A lookback at all the memories we have made with Taylor Swift throughout the year
Taylor Swift achieved the mammoth task of carrying the record-breaking Eras Tour from 2023 into 2024. After keeping Swifties enthralled for 21 exciting months, the popstar concluded the record-breaking tour on December 8th.
Commemorating the most happening tour, we have cherry-picked the most memorable moments from the Mastermind songstress’ shows.
Taylor Swift welcomes a new era to her setlist
Swift kicked off her tour this year in May, starting with a stop in Paris where she debuted a new setlist including songs from her latest release, The Tortured Poets Department.
The 14-time-Grammy winner not only debuted a new outfit for TTPD set in May and made some big changes to the stage design. Swift featured a white custom Vivienne Westwood gown inscribed with the lyrics from Fortnight which read, “I love you/ It’s ruining my life.”
Taylor Swift gets special surprise from royal Swifties
Prince William attended the first London show alongside his two children, Prince George, 11, and Princess Charlotte, 9. The future king was seen shaking it off during the show, living his best life.
The royal family enjoyed the concert from the VIP stands and took a selfie with the popstar after the show. Swift later shared the moment on Instagram, wishing the Prince of Wales ‘happy birthday m8.’
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Every time Taylor Swift and her A-lister friends shared the stage
The popstar invited Paramore’s Hayley Williams, at Wembley Stadium on 22nd June, for an acoustic rendition of their Castles Crumbling (Taylor’s Version) duet which the pals had written together.
The Anti-Hero hitmaker’s long-time friend Ed Sheeran joined her on the stage in London, on August 15th where they performed their duets Everything Has Changed and End Game.
“This is one of my best friends in the world to the point where I feel like he’s a second brother of mine,” Swift said about Sheeran after sharing a sweet hug.
Florence Welsh, who is featured on the pop superstar’s latest album The Tortured Poets Department supported her not once but twice!
Welsh first appeared at Wembley stadium on August 20th and performed her duet, Florida!!! with the Eras Tour performer.
The second time Swift and King songstress shared the stage for the performance of Florida!!! was in Miami, Florida, on October 18th.
At the Wembley stadium show where Florence graced the stage, Swift was also joined by Jack Antonoff and the bffs performed Death By A Thousand Cuts and Getaway Car.
Gracie Abrams remained a significant part of the Eras Tour as she opened most of the shows for Swift and performed her duet Us with the Blank Space singer.
Sabrina Carpenter joined Swift for multiple shows throughout the tour, including the New Orleans show where they performed a mashup of Espresso, Swift’s track, Is It Over Now? and Carpenter’s Please Please Please.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s ‘Love Story’
Another striking presence in the Eras Tour and Swift’s life was her beau Travis Kelce, who she started dating in September, 2023.
Apart from multiple appearances in the audience to support his girlfriend, the NFL star surprised fans on June 23rd as he made his Eras Tour stage debut. Kelce replaced the dancer who carries the songstress onstage during the performance of I Can Do It With a Broken Heart and set her down at the centre of the stage.
The Lover singer performed a special mashup for her boyfriend when he surprised her in the audience at Amsterdam show. The songs included So High School, Everything Has Changed, and Mary’s Song (Oh My My My). Audience spotted the lovebirds leaving together, hand in hand, after the show.
Each time Kelce was present in the audience, Swift changed the lyrics of her song Karma from “Karma is the guy on the screen” to “Karma is the guy on Chiefs.”
On July 17th, the singer sang “Karma is the guy on chiefs” for the 13th time for Kelce’s 13th appearance.
She remembered to give tribute to her beau on the final show as well, as she sang the lyrics once again.
Swift performed a sweet rendition of the athlete’s signature dance moves on stage on November 16th in Toronto show as she grooved to Midnight Rain.
Taylor Swift really ‘Can Do It With a Broken Heart’
Taylor Swift wrapped up her European leg of the tour in London with a surprise premiere of the music video for her TTPD track I Can Do It With a Broken Heart on August 20th. The video celebrated the tour as it featured behind-the-scenes clips from the shows.
Taylor Swift celebrates Grammy nominations and other milestones
The popstar brags of six Grammy nominations this year, one of which is her collab with pal Gracie Abrams. The 14-time Grammy winner described their excitement which was mostly just “screeching on phone” when they learned of the nomination.
Swift also got ranked as the artist of the year on Amazon, Apple Music, and Spotify. She won seven awards at the VMAs and four accolades in the EMAs.
Swifties welcome singer to New Orleans with friendship bracelets
Fans welcomed Swift to New Orleans in classic Swiftie fashion by decorating the concert venue with an inflatable banner that looked like a 40-feet-long friendship bracelet which read “Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour.”
Swifties’ search for Reputation (TV) Easter Eggs continues
The Look What You Made Me Do songstress debuted a new Reputation bodysuit on October 18th in Miami show, which fans thought to be a clue for the anticipated announcement. They remained convinced that Swift would make the special announcement before the tour ends but they remain waiting as the popstar clearly has some other plans for the big announcement.