Beyoncé tour 2023 at MetLife Stadium: What you need to know about Renaissance World Tour

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Keep your eyes on Beyoncé — her Renaissance World Tour comes to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30.

She knows her way around the state. In August 2011, Beyoncé, who was two months pregnant at the time, moved into the Oakdale Mobile Home Park on Route 1 in South Brunswick to shoot a video for her single “Party.” Bey turned Oakdale into a major movie set, at least for one day. Locals descended on the park in the afternoon as word about the happening got out.

We have no word on any upcoming video shoots, but her Renaissance shows should cause quite a stir. The concert is about 2½ hours long, split into six segments with more than 30 songs. Bey's latest album, “Renaissance,” is performed, as well as tracks from throughout her career and a few choice covers, too.

Show time is 8 p.m. and there is no opening act.

Beyoncé (left) accepts the award for best dance/electronic music album for "Renaissance" at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 5 in Los Angeles.
Beyoncé (left) accepts the award for best dance/electronic music album for "Renaissance" at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 5 in Los Angeles.

At press time, you can buy secondary market tickets from Ticketmaster starting in the $300 (up to $2,600 closer to the stage). Visit Ticketmaster for more info.

Beyoncé at MetLife Stadium

1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford

Beyoncé event schedule

Parking lots open: 3 p.m.

Gates open: 5:30 p.m.

Event starts: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30

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Beyoncé Parking/transportation

Parking lots open: 3 p.m.

Day of event parking cost: $40 per car; $160 per bus/RV.

Directions: metlifestadium.com/getting-here/directions

Rideshare: Designated rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc.) pick-up/drop-off location is in Lot E. Rideshare surge pricing is often in effect after the event. Larger crowds will result in longer than usual wait times for a car to arrive (can be up to 1½ hour wait). Make sure your phone is charged and ready to go if you’re planning to use one of these services.

Non-rideshare pick-up/drop-off: Located on the roadway between Lots D & E, or in Lot I near the Giants Training Center; if dropping off, please return to pick-up by 10:15 p.m. to avoid exiting traffic.

NJ TRANSIT TRAIN: Trains will operate between Secaucus Junction and MetLife Stadium on the BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line starting 4:31 p.m. Check njtransit.com/MetLifeStadium for complete rail timetables. After the concert, the last train from MetLife Stadium to Secaucus will not depart Meadowlands Station any earlier than 1 a.m.

COACH USA BUS: Bus service will begin 3:30 p.m. from Gates 419 and 420 (41st Street between 8th and 9th avenues, New York City) at the Port Authority on the day of the show. The last departing bus from Port Authority to MetLife Stadium will leave at 7 p.m.. The last bus will leave the stadium 60 minutes after the concert ends. Round-trip cost is $14. Visit here for more information.

Beyoncé Tailgating

Tailgating is permitted but drones, model aircraft, kites and any other remote-controlled or tethered flying objects are not permitted. Tailgating should be limited to the lined parking space and the area directly behind or in front of each vehicle. Blocking drive lanes is prohibited. Tailgating is also permitted on the medians that separate the parking lots from the roadways.

Beyoncé Tickets

Box Office/Ticketmaster Will-Call: Located at trailer outside MetLife Gate. Check your tickets and make sure you have the correct ticket date in hand. Barcodes for ticket scanning will appear on mobile tickets eight hours prior to the event.

How To Display Mobile Tickets On Your Phone: Download the Ticketmaster App and find your mobile tickets in “My Events,” and add them to your phone’s wallet. Send tickets directly to everyone in your party before entering the stadium. Display your mobile ticket at entry.

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Beyoncé handbags and carry-in policy

Guests are welcome to carry-in the following items into MetLife Stadium:

Clear bags that are 12-by-6-by-12 inches less in size (1 bag per person)

Small purses/handbags (clutch-type bags) that are 4½-by-6½ inches or less in size (1 per person)

Food of any kind that is contained in a clear plastic bag

Factory-sealed, plastic bottles of water or soft drinks that are 20 ounces or less in size (caps will be removed by Safety Services team members)

Reusable water bottles (both plastic and aluminum). Bottles must be empty upon entry.

Still-photography cameras with a lens that is 6 inches or less in length not contained in a case

Hand-carried jackets, blankets or other items, which will be patted down or searched

Official national flags that can reasonably be hand-held by a single person and do not obstruct the view of other guests (no sticks or poles)

Small handheld portable phone chargers

All bags and other permissible items will be subject to multiple screenings prior to entering MetLife Stadium.

The following items are not permitted to be carried into MetLife Stadium:

Any type of non-clear bag exceeding 4½-by-6½ inches in size, including purses/handbags, camera or binocular cases, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags, and briefcases/computer bags

Battery-operated clothing (socks, jackets, etc.)

Seat cushions of any size except those for medical needs

Glass bottles, cans, coolers of any kind, thermoses or ice chests

Alcohol of any kind

Banners and signs of any size (unless otherwise noted on individual event page)

Flags that are not the official flag of a country, ones that are displayed on a stick or a pole or cannot reasonably be hand-held by a single person

Umbrellas, strollers, laser pointers, and balls of any kind including full-sized footballs

Drones

Single purpose video cameras or still-photography cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches

Weapons, including firearms, knives and any item that may be used as a projectile or one that is deemed dangerous by Stadium management

Any animal with the exception of a service animal

Adult-sized football helmets with facemasks

Any other item deemed inappropriate by Stadium management.

Search procedures

To ensure the highest level of safety and security, all guests will be subject to a courteous screening by Safety Services team members prior to entering the Stadium. All vehicles are subject to inspection prior to entering the MetLife Sports Complex, and all bags will be inspected prior to entering the Stadium.

Sensory inclusion

MetLife Stadium has partnered with Kulture City in an effort to provide a more inclusive and comfortable experience for our guests with sensory processing needs. Our team members are trained and certified to recognize opportunities to assist these guests in their enjoyment of our events. We also offer sensory bags containing noise-cancelling headphones brought to you by Bose, fidget toys and weighted lap pads among other resources for checkout at any Guest Service Booth or Concierge Desk located through the Stadium. Contact our Guest Services Department at 201-559-1515 for more information.

Reverse ATMs

MetLife Stadium is now a cash-free venue for all concession and retail locations. Cash is not accepted at concession stands or retail locations. For guests who bring cash to the stadium, reverse ATMs are available onsite to load cash onto a prepaid Visa debit card valid for in-stadium purchases. This service is free. The Visa debit card has no expiration date and can be used anywhere a Visa debit card is accepted. Reverse ATMs are located in MetLife West Hall and sections 117, 128, 149, 220a, 245a, 304, 322, 334 and 347.

Beyoncé setlist

The show is broken up into six segments, and songs have varied, but here is a rough outline of what you can expect:

OVERTURE

Dangerously in Love 2

Flaws and All

1+1 / I'm Going Down

I Care

RENAISSANCE

I'm That Girl

Cozy

Alien Superstar

Lift Off

MOTHERBOARD

Cuff It

Energy

Break My Soul

OPULENCE

Formation

Diva

Run the World (Girls)

My Power

Black Parade

Savage Remix

Partition

ANOINTED

Church Girl

Get Me Bodied

Before I Let Go

Rather Die Young

Love on Top

Crazy in Love

Plastic Off the Sofa

Virgo's Groove

Naughty Girl

Move

Heated

MIND CONTROL

America Has a Problem

Pure/Honey

Summer Renaissance

Additional event information

Stadium Social Links: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Website: metlifestadium.com

WiFi: Connect to the Free WiFi network: #MetLifeStadium_Free_WiFi

Stadium Map: metlifestadium.com/stadium/seating-and-maps/seating-maps

Guest Services Hotline: 201-559-1515

Guest Text Messaging Service: Guests who wish to report issues or concerns, ask for information or call for assistance can do so by texting GuestASSIST text message service. Guests should address the text message to 78247, type the word MLS followed by a space, the request issue and location. Stadium personnel will respond quickly and accordingly, according to MetLife.

Visit the MetLife Stadium A-Z Guide at metlifestadium.com/guest-services/a-z-guide for more information.

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Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Contact him at @chrisfhjordan; cjordan@app.com

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Beyoncé tour 2023: Guide from tickets to parking, setlist at MetLife