Beyonce Announces U.S. Tour Dates

In support of her latest, chart-topping album, I Am ... Sasha Fierce, Beyonce has announced her 2009 world tour dates in North America this summer. The trek starts at New York's Madison Square Garden in June and wraps with a four-night residence at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas July 30-August 2.

Tickets will be available as pre-sale for members of Beyonce's Fan Club on Monday, April 20. Tickets for the general public will go on sale through Ticketmaster on Saturday, April 25.

In an effort to boost attendance, Beyonce is making 2,000 seats available at each venue for $20 (plus applicable service charges).

June 21 - New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden
June 24 - Washington DC - Verizon Center
June 26 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center
June 27 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum Complex
June 29 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Bank Atlantic Center
July 1 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
July 3 - New Orleans, LA - Superdome (Essence Music Festival)
July 4 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
July 5 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
July 7 - Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center
July 9 - Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena
July 10 - Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
July 11 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center
July 13 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
July 16 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
July 17 - Chicago, IL - United Center
July18 - Detroit, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
July 23 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
July 30 - Las Vegas, NV - Encore Theater, Wynn Las Vegas
July 31 - Las Vegas, NV - Encore Theater, Wynn Las Vegas
Aug.1 - Las Vegas, NV - Encore Theater, Wynn Las Vegas
Aug.2 - Las Vegas, NV - Encore Theater, Wynn Las Vegas