Georgia Entertainment Scene
Georgia Entertainment Scene

Jay-Z and Beyonce add second Atlanta concert to 'OTR II' summer stadium tour

ajc.com

Credit: Melissa Ruggieri

Credit: Melissa Ruggieri

By Melissa Ruggieri
March 20, 2018

BY MELISSA RUGGIERI/AJC Music Scene

Explore Apparently, one Jay-Z and Beyonce date wasn’t enough for Atlanta.

The duo has added a handful of additional shows to their summer “OTR II” stadium tour, including a second performance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26. The initial previously announced show on Aug. 25 is sold out.

Tickets for the Aug. 26 date are $24-$324 and will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. March 26 via www.ticketmaster.com and by calling 1-800-745-3000.

A Citi cardmember pre-sale runs from noon March 21 through 5 p.m. March 24 (www.citiprivatepass.com); pre-sales for members of the BeyHive and Tidal subscribers can also purchase tickets during that period.

Beyonce and Jay-Z previously toured together in 2014,  when they brought their fiery show to the Georgia Dome . Following that,  Beyonce played a pair of solo concerts at the Dome , while  Jay-Z performed a sold-out show at Philips Arena  last fall.

Follow the AJC Music Scene on Facebook and Twitter.

OTR II NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:

July 27 Washington, DC FedExField On Sale March 26

Aug. 03 E. Rutherford, NJ MetLife Stadium On sale March 26

Aug. 11 Chicago, IL Soldier Field On sale March 26

Aug. 16 Columbus, OH Ohio Stadium On sale March 26

Aug. 21 Columbia, SC Williams-Brice Stadium On sale March 26

Aug. 26 Atlanta, GA Mercedes-Benz Stadium On sale March 26

Sept. 23 Los Angeles, CA Rose Bowl On sale March 26

Oct. 04 Seattle, WA CenturyLink Field On sale March 26

About the Author

Melissa Ruggieri has covered music and entertainment for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 2010 and created the Atlanta Music Scene blog. She's kept vampire hours for more than two decades and remembers when MTV was awesome.

Follow Melissa Ruggieri on facebookFollow Melissa Ruggieri on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Rachel Platten last year released the independent album "I Am Rachel Platten," which addresses her battle with postpartum depression. She will be perform at the Masquerade in Atlanta on May 6, 2025. (Courtesy via Associated Press)

Credit: AP/PUBLICITY

After success of ‘Fight Song’, Rachel Platten looks inward for inspiration

Rachel Platten's newest music finds inspiration from her struggles with postpartum depression, the pandemic and trying to follow up on the success of her 2015 hit 'Fight Song'

‘Mirth & Mischief’ immerses itself at real castle in Helen

There will be a blend of interactive games, shows and other spectacles, including fairies, puppets, aerialists, vendors, a tarot card reader and a body painter.

Avengers disassemble: Marvel ends Georgia filming streak with ‘Thunderbolts’

"Thunderbolts" will be the last Marvel movie to be shot in Georgia for the time being. Marvel currently has no upcoming films committed to shoot in Georgia, preferring London.

The Latest

Will Packer at the premiere of "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist" at Jazz at Lincoln Center in 2024. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Credit: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

‘Ride Along’ producer Will Packer promotes ‘healthy arrogance’ in new book

Check out three new reality shows with Atlanta ties

For character actor French Stewart, Atlanta has become home

Featured

A new poll from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution explored what Georgians thought about the first 100 days in office of President Donald Trump’s second term. Photo illustration by Philip Robibero/AJC

Credit: Philip Robibero/AJC

Interactive: What Georgia voters think about Donald Trump’s first 100 days, the issues and 2026 election

Explore the AJC's interactive poll results to see how Georgians' opinions differ about politics based on their gender, age, race, education, income and political leaning.

Dickens administration aims to wipe out $33M deficit before budget cycle begins

According to the mayor’s office, the original $33 million deficit — about 3% of last year’s general fund budget — has already been reduced by half.

Gwinnett judge won’t apply Kemp’s new lawsuit limits to landmark trial

The judge overseeing a landmark trial in Gwinnett County refused to apply Gov. Brian Kemp’s new lawsuit-limiting legislation to the case.