Your ultimate mega-guide to Beyoncé in Seattle: Weather, parking, merch and need-to-knows
Queen Bey is heading to the Emerald City on Thursday as the Renaissance World Tour stops at Lumen Field in Seattle for just one night only. This isn’t the first time Beyoncé has come to town, but it looks like it will be the largest. From what to wear, where to celebrate, how to get there and finding the best experience in the city, here’s your guide to everything Beyoncé in Seattle.
The show was initially scheduled for Wednesday but has been rescheduled for Thursday. Tickets were automatically transferred to the new date, so no action needs to be taken by fans. All other details remain the same.
Beyoncé tickets in Seattle
Didn’t get your tickets in time? Verified resale tickets are available on Ticketmaster, but they aren’t cheap. Be prepared to pay upwards of $200, with prices increasing as the concert draws closer.
All VIP options are sold out in Seattle, but VIP tickets may still be available via resale. Several packages are available, including different perks:
PURE/HONEY On Stage Risers: Front row experience - Front row spot in one of two PURE/HONEY risers. A dedicated restroom for PURE/HONEY guests, a dedicated cash bar with beer, wine and cocktails with two drink tokens included. VIP parking space or a rideshare voucher, limited edition VIP gift item, official laminate, merchandise fast pass, photo opportunity, VIP concierge team and on-site hosts. No resale tickets were available for this section on Ticketmaster as of Tuesday afternoon.
PURE/HONEY On Stage Risers - Spot in one of two PURE/HONEY risers, a dedicated restroom for PURE/HONEY guests, a dedicated cash bar with beer, wine and cocktails with two drink tokens included, VIP parking space or a rideshare voucher, limited edition VIP gift item, official laminate, merchandise fast pass, photo opportunity, VIP concierge team and on-site hosts. No resale tickets were available for this section on Ticketmaster as of Tuesday afternoon.
ALIEN SUPERSTAR Riser - Spot in the ALIEN SUPERSTAR riser with “an unobstructed unique view,” a dedicated restroom, a dedicated cash bar with beer, wine and cocktails with two drink tokens included, VIP parking space or a rideshare voucher, limited edition VIP gift item, official laminate, merchandise fast pass, photo opportunity, VIP concierge team and on-site hosts. No resale tickets were available for this section on Ticketmaster as of Tuesday afternoon.
Beyhive VIP Package - General admission entry to the Beyhive Pit, early venue entry, limited edition VIP gift item, official laminate, photo opportunity, VIP concierge team and on-site hosts. Resale tickets for this section were available for $4,444 as of Tuesday afternoon.
Club Renaissance Experience - Access to the Club Renaissance cash bar, special club gift item, VIP wristband, early venue entry, VIP concierge team and on-site hosts. Resale tickets for this section were available for $2,045 as of Tuesday afternoon.
For early entry information and perk details, VIP ticket holders should check the information provided by VIP Nation. Lumen Field has VIP entry scheduled for 6:15 p.m. on Thursday.
Weather forecast and what to wear
Queen Bey has requested that fans wear silver fashions to the Renaissance World Tour. The weather is forecast to be sunny with a high of 79 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle, with nighttime temperatures dropping to 53, so plan accordingly.
What time do doors open, and when does it start?
The concert starts at 8 p.m., and doors open for general admission at 6:30 p.m. There are no scheduled opening acts.
Fans with floor tickets can enter through the designated entry at the Event Center Gate. Follow signage from under the WAMU Theater marquee.
Fans with bowl tickets, which are seated tickets, can enter through the northwest, west or south gates. If you purchased a club or suite ticket, you can use the same three gates or the designated club and suite entrance on levels 5 and 6 of the parking garage. VIP ticket holders enter through the Southwest gate.
ADA access is available at all gates. Level 2 of the parking garage offers an ADA-only entrance.
Getting to the stadium and parking
Those parking in the Lumen Field Parking Garage will find it on the south side of Lumen Field, while the North Lot is on the stadium’s north side.
Lumen Field Parking Garage and the North Lot open at 6 a.m. for those with pre-purchased parking passes. Overnight or RV parking is not permitted, according to the Lumen Field website, and vehicles over 8-foot-3 are only allowed in the North Lot. Both parking lots will close two hours after the concert ends.
Only those with pre-purchased parking passes can park in these official spaces, and parking passes are sold out for the Renaissance Tour. You can still purchase parking passes off secondary markets, but expect prices over $70.
Fans can also park at lots farther away from the stadium for prices ranging from $30-$170 — the website ParkWhiz.com lists nearby parking options, with options from as close as 0.2 miles to 1.5 miles.
The designated drop-off point is across from the Lumen Field Pro Shop on the stadium’s west side for fans getting dropped off by a friend or ride-share app. Drivers can reach the drop-off point using 1st Avenue South to get to the Railroad Way pedestrian path west of Occidental Avenue.
Don’t want to drive yourself or pay for ride-share services? Seattle has many public transportation options you can take directly to the concert:
Link Light Rail - The Link has two stations around Lumen Field: the Stadium stop and the Chinatown stop. Depending on your trip length, one-way adult fares cost between $2.25 and $3.50. You can also purchase a day pass from any station for $4.50 or $7.
You can purchase tickets ahead of time with the Transit Go Ticket app, which provides hands-free entry to the Link. Everyone 18 and under rides for free. Senior and disability fares are $1. The Link closes at midnight.
King County Metro - The Metro has several bus stops within blocks of Lumen Field. Choose routes 21, 131, 132, 101, 150 or 1, depending on where you come from. Each will take you within walking distance of the venue. Adult Metro fares are $2.75 for a single ride. Anyone 18 and under rides free, and senior fares are $1.
Sounder Train - The Sounder Train runs from Lakewood to Everett and offers a stop “just a football field away” from the stadium, according to Lumen Field. The best exit for Lumen Field is at the King Street Station.
Adult fares are between $3.25 and $5.75, depending on the distance traveled. Day passes are available for double the one-way fare. All youth 18 and under ride free, and senior fares are $1.
Seattle Streetcar - The Seattle Streetcar’s First Hill Line goes between First Hill and Pioneer Square. Get off at the Jackson Street and Occidental Avenue stop. The streetcar closes at 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday and at 10 p.m. on Sunday. Passengers 18 and under ride for free, while adult fares are $2.25 for a single ride and $4.50 for a day pass. Senior rides are $1 for a single ride and $4 for a day pass.
Ferries - If you stay on one of Washington’s islands, you can take the ferry to downtown Seattle. Pier 52, or Colman Dock, is under a mile from Lumen Field.
Is tailgating allowed?
Tailgating is prohibited at any Lumen Field event, and the arena has not stated otherwise for the Renaissance Tour. Therefore, the Beyhive will not be allowed to hang out outside the stadium for tailgating while on Lumen Field property and parking lots.
Bag policy - What can I bring inside, and what is prohibited?
Bags are allowed in Lumen Field, but to ensure the safety of those in attendance, the arena only allows clear bags or small purses and wallets. Here are the specifics on what Renaissance attendees will be allowed to bring inside:
Clear bags
Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC
No larger than 12-by-6-by-12 inches
One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags or Ziploc bags
Clear backpacks within the above dimensions and no more than two pockets
Small clutches, purses and wallets that do not exceed 4.5-by-6.5 inches
Miscellaneous bags
Seat cushions that have no pockets, zippered compartments or extra straps.
Oversized bags stored inside an acceptable clear bag will be denied entrance.
Outside food entering the stadium must adhere to the clear bag policy and dimensions.
Exceptions are made for medically necessary items, including diaper bags. Inspections for these bags can be found at the northeast, northwest and southwest VIP gates, the Club Entrance on the 5th level of the garage and the Suite Entrance on the 6th level.
Permitted and prohibited items:
Permitted
Empty plastic bottles and factory-sealed water bottles
Portable phone chargers
Blankets
Small personal cameras are allowed. Professional cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited.
Binoculars but no binocular case
Umbrellas
Prohibited
Alcohol and other outside beverages that are not water or soft-sided juice boxes
Battery-operated heated blankets, jackets and costumes
Cans and hard-sided bottles
Cases larger than 4.5-by-6.5 inches, such as for binoculars and tablets
Drones
Noisemakers such as air horns, whistles and cowbells.
If you have a bag or other prohibited items you can’t bring inside, on-site storage lockers are available for $10.
Concessions
Lumen Field is a cashless venue that only accepts cards or other contactless payment methods for concessions, retail and vendors. Several food and drink options now operate on Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” technology, where you enter your payment information upon arrival, then simply grab what you want and walk out. Payment will be automatically deducted from your payment option.
The arena also has 10 cash-to-card kiosks allowing visitors to convert cash onto a prepaid card that can be used anywhere within and outside the stadium at locations that accept credit cards.
Merchandise
The Renaissance World Tour merch truck will open at noon on concert day near Lumen Field’s Northwest Gate. Merchandise will also be sold inside the venue. In-stadium prices haven’t been disclosed, but tour merchandise is already available on Amazon for the following prices:
On Air hoodie - $65
Renaissance hoodie - $65
On Air cap - $30
On Air Icon tote bag - $30
This story was originally published September 13, 2023 at 5:00 AM.
