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Beyoncé Ignites Houston With Cowboy Carter Tour’s Hometown Shows

Record temperatures test sold-out crowds—resale prices soar as airport pop-ups welcome out-of-town fans ahead of the tour’s Washington, D.C., dates.

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Overview

  • The two-night Houston run at NRG Stadium marked Beyoncé’s first Southern performances on her Cowboy Carter tour.
  • Scorching temperatures near 91°F challenged fans who braved long lines for Houston-exclusive merchandise at an official merch truck across the stadium.
  • Resale tickets for the sold-out shows spiked, with prices ranging from roughly $175 to over $5,000 on platforms like Ticketmaster.
  • Houston Airports reported record passenger traffic for the weekend and hosted Cowboy Corner pop-ups at both IAH and HOU to greet arriving fans.
  • After Houston, the nine-city tour continues in Washington, D.C., then moves on to Atlanta before concluding in Las Vegas on July 26.