Jay-Z sold out Tottenham Hotspur Stadium twice in London, his first UK headline shows in 13 years. The run brought out a Fugees reunion, a birthday tribute to Beyoncé, and cameos from Dave and Sampha. Here's the full setlist, every guest, and what we know about the numbers.

Update

After London, the JAY-Z 30 tour continued to Paris with a show at Stade de France on September 10, 2026. The tour wraps with 2 final shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on October 23 and 24, 2026.

Jay-Z's 2026 Concerts Sold Out Both Nights

Both London nights are sold out. No tickets remain for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The 2 nights drew an estimated 125,700 fans based on the stadium's 62,850-person concert capacity.

The only remaining dates on the JAY-Z 30 tour are October 23 and 24 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Those are the last 2 shows on the entire run. Demand has been strong at every stop, so if you want to go, don't leave it late.

(More: how Jay-Z and Beyoncé made this one of the biggest music weeks of 2026.)

His First UK Headline Shows Since 2013

Jay-Z played London on September 4 and 5, 2026. His last solo UK headline shows were on the Magna Carta World Tour at The O2 Arena back in 2013. That's a 13-year gap.

The shows are part of JAY-Z 30, a year-long campaign marking 30 years since his debut album Reasonable Doubt and 25 years since The Blueprint. London was his only UK stop of the entire run.

Night One: A Fugees Reunion and a Birthday Surprise

Friday's show (September 4) opened with Idris Elba delivering the spoken-word intro from Jay-Z's American Gangster album. From there, Jay-Z tore through a 36-song set spanning his entire catalog, starting with "Pray" before moving into "Bam."

UK rapper Giggs came out to perform his own song "Talkin the Hardest," mashed up with Jay-Z's "Welcome to the Jungle." DJ Khaled also joined the stage for "God Did." Then came the night's biggest surprise: Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean walked out for a mini Fugees reunion, running through "Ready or Not," "Killing Me Softly," and "Fu-Gee-La."

Jay-Z also paused the show to celebrate Beyoncé's 45th birthday, leading the crowd in singing "Happy Birthday" as fireworks went off. Beyoncé watched from a private suite. The night closed with a mashup of "N*ggas in Paris" and "Big Pimpin'," followed by "Public Service Announcement (Interlude)" and "Numb/Encore." Famous faces in the crowd included David Beckham, Cynthia Erivo, and Michael B. Jordan.

Night Two: Dave and Sampha Close It Out

Saturday's show (September 5) had a different lineup of guests. UK rapper Dave came out to perform his hit "Raindance," which reportedly got the loudest reaction of the whole night. Sampha also joined Jay-Z on stage for "No Church in the Wild."

This time, the star power was mostly in the crowd rather than on stage. Madonna and Little Simz were both spotted watching the show, along with Central Cee, Tinie Tempah, KSI, Sabrina Elba, and Bashy. None of them performed, but their presence made clear how big a deal these shows were.

Jay-Z Tottenham Setlist

Between the 2 nights, Jay-Z leaned on decades of hits. Some of the biggest songs he played:

Night one ran a full 36 songs, deep cuts included, making it one of the longest sets of his career.

Total Attendance: Yankee Stadium vs. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Total attendance: Yankee Stadium vs. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

What This Meant for Jay-Z

A 13-year gap between UK headline shows is long enough that many fans at Tottenham had never seen Jay-Z perform live. Selling out a 62,850-capacity stadium, twice in a row, makes that reunion all the more striking.

The New York and London stops of JAY-Z 30 drew more than 260,000 fans combined, before accounting for Paris or Los Angeles. When the tour closes at SoFi Stadium in October, it will have covered 4 cities across North America and Europe in under 4 months.

Jay-Z Frequently Asked Questions

Did Jay-Z sell out Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

Yes. Both September 4 and September 5 sold out. The 2 nights drew an estimated 125,700 fans based on the stadium's 62,850-person concert capacity. No official combined figure has been released.

Is Jay-Z on the On The Run tour?

No. The On The Run tours were in 2014 and 2018, both joint tours with Beyoncé. In 2026, Jay-Z is touring solo on JAY-Z 30, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint.

Did Beyoncé perform at Jay-Z's London show?

No, but she was there. Beyoncé watched from a private suite while Jay-Z stopped the show to celebrate her 45th birthday, leading the crowd in "Happy Birthday" as fireworks went off. She did not perform.

When was Jay-Z's last UK show before 2026?

His last UK headline shows were on the Magna Carta World Tour in 2013 at The O2 Arena in London. The Tottenham run ended a 13-year absence from UK stages.

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