Beyoncé taking over Soldier Field this weekend with Renaissance Tour
CHICAGO (CBS)-- Beyoncé is taking over Soldier Field this weekend as part of her "Renaissance Tour."
The Renaissance World Tour sold out for Saturday and Sunday. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.
This means businesses, restaurants, and salons are all seeing a major boost already.
It’s here!
— Soldier Field (@SoldierField) July 20, 2023
RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR arrives in Chicago July 22 & 23 at Soldier Field.
Doors Open at 5pm with scheduled show time starting at 8pm. Please note, there is no support act, so fans are encouraged to arrive early!
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According to data from Yelp, during Beyonce's tour stop in Philadelphia, search traffic for nail salons soared nearly 200 % and searches for hairstylists spiked 73%.
That spike now also happening here.
We've spoken to businesses and restaurants, and we're told events are happening before and after her performances.
This business is by no means alone. CBS 2 spoke to restaurants bussing fans to the concert itself. There are events before and after Beyonce performs all weekend:
- Goldplated Lakeview/River North offers hair, makeup, and clothing to get you Beyonce-ready
- All Things Beyonce Sidetrack pre-party, Thursday, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Spray Paint and Sip - Beyonce Takeover, Friday 9 p.m.
- Beyonce Renaissance Tour Drag Brunch, Saturday 11 a.m.
- Beach Yoga: Beyonce Renaissance Theme, Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Bussin' to Queen Bey pre-party, with $5 one-way rides to Soldier Field, Saturday and Sunday