Beyoncé’s Fourth of July concert brought futuristic Western vibes to DC

Tour Launches in Los Angeles, April 28

Beyoncé started her Cowboy Carter tour on April 28, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The show had a 39-song setlist including songs from her 2024 album Cowboy Carter.

She wore a Mugler-designed outfit and opened with the track “American Requiem”. The concert had multiple outfit changes and featured stage visuals using LED walls, moving platforms, and pyrotechnics.

Fourth of July Show Held in Maryland

Beyoncé performed on July 4, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, which is located 5 miles from Washington, D.C. The concert began at 8:43 p.m. local time.

She wore a bodysuit with an American flag coat, sparkly fringe boots, and a white cowboy hat. The outfit was part of her nightly theme of western couture worn during the Cowboy Carter tour.

Cowboy Carter Album Released March 29

Beyoncé released her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, on March 29, 2024. It features 27 tracks and collaborations with Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Linda Martell, and Miley Cyrus.

The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and stayed in the top 10 for 11 consecutive weeks. It received 10 Grammy nominations and won Album of the Year and Best Country Album in 2025.

Grammy History Made with Two Wins

At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Beyoncé became the first Black woman to win Best Country Album. She also won Album of the Year, the second time in her career after 2023’s Renaissance.

The Cowboy Carter album beat projects by Kacey Musgraves, Luke Combs, and Chris Stapleton in the country category. She received additional nominations for Best Country Song and Best Pop Vocal Performance.

Stage Design Includes LED and Lift Platforms

The stage setup for the Cowboy Carter tour includes two LED walls, a central lift platform, and three rotating circular stages. Each side of the arena also includes two video monitors.

Over 12 pyrotechnic launchers and multiple fog machines are used throughout the set. Lighting is controlled through a digital console managed by a crew of eight operators traveling with the tour.

Second D.C. Area Show Scheduled July 7

After her July 4 performance, Beyoncé was scheduled to perform again at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, on July 7, 2025. Both nights sold out in under 12 minutes.

Ticket prices ranged from $95 to $455, with VIP packages reaching $2,500. More than 65,000 people are expected at each show based on stadium seating capacity and confirmed ticket scans.

Tour Ends July 26 in Las Vegas, Nevada

The Cowboy Carter tour includes nine cities in the U.S. and Europe. The final performance is scheduled for July 26, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The tour includes stops in Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, London, Paris, Berlin, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Las Vegas. It includes a total of 14 concert dates across 3 months.

Merch Booths Opened 6 Hours Before Show

On July 4, merch booths at Northwest Stadium opened at 2:00 p.m., six hours before the concert started. Fans lined up for shirts, jackets, and hats featuring the Cowboy Carter logo.

The Fourth of July edition merchandise included red-white-blue vinyls, embroidered bandanas, and limited-edition cowboy hats. Most items ranged from $35 to $125, with jackets priced at $275.

Texas Hold ’Em Peaked at Billboard No. 1

“Texas Hold ’Em,” the lead single from Cowboy Carter, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 26, 2024.

It was Beyoncé’s ninth career No. 1 on the chart. It also peaked at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and Country Digital Song Sales charts. It stayed in the Top 10 for 9 consecutive weeks and was certified 3× Platinum by RIAA.

Album Sets Spotify Streaming Record

Cowboy Carter earned 76.13 million streams in its first 24 hours on Spotify, making it the most-streamed country album debut by a female artist on the platform.

On Apple Music, it debuted at No. 1 in 54 countries. It also ranked as the most pre-added country album on Apple Music in 2024.

Tanner Adell and Willie Jones Featured

Rising Black country singers Tanner Adell and Willie Jones appeared on Cowboy Carter. Tanner sings on the track “Blackbird” alongside other artists, including Tiera Kennedy and Brittney Spencer.

Willie Jones joins Beyoncé on the track “Just for Fun,” which blends traditional banjo riffs with trap beats. Both singers posted behind-the-scenes footage of recording sessions on social media in April 2024.

Tour Crew Includes Over 300 Workers

The Cowboy Carter tour includes a road crew of over 300 members. This includes sound engineers, lighting techs, dancers, stylists, choreographers, and security personnel.

Each stop requires three full days for staging, rigging, and sound checks. Crew members travel in 12 buses and 18 semi-trucks carrying costumes, lighting rigs, stage parts, and instruments.

Stadium Hotels Reached 97% Capacity

Hotels within a 10-mile radius of Northwest Stadium in Landover were at 97% capacity on July 4, according to STR Global’s hospitality tracking data.

Average room rates were $248 per night, a 38% increase from the same weekend in 2024. Hotel operators reported full bookings from July 3 to July 5.

Live Horse Used at Arlington Concert

At Beyoncé’s May 11 concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, she entered the stage riding a white horse named “Rebel.” The horse was trained by Equine FX, a Dallas-based company.

Rebel was used for two songs: “Levii’s Jeans” and “Ya Ya.” Animal handlers were present throughout the performance and confirmed Rebel had undergone six practice runs before show night.

Merchandise Sales Top $30 Million So Far

According to Pollstar data, Cowboy Carter tour merchandise sales have exceeded $30 million across the first 10 shows. Shirts, hoodies, and hats were the top-selling items.

Tour-exclusive vinyl editions of the Cowboy Carter album sold out in 6 cities. Fans also purchased matching fringe jackets that resembled outfits Beyoncé wore on stage.

Curious how Beyoncé lit up the field? See Beyoncé brings Cowboy Carter to NFL halftime.

Setlist Changes Include Regional Surprises

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter setlist changes based on location. On July 4, she added “Lift Every Voice and Sing” between “16 Carriages” and “Daughter.” The song was not performed in previous shows.

In Houston, she included “Daddy Lessons” and a tribute to Tina Turner. In London, she opened with “Freedom” instead of “American Requiem.” These changes are posted on her official site after each show.

Think Dolly might show up next? Read Could Dolly Parton be the next surprise star on Beyoncé’s tour?

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