A Western Parade in the Streets of Paris
The Cowboy Carter Tour officially landed in France this week, with Beyoncé kicking off the Paris leg of her tour on Thursday night at the Stade de France. The excitement began well before the show, with the Paris metro transforming into a makeshift rodeo runway. Thousands of fans, dressed in cowboy hats, fringe shorts, sparkling boots, and bold Western looks, filled the corridors of metro lines 13 and 14. Some took fashion risks to the next level, pairing chaps with visible undergarments—turning heads and surprising local commuters caught in the rush hour chaos.

Americans Flock to France for the Show
Much like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in 2023, Beyoncé’s Paris shows attracted large numbers of American fans. With significantly lower ticket prices in France than in the U.S., many made the overseas trip to see Queen B live. While some French fans expressed frustration over the fierce competition for seats, the American presence brought an unmistakably U.S. flavor to the stadium, perfectly matching the tour’s Western theme.

A Grand Entrance and a Message of Gratitude
Though she was scheduled to take the stage at 8:00 PM, Beyoncé kept the crowd waiting until 8:50. But when she finally appeared—dressed all in white, standing alone in the center of a star-shaped stage—the crowd erupted. She opened with “American Requiem,” followed by a heartfelt message to her audience: “I’m so grateful for each and every one of you, for your loyalty over these almost thirty years. Thank you so much.” As she spoke, images of influential Black women played on the giant screens—a nod to her rendition of the Beatles’ “Blackbiird,” a tribute to the American civil rights movement.

Blue Ivy Shines Alongside Her Mother
The first act, titled Requiem, continued with “Freedom” from the Lemonade album and the upbeat “YA YA,” which featured a special appearance by Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy. Dressed like the rest of the dance crew, Blue Ivy confidently joined the choreography, once again proving why she’s become a fan-favorite part of the tour. Also returning to the stage were the beloved French dance duo, Les Twins, who have been performing with Beyoncé for over a decade. They shared the spotlight with her during the high-energy “Why Don’t You Love Me.”

Act Two: A Revolution in Motion
The show’s second act, Revolution, began with the powerful “America Has a Problem.” Blue Ivy reappeared, dancing with precision and presence, showing just how much she’s grown since the Renaissance Tour. It’s easy to forget she’s only 13. The mother-daughter duo shared a synchronized moment on “My House” before welcoming seven-year-old Rumi for a touching performance of “Protector.”

A Star-Studded Night with a Grammy-Winning Duet
The three-hour spectacle reached a peak when Beyoncé brought out special guest Miley Cyrus. Dressed in colorful cowboy-inspired outfits, the two superstars performed their Grammy-winning collaboration “II Most Wanted” in front of nearly 80,000 screaming fans. “I’m so grateful to sing with you, Miley,” Beyoncé told her onstage friend as the crowd erupted in cheers.

A Concert to Remember
From start to finish, the Cowboy Carter Tour’s Paris debut was nothing short of unforgettable. Mixing her greatest hits with tracks from her latest country-inspired album Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé transformed the Stade de France into a high-voltage Western fantasy. And with two more Paris shows still to come, fans lucky enough to have tickets can expect more iconic moments from one of the greatest performers of our time.