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Beyoncé throws an extravaganza show during the opening night of her “Renaissance World Tour” in Stockholm. Sweden’s superfans were the first ones to witness the singer’s performance surprises at the 50,000-seat Friends Arena.
Contrary to past tours, Queen Bey never shared a visual of her new album Renaissance; therefore, concertgoers are just learning about the star’s aesthetic, which based on photos and videos shared on social media, includes a futuristic vibe, with tons of metallics, and robotic props.
What happened at the first of 56 concerts of the ‘Renaissance World Tour’
© GettyImagesBeyoncé debuted her new show wearing a gold suit without any opening acts while singing one of her classic jams, “Dangerously in Love.” As usual, the superstar continued the night with evolving performances that included songs she hadn’t performed live in a while, including “Flaws and All,” “1+1,” and “I Care.” Known for tributing her favorite singers, the mom of three also covered Mary J. Blige’s “I’m Goin’ Down.”
© GettyImagesAttendees also saw how the star became a robot while performing alongside her legion of dancers, people’s new favorite “Alien Superstar” and an oldie but goodie, “Sweet Dreams.”
At times, fans mesmerized live with the anticipated visuals of the Renaissance album. The robotic vibe continued when Beyoncé performed atop a mechanical horse her verse from Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage Remix.”
© GettyImagesBeyoncé’s latest album and World Tour is a tribute to the LGBTQ community, which she learned to love thanks to her late uncle, who introduced her to the ballroom scene.
The singer, actress, and businesswoman also invited New York’s underground: Ballroom star Honey Balenciaga and Carlos Basquiat — both Latinos, as this subcultural scene Black and Latino New Yorkers popularized it in the late ‘80s. The pair joined Beyoncé onstage during a portion of “Pure/Honey” to deliver a vogue battle.
© GettyImagesThe concert also included mash-ups and interludes with songs from Kendrick Lamar, Britney Spears, Jackson 5, and even Nina Sky’s “Move Ya Body.” The first night of shows concluded with the star flying across the stage atop the horse that grazes the album cover for “Summer Renaissance.”
Beyoncé thanked the audience, her dancers, and her band for an incredible night of love and music.
