Beyoncé made history once again on Thursday night as she kicked off the London leg of her Cowboy Carter tour at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium—and not even the British rain could dampen her shine. The 43-year-old music icon proved why she remains untouchable, delivering an epic, genre-blending show that combined country flair, iconic pop hits, heartfelt family moments, and jaw-dropping visuals—yes, including a flying velvet car.
As over 60,000 fans packed the stadium, Queen Bey set the tone early, emerging with cinematic drama against a backdrop of a glitching American flag to perform American Requiem. Soon after, a full brass band and dancers joined her—including her eldest daughter Blue Ivy, who received a roaring welcome from the crowd.
“They’ll Never Take the Country Out of Me”
In case anyone doubted her country credentials, Beyoncé silenced critics with a fierce rendition of Formation—before defiantly repeating the line, “they’ll never take the country out of me.” She doubled down on the message with Alligator Tears, standing resilient in a glittering American flag jumpsuit and white fur coat as the rain poured.
But for Beyoncé, the drizzle only added to the magic. “The rain feels so good,” she smiled, unfazed, showing the kind of composure only she can pull off in heels and sequins.
A Night of Family, Flashbacks, and Flying Bulls
One of the most touching moments came during Protector, a song for her children. As she sang with emotion, younger daughter Rumi ran onstage and hugged her, prompting a collective “aww” from the crowd.
The energy soared when Beyoncé mounted a giant animatronic golden bull for the energetic Tyrant, showing off both her vocals and fearless showmanship. And when she hinted at Single Ladies, fans lost their minds—especially when she emerged on a silver lorry in a gold-sequinned Levi’s top, teasing them with just a few notes.
In one of the night’s most powerful moments, the crowd took over, singing full verses of “Irreplaceable” and “If I Were A Boy” back to her, prompting a visibly emotional Beyoncé to pause and beam. “That just happened like that. Thank you, that was beautiful,” she said in awe.
Closing in Style: Jolene, Flying Cars, and Legacy
Despite reports that some tickets were still available earlier in the day, the stadium looked and felt completely packed as Beyoncé soared above the crowd. First on a horseshoe for her take on Jolene, then in a flying velvet car during 16 Carriages, she gave fans a finale they won’t forget.
Before her last number, a nostalgic video montage played, charting her journey from home-video footage to global icon. In a subtle yet pointed moment, it showed clips of her losing Album of the Year at past Grammys—but notably skipped her recent 2024 snub, choosing to focus on the love she gets from fans instead.
“I’m so blessed to do what I do just because of you,” she told the audience before the final bow.
With nine costume changes, emotional highs, dazzling theatrics, and that unbeatable Beyoncé energy, Cowboy Carter at Tottenham is shaping up to be the most complete and unforgettable performance the stadium has seen all year.
