Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour stops in New Jersey this weekend. What to know about tickets, parking, bag policy

Heading to the Beyoncé concert this weekend at MetLife Stadium? Here are some things to know before you go.

Lanette Espy

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Jul 27, 2023, 4:33 PM

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Updated 537 days ago

Beyoncé fans are about to be "Crazy In Love" at MetLife Stadium this weekend as the multiple Grammy Award-winning singer brings her Renaissance World Tour to East Rutherford for two nights.

Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30 are the only concert stops in the tristate area. MetLife Stadium says there is no support act, so fans are encouraged to arrive early.

The Renaissance World Tour, Beyoncé's first solo tour in seven years, kicked off back in May overseas in Sweden. The North American leg of the tour began earlier this month in Canada.

She'll also be at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on July 12 and at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Aug. 1.

Queen Bey will perform hits from her seventh studio album "Renaissance," such as “I’m That Girl," “Alien Superstar” and “Cuff It." She'll also get into her catalog of greatest hits, including “Run the World (Girls)," “Love on Top” and “Crazy in Love.”

Here's what to know before you go:

When does the concert start?

8 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

When does the parking lot open for tailgating? How much is it?

3 p.m. $40 per car; $160 per bus. Here is more information on tailgating policies at the stadium.

MetLife Stadium suggests arriving by 5 p.m. to avoid heavy traffic. They also suggests taking a photo of the pole number near your car to remember where you parked.

What's the bag policy at MetLife Stadium?

MetLife Stadium enforces a clear bag policy for all concerts, games, etc.

• Any type of clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that are 12 by 6 by 12 inches or less in size (one bag per person)

• Nonclear, small purses/handbags (clutch-type bags) that are 4.5 by 6.5 inches or less in size (one per person)

Are tickets still available?

Yes, there are a limited selection of tickets left for both Saturday and Sunday. If you're looking to grab last-minute tickets, prices range from around $300 to $5,000 on Ticketmaster.

There are no meet and greets for the Renaissance World Tour, according to Beyonce's official website.

Tickets must be displayed on your phone to enter the event. Tickets are valid for one scan only. There is no re-entry for the concert.

Tour merch

Exclusive tour merch, Drop 2.0, can be found on Amazon. The site features five new pieces, including graphic tees and a sticker pack.

Contactless and cashless payments

MetLife Stadium accepts contactless and cashless payments only. Debit or credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay will be accepted within the stadium.

How's the weather looking for the weekend?

Saturday will see highs near 90 with lows in the mid-70s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible before midnight.

Sunday is much cooler than Saturday with highs in the low-80s and lows near 70, a mix of sunshine and clouds.

Check the latest News 12 local forecast report here.

Directions

Taking NJ Transit rail service? Here are directions to MetLife Stadium. Directions by car can be found here. Directions for bus transportation service.

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