The Beyhive is about to swarm. What to know before Beyoncé's two Florida concerts next week

  • Oops!
    Something went wrong.
    Please try again later.

The Bey-aissance is about to arrive in Florida.

Beyoncé is taking her critically acclaimed album Renaissance to Tampa and Miami next week while on her Renaissance World Tour.

The superstar's Florida fans finally the get opportunity to dance with Queen B to her house and disco-filled album, which takes inspiration from her late Uncle Jonny and the Black queer community. The global superstar also sprinkles in some of her classic hits throughout her three-decades-long career.

Despite only being halfway done with her tour, Beyoncé had broken multiple records and was announced as became the highest-grossing Black artist in history after completing her 33rd show. The Renaissance World Tour has already grossed $296 million so far, according to Chart Data.

Heading to the show next? Here's what you need to know.

Score tickets to Taylor's Miami dates: Missed Taylor Swift during her Florida Eras Tour stops? Here's how to get tickets for 2024 Miami shows

Where and when are the two Florida concerts taking place?

Floridian Beyhive members will first see Beyonce on her first stop in Tampa on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway.

Bey will head down to south Florida to Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on Friday, Aug. 18. It's located at 347 Don Shula Drive Suite 102 in Miami Gardens.

Doors open to the public at 6 p.m. for both concerts, with VIP access open at 5:30 p.m. The show is expected to start around 8 p.m.

Where is parking available?

Tampa

Wild 94.1 reported that a couple of lots are already sold out, so attendees are predicted to pay at least $50 online or in person for parking around the stadium. If all lots end up selling out before next week, they recommend parking at the following locations:

  • Hillsborough Community College lots entering off Dale Mabry or Lois Ave

  • Al Lopez Park entering off Himes Ave

  • Jesuit High School Parking – enter off Himes Ave or MLK Blvd

They also note to bring cash since parking can be found in the surrounding neighborhoods and businesses.

Miami

Not much is known about the parking situation in Miami yet. The stadium does feature an extensive parking system with over 26,500 official car parking spaces, yet officials recommend advanced booking for anyone seeking a hassle-free parking experience.

To purchase parking at the Hard Rock stadium, check out their website here.

What can I bring inside the stadiums?

Raymond James Stadium

Raymond James Stadium has a strict no-bag policy. You can only bring in one clutch purse no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches. If you do forget to leave your bag behind, you can store it in a locker that you will need to rent near gate C.

The following items are allowed inside:

  • banners and/or flags without sticks or poles

  • binoculars

  • blankets and/or towels if unrolled or unfolded

  • canes, walkers, and wheelchairs

  • empty spray bottles

  • ponchos if worn, carried over the arm, or in the original sealed clear package

  • small, handheld radios or tvs with earphones

  • sunscreen lotion (no aerosol or spray bottles)

Hard Rock Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium allows fans one bag that is clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and does not exceed 12” by 6” and 12” or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar). In addition to one of the clear bags noted above, fans may also carry in a small clutch bag or purse approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap.

Items such as smartphones, binoculars, and cameras will still be permitted into the stadium. This policy is meant to speed up the process of entering the stadium along with increasing security measures.

Are tickets still available for the Renaissance World Tour?

According to Ticketmaster, tickets for both shows are still available. They range in price from $300 to $2,500. It is noted that many are labeled as "obstructed view," which means you might not have the best view.

Tickets can be purchased online here.

What is the setlist for the Renaissance World Tour?

The nearly three-hour setlist leans heavily on her current "Renaissance" album, but there are plenty of throwbacks to pander to OG fans, with "Crazy in Love," "Love on Top" and "Formation." While Beyoncé does tend to change it up for each show, the set list includes:

  • “Dangerously in Love 2”

  • “Flaws and All”

  • “1+1”

  • “I Care / I'm Goin' Down (Mary J. Blige cover)”

  • “I'M THAT GIRL”

  • “COZY”

  • “ALIEN SUPERSTAR / Sweet Dreams (Medley)”

  • “Lift Off (from Jay-Z and Kanye West's WATCH THE THRONE)”

  • “7/11 (Interlude)”

  • “CUFF IT / CUFF IT - WETTER REMIX”

  • “ENERGY (ft. Beam)”

  • “BREAK MY SOUL / BREAK MY SOUL - THE QUEENS REMIX (ft. Madonna)”

  • “No Angel”

  • “Haunted”

  • “Formation”

  • “Diva”

  • “Run the World (Girls)”

  • “MY POWER (from The Lion King: The Gift)”

  • “BLACK PARADE”

  • “Savage Remix (Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyonce)”

  • “Partition”

  • “Yonce”

  • “CHURCH GIRL”

  • “Get Me Bodied / Freakum Dress”

  • “Before I Let Go”

  • “Rather Die Young”

  • “Love on Top”

  • “Crazy in Love (ft. Jay-Z)”

  • “PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA”

  • “VIRGO'S GROOVE”

  • “Naughty Girl”

  • “MOVE (ft. Grace Jones)”

  • “HEATED”

  • “THIQUE”

  • “ALL UP IN YOUR MIND”

  • “Drunk in Love”

  • “AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM”

  • “PURE/HONEY”

  • “Blow”

  • “SUMMER RENAISSANCE”

Will there be an opener?

Unlike her other tours, the Renaissance World Tour will not have any openers. It will solely be Beyoncé performing.

Is merchandise available?

Fans can grab Renaissance World Tour merchandise both inside and outside the venues throughout the concert. You can grab T-shirts, hoodies, hats, fans, and posters to remember your special night with Queen B.

Worried about missing out on the merch? Exclusive merchandise for the tour is currently available on Amazon.

What should I wear to the concert?

Obviously, you can wear what you want to the concert. However, dedicated Beyhive members have latched onto the theme of "futuristic alien-cowboy goes to the nightclub" and turned the superstar's own world tour into a fashion show.

Social media posts online show attendees showing out with chromatic pieces, glittery silver outfits, and cowboy hats galore. To please Queen B, Refinery29 offers this advice to concert-goers — stick to glitter, silver, chrome, cowboy boots, and hats.

They also note that comfort is key since you'll be wanting to groove all night long. Wear the most comfortable shoes you own and leave the sky-high heels at home (you can always crop the IG pics), as well as opt for clothing that you can easily move around in.

What special dances or chants should I know ahead of time?

Get your fans ready but instead of cooling off, it's time to get HEATED. During the hit Renaissance song, fans online have come up with a routine to flick their fans in time with the music and visuals on stage.

Also during the song "Energy," fans are expected to completely go silent following the lyrics " … Look around, everybody on mute." Some fans even take it upon themselves to pass out small cards before the concert to remind others of the special move.

There is even a friendly but fierce competition between each stop to see who can do the mute better. Beyonce recently declared Washington D.C. the winner so far during her recent stop.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Beyoncé headed to Miami and Tampa next week for Renaissance World Tour