B-stage

Although its origins trace back somewhat further, the B-stage was popularized by U2 on their Zoo TV Tour (1992–93); the setup provided a more intimate setting for stripped-down, quieter versions of songs, that could be played in greater proximity to the floor section of the audience.

The runway-catwalk connecting the B-Stage to the main stage utilized conveyor belts, allowing Spears and her dancers to perform for more fans at a time, and move faster.

Backstreet Boys employed a B-stage on their Black & Blue Tour in 2001, playing several ballads from the small circular stage in the middle of the audience.

The B-stage, located at the end of a catwalk, attached to the main stage, was used in the middle of the set to perform a remix of "God Put a Smile Upon Your Face" and "Talk", as well as a piano version of "The Hardest Part".

The C-stage was used at the end of the main setlist to perform three songs acoustically, and was located at the back of venue, in the audience.

During The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour (2013–14), her "BeyStage" included two VIP pit sections with a catwalk in the middle.

When Beyoncé headlined Coachella 2018, the iconic festival in Indio, California, the traditional stage design was altered to feature a more extensive, "L"-shaped B-stage to bring the singer closer to more fans within the crowd; the "short" half of the "L" was perpendicular to the main stage, serving as a connection and a mini-stage in and of itself.

The intro of Beyoncés set at the festival began at the very end of the B-stage, in the middle of the crowd, before she and her dancers made their way to the main stage.

On 2008's Tangled Up Tour, a movable catwalk connecting the main stage and B-stage would be lowered and suspended above the crowd during the middle of the show.

The clip ended with a boxer "punching" the camera, alluding to the video of the song "Like a Dog", which they would then perform on the B-stage.

Several songs were performed (or ended) on the B-stage, including the more intimate, poignant "Mama", in which the group sat on large pillows, surrounded by candles, while they sang to the audience.

On their A Bigger Bang Tour from 2005–2007 they had a walkway that leads to the middle of stadiums and arena’s that connect to a B-stage that they use to walk along during duration of the show.