 | London Wembley Stadium | £55 – £175 |
July 5, 2016 | Glasgow Hampden Park | £55 – £125 |
July 7 – 8, 2016 | Manchester Emirates Old Trafford | £55 – £125 |
On The Run II Tour (with Jay-Z) (2018)
Date | Venue | Ticket Price Range |
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June 6, 2018 | Cardiff Principality Stadium | £40 – £175 |
June 9, 2018 | Glasgow Hampden Park | £40 – £185 |
June 13, 2018 | Manchester Etihad Stadium | £40 – £175 |
June 15 – 16, 2018 | London London Stadium | £40 – £280 |
While the above prices were for stadium concerts, seat prices at arena shows are typically £40 – £150 depending on seat location. Front floor standing tickets go for £150+ or more. VIP packages with exclusive merch, lounge access, premium seating etc. reach upwards of £500+ per ticket.
In summary, typical Beyoncé ticket prices range from £40 for rear seated tickets to over £200+ for the best standing floor spots or VIP packages. Front arena sections and lower bowl stadium seats usually fall in the £100-£200 range.
Where Can I Buy Beyoncé Tickets?
For major tours, Ticketmaster is usually Beyoncé’s exclusive ticket retailer in the UK. Tickets will be available on Ticketmaster.co.uk once shows are announced.
Key tips for buying via Ticketmaster:
- Register your details in advance for their Verified Fan pre-sale.
- Ensure you have a Ticketmaster account set up with your payment details saved.
- Be online the minute special pre-sales or general sales open.
- Keep trying if you don’t succeed initially as they often release tickets in batches.
Fan-to-fan resale sites like StubHub, viagogo and Twickets are also popular alternatives once shows sell out. However, prices are often inflated on resale sites, sometimes heavily so. Buyer beware.
When shows are announced, it’s also worth checking the official website and social media pages of the relevant venue. Sometimes limited pre-sales are offered here too.
Major UK retailers like AXS and See Tickets are other sites worth monitoring when on the hunt. But Ticketmaster has the bulk of inventory.
Signing up to Beyoncé’s official email list at beyonce.com is also wise to get tour alerts and special pre-sale code offers. This gives fans the best shot at securing tickets directly during presales.
In summary, persistence and preparation is key. Have all bases covered by signing up for various pre-sales and follow all announcements closely across Beyoncé’s and the concert venues’ websites and social media pages.
Can I Get Beyoncé Tickets from a Scalper?
Buying from ticket touts (scalpers) outside venues is always risky. There are a few issues to be aware of:
- They often charge extortionate prices – sometimes several times higher than face value.
- There is no guarantee the tickets are valid or authentic.
- The tickets could be fake or reported as stolen.
- You likely won’t get entry with resold tickets, and have no recourse for your money back.
Many big UK venues now have strict ticket reselling policies, meaning scalped tickets may be rejected. Book with caution.
If opting to use a ticket resale site, check for guarantees, buyer protection and refund policies before purchasing. Pay via secure payment methods – never cash.
Ideally, try to buy directly from the primary ticket seller like Ticketmaster wherever possible. This carries less risk. But resale sites still carry high markups.
The best way to avoid these issues is trying all pre-sale options to secure tickets directly upon release. But this is a challenging task.
When Will Beyoncé UK Tour Tickets Go on Sale?
No Beyoncé tour dates have been announced yet. Typically her tours are revealed a few months prior, with tickets on sale shortly after.
Based on her previous tours, if she announces a Renaissance 2023 World Tour this year, we can make educated guesses as to likely UK on-sale dates:
- Tour announcement: Late 2022 / Early 2023
- Pre-sales: 1-2 weeks prior to general sale
- General sale: 4-8 weeks before first concert date
So for example, if she announced a UK arena tour for April 2023, tickets would likely have pre-sales in late February or early March 2023. General sale would follow shortly thereafter, around 4 weeks out from the first UK show.
Key dates for UK fans to be alert for announcements include:
- November 2022: Renaissance tour hint with first single release
- December 2022 / January 2023: Full Renaissance World Tour dates
- February / March 2023: Pre-sales and General sale
Of course, this remains speculative until firm word comes from Beyoncé’s team. But a similar timeline occurred for previous tours.
Register for alerts on beyonce.com, Ticketmaster and her social media to hear instantly when concrete plans are revealed. UK Beyhive members must be vigilant and ready to act fast when the on-sale begins.
Conclusion
Beyoncé is no stranger to touring the UK, having consistently included it on her previous six worldwide concert outings. While no Renaissance 2023 tour plans are finalized yet, strong indicators suggest she will return to give British fans more epic live shows.
When Beyoncé does announce her next UK tour, demand will be off the scale. Lightning fast ticket sell-outs are guaranteed. Savvy fans need to prepare tactics for pre-sales, general sale and resale markets to secure the coveted seats.
Strategic planning, persistent effort and a bit of luck will help beat the crowds. Keep eyes glued for further announcements from the Queen Bey herself. Then get ready to slay securing those tickets when sales open!