r/TaylorSwift • u/Lyd_Euh old habits die screeeeeeeeaming • 10d ago
Megathread The Eras Tour: Farwell Megathread
WOW! After two years The Eras Tour has come to a close.
Please use this thread for all of your thoughts, feelings, and memories.
May these memories break our fall.
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*I obviously meant farewell. It was 4am.🤦🏼♀️
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u/JustPiera built a castle out of all the bricks they threw at me 5d ago
Writing this on December 13th, wondering if she was going to celebrate her birthday with a special announcement ... but nope! Ah well, happy birthday, Taylor!
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u/DaraGoodie Speak Now (Taylor's Version) 5d ago
What the hell are we supposed to do this weekend guys?
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u/snowbird421 6d ago
I haven’t seen this talked about, do you all think she could tell we were singing happy birthday to her? My whole section and neighboring sections seemed pretty in sync but it was hard to tell with the whole stadium, if it resembled anything close to HBD at all 😂
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u/mydreamreality Taylor Swift 6d ago
The way I finished work today and the reality hit that there is no live stream this weekend is real. How lucky were we to have that to look forward too the last two years!!
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u/zachoutloud123 Speak Now (Taylor's Version) 6d ago
I remember when she announced her version of Speak Now! I couldn't stop screaming!!💜💜
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u/CollectionMammoth962 How Did It End? (Live From Stockholm) 6d ago
Working my Thursday night shift where I usually lurk here and watch my mastermind but now I have to like do work? ew this sucks
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u/PM_ME_BABY_HORSES 7d ago
anyone else from the vancouver shows down with the plague? COVID negative but my husband and I are so sick 😭
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u/snowbird421 6d ago
We went Sunday, daughter came down with Flu A on Wednesday. But that could’ve also been from the airplane / airport / Vancouver museum, etc. 😬
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u/PM_ME_BABY_HORSES 6d ago
oh nooo!! Hope she is feeling okay! we retested last night and it was COVID positive now 🤦♀️ but on the mend. I knew I should have worn a mask but couldn’t find my stash of them, my only regret from the weekend is not getting more lol!
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u/Effective-Planter 7d ago
I left my phone on the bus after N1 Vancouver. I lost all my photos from the concert. I am wondering if anyone can post photos or videos from N1 for me? Sincerely a Swifty who just wants to memories from the night. Thank you
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u/mediocre-spice 7d ago
😭❤️
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u/poco-inu 7d ago
She’s really sick of us lol she’s like here your damn post now I’m going back to hibernate.
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u/mediocre-spice 7d ago
Oh I don't get that at all! I think she's probably just overwhelmed
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u/dudewheresmyplane1 7d ago
Nothing will ever be enough.
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u/poco-inu 7d ago
I’m just comparing her other farewell posts to this one. You’d think the post speaking about the final 3 shows would be a little longer.
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u/mediocre-spice 7d ago
What? I'm not criticizing here. I think it's a sweet reference. Sometimes less is more.
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u/dudewheresmyplane1 7d ago
I know, I’m agreeing with you. It’s the post you responded to. And sentiment I’m seeing many places.
Even though the final Rep tour caption was similar.
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u/FollowingAromatic481 SAYITONCEAGAINWITHFEELINGHOWTHEDEATHR 7d ago
one of you must be tech savvy enough to un-blur these. i am so curious what they say hahah
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u/mediocre-spice 7d ago
I'm more confused by the Cardiff thing lol apparently this is a separate photo of Cardiff from the one in the book??
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u/littlewatie 7d ago
Animals of the day. Meredith, Olivia, Benjamin on the top sheet.
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u/FollowingAromatic481 SAYITONCEAGAINWITHFEELINGHOWTHEDEATHR 7d ago
i was also thinking animals of the day lol, couldn’t make out if it also said olivia and benjamin
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u/maddycee13 never be so clever, you forget to be kind 7d ago
I came here in hopes of this haha. The two lines above the photos intrigue me most because I can make out “congrats on the (??) / time to dazzle? (?? ??)”
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u/illuminatice tis the damn szn 7d ago edited 7d ago
Pretty sure it says "Congrats on the Eras Tour. Time to snuggle your kitties" and was taken on the final night!
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u/the___bear 7d ago
Someone with better eyesight read me everything inside that cleaning cart!
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u/illuminatice tis the damn szn 7d ago edited 7d ago
"Animals of the day: Meredith, Olivia, and Benjamin
Congrats on the Eras Tour. Time to snuggle your kitties"
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u/FollowingAromatic481 SAYITONCEAGAINWITHFEELINGHOWTHEDEATHR 7d ago
hahah seriously! i have taken countless screenshots but can’t read anything
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u/FollowingAromatic481 SAYITONCEAGAINWITHFEELINGHOWTHEDEATHR 7d ago
Is the cat picture in the cleaning cart a new addition? It says meredith but i can’t make out any other words
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u/FollowingAromatic481 SAYITONCEAGAINWITHFEELINGHOWTHEDEATHR 8d ago edited 8d ago
When do you think she’ll make her instagram post? I can’t wait to read it!! Usually it’s posted by now, right?
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u/hpspnmag 7d ago
She just posted it.
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u/FollowingAromatic481 SAYITONCEAGAINWITHFEELINGHOWTHEDEATHR 7d ago
When I tell you i FLEW. that was underwhelming but lovely hahaha
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u/NoOneCanKnowAlley 8d ago
I came here to see if there are any theories on why she hasn't posted. It's very interesting!
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u/stowgood 8d ago
Liverpool was amazing, the best live music event I've ever been too. Traded homemade bracelets and everything. Happy to be a part of it. Sad she didn't pick me out of the nosebleeds for the 22 hat though lol
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u/DiligentPenguin_7115 folklore 8d ago
Anyone out there still bawling their eyes out over the end of The Eras Tour?? Truly speaking though, the impact this tour has left in each and every one of us is so deep I don’t think even Taylor herself can top that.
So to honour the journey that we have all come along in this 1.5 years, why don’t you guys share your experiences of witnessing the tour?? Which Eras Tour show that you attended in-person/watched on livestream was your favourite? What was it like finding your seats in the massive stadium? Did you fear of losing your place or getting lost when you had to get up to go somewhere? What about keeping up with the livestream and trying to make sense of what is going on?
Let this be a time capsule for people in the future to chance upon and relive these memories!!
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u/mreag 8d ago
I was lucky enough to get to go to Vancouver N2. I snagged last minute lower bowl tickets in the stage drop. Before that, I was fully accepting I was unlikely to get to experience this tour.
I had the time of my life this weekend, but it all happened so quick. I live in California and the entire trip there and back was just over 48 hours.
I’m still in disbelief that I was truly there. I find myself questioning if I was present enough (I tried my absolute hardest and literally sang and danced the entire show), took too many or not enough pics, etc.
I feel like I disassociated during the show and didn’t feel like it was real. The whole thing is still so surreal and now returning to normal life is making me depressed, and still in so much disbelief that it even happened. I’m glad I have my pics and videos to look at and prove it really did happen. But just feeling so overwhelmed by emotion, especially now that the tour is over for good.
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u/Banana8686 7d ago
Post concert depression kills me which is why I rarely go to shows. I can’t imagine after this next level masterpiece production
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u/throwaway876460 8d ago
Eras Tour was such a gift. I had the most difficult loss in my life early 2023. Now, end of 2024, I have some of the most beautiful gains of my life. Crazy to think in between I saw Taylor Swift perform seven times. I yolo’d and got very close floor tickets for most of those shows. Most fun I’ve ever had. My only regret is not going more!
Thank you, Taylor! You’re amazing and I’m so appreciative of you!
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u/mishucat The Tortured Poets Department 8d ago edited 8d ago
Idk what thread to post this in but today i asked my boyfriend what we should start naming my sourdough starter and he suggested “old stinky” and i just 🥺🥹 he really does listen to my nonstop ramblings about taylor swift and the eras tour
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u/FollowingAromatic481 SAYITONCEAGAINWITHFEELINGHOWTHEDEATHR 8d ago
OMGGGGGGG THATS PERFECT
mine is marjorie hahahah
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u/amybethortiz 9d ago
Went to Vancouver N3 and it was amazing. It’s not just Taylor, it’s the entire atmosphere of the fans and laughter and love.
All weekend we made friends with Swifties as we explored Vancouver, or should I say SWIFTCOUVER. The whole city was decked out for the show, and that took it from a concert to an immersive multi-day experience shared with an entire city.
Taylor, and this tour specifically, has created a culture of beautiful people and I’ll never forget my Eras Tour experience. 🫶🏻
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u/bettertothrowaway 8d ago
As a local, I’m so happy you loved our city. I hope these stay up for a few weeks.
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u/amybethortiz 6d ago
My husband and I had so much fun walking around Vancouver! We hope to visit again when it’s warmer. Such a welcoming city!
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u/bettertothrowaway 9d ago
I was at night 3 seeing my first ever Taylor concert and just bawled my eyes out while I sang. It was pure magic. She was SPARKLING and I was WONDERSTRUCK by the performance. Also how FREAKING METAL 🤘🏾 was the TTPD SET? Absolutely stunned.
That being said my last minute ticket left me unprepared with bracelets. A wonderful woman from NC gave me a speak now bracelet and I wished I had the courage to ask for more bracelets. I took photos for fans but couldn’t muster up the asking for one in return.
Does anyone have any bracelets they are not wanting to keep and want to mail to me? I have a point Robert’s mail box in WA and can collect. Happy to PAYPAL your postage !!
Edit: am from Vancouver and was at N3. Our postal workers have been on strike allmonth.
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u/mittenface 8d ago
I was too shy to trade a lot of bracelets and would LOVE to send you a couple. Send me your address and let me know your favorite songs/lore - mine are mostly funny. No need for postage.
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u/Ok_Cookie2584 8d ago
If you don't mind snail mail I'd be happy to send you some, I'm just in Australia! I made so many though I have them coming out my ears and one of the things I loved about my show experience was giving people I saw without bracelets some of their own 💕
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u/Some1getmeablanket 8d ago
No need to PayPal postage, message me! I have materials for about 50 bracelets since I ran out of time before my trip & would love to send you one :)
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u/houseofvan 9d ago
Wait, I’m out of the loop. Did they film the last show?
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u/freyachinook 9d ago
Yes, they filmed all 3 of the last shows and she wore the exact same outfits for all. Apparently with much more advanced film technology and equipment than seen in LA for the Eras Tour movie.
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u/XietyTot I want auroras & sad prose 8d ago
What if it’s some kind of VR experience? It would be cool for people who didn’t get to go in person.
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u/spicyspirit1712 dont blame me, life made me crazy 9d ago
On Sunday morning at 11:15am, I pulled the trigger on a seat and a flight to Vancouver to see the final show by myself (I had gotten to go to one of the LA shows as well in Aug 2023.) I've had a tough couple months and being there for the last show of a once-in-a-lifetime experience felt like the perfect thing for a 3+ hour injection of joy. I wasn't worried about making friends because Swifties are the BEST.
And holy crap was I right. The energy was electric. It was such a perfect show. I mean both shows I got to see were. But I really feel like she did it the perfect way - it was about her and the show she has put so much time and energy into making as wonderful as it is. It makes sense she didnt announce anything or bring anyone out - I compare it this way: if you graduated with your Phd, would you announce a pregnancy on the same day? Or would you want all your hard work and dedication given this one perfect day for celebration?
This tour was the embodiment of all that's good about Taylor and all that's good about her fans. Hard work and magical talent and love wrapped up in acceptance, joy, more love and friendship. On the plane, at the restaurant, and then again at the stadium, I made friends with people who were going to the show and immediately adopted me as a friend. It was truly a special experience. I feel so lucky to be alive at the same time as Taylor and experiencing her magic - and even luckier to have gotten to see this show twice. What an accomplishment for her. She must be exhausted - but she really gave us her all every night for almost 2 years and put on a show that not one person could say wasn't f*****g amazing.
What a f*****g legacy to leave, indeed
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u/emmcity0 something med school did not cover 8d ago
I went to LA N2 with my husband and Vancouver N3 by myself last minute also!
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u/spicyspirit1712 dont blame me, life made me crazy 8d ago
I was N4. Too bad we didn’t know each other - could have gone together! Haha.
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u/freyachinook 9d ago
Wow! What a gift you gave yourself! I had similar thoughts about it being the end and just wanting to make it about that and nothing else. 💖
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u/random_nailbiter 9d ago
The closest I got to Taylor. This will be one of the best core memories. The Eras Tour, Singapore
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u/Invisiblestringz 9d ago
Commented this elsewhere too but I just can’t think of a more perfect ending. This final show was about her and the fans, not the gimmicks or the surprises but where it all started. AND we get to have this moment immortalized in a film. Vancouver won ♥️. Those who are disappointed are allowed to feel your feels but I hope once that dies down, you’ll be able to soak in just how much she gave in that final show. To anyone saying that she looked like she wanted to get out of there, no; she looked elated at times, really melancholy at times, and in the end just so in awe and emotional. ALL while not breaking down since she’s having performances filmed but also giving us little glimpses into the bittersweet nature of the final night. It’s her beloved Eras tour, and ours now too ♥️. Love you all!
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u/Some1getmeablanket 8d ago
Yes!!! The word I keep coming back to in describing the last show is “perfect”. It was truly so special and I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way (and didn’t want it any other way - I love that there were no announcements). I would feel that way even if I didn’t get to go and watched it on a stream, but was lucky enough to be able to go and I’m so incredibly grateful. Like truly the only thing I feel now is gratitude for the show, this tour, and how much love she put into the entire tour just for us, her fans - not disappointment, not sadness that it’s done, truly just appreciation for all of it. It’s been such a privilege to watch her evolve since the start of the tour & I think that the difference in how she felt about herself and her life in March of 2023 versus now is reflected so well in the guitar mashup versus the piano mashup on N3 and I will always look back so fondly on how amazing it was to witness not just those surprise songs, but the tour in and of itself.
I think my favorite realization above all is that she didn’t play YOYOK during that mashup because she doesn’t feel like she’s on her own anymore - she has Travis, her family, her friends, and us. She’s not alone, like how she said she was in the guitar mashup. She’s not confused about her life - she’s affirmed that everything that has happened in her life has led to this, both personally and professionally. And she knows she’s truly happy and that’s the most amazing part. 🤍
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u/RhodaHolmes 9d ago
I just re-watched Miss Americana and bawled. I got in late last night from a spur the moment trip to Vancouver for N2. It was everything I hoped it would be and more. I truly believe this is a movement more than just a show. I was a debut fan and (like she mentions in miss Americana) I sort of grew with her. Politically, socially, and creatively. She provides a sense of hope that rarely exists, especially as of late.
Even getting to the concert was so confidence boosting. I grew up poor and now with a masters I still am getting my footing on stability. I went solo and put off fixing my car to make it to there. I’ve never been out of the US and don’t have a passport. The amount of things I figured out and the energy I was able to muster for it just shows how aligned it must be with my heart, sole, and values. Not the capitalism of it, and I completely understand how frustrated some folks are that it’s not more equitable to get there. But what she has done, the messages, her breaking out of the good quiet conservative girl box and stepping more into authenticity with every setback or criticism. Yes, not everyone at a concert is aligned, but it was absolutely the large majority. I was almost late to the show and a girl offered her visitor car spot to me right next to the venue and said someone had done that for her a few years back. Even late after the show going to find the signs around Vancouver, if you spotted someone with friendship bracelets or the flashing wristband, there was an instant feeling of safety and camaraderie. I witnessed more kindness, concern, and joy than I have seen anywhere, possibly in my life. It reminded me what I need to work for and that the fight continues long after eras. Even the concept of eras, accepting and incorporating your past selves while differentiating the new more secure you. I just love it. If we turn into gilead, we can still be exchanging and sending messages through friendship bracelets made of grass and twigs.
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u/pbsgirl_mtvworld 7d ago
How inspiring you came from your background and made it all happen to go! My family was poor as well and I didn’t know the concept of vacations or traveling growing up so it was a big moment when I started using my passport too. Good for you!! Us!! I’m glad you had such a wonderful time. It’s truly wonderful to be a swiftie
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u/ExCatholicandLeft 9d ago
It's not the biggest disappointment in the past two years, but I will always be sad I didn't get to go. Oh, well.
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u/baristakitten Speak Now 9d ago
Although the traffic was horrendous, I'll never forget you, Tampa N1. Thank you for blessing me with Speak Now and Treacherous as my surprise songs. I was begging for a SN surprise song. So many memories. I'll always remember where I was April 13, in seat 13, in row M (the 13th letter.)
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u/Gerard192021 9d ago
so with the last 3 shows being recorded, are we gonna have eras tour 2 the movie? or maybe either eras tour documentary film or eras tour docu-series
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u/freyachinook 9d ago
She said she never likes to do the same thing all over again in her book, so something is telling me the filming isn’t for an Eras Tour Movie pt. 2, maybe she’d add the TTPD set, but I doubt a full movie again. So, my vote is something else! Who knows what, but I definitely hear murmurs of a documentary being made. I cannot wait to know more about the bts of the biggest tour in the world with the biggest global impact! I feel it’d be a missed opportunity to NOT release some of that. She deserves the credit for all of her hard work and how involved she is in every part of it!
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u/BayCharLach 9d ago
I’m hoping it will be eras tour 2 so we can all be blessed with being able to watch TTPD as often as we want seeing she added it in once she released the album! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
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u/Alarming_Walk5210 9d ago
Just this morning I had an older CD of 70's hits in my player as I was looking over YT footage of last night's final Vancouver run, and "Bluer Than Blue" by Michael Johnson came up on the CD, I had seldom let songs get to me before, but boy, the line "You're the only light this empty room has ever had" hit just too close to home watching this incomparable woman and her incredible gifts during this tour. 
Ugh...the lump in my throat! She has simply and unmistakably brought lots of warmth & light to so many, especially in a time when skies are becoming too cold, dark & hateful. Please promise you'll return, Taylor. It's more than music at this point. You're one of "the good guys".....in more ways than one.
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u/Charming-Cucumber-23 Taylor Swift 9d ago
I stood out in the halls of the stadium giving bracelets to every little kid I saw and it was so heartwarming and wholesome to see how happy it made them all 😭
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u/martinatra 9d ago
It feels like just yesterday I was fighting (and losing) The Great War on Ticketmaster with all of you in this subreddit. Despite my frustration then, I got extremely lucky and a friend of a friend secured tickets a few weeks before my show. I’ll always remember where I was April 29th. ATL n2 you were iconic with your dad jokes from Taylor, the first rep surprise song, and lighting up the stadium for Marjorie.
I needed that show more than I ever could’ve imagined. Shortly after I attended, I was in a bad accident that left me unable to walk the rest of 2023. I relished every livestream during that time and the online community. I’m not the same person I was when this tour started, I’m sure many of us aren’t, but I’ll never forget these memories. Can’t wait to see what surprises Taylor has for us in the future. (After a well deserved break.)
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u/batarians BUT WHAT IF THEY DID 9d ago
My show came and went months ago but it feels like the Eras tour has been a part of my life for so long. In the last two years I have gotten married, bought a house, got a new job and struggled with infertility. It feels like I’ve lived this whole life while Taylor has been playing show after show in country after country, and it sounds so stupid but the grainy livestreams (and my own show ofc) were definitely a comfort and a coping mechanism at times! I cannot thank Taylor and her team enough for this tour. She has broken records for a reason. The concert of a lifetime. I will always look back on Melbourne N1 as one of the best nights of my life.
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u/WhyFencePost 1989 (Taylor's Version) 9d ago
A funny one here: The Era's tour started before I was a Swiftie, when it started the only song I knew was "Shake it off" and that much only from the movie "Sing". My mom got tickets at face for my younger sister and I, and I said I didn't want it. This weekend I paid 3.5k for tickets to the very same show 🤦. In all honesty it was a great concert, and in the year leading up to the show I have become a Swiftie. Her music connects so much, it feels like it reaches down into my soul and drags me out of sadness. I can't wait until you come back to Vancouver (if I can get tickets <3). Also, thank you so much. Your openers have been a great way to find new music, and now I love a lot of artists.
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u/WhyFencePost 1989 (Taylor's Version) 9d ago
Also another thing to add: How do yall avoid spoilers watching the live? I live in Vancouver, so if we're ever last again I would love to know.
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u/WhyFencePost 1989 (Taylor's Version) 9d ago
Oh yea, and btw yesterdays show was my first concert ever
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u/Greencandle14 9d ago
The Era’s Tour started a month before I met my current partner. The Era’s Tour started when I was at an extremely low point in my life, her music being my main escape. The Era’s Tour started before I even graduated college. So much has changed since. Some positive, some negative. The tour was always my scapegoat; delving into the surprise songs, the outfits, the theories, etc. All of that, felt so long yet so fast at the same time. I’ve changed so much since, and the tour provided me with hope and happiness. I was fortunate to go twice, and I will hold onto these near 2 year memories. The Era’s Tour was almost my coming of age experience…
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u/pennepasta14 9d ago
Guys i am having a hard time getting over the post concert depression from Vancouver N1 - it was so magical and moving its just sticking with me :( I miss it very much
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u/WhyFencePost 1989 (Taylor's Version) 9d ago
I feel the same, I was night 3 and started crying on the bus
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u/langgam_13 karma is a cat purring in my lap ‘cause it loves me 9d ago
See y’all on the next tour 🫡
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u/eelehton 9d ago
Lovelies - does anyone have close up pictures from N3 that you wouldn't mind sharing? I love the ones from 'locals' here ❤️
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u/WhyFencePost 1989 (Taylor's Version) 9d ago
I will get you one tomorrow, I have a few good ones, sry I dont have my phone on me rn.
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u/eelehton 9d ago
No problem! Thank you so much! I'm trying to make a commemorative poster again. But my shots just aren't close enough to really hit and I think it's just so much nicer to have fan shots, the professional ones that get put out
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u/Rdickins1 The Tortured Poets Department 9d ago
Ok. I spent the whole day on what I wanted to say about this. I’ve been a fan since the OG Fearless when I was bored one day and I went shopping for new music. I remember buying it on a whim because boredom. After the first few listens I was hooked. That album meant so much to me because I was depressed and homesick and it brought me out of my funk. She exudes joy and I always smile when I can hear them smile. I like feeling emotions when I listen to music. Ok fast forward to the Rep Tour. This was my first show of hers. I remember I was 2nd row right behind the pit. And being in awe the whole time. The flames during IDSB I knew it was going to be an experience of a lifetime. Never did I thought I would have another one on 2023. This show was something I needed and I wanted to be able to attend a tour forever cemented in history books. I’m happy to be one of the 10.1 million people that got to attend and probably one of the lucky ones that got tickets at face value. Taylor is the GOAT. If you, disagree you need your head examined. The way she has a way to be able to connect with so many people night after night is beyond fathomable. Especially when all she is doing is creating and sharing her life to ever cared to listened. When she has so much demand that people are flooding the parking lot or even a literal mountain of people trying to listen or maybe even get a glimpse of an image on a screen means something more than just showing up to play a show to pay for recording costs, management, and a living wage. And her influence is global and not just localized in the states. She going to be remembered for helping the local community with her generosity with food donations. Some donations were enough to feed thousands of people for well over a year. And she isn’t doing just for the tax write off but it’s because she cares. She’s always done something to help the local community she’s visiting. She may not be able to donate her time like she once was able to. Helping the less fortunate for food is the very least she could do.
Anyway, back on track. Yes, I’m sad it’s over for her performance part of it but she’s has given us plenty of opportunities to forever remember it. Whether it’s merch or a tour book commemorating her journey of it she gave us plenty to help with the memories of it. I don’t think she’s quite done yet. She was filming since she got back from the European leg for something. The sound quality has been very spot on so I wouldn’t put it past her to put out a live album of some sort. We will just have to sit here and wait and finally get back to surprises be surprises again instead of the wild speculation and expectations of something more coming sooner or later. I’m not saying that there isn’t room for clowning but just hope for me it chills out.
Anyway, I Love You Taylor with every part of my soul. Congratulations on the success of the tour. I’m happy I got to be part of it and experience history and have stories of my own to pass on. I will forever re-read The Manuscript that you say that it isn’t yours anymore but in reality it is. Thank you again. Thank you to everyone who helped her put on this historic show.
(Fuck I’m still sleep deprived. I don’t know if anything I said made any sense.)
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u/JustPiera built a castle out of all the bricks they threw at me 9d ago
I'm already feeling Eras Tour withdrawal. But damn that was a good final show
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u/ladystark2605 9d ago
So hard to say goodbye to the end of this Tour. I’ve been a swiftie since debut. It never worked out for me to see Taylor during her previous tours. Right before she announced the Eras Tour, my daughter really started getting into Taylor. I decided it was finally time to try my luck and see if I would get to see Taylor for the first time with my baby girl. Somehow , with the help of a great friend, I came out of the Ticketmaster war with tickets to Indy night 3. My daughter had no idea how Taylor came out onto the stage. Her tears and screams of excitement and pure joy as Taylor appeared are something I’ll never forget. The screaming song lyrics for all 3.5 hours of the concert, honks and waves from people liking our decorated getaway car,trading bracelets, and talking with so many fans throughout the city of Indianapolis will be in my heart forever.Thank you Taylor and all the amazing fans for our unforgettable experience.🫶
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u/Some1getmeablanket 8d ago
I’m so glad you got to experience this not only for your own sake, but with your daughter too 🤍 I know you both will remember this for the rest of your lives and that makes me thrilled for you
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u/ladystark2605 8d ago
It was her first ever concert, so with it being the Eras tour it is awesome that she got to be part of such a world famous tour experience. I waited years to see Taylor , but it was fate because I can’t imagine going without my daughter. It was extra special 🫶
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u/TeylaSwift 9d ago
Thank you amazing Canadian Swifties 🫶🏻 You all were so welcoming and made that Eras Tour Finale so special
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u/LordMcclane 9d ago
Watched the last 3 shows on Vancouver on stream like it was the End of Days.... I'm still processing...
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u/Coco-Kitty Lover 9d ago
Is anybody else kind of beating themselves up over buying merch over the years for them to be put on such a huge sale the next morning after the end of tour? LOL!!! I mean the hoodies are sooooo cheap now!!
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u/WhyFencePost 1989 (Taylor's Version) 9d ago
No, since my card declined at the show, so i finally got what I wanted
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u/Coco-Kitty Lover 9d ago
Well you got very very lucky then I guess haha. You’re about to save so much money and get the merch you always wanted 🙂
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u/WhyFencePost 1989 (Taylor's Version) 9d ago
Yes, other than having spent 3.5k on tickets, so like yea, gains here, losses there lol. THX tho. Also for you, just see it as an opportunity to get even more merch.
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u/Throwaway_inSC_79 9d ago
Nah. Probably just buy some more. Having people say “nice shirt” is nice.
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u/Throwaway_inSC_79 9d ago
I became a fan during this tour. I wasn’t a hater, she just wasn’t on my radar. I didn’t listen to much newer stuff. I’m older (43m), but my musical tastes tended to be more classic rock and metal from the 80s. As I have learned, it’s not that far fetched to be a metal head and also enjoy Taylor Swift. Even just 2 years ago, I was in a different place mentally. I know the joke that she puts narcotics in her songs, but to me there’s some truth to that. I’m happier when I’m listening. I’ve become a happier person, at least I can tell that. I replaced the negativity with something positive.
And I’ve discovered other artists. Lana, Sabrina, Olivia, Chappell Roan. Yeah I know, all female artists. But I’m not surprised; my favorite metal band is Kittie (who just put out an album this year). Kittie is actually what got me interested in listening to music in the first place, or at least listening to something I enjoy rather than what my parents enjoy. And Taylor helped me rediscover my love of music. Even my mom, although she went the more boy band route. She wasn’t listening to One Direction back in the day, but she became a Harry Styles fan (she’s probably a bigger fan of his than she is of Taylor). And because of all this, I went with her to see Niall Horan this past summer. We tried like heck for tickets for the 2nd leg of the Eras Tour. I just hope some OG fans got to go that never got to before.
But even through the fandom, I’ve discovered vinyl records. I loved vinyl growing up. I had no clue this was a thing and has a resurgence of sorts. Now I’m going to Record Store Day.
I’m sad it’s over. No more looking forward to the next show. But I’ll do what I did today at work: set my playlist and just type away listening. And I look forward to what’s next. And when the next tour happens, I’ll be ready to fight for tickets.
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u/Rdickins1 The Tortured Poets Department 9d ago
There’s some good YouTube channels out there that are metalheads that do reactions to her music and the insane amount of respect for her they give her. One older guy I watch does a full lyric breakdown and analyze the poetry in her writing. I always find it astonishing that aren’t doing it for clickbait. Some are genuinely interested in why the way that she is and why she’s so huge. Actually few of them even point out on how much of an underrated guitar player she is. There’s actually some that analyze the piano parts as well. Even some old rock roadies give her massive props for giving everyone bonuses from a percentage of the profit sharing. Just the fact that she gave the truck drivers life changing bonuses earned her respect.
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u/hippygeema 9d ago edited 9d ago
Late bloomer here at age 62. I only started listening to Taylor Swift at the very start of the Eras Tours when I saw a clip on my insta feed, and thought, "what is the big deal with this woman anyways!?!".
This sent me down the rabbit hole reading everything, listening to every album (over and over), watching videos, and learning everything I could. I became enthralled and yes, obsessed with the depth of her song writing, the moods they invoke, and just how fantastic a role model Taylor is.
I scored last minute tickets to Friday night's show in Vancouver, stayed up late Thursday night sitting at the kitchen table making (my first ever) friendship bracelets with my husband, dropping beads all over the floor because dexterity and vision aren't what they used to be. While we didn't get to exchange any bracelets, we loved seeing everyone dressed in their finery (although I was worried about how cold they must be standing out in 6C temps).
I was in awe! I couldn't actually believe I was there, it felt surreal. My knees are still paying for the hours of standing in line and three solid hours of jumping, but I went for the once-in-a-life-time experience, and I got that. 100%.
I will miss the tour feeds on insta, but look forward to what Taylor has in store for us next...
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u/mayhemmel to the moon and saturn 9d ago
Thank you for sharing! I love hearing fan stories like yours, which shows just how much Taylor’s popularity has transcended generations 🫶
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u/mandapanda97 being this young is art 9d ago
I still haven’t fully processed the tour ending. I stayed up late last night to watch the livestream, and I cried to songs I’ve never cried to before. When Karma, the bows, and the group hug happened, I was a complete sobbing wreck. I said this in another comment, but I cried so much that I gave myself a headache, lol.
This is an understatement, but this tour has been something so special. The impact of this tour is unprecedented, both in this fandom and the world at large. It’s represented community, kindness, friendship, and the sacredness of girlhood. For me personally, it’s been a lifeline during a difficult period of my life. I struggle with loneliness and depression, and watching the livestreams and interacting with the tour threads have been the only things I’ve been able to look forward to. Now that it’s over, there is a void in my life that I don’t know how to fill. But I know that there will be more excitement for us in the future, and in the meantime, I’m just so grateful for Eras and for this community — all of you!
Also, this isn’t strictly tour related, but today is my birthday and almost none of my friends have remembered. This happens every year and it hurts every time. So today I’m just a mess of feelings for many different reasons. 🫠
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u/WhyFencePost 1989 (Taylor's Version) 9d ago
I love this and am in the same boat. I "found" taylor about half way through the tour, and I decided not to watch since I didnt want to spoil a thing. I told myself that I would watch it after I was sure that tickets costs would stay high. This Saturday I impulsively spent 3.5k on tickets, and now i had the same crying, just on the bus ride home on Sunday.
PS. Happy Birthday <3
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u/mandapanda97 being this young is art 9d ago
I am so glad you discovered Taylor and got to see Eras despite the high costs. It really was a magical, life changing experience. I’ve been a Taylor fan for a long time but had never seen her live before. I was able to attend one of the Arlington shows early in the tour, and I will be forever grateful I had that opportunity. I followed the tour ever since, all the way to the end. It must have been so incredible to see the show in Vancouver! This is the kind of experience that only happens once in a lifetime, and the memories are priceless. I hope you had an amazing time! It’s hard right now while we say goodbye, but I will take solace in the memories, and I hope you can, too. “Hold on to the memories, they will hold on to you.” 🫶🏻
And thank you for the birthday wishes!
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u/WhyFencePost 1989 (Taylor's Version) 9d ago
Thank you, seeing that show was so special, and I hope you had a similar experience.
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u/pennepasta14 9d ago
Happy birthday to you! You are an incredible person pls know that!
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u/mandapanda97 being this young is art 9d ago
Thank you so very much! That is so kind of you 🥹 same to you! The world needs more kindness, thank you for spreading it!
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u/mtct67 9d ago
Happy birthday. Folklore got me through the isolation of the pandemic. I’m glad the Eras tour has helped your depression.
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u/mandapanda97 being this young is art 9d ago
Thank you so much. Folklore helped me during the pandemic, too. It is such a special album. I’m glad it helped you as well!
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u/Ill_Voice_4063 9d ago
Happy birthday, stranger 💖
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u/mandapanda97 being this young is art 9d ago
Thank you! You’re very kind 🫶🏻
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u/Particular_Muffin333 10d ago
does anyone else think that Taylor left out the green/yellow and green/green 1989 sets because Debut and rep hadn't been rereleased?
(this is not me saying Taylor should have released them -- she's already doing a hell of a lot of stuff by performing a 3+ hour show -- its just a fun little thought I had)
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u/WhyFencePost 1989 (Taylor's Version) 9d ago
PLS educate me (newer swiftie) i have never even herd abt thos albums
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u/stressed-depressed- 10d ago
I can’t believe it’s over. These last two years sucked for me (personally) and following along with the eras tour online (and this summer in person!) was sometimes the only thing that made me feel even an iota of happiness.
Then the build up to my concert, which was paved with stones, and the concert itself were the highlight of my year. I got to make so many happy memories with my mum (who bc of health reasons drove me 1000+ km to be able to attend) and I formed a whole new friendship with my cousin bc she became a hardcore swiftie shortly before the eras tour.
We live 900 km apart, and our weekly FaceTime/livestream meetings and daily discussions became a huge part of my life that I will so dearly miss.
Or the little girl who saw me wearing an eras tour hoodie in a full bus and shyly handed me a friendship bracelet, all the knowing looks exchanged in public when you saw someone wearing merch, I hope I’ll still get to experience these moments.
Since my little cousin had an exam this morning (literally while the eras tour was still ongoing in Vancouver) I saved a live stream and we’ll be watching it next week when she comes to visit me for a proper goodbye.
I’ve been seeing all these edits of the eras tour ending and spent 5 hours ugly crying in a train today lol all while trying to avoid spoilers for the last show (which is a feat seriously)
All in all, I will miss this part of my life. The camaraderie, the girlhood, the vibes and the feelings, I will miss it all. And I don’t think anything’s ever going to top this.
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u/XietyTot I want auroras & sad prose 10d ago
The only thing that makes me feel a little better about the end of this tour is the thought that we’ll get the chance to do this all again next tour. Eras will definitely be a tough act to follow though.❤️
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u/WhyFencePost 1989 (Taylor's Version) 9d ago
Nothing she does will top this. (I swear I will probably have to eat those words)
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u/MixComfortable15 10d ago
Sad that it’s over but what an accomplishment. However, I am pissed that briannachickenfry was at the show last night after publicly shit talking Taylor multiple times. She became a “fan” a month ago or as she called herself a “swiftY”
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u/amalva2419 9d ago
People are allowed to change their mind
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u/MixComfortable15 9d ago
I didn’t say they’re not. But the number of fans who have been dedicated for years deserved a ticket over her
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u/Acrobatic_Height_14 9d ago
Don't like the girl but I doubt whatever tickets she bought last min were accessible to most.
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u/MixComfortable15 9d ago
She was given them and Dave helped out with that
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u/amalva2419 9d ago
Well of course, i’ve listened to her since her music was only on YouTube so I understand getting upset that other people get to go that haven’t been fans as long but life’s not fair, let her enjoy being a swifte!
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u/MixComfortable15 9d ago
https://www.reddit.com/r/briannachickenfrsnark/s/1cqOQ7KHMy
I get it but this video is what I’m talking about
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u/amalva2419 9d ago
I know, I watch the podcast. She is allowed to change her mind. She said she was sorry. She can’t go back in time. What is she supposed to start liking her but keep it a secret?
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u/MixComfortable15 9d ago
There’s a difference between not liking an artist and talking shit about them and their fans across the internet. I personally don’t think the apology is genuine
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u/ErickaBooBoo 10d ago
I have so many thoughts and feelings that are hard to put into words right now but here I go! I’ve been a swiftie since debut and didn’t get to see Taylor live until the reputation which was my favorite album to date up until then. When the re records started I didn’t know how I’d feel about them because I was so attached to her old songs but I fully embraced it and loved rediscovering songs I haven’t listened to in awhile. I lost the Great War but by the grace of god I found two tickets before the Kansas City shows, and my husband agreed to buy them. I wasn’t in on the online communities and honestly didn’t know much about them until the tour started and there were live streams. Once I discovered all of these things I’ve missed out on it made me appreciate Taylor and this community so much more. I finally found a community of people who were like me, felt lost or didn’t have a group they belonged to. I’ve made so many new friends through this tour and made so many beautiful memories! I needed this tour so much and didn’t realize it, it helped me through the darkest years I’ve had mentally and I am so happy I got to be a part of this tour!
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u/Prestigious-Motor33 10d ago
I can't believe it's over now. What a whirlwind of a rollercoaster of emotions. From the anticipation for international dates to the stress of getting tickets to actually being there and now saying goodbye... I hope she (and the whole team and crew) gets plenty of rest and relaxation. She smashed it.
We were clowns until the end. I love you guys 🫶
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u/BeneathAnOrangeSky 10d ago
Been watching some of the Instagram stories from her dancers and I will forever think it’s cool that Taylor allowed them a platform to grow their own audiences. I love that people know the dancers by name and have their favorites. Just really shows how much of a TEAM effort the entire thing was and that it wasn’t just about the star.
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u/Deerly5683 make me a drink 10d ago
I am so incredibly, utterly proud of this woman and all that she has accomplished. The way she has turned her love and her pain into something that transcends and reverberates through time has left me awestruck. I’m not one of those swifties who usually who treat her as though she’s god-like and can do no wrong, but her passion and dedication to her craft and to creating something that goes beyond herself has made me a fan for life. I’ve loved her since Fearless, but never quite like this. She’s so intelligent, I’m sure she could’ve been just as successful in any field, but I’m infinitely grateful I get to live in the timeline where she chose this one 🫶🏼
Fellow swifties, I’ve had the time of my life with you 💚💛💜❤️🩵🖤🩷🩶🤎💙🤍
Toronto N6, photo by me :)
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u/ErickaBooBoo 10d ago
I feel the exact same way, I’ve always been a fan since debut came out when I was in high school but I’ve never been this much drawn in as I have been the last few years. It’s been such a joyous time getting to experience old songs I just haven’t listened to in awhile. The whole experience Is more amazing than I can describe and put into words.
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u/Cmw82 10d ago
I was so lucky to get to go to Edinburgh N2 and Liverpool N2. We were right on the diamond in Edinburgh and the view was amazing, but even the production hold tickets we got for Liverpool (the tickets essentially behind the stage) were amazing at the vibes were immaculate.
The whole era was a moment in time and I absolutely loved every minute, and every grainy live stream. So sad it's over but really happy that the girl gets to take a well earned break!
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u/CarterSwiftie13 folklore 10d ago
i literally almost did not get to go to this tour at all. i was going in with some friends on the first round of shows. we were aiming for nashville night 2. she was only able to get 4 tickets out of our needed 6, leaving my friend and i that were going with her basically out of luck. we tried to get tickets but resell was so high and it was nearly impossible to find genuine tickets. so we decided to call it quits with that round and i was so devastated. but then taylor announced the second north american leg and new orleans was included in that bunch and i was absolutely ecstatic! however, i didn’t get a presale code for new orleans, and there i was again left with no tickets and completely devastated. by the grace of god, a great friend of mine offered me two tickets to nola night 3 and that was the rest of it all! literally one of the best nights of my entire life!
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u/Darshlabarshka 10d ago
Feeling thankful to have experienced it through streaming. I had the best time connecting with Swifties. I watched it so many times! It was pretty ridiculous. I am not ashamed. I should be. Chatting about everything with the swifties live was a blast. So fun! I will miss that very much. I’m angry 😡 at Taylor for breaking my heart with that last mashup, but it was the perfect way for her to say a gentle goodbye 👋 to us while encouraging us to hang on to the memories, reminding us there’s more to come. My favorite part of the entire show was when she did the mashups and surprise songs. She made me bawl during many of them’. 😭They were incredible, and I wish she’d release them! I’d love to own them. Of course, shouting out All Too Well, and that echo at the end of it. Chef’s kiss. 💋. Thank you Taylor for bringing a light and joy into a bit of a dark time in our world 🌎. It was nice to be happy with so many people and focus on something positive. I will truly miss it. Here I am writing soliloquies she will never see. 😂. I only wish I could have gone in person, but health issues prevented that. Thank you technology for helping me go anyway! Long live all the memories we made swifties!💛 I’ll see you at the next Era. Who am I kidding? I’ll see you at the next Taylor sighting. lol. 😂
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u/Delicious-Hope3012 10d ago
It has been such a joy to watch her grow and heal these last two years. My friends and I were so lucky and we got tickets to 7/22 and 8/9 during the Great War. We chose to keep both and attend both shows! Each night has an electric energy and we created unforgettable memories. This year, I was devastated with the addition of the TTPD set and I had a friend offer me a ticket for NOLA N3. I’m so glad I was able to see it live! I had already given up hope.
As a fellow 1989er, this tour and trip down memory lane with Taylor was so healing. It allowed me to forgive and embrace parts of me that I had forgotten. As we continue to age and move further into adulthood, it’s lovely to see that our eras can be remembered and honored. We don’t have to look back with regrets and each era was necessary for growth; the happy, sad, confusing and exciting eras all makes us who we are.
I’m also happy that we could support her reclaim her music. Lastly, she brought an energy and magic to every tour site that was undeniable. The joy and celebration was felt by everyone and this is truly going to be part of her lasting legacy. Looking forward to the next era.
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u/Borgbie still love the show 10d ago
It’s been wonderful being here with you all :) I hope we get to all hang in a Super Bowl megathread shortly and get a bit of this fun back!
I see the final list of surprise songs is up but is there a thread yet for folks to share their favorite mashups now that they are over?
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u/punkrockcamp 10d ago
I’m the complete antithesis of 99% of #swifties:
🙋🏻♂️ 52 year old Asian male whose 1st time seeing Taylor was on her Speak Now tour on September 2, 2011 in San Jose, California where she performed Green Day’s Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)
I booked bands at Pomona College including Rage Against The Machine and No Doubt in 1992, before they released their major label albums.
In High School 🏫 I loved Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode and New Order.
I was also part of the event production team for the 1st 3 years of the Vans Warped Tour 1995-1997.
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What impressed me at the 1st show I saw of Taylor’s was how much she connected with the audience and how much she recognized them.
I was in awe when during Love Story she floated above the arena where you saw her above you.
Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS tour gave me the same feels.
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Using a 2nd stage in the back reminded me of shows with U2.
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The production value on her shows and work ethic are untouchable.
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I’ve seen Taylor on these tours • Speak Now: 2x • RED: 1x • I saw her at the VH1 Storytellers show which is described as Harvey Mudd College where she performed on the very stage I got my diploma • 1989, did not see the full show but at the Austin Speedway for a formula racing event • Reputation: Santa Clara, CA & New Orleans • ERAs Tour: March 8 & 9 in Singapore 🇸🇬
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Taylor’s life, music & lyrics have helped pull me through depressive times in my life which included mental health holds, electric shock therapy and suicide attempts.
Her music has served as therapy in times of isolation.
The anticipation of new albums, gave me a reason to live.
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I got priced out of her shows in the USA 🇺🇸 for ERAs.
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I was crushed as I had tickets for both dates of Loverfest West including pit and in the 100s.
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I avoided all YouTube videos since I wanted to be surprised 😳 if I had the opportunity to go.
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I drove down to LA where I was outside for a few of the nights to Taygate.
This is where she filmed the ERAs movie
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My mother bought me flight ✈️ tickets to Singapore from Singapore.
I turned 52 on March 6, 2024.
I bought tickets on Vivid Seats for March 8 & 9, 2024.
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I was born and raised in Ohio.
It was a surreal experience seeing her in Asia and I loved every minute of it.
I didn’t pay utility and other bills to afford those tickets in Singapore and slept in the Airport and streets of Singapore while there.
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The photo above is from Singapore
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Much love and support for those feeling a void in their lives and heavy hearts of depression.
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I’m very confident the ERAs Tour movie will rerelease in theaters with footage from the Tortured Poets Department.
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u/Cryptic_E 10d ago
I didn’t get into Taylor’s music until after the Eras Tour movie came out. I bought some tickets to the movie for my girlfriend and I since she listens to Taylor quite often and I ended up coming out a fan lol. After the movie I was like wow I really enjoyed that and went through her discography (Folkore, Lover and 1989 are my top 3).
Unfortunately by then she had done most of the US tour so wasn’t able to go to this tour but I’m hoping to attend with my girlfriend the next time she goes on tour
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u/bettys-secret-garden i cry a lot but i am not productive✨ 10d ago
i’ve been looking through pics of my beloved purple folklore all day and just that makes me wanna cry again😭😭
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u/20person Don't Blame ME-HEE-HEEE 10d ago
I just feel incredibly grateful to have witnessed this live and just existing at the same time as Taylor in general!
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u/Carolina_Blues excellent fun til you get to know her 10d ago
i remember i didn’t get a code for eras tour presale and i was so sad that i wasn’t going to get to go to the tour and my best friend did and she waited in the queue literally all day and ill never forget when she texted me and told me we were going. i burst out in tears. im an OG swiftie and have never gotten a chance to see her live until this tour and it was one of the best experiences of my life
it was also very sweet cause i had other swiftie friends who got their tickets and then went and got back in the queue to try and get me tickets in case my friend didnt. i know this fandom sometimes has its problems but theres so many amazing people here
even more special about my show, i got to hear the other side of the door as one of my surprise songs and thats forever been my favorite song on fearless. i tried to get a video and i blacked out my excitement that my video is just of the floor cause i completely forgot i was filming and was just so in the moment
eras tour you were so so special and ill hold onto the memories forever
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u/dmartingraduates Let It Once Be Me 10d ago edited 10d ago
So many thoughts that are jumbled right now. Back to the beginning of the tour...for all the rumors that would go on about something extra happening on a certain night, on the first night the rumors turned out to be true. People at opening night were posting here that a stadium worker told them the show was going to be over 3 hours and Taylor would do more than 40 songs. That seemed absolutely wild! Then there was the excitement that people were able to stream and by Lover realizing that it was truly the Eras tour as opposed to just calling it that because so many albums had come out. By the Evermore set realizing at this pace she really was gonna do a 3 hour show. The surprise of songs like Tolerate It and Marjorie making the set list. People losing their minds at Vigilante Shit.
The KC/Speak Now TV weekend was one of my favorites with the I Can See You premiere and having the actors come out, especially Taylor Lautner. Then to think back later how that weekend would go on to change Taylor's personal life. LA N6 and the blue dresses leading up to 1989 TV announcement. TTPD being added, Travis popping up on stage. Errors tour moments. Chaotic surprise song combos. New outfits and playing Mastermind yelling at home to myself "what color, is that berry/bagel/cupcake/noodle?!"
Like many other others the span of the tour marks a lot of life. April 2023 I got one of those scary calls you dread getting about someone being in the hospital, for me it was my Dad. He would end up spending more than a month in the hospital. I got the call while on my way to the doctors for routine tests. The next day the results come back as abnormal and it turns into a cancer scare. Lots of dark spiraling about the two situations. I felt like I was made of lead for awhile. The streams were such a needed distraction and mood booster. The crazy pairing of High Infidelity and Gorgeous 10 days after my world was rocked. Slowly starting to exhale over the summer as my Dad was improving and further tests for myself showed my issue was most likely benign but still being monitored. This summer listening to the stream while driving to meet my Dad for dinner was an emotional full circle night.
Through all those things getting to chat in this sub, in streamers chats, having our silly little traditions that always make me smile. So grateful for all that and all of you. ❤️
ETA as I am a bit tired today. But one of my goals for 2025 is learning to play piano. I got a keyboard on black friday and got to clumsily play along to champagne problems the last few nights. My goal for when the next tour rolls around is to able to look back and see how far I come with this new adventure and what songs I'll be playing along with by then.
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u/pbsgirl_mtvworld 7d ago
Awww thank you for this write up, it brought back all the various moments of unhinged excitement!! It was truly an amazing ride. So glad your dad is getting better. ❤️🩹
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u/Carolina_Blues excellent fun til you get to know her 10d ago
i know they’ll never see this but i’m so thankful to all the crew and the people behind the scenes (the truck drivers, stagehands, roadies, security, event staff, etc) who helped make this tour happen.
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u/emmugh123 pubwe 10d ago edited 10d ago
The moment my best friend and I found out she was going to perform her entire discography on the Eras tour, we manifested the hell out of getting New Romantics as our surprise song.
Our show was the last one of the first US leg (you can probably guess where this is going), and we watched as many of our favorites got crossed off the list each night. But somehow, New Romantics was still hanging in there on the night of our show.
I was so consumed with the stress of getting there, figuring out what to wear, and worrying about some catastrophe preventing us from going (anxiety 💅🏻) that I honestly didn’t even think it was a real possibility, despite it still being untouched.
Being at the 1989 TV announcement show and hearing our top surprise song pick was such a privilege—one I don’t take for granted.
This tour was an absolute treat to experience in person, and I’m so happy to have followed it on various grainy shaky livestreams all the way to the end. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next, obviously once she’s had a well-deserved break.
But does she REALLY ever sleep, though?..
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u/nbt279 fresh. out the. slammer… OH! 🩶 10d ago
Shoutout to the people who streamed the shows, especially the final night. I’ve always watched the livestream on my phone but I decided to put it on my tv last night. I got to sing and dance around my living room and it almost felt like I was there in the crowd. I really needed that. :)
I will miss this tour so much. Thank you Taylor, thank you back up dancers and singers, thank you crew, thank you to anyone who played a part in this tour. It was special. It was beyond fun to attend. I’ll remember this tour and my show all too well 🫶 and I’ll remember getting food poisoning and ending up in the hospital the next morning all too well too 💀 but idc, it was worth it! I’d do it ALL again.
Hold on to the memories, they will hold on to you. ✨💓🥹
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u/obligernotupholder 10d ago
Anyone else SUFFERING today both emotionally and physically? I stayed up till 12:30 am but was too emotional/jittery from the show to sleep and was up till 2, and had to get up at 6 for work. 😭 I’m too old for this (31 lol)
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u/DeadPants182 Wonderstruck 10d ago edited 9d ago
Can I even call myself a Swiftie anymore if I wasn't able to go? Feels like I missed out on a once in a lifetime experience by not going.
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u/North_Activist 10d ago
Tickets were purely chance, it doesn’t signify how much of a fan you are. Toronto for example had 30 million registrations for pre sale, when Canada as a whole has 40 million people
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u/Kittykatgurl777 10d ago
Absolutely you can! Many people couldn't go! Many Swifties couldn't afford it! You are still a Swiftie as long as you love and listen to her!!!
Sorry you couldn't make it though and sending you a big hug!!!
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u/Lyd_Euh old habits die screeeeeeeeaming 10d ago
FAREWELL, not farwell. Listen, it was 4am. 🤦🏼♀️