At which event did Beyoncé perform the first live rendition of “Formation” in 2016?

Beyoncé first performed “Formation” live during the Super Bowl 50 halftime show in 2016.

The performance took place on February 7, 2016, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Coldplay headlined the halftime show, with Beyoncé and Bruno Mars appearing as featured performers. Beyoncé's appearance came one day after she released “Formation” as a surprise single.

Her staging referenced the Black Panthers through costumes and choreography, while the performance became one of the most discussed moments of that Super Bowl broadcast. She later included “Formation” in concert tours and major live performances.

This event is sometimes confused with Beyoncé's 2013 Super Bowl XLVII halftime show, which was her own headline performance and included Destiny's Child reunifying onstage. The 2016 appearance was a featured performance during Coldplay's show.