From dancing to singing to acting, Beyoncé Knowles proves herself a triple threat. Hopefully, fans will get to experience the singer’s full repertoire this weekend.
The superstar will grace the stage of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. as part of her “Formation” world tour. The last time Beyoncé performed in New Orleans was for her “On the Run” tour with husband Jay-Z.
New Orleans marks the 45th stop on the tour, which showcases Beyoncé’s latest album “Lemonade.” Released on April 23, “Lemonade” is the star’s sixth solo album.
While ticket-holders know to expect a sensational performance in general, most specifics remain surprises. Though these details remain a mystery, a basic understanding of Beyoncé’s newest music and highlights from past tour destinations serve as clues for fans.
The 12-song album, which sold more than 450,000 copies in its first week, features artists like Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd and James Black. The visual tracks earned Beyoncé her sixth consecutive No. 1 album spot on the Billboard 100 chart.
“Lemonade” encompasses an abundance of New Orleans culture with references to Dooky Chase’s restaurant and swamp scenery. The “Formation” music video was filmed in New Orleans and shows New Orleans Police Department squad cars.
Celebrity disc jockey and Snapchat phenomenon DJ Khaled will disc jockey for the world tour. Aside from Khaled, Beyoncé brought out several other celebrities on her tour, including Lil Wayne, Two Chainz and Snoop Dogg, among others.
At her stop in Houston, Beyoncé opened with tour’s namesake song, “Formation.” She also paid homage to the late Prince by turning all of the stage lights purple and playing “Purple Rain.”
She also sang most of the tracks on “Lemonade.”
Beautiful costumes, spectacular dance moves and incredible vocals are just a few things the New Orleans crowd has to look forward to Saturday.