Beyoncé‘s Renaissance World Tour kicked off in Stockholm on Wednesday (May 10). The star gave a dazzling, three-hour showcase of tracks from recently released LP Renaissance, iconic hits from her solo career across two decades, and even delighted fans with a few songs from her time in Destiny’s Child.
In addition to the hits, the fashion and stage design were at the forefront of the show, with Bey wearing several custom ensembles from luxury fashion houses. She started off the night in a custom Alexander McQueen full bodysuit, and was later accompanied on stage by two robotic arms that formed a metal cube around her body when “Cozy” rolled around in the setlist, following her movements around the stage as she hit her choreography in a futuristic silver bodysuit custom designed by Courrèges.
The high-fashion moments continued in the second half of the concert, when Beyoncé changed into a custom bee costume by Mugler and acted as a news anchor while performing “America Has a Problem.” The stage transformed into a KNTY 4 News desk that featured her backup dancers acting like co-news anchors. The concert concluded with a House of Renaissance vogue dance-off and Beyoncé flying over the stadium in a shimmering Coperni ensemble with help from suspension cords.
The Renaissance World Tour will continue through Europe until July 9, with stops in London, Barcelona, Brussels and Amsterdam before heading to Toronto for a pair of dates at Rogers Centre.
See photos from the Renaissance World Tour’s opening night in Stockholm below.
