Beyoncé concert at Soldier Field delayed as fans wait out weather

Fans let back inside Soldier Field for Beyoncé concert after weather delay

The Beyoncé concert at Soldier Field was delayed due to strong storms passing through the Chicago area.

CHICAGO - Beyoncé was set to perform at Soldier Field on Thursday, but it wasn't without a weather delay.

The show was initially set to begin at 7 p.m., but a representative at Soldier Field confirmed it wouldn't start until after 9 p.m. due to the inclement weather passing through the area. 

Around 8:23 p.m., fans were sheltering in place at the stadium as the severe weather passed through.

Beyoncé concert at Soldier Field delayed as fans wait out weather

Fans are anxiously waiting for the Beyoncé concert at Soldier Field. The show is delayed due to possible severe storms passing through the Chicago area.

At 9:20 p.m., a spokesperson for Soldier Field announced the storm threat had passed and concert-goers were beginning to head to their seats for the show.

What we know:

For many fans, the show means meeting new friends, sharing the love of Queen Bey and celebrating cowboy culture at Soldier Field.

The BeyHive formed at 7 a.m. Fans said they wanted to be at the front of the general admission areas, for a good view and to be seen.

They say a king and queen of the rodeo are selected – one of the fun fan features of the Cowboy Carter Tour. 

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Those who wrangled tickets traveled from New York, Tennessee and Washington State. They ambled over to say howdy through the stadium fence.

Jada Cato is in town from Tennessee.

"I’m not necessarily trying to win the rodeo. I was just trying to get in line first. But, just get rest before. Be comfortable while you’re waiting and good vibes, meet good people," Cato said.

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Katie Newton flew in from Washington state. She grew up in Montana so she is prepared to line dance. She said the vibe of last year was still "cowboy" but "space cowboy."

Kyra Burke is a native Chicagoan who traveled from New York. 

"There’s a sweet honey pit and a buck and honey pit. Those are GA-based so people are getting in line to get in front of those areas," Burke said.

They packed their ponchos for any weather changes.

Beyoncé is performing three concerts at Soldier Field.