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Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour Is Longer Than You’d Think
Queen Bey’s newest show is quite the spectacle.

Beyoncé has hit the road once again. She pulls out all the stops on the Cowboy Carter Tour, matching the extravagance and visual splendor of her 2023 Renaissance World Tour, while incorporating important statements about claiming space in country music.
After kicking off the Cowboy Carter Tour off on April 28 in Los Angeles, Queen Bey is only hitting up a few cities across the U.S. and Europe, making every show a special event for lucky attendees. But while she might be performing fewer shows than in 2023, she’s made up for it by delivering her longest show to date.
How Long Will Beyoncé’s Show Last?
At opening night on April 28, the Cowboy Carter Tour lasted for two hours and 45 minutes, making it Beyoncé’s longest show yet. It narrowly topped the Renaissance World Tour, which ran closer to two and a half hours.
However, it’s possible the show may be trimmed down in the future. For example, after the first show of her 2023 tour, Bey decided to cut an entire act consisting of the songs “Thique,” “All Up In Your Mind,” and “Drunk In Love.” When Bey finally brought them back at select shows, it was a major event for the Beyhive, who referred to those songs as the “Big Three.”
If Bey pulls a similar trick with the Cowboy Carter setlist after opening night, then some shows may run a little shorter than a full 2 hours and 45 minutes — especially if she’s performing at stadiums with a noise curfew, which will be the case for her six London shows.
Prior to her Renaissance tour, Beyoncé’s concerts generally ran under two hours, with only her co-headlining tours with Jay-Z crossing that threshold. Now, that’s all changed — and seeing that she’s regularly putting on stadium-sized spectacles, it’s safe to plan for a long night when attending her tours.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.