Beyoncé “Cowboy Carter” show in Chicago was delayed due to weather
Tornadoes, hail and heavy rains cleaned up the Midwest, kicking off Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” Chicago.
- Beyoncé’s Chicago “Cowboy Carter” concert started later than planned due to bad weather, including thunderstorm warnings and tornado watches.
- Fans were evacuated from Soldier Field, but were allowed to return just before the concert began.
- The Chicago Concert is part of Beyoncé’s nine-city tour, spanning the US and Europe.
- Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour made her Los Angeles debut with a set list of 39 songs.
The rain hasn’t stopped her show. Beyoncé Knowles Carter continues her first “Cowboy Carter” concert in Chicago despite the delayed weather and evacuation.
The Grammy Award-winning singer launched her first concert in the Soldier Field at the Rodeo Chitlin Circuit with her Cowboy Carter tour CT on May 15th at 10:15pm.
“I’m so happy to be on stage seeing all of your beautiful faces,” she said as she opened the show. “Thank you all for all your love even in the storm. Everyone is here. I’m here and we’re going to have a good time.” The concert was supposed to kick off at 7pm. That changed as the Chicago area faces severe weather warnings.
Earlier in the day, fans were notified by the director of marketing and PR for Luca Serra’s Soldier Field. The concert will not “absolutely” start before 9pm on CT due to severe weather conditions, including thunderstorm warnings and tornado clocks affecting parts of the Chicago area.
As the night progressed, fans were allowed to sit before 9pm, but fans had to evacuate the main stadium area.
Meanwhile, a message displayed on the stage was, “Thank you for your patience during this time. We are setting up the show and preparing to welcome guests. We look forward to a great show!”
A special message confirmed to fans that the show actually follows.
Damien Roa, 24, a Chicago native and Beyhive member, waited several hours before enduring evacuation before the show began. “It was quite a day, but we made it! She’s never going to cancel the show because she knows Beyoncé is a professional! I got my hat protector and a poncho in case the rain lasts,” Roa said.
Beyoncé will be holding a “Cowboy Carter” tour at Soldier Field for a total of three nights, including May 17th and 18th.
Beyoncé first debuted her much-anticipated show at Sophie Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28th, singing 39 songs on the set list. She held a total of five shows there, each of which took place on May 1st, May 4th, May 7th and May 9th. The concert proved to be an innovative sight filled with fashion, a variety of musical genres, especially country music and politics.
The Nine City Tour spans the US and Europe, where the grand finale will be held in Las Vegas on July 26th. Beyoncé has already made history with her scheduled tour dates, including the most dates at Sophie Stadium for all artists.
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