( ENSPIRE Entertainment ) Beyoncé Is Bringing Cowboy Carter to Life: Everything You Need to Know
ENSPIRE Contributor: Dorianne Lewis
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is ready to ignite the stage once again. She’s launched her groundbreaking Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour, with the first show kicking off on Monday, April 28, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Showtime started at 7 p.m. PT, opening a journey across 32 stadium dates in nine cities throughout the U.S. and Europe. The tour will wrap on July 26 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, promising a summer filled with unforgettable performances.
Cowboy Carter marks a significant moment for Beyoncé, not just musically, but culturally. Inspired by her feeling unwelcome in the country music world, the album dives deep into the genre’s roots, spotlighting country legends and emerging Black artists. This is more than a concert tour; it’s a bold, genre-defying statement, rewriting country music’s history narrative.
The tour will hit major cities, often with multiple shows at each stop. Los Angeles starts with an epic five-night run at SoFi Stadium (April 28, May 1, May 4, May 7, and May 9). Other cities include Chicago, New Jersey, Houston, Atlanta, Washington D.C., London, Paris, and Las Vegas for the grand finale. London fans, in particular, are in for a treat with six scheduled nights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June.
Tickets were sold in February through Beyoncé.com, Ticketmaster, and verified resale sites. As of April 25, seats for opening night were still available, starting at $58.65 for upper-level spots. Fans are advised to double-check seating assignments on Ticketmaster, especially as some stadiums have updated layouts closer to show dates.
As always, fashion will be a significant part of the experience. Fans are gearing up in ultimate “cowboy core” looks: rhinestone-studded cowboy hats, fringe jackets, western boots, and denim. Expect SoFi Stadium and beyond to turn into a runway of Beyoncé-inspired rodeo glamour.
For those driving to the shows, parking at SoFi can be prepaid online for between $44 and $60.50 — a wise choice to avoid higher prices on the event day. Also, remember: SoFi Stadium enforces a strict clear-bag policy for security, so plan accordingly.
Can’t snag a ticket? Hope isn’t lost. Some devoted fans, like Matthew Serafin, have pledged to live stream parts of the concert via social media. Expect unofficial streams to pop up online during opening night, keeping the Cowboy Carter spirit accessible worldwide.
Buzz is at an all-time high following Beyoncé’s teaser performance at the Texans-Ravens NFL game last Christmas, where audiences got a glimpse of what’s coming. While that halftime show introduced the Cowboy Carter era, fans are convinced the entire tour will deliver even more, blending show-stopping visuals, masterful live musicianship, and emotional storytelling only Beyoncé can provide.
The Cowboy Carter tour announcement followed closely behind Beyoncé’s historic night at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where she made history as the first Black woman to win Best Country Album and took home Album of the Year. Until now, no Black female solo artist had ever won a Grammy for a country project, making this achievement a landmark moment for music and culture.
Released on March 29, Cowboy Carter is the second act in Beyoncé’s ambitious three-act project, following Renaissance (Act I), cementing her place as the most awarded artist in Grammy history. Beyoncé herself described Cowboy Carter as five years in the making — a project born from rejection, resilience, and a deep exploration of Black contributions to the roots of country music.
With Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé isn’t just stepping into new territory — she’s reshaping it. And starting April 28, the world will ride with her.
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