Beyonce reigns supreme on Renaissance World Tour, Sparking emotions and dazzling outfits

After a hiatus of seven years, Beyonce has returned to the stage with a bang.

On Wednesday, she kicked off her Renaissance World Tour formally in Stockholm, Sweden, with a setlist spanning 36 songs. The tour is mainly based on her critically acclaimed seventh studio album, which was released last year. This marks her ninth concert tour, and she made sure to give her fans a lifetime experience.

The American singer-songwriter started her performance with non-Renaissance songs like ‘Dangerously in Love’, ‘Flaws and All’, and ‘1+1.’

While performing Flaws and All, the Grammy Award winner got emotional and expressed her gratitude to her fans, saying, “You could have been anywhere in the world tonight but you choose to be here with me. And I love you, and I’m so filled with gratitude. I thank you.”

The singer then went on to perform a range of songs including I Care, Cozy, Alien Superstar, Cuff It, Energy, Formation, Diva, Run the World (Girls), Black Parade, Savage, Partition, Church Girl, Break My Soul, Virgo’s Groove, and Crazy in Love among others.

During the concert, Beyonce wore several eye-catching and shimmering outfits. One of the standout pieces was a custom-made shimmering metallic catsuit by Alexander McQueen, which she wore for the opening performance. She also posed in a golden, sleeveless catsuit by Jonathan Anderson with black handprints featuring red nails all across it, a silver bedazzled bodysuit teamed with white thigh-high boots, a tie-dye mini dress featuring a metallic sheen, and a Balmain pearl-adorned bodysuit.

One of the most eye-catching outfits was a white dress that changed its color after reacting to UV lights.

The ‘Beautiful Liar’ performer also donned an insect-inspired look, featuring a black and white striped bodysuit with a touch of silver. She fine touched the look with a headpiece featuring large yellow sunglasses, which resembled antennas. The singer’s fashion choices throughout the concert were nothing short of stunning and intriguing, as she effortlessly blended style and performance.

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The concert was a visual spectacle, with Beyonce showcasing her impressive range of talents as a singer and A-listed performer. Big Freedia, a New Orleans rapper, also made an appearance during the concert, providing a voiceover during “Formation.”

In a world where fans often crave instant gratification, the 41-year-old star took her time in releasing music videos for any of the Renaissance songs.

“You’ve asked for the visuals. You’ve called for the queen,” Big Freedia stated in a voiceover. “But the queen moves at her own pace, bitch. The queen decides when she wants to give you a fucking taste — so get your fork and your spoon.”

Setlist for Beyonce World Tour

• Dangerously in Love
• Flaws and All
• 1+1 / I’d Rather Go Blind / I’m Going Down
• I Care
• I’m That Girl
• Cozy
• Alien Superstar / Sweet Dreams
• Lift Off
• 7/11
• Cuff It
• Energy
• Break My Soul
• Formation
• Diva
• Run the World (Girls)
• My Power
• Black Parade
• Savage (Remix)
• Church Girl
• Get Me Bodied
• Before I Let Go
• Rather Die Young
• Love on Top
• Crazy in Love
• Green Light
• Freedom
• Plastic Off the Sofa
• Virgo’s Groove
• Naughty Girl / Say My Name / Rocket
• Move
• Heated
• Thique
• All Up in Your Mind
• Drunk in Love
• America Has a Problem
• Pure/Honey
• Summer Renaissance