Beyonce and Madonna going head-to-head in summer as stars embark on global tours

21 January 2023 , 18:24

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Beyonce's tour kicks off in May (Image: Getty Images for Coachella)

Superstar singers Beyonce and Madonna will go head-to-head this summer as both stars embark on global tours.

Former Destiny’s Child singer Beyonce, 41, is expected to announce dates for the European and US legs of her Renaissance stadium tour early next month.

Meanwhile, Madonna, 64, has announced 35 dates on her The Celebration world tour, which starts in the US in July and reaches London’s O2 on October 14.

Both stars face further competition from Taylor Swift, 33, who fans believe will also announce tour dates shortly. Beyonce will hit the road as early as May, performing to crowds of up to 80,000, sources revealed.

It is not known whether she will play Wembley, but insiders claim the Single Ladies singer has bagged the Stade de France near Paris for May 26.

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Madonna's tour starts in July (INSTAGRAM)

Jay Z and Beyonce (Dave Benett/WireImage)

A US source said: “Dates have been booked and arrangements are being made. Bey and her team have been rehearsing in secret for weeks to make sure the show is perfect.

“She is known for her incredible performances and she has been working hard to make sure this is her best tour yet. With Madonna touring and Taylor expected to follow suit, Beyonce is determined to stand out from the crowd.”

The mum-of-three, who is married to rap star Jay-Z, kicked off her pop comeback in July by releasing Renaissance – her first solo album in six years. She has not been on tour since 2016 but fans got a taste of what to expect when she performed at Dubai’s Atlantis, The Palm yesterday.

Taylor Swift may also announce new dates shortly, according to her fans (Getty Images for MTV)

The 28-time Grammy winner was reportedly paid £16million for one hour – her first full set in four years.

The source said a taped live show and documentary may follow, adding: “Beyonce wants the show to be camp, uptempo and fun as well as slick and arty. [It] will be the biggest travelling party of the summer.”

Madonna’s last world tour, Madame X, had to be cut short in 2020 due to the pandemic.

James Ingham