Beyoncé’s Cowboy Performance Highlights from the Carter Tour

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Beyoncé Kicks Off Cowboy Carter Tour

Beyoncé officially began her Cowboy Carter tour in California last night (April 28). Check out the setlist below.

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The singer launched a tour for her latest album “Cowboy Carter,” an homage to the country that was released in March last year.

Performing at the Sophia Stadium in Inglewood, California, Beyoncé delivered an impressive 36 songs over a span of 2 hours and 45 minutes, with the majority of songs from Cowboy Carter. Opening with “American Requiem,” she also included “Bodyguard,” “II Most of the Wanted,” “1916 Wagons,” and many more live debuts last night.

She also covered The Beatles’ “Blackbird” and Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.” Additionally, Beyoncé performed several remixes inspired by dance, along with hits from her extensive career.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O66Kengqjnw

Stunning Visuals and Dramatic Performances

As with the Renaissance tour, fans were treated to an impressive production from Beyoncé.

One standout moment featured “Singer” representing the song “Ya Ya,” where she smoked a cigar and set a piano on fire, exclaiming: “It’s mad.” Beyoncé also flew across the stadium in a car during “1916”:

Check out the full setlist for the “Cowboy Carter” tour below:

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Beyoncé “Cowboy Carter” of 2025

‘American Requiem’ (live debut)
‘Blackbird’ (cover Beatles)
‘Star Banner’ (John Stafford Smith and Francis Scott Key Cover)
‘Freedom’
‘Ya Ya’

“You might think that he loves you for your money, but I know that he really loves you, this is your new new hat with leopard skin” (DEATH GRIPS song)
‘America Has a Problem’
‘Spaghettii’
‘Formation’
‘My House’
‘Diva’

“Alligator Tears” (live debut)
“Just for Entertainment” (live debut)
“Defender” (live debut; featuring Blue Ivy Carter and Rumi Carter)
“Flamenko” (live debut)
“Desert Orl” (live debut)
‘Riverdance’
“II Hands of II Heaven” (live debut)
‘Sweet ★ Honey ★ Buckin’

Jolene (Dolly Parton Cover; Cowboy Carter version)
“Papa Lessons” (for the first time since 2016)
“Bodyguard” (live debut)
‘II Most of the Wanted’ (live debut)
‘Pick Up This’
‘Smoke Hour II’
“Tiran” (live debut)
‘Thique’
‘Jeans of Levia’

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“Daughter” (live debut)
‘I Am That Girl’
‘COSY’
‘Alien Superstar’

Texas Hold ‘Em (Pony Up Remix)
‘Crazy in Love’
“Heated”
“Before I Release” (labyrinth featuring a cover of Frankie Beverly)
’16 Quarries’ (live debut)

“Amen” (live debut)

Fans took to social media to highlight the performance of Blue Ivy, who joined her mother on stage multiple times, dancing alongside Beyoncé. She took the spotlight during “America Has a Problem,” showcasing her own solo dance routine during the classic “Déjà Vu.” One user praised her performance as “damn iconic”:

Blue Ivy was joined by her sister Rumi, who made a rare public appearance. They were seen during the performance of “Defender,” with Rumi enthusiastically waving to the crowd as she left the stage.

See all the dates for the “Cowboy Carter” tour below. Tickets for the USA and Great Britain/Europe can be purchased here and here:

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Remaining Live Performances of Cowboy Carter:

MAY
1 – LOS ANGELES – Sophie Stadium
4 – LOS ANGELES – Sophie Stadium
7 – LOS ANGELES – Sophie Stadium
15 – Chicago – Soldier’s Field
17 – Chicago – Soldier’s Field
22 – East Rutherford – MetLife Stadium
24 – East Rutherford – MetLife Stadium
25 – East Rutherford – MetLife Stadium
28 – East Rutherford – MetLife Stadium

JUNE
5 – London – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
7 – London – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
10 – London – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
12 – London – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
19 – Paris – Stade de France
21 – Paris – Stade de France
28 – Houston – NRG Stadium
29 – Houston – NRG Stadium

JULY
4 – Washington, District of Columbia – North-Wall Stadium
7 – Washington, District of Columbia – North-Wall Stadium
10 – Atlanta – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
11 – Atlanta – Mercedes-Benz Stadium

In other news, reports indicate that Beyoncé has reduced prices for the “Cowboy Carter” tour, with thousands of tickets still available for the first show.


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