Taylor Swift LIVE updates as singer wraps up final concert in Liverpool
Taylor Swift[1] performed her 100th Eras Tour show on Thursday night in Liverpool, with the hitmaker performing her 101st show on Friday, with her now due to take to the stage this evening for her 102nd show. The Eras Tour[2] sees the American singer, 34, perform for more than three hours to thousands of fans. Crooning more than 45 songs from her back catalogue, the Anti-Hero singer leaves her fans stunned as she sings and dances non-stop, in all weathers – whether that be rain, shine, or bitterly cold British wind.
Taylor, who is dating Kansas City Chiefs hunk Travis Kelce[3], has planted her feet firmly on UK soil, with her having recently performed a trio of shows in Scotland[4], with her taking to the stage on June 7, 8 and 9 at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium. Order the ‘Taylor Swift’ Collector’s Edition of OK! magazine now[5] Taylor is thrilling fans up and down the UK with her sold-out tour (Iain Watts/Liverpool Echo)
And now the hitmaker will take to the stage in Liverpool at the Anfield Stadium, with her due to perform for three nights in a row on June 13, 14 and 15.
The hitmaker will then move further down the country to Wales a couple of nights later, where she will then perform one show on June 18 at the Principality Stadium. Mere days later, Taylor will then perform another trio of shows at London’s Wembley Arena (June 21, 22, 23), before heading further afield throughout Europe. But Taylor won’t stay away from UK soil for too long, with her due back in the capital for a further five sold-out shows (August 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20).
The hitmaker has left fans in awe of her performances on the tour (PA)
Taylor will likely be supported by boyfriend Travis while performing for sold-out crowds in the UK, with the KCC tight end expected to travel to the UK from the United States to support his girlfriend.
And when he does get to witness the iconic and hotly-anticipated world[7] tour, Travis will get to hear the song Taylor penned about him from her new album, The Tortured Poets Department[8] – So High School – which she croons during the TTPD setlist after singing But Daddy I Love Him.
viagogo and resale tickets
Sites such as Viagogo and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that many event promoters say tickets should not be resold after initial purchase and will not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans attending live events with tickets acquired through resale websites are advised to double check the ticket terms and conditions at the point of sale – such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation – to ensure a smooth live event experience.
Tickets could be voided if they were found to be bought second-hand. As a result, fans are buying at their own risk. With that said, viagogo also commented: “viagogo is a regulated marketplace where fans have the guarantee.”
How to get tickets to the Eras Tour
Taylor Swift tickets are up for grabs on resale sites right now.
Sites such as viagogo[9] and Vivid Seats[10] allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that many event promoters say tickets should not be resold after initial purchase and will not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans attending live events with tickets acquired through resale websites are advised to double-check the ticket terms and conditions at the point of sale – such as Ticketmaster[11] or Live Nation – to ensure a smooth live event experience.
Tickets could be voided if they were found to be bought second-hand. As a result, fans are buying at their own risk. With that said, viagogo also commented: “viagogo is a regulated marketplace where fans have the freedom to buy and sell tickets to their favourite live events, safely and securely, backed by a guarantee.”
The most available Eras Tour tickets are on viagogo[12] and Vivid Seats[13]. If you would rather look at official channels to buy tickets, Ticketmaster[14] could be your best bet. The retailer’s official resale service attempts to combat rising prices on the second-hand market.
However, there are few options.
02:30Chloe Stewart
Joe Alwyn says Taylor relationship was ‘thrown into unreal space’
In a new interview with the Sunday Times Style, Taylor Swift’s actor ex Joe Alwyn has remarked on how he struggled with their relationship being in the public eye. He said: “You have something very real suddenly thrown into a very unreal space.: tabloids, social media, press, where it is then dissected, speculated on, pulled out of shape beyond recognition.
01:09Chloe Stewart
Taylor Swift fights back tears
Taylor Swift was seen looking visibly emotional during her final night in Liverpool. According to the Daily Mail[15], while performing Champagne Problems to a sold-out crowd, Taylor began to look incredibly moved ny audience-goers’ reactions.
She was then reportedly seen taking out her ear-piece to fully hear the roar of the crowd, before telling them: “I love you so much Liverpool, thank you!”
23:50Chloe Stewart
Taylor Swift’s ex breaks silence
Tayor Swift[16]‘s ex Joe Alwyn has spoken out about thie six year-long relationship for the first time. The notoriously private actor opened up about their romance in a cht with The Sunday Times Style[17] magazine. When asked if he had listened to her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, he said: “In thinking on what I was going to say, I would think and hope that anyone and everyone can empathise. …
This isn’t a direct answer to your question, but just thinking about what I want to talk about. “I would hope that anyone and everyone can empathize and understand the difficulties that come with the end of a long, loving, fully committed relationship of over six and a half years.” The duo dated from 2016-2023, then Taylor went on to briefly date Matty Healy before finding love once more with her current beau, Travis Kelce.
23:01Caroline Gaspich
Taylor Swift wraps up final Liverpool Show
Taylor Swift bid farewell to her final Liverpool show she shared a loving goodbye to her fans that came out to support her for her milestone show.
As the concert wrapped up, fans took to X, formerly Twitter, sharing their unforgettable experience seeing her live and sharing their themed outfits and favorite clips from the show. One fan wrote: “#LiverpoolTStheErasTour may be over, but it’ll be in my heart forever.” And another wrote: “Was a privilege to be there at #LiverpoolTStheErasTour! Thank you for an incredible three nights!” As fans exited the stadium and waved goodbye to Taylor one shared: “it is so unbelievably loud outside the stadium so many people are here despite not being able to go in taylor you are so so loved.”
22:26Natalie Hunter
Taylor takes to the piano for second surprise song
Taylor blew fans away as she got behind the piano to sing a mashup of Manuscripts and Red.
She continued to wear her long flowy dress as she sat at the piano and played a heartfelt acoustic rendition of the mashed-up songs. After her surprise song set, she dove into a trap door on stage to prepare for the rest of the show.
22:11Natalie Hunter
Live stream cuts out as Taylor sings her first surprise song
Taylor Swift has donned an orange flowy dress as she started singing her first surprise song of the evening, but those streaming from home might not get to enjoy it. Just before Taylor started singing Carolina mashed up with No Body No Crime, the livestream cut out leaving fans distressed on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“WHAT IS IT THE STREAM IS CRASHING????” one asked. “SURPRISE… we’re gonna end all live streams before the songs,” another wrote. “my live streams not working,” a third penned.
21:41Natalie Hunter
Taylor gives shout out with new yellow and green 1989 outfit
For her 1989 era, Taylor has surprised fans with a brand new outfit. She came out with a yellow top and green skirt as fans went wild. Fans have had fun on Twitter theorising why she has chosen those colours.
While some joked that she looked like lemon lime soda or Joy from Pixar’s Inside Out, she seemingly chose the colours for Brasil. Swifties at the concert claim she chaged her Vigilante S**t lyrics to: “so on the weekends, I don’t dress for friends Lately, I’ve been dressing for brasil”
21:11Natalie Hunter
Taylor calls out own ‘sniffly nose’ as she stuns in red
While Taylor may have looked stunning, she hasn’t necessarily been feeling 100 per cent during the Liverpool leg of her UK tour. After having to wear gloves and fight the cold and rainy weather, she addressed how she’s developed a sniffly nose.
She stunned in a long red cut-out dress with a cape for the Folklore portion as she told the crowd, “I can do it with a sniffly nose.” This comes as she visibly struggled with the sniffles during her performance last night.
20:58Natalie Hunter
Swiftie gets surprise proposal during Love Story
Almost as if on cue, one Swifitie’s fiance proposed to her as Taylor Swift sang the lyrics “he knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring” from her song Love Story. Onlookers captured the sweet moment on video and posted it to X, formerly known as Twitter.
The couple, who wore matching brown and beige outfits, were enjoying the music. As the female Swiftie was look at the stage, her boyfriend knelt down to propose. Once she said yes, he swooped her up in a hug as onlookers cheered.
20:08Natalie Hunter
Swifties groan as Taylor repeats Fearless outfit
Swifties are not happy that she has repeated her Fearless look from Liverpool night one.
As she sang You Belong With Me, she gave a nod to her latest album – TTPD – by singing “I feel so high school”. However, fans weren’t impressed as she came out in the same short black dress with silve metallic fringe that she wore two nights ago. “TAYLOR SWIFT YOU ARE AN OUTFIT REPEATER!!!” one wrote, referencing Lizzie McGuire quote, on X. “sweetie, you wore this one in Liverpool,” another penned.
Fans had hoped she would be wearing a different look from her tour that she hasn’t sported in Liverpool yet. A fan wrote: “Taylor you were suppose to wear the long silver dress… you already wore this dress on night 1.”
19:40Natalie Hunter
Taylor takes the stage pantsless in shimmery silver jacket
Taylor has kicked off night three of her Liverpool Eras Tour stop! For her first part of the set, she is rocking a shimmery silver jacket and matching thigh-high boots.
She rocks the daring look pantsless as she expressed her gratitude to be playing another sold-out show in Liverpool. Her look for tonight is inspired by her song The Man from her album Lover. Underneath the blazer, she reveals a sparkly pink and blue corseted bodysuit inspired by the album Lover.
She also breaks out a pink guitar.
18:19Natalie Hunter
Swifties predict Taylor’s surprise songs for night three
Swifties are hard at work guessing which surprise songs she might play tonight and have shared their thoughts on X, formerly known for Twitter. Some of the guesses for the first secret songs include All You Had to Do was Stay, imgonnagetyouback and I Forgot that You Existed. For the second secret song, fans have guessed Last Kiss, You Are in Love, and The Black Dog.
17:02Natalie Hunter
Liverpool FC reverses decision on strict alcohol rule amid Eras Tour
After initially enforcing a strict rule on purchasing alcohol at Anfield, Liverpool FC has backpeddled and revoked its decision.
Initially, the club tweeted a warning, barring Eras Tour attendees from buying alcohol with a provisional drivers license. They wrote: “If you’re attending any of the remaining concerts at Anfield please be aware that provisional driving licences cannot be accepted as proof of age to purchase alcohol at the stadium. Please bring alternative ID.”
They then clarified that full drivers licenses are acceptable, just not provisional. However, later on, the club reversed its decision, indicating provisional licenses would be accepted after all. They tweeted: “For all Taylor Swift fans attending tonight.
The decision has been taken that provisional driving licences will be accepted for ID for alcohol.” This comes after reports that security has had to remove Swifties who appeared to have had “too much to drink.”
15:52Natalie Hunter
Swifties wait out in torrential rain to get prime spots
Taylor Swift fans have proven their fierce dedication once again after waiting out in the pouring rain for concert spots with the best possible view. Fans shared their struggles on X, formerly known as Twitter, all while maintaing a cheery attitude in spite of the circumstances.
“Guys, the torrential rain was worth it. BARRIER AT TAYLOR SWIFT!!!” one wrote. “We’re in the trenches,” another fan tweeted along with a picture of a group of girls in rain ponchos. “we really are coming in with the rain tonight,” a third fan tweeted from the queue. Taylor had to perform in the rain for last night’s concert and it seems she may be subjected to the same fate again tonight.
14:48Mollie Quirk
Time to guess what Taylor will be wearing tonight
If you are a certified Swiftie and fancy getting in on the action but sadly didn’t manage to bag tickets, fear not, because you can still celebrate in STYLE.
Many fans live-tweet the show on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, so keep an eye on the hashtag – #LiverpoolTSTheErasTour- and you’ll see live updates, videos, photos and announcements of surprise songs and any exciting moments. Another way to get in on the action is by guessing what Taylor will wear for each era and what songs she will sing during the acoustic set.. Simply play along via Allie Fantasy Swiftball (found via fan Snowglobe Allie’s X profile[18]), or via the Swift Alert mobile app and the Mastermind section where you can submit your predictions and guesses.
13:03Mollie Quirk
Swifties slam haters after surprise song in Liverpool
Last night in Liverpool for night two of the Eras Tour in the city, the hitmaker crooned a very surprising song during her acoustic set.While on her guitar, Taylor sung This Is What You Came For – a song by Calvin Harris and featuring Rihanna.
The song was co-written by Taylor and featured some of her vocals uncredited, and dedicated fans were left gobsmacked by the addition.
However, when word got out on social media, some fans and critics were confused that Taylor crooned a Rihanna song – not realising that she had in fact written it.
“Didnt know i would see the day where people are GENUINELY getting mad that taylor is singing a song SHE WROTE AND HAS VOCALS ON,” penned one fan today amid the backlash.This comes after social media users reacted to the surprise song. One person, who clearly didn’t know that Taylor had penned the song, wrote: “rihanna sweetie i’m so sorry.” Another added: “THIS IS CALVIN HARRIS SONG YOU THIEF,” who also clearly did not know Taylor actually wrote the hit and features on it.While someone else said: “She wrote the song for Rihanna.
Nothing wrong with her performing a cover.”12:42Mollie Quirk
Travel warning issued for Cardiff ahead of Eras Tour show
After her final show in Liverpool tonight, Taylor will then have a short break before storming the Principality Stadium, best known as the home of Welsh rugby, in Cardiff next week. But Welsh Swifties have been issued a travel warning ahead of the sold-out show. The council has said that it expects that the M4 to be “very busy” due to the concert and has said the public should “plan ahead”.
On their website, they stated: “With the gates to the stadium opening at 4pm, there will be a full city centre road closure around the stadium from 12 noon until midnight – but Cowbridge Road East, Castle Street and Duke Street will remain open until 3pm. “The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy due to this concert – so please plan ahead – and avoid the congestion in Cardiff by using the park & ride at Cardiff City Football Club in Leckwith – CF11 8AZ.” They also added: “Those attending the concert are strongly advised to plan their journey and get in early.”
12:01KEY EVENT
Another rain show is looking likely as ‘torrential rain’ hits Liverpool
After an official rain show in Liverpool for night two, it’s looking like the hitmaker’s third and final show in the city could be another rain show as fans fume over the “torrential” rain that has started pouring down at Anfield Stadium.
Fans, who are already queueing for general admission standing, have taken to social media to share updates on the rainy British weather. One fan said: “it’s looking like another rain show tonight,” while another added: “this rain is absolutely torrential, can it like stop?” And a third said: “guys the rain in liverpool is INSANE.” Other fans have shared snaps of them sitting under umbrellas outside of the stadium, as Swifties take shelter in the queues, with many donning rain ponchos to protect their custom outfits and glittery ensembles.
10:56KEY EVENT
Could Taylor perform a ‘secret show’ in London this weekend?
Taylor is currently in Liverpool, gearing up for her third and final show in the city, but fans have uncovered theories that she might be storming London’s Wembley Stadium days before her shows are due to take place.
On Sunday, June 16, 2024, Capital Radio will be hosting its annual Summertime Ball event, and rumours are rife that Taylor could make a surprise appearance. Sometimes the event will bring on surprise acts, so it’s no surprise that fans have started to speculate. One fan said on X: “Taylor Swift at summertime ball this year? she’s free on the 16th June and in the UK…”
Someone then agreed: “Delulu theory: please please please is going to feature taylor swift and then sabrina is going to bring taylor out at summertime ball since she’ll be in the uk, yup it’s gonna happen.”
09:08Mollie Quirk
Reputation (Taylor’s Version) announcement pending?
Fans are convinced that Taylor will soon announce Reputation (Taylor’s Version). It was highly speculated that June 13 would see the hitmaker make the exciting announcement, although this did not happen. But now there are more theories filling Twitter, now known as X, with many convinced an announcement is imminent.
One fan thinks that Rep TV is coming next week in London, writing out the theory in a post on X where they said: “Listen up clowns. Eras London shows are on June 21, 22, 23…. error 3, 2, 1,” referring to the error of Taylor’s site that showed up before she announced TTPD earlier this year.
(Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
The fan continued: “June 21, 22, 23 also adds up to 6/66… Taylor had this mask [a devil mask] on during 0:21, 0:22, 0:23 [of the Karma music video] before she takes it off at 0:24 and waves….
3, 2, 1, and 666 again. Rep TV announcement in London?” Someone then replied: “travis did say he was ‘most excited for the london shows’.” While another added: “YES I HAVE ALWAYS FELT 6/21 in my bones.” And a third penned: “I thought this made since [sense], especially with the Getaway Car theory at the end of I Can See You… it’s leaving Liverpool.
Sooo… next stop??”
07:08KEY EVENT
Good morning, Swifties!
Last night Taylor took to the stage in Liverpool for the second night in a row, with the hitmaker storming the stage and thrilling fans with her 45-song setlist once again. While on stage, the rain came pouring down, with Taylor declaring it a “rain show” as fans danced the night away while trading friendship bracelets and making memories. Taylor, 34, also wowed fans when she performed some rarely-played hits as part of her acoustic set.
For Surprise Song O’Clock, Taylor crooned two mash-ups, one of This Is What You Came For (the song she penned with a pseudonym when she was dating Calvin Harris before he released it with Rihanna) and Gold Rush from the Evermore album. The next surprise song mash-up saw her croon two hits from Midnights – The Great War and You’re Losing Me. Keep checking back as The Mirror’s live coverage of Taylor’s Eras Tour in the UK continues ahead of Liverpool Night Three!
23:00Tatiana Krisztina
And with that – Taylor wraps up night two!
Night two in Liverpool has come to an end!
The star has ended the night after leaving her fans gobsmacked with her surprised songs of the night and possibly hinting at Reputation (Taylor’s Version) as she serenaded Liverpool in the rain. One more show to go before she’s off to Cardiff! Thank you for tuning in to the Mirror’s live coverage!
22:41KEY EVENT
Fans predict a This is What You Came For (Taylor’s Version) on Reputation re-release
When Taylor performed This Is What You Came For during the surprise songs set, fans noticed a small clue that pointed towards the possibility of it being a “from the vault” song on Reputation (Taylor’s Version).
As Taylor sang the hit song originally by Calvin Harris and Rihanna, fans noticed the bracelets in the crowd glowed green – the colour of the snake that has come to represent the Reputation album. Since Taylor co-wrote the song and provided backing vocals for it, fans think she might be recording it to release whenever she releases her version of Reputation.
22:21Tatiana Krisztina
The second mash up song has fans gobsmacked
For her piano mash up song, Taylor sang The Great War with You’re Losing Me. Fans lost their mind on social media as she played The Great War off her album Midnights.
The chaos only intensified as she started You’re Losing Me – a “From The Vault” track that she originally only released to those attending the Eras Tour at Metlife Stadium last year. But she then put it on streaming services weeks later. “Feeling victimized by the surprise songs from liverpool n2,” one fan wrote on Twitter, now known as X.
Another asked: “Is everyone there doing okay?”
22:11KEY EVENT
Taylor’s first surprise song has fans asking if that was ‘an option’
Taylor started her surprise song set with This Is What You Came For – a song by Calvin Harris and featuring Rihanna. The song was co-written by Taylor and featured some of her vocals uncredited. Fans were left gobsmacked, taking to Twitter, now known as X, to share their thoughts. “THIS IS WHAT YOU CAME FOR???!!!
THATS AN OPTION???????” one fan wrote. She mashed the song with her song Gold Rush off her album Evermore, leaving her fans even more stunned than before.
22:08Tatiana Krisztina
Taylor leads the UK albums chart for a sixth week with TTPD
Taylor’s latest album has been top of the UK album charts for six weeks – making it her longest running number one album in the country ever. The star charted ahead of Charli XCX’s new album Brat and Bon Jovi’s album Forever.
Those two albums were reportedly battling it out for number one – until Taylor released a digital album only available for one day on Thursday. The increased interest in Taylor as she released this limited time album in the last day of the week pushed Taylor to the top position, angering Charli and Bon Jovi fans.
21:46Tatiana Krisztina
The Tortured Poets Department starts as fans eagerly wait for surprise songs
Taylor has taken the stage in her white Tortured Poets’ dress with cursive writing all over it, marking the star’s latest era. She paired the dress with black gloves, which she first started wearing in Edinburgh – with some fans speculating it was due to the cold weather.
After this era, Taylor will do a quick outfit change and then start her surprise song mash ups. The past mash ups have had fans all over the world gobsmacked, with yesterday’s show getting a mash up of I Can See You and Mine, and another mash up of Cornelia Street and Maroon.
21:38Tatiana Krisztina
Fans compare Taylor Swift to detergent
Taylor got on stage for her 1989 era wearing a purple top and orange skirt, leaving fans on the internet amused. Swifties playfully poked at their icon, saying the singer was dressed like a Tide Pod with her orange and purple combination – the same colours as the laundry detergent pod.
Other fans declared she looked like children’s TV character Dora the Explorer or the Sour Patch Kids candy. This isn’t the first time Swifties have commented on her outfit choices. One of her 1989 outfits in Edinburgh, made of a green skirt and purple top, had fans comparing the star to Ariel from The Little Mermaid.
20:53Tatiana Krisztina
Time for ‘Folkmore’!
Taylor donned her light blue dress for her “Folkmore” era – the combination of her Folklore and Evermore eras.
The star had to combine the two after her release of The Tortured Poets Department this year, as she needed to make space in the set list for her newly released music. In the combined era, Taylor sings hits like Cardigan, Betty, and Champagne Problems.
20:38Tatiana Krisztina
Taylor is in her Reputation era
In her trusty red and black bodysuit, Taylor has started her Reputation part of the show. Taylor has worn the same bodysuit every show, switching up every other era’s outfits except this one.
She’ll perform four of her songs from the hit 2017 album – Ready for It, Delicate, Don’t Blame Me, and Look What You Made Me Do.
Fans who play the “Mastermind” game on the Swift Alert app, a fantasy football style guessing game of Taylor’s outfits, know they’ll always get a point or two guessing her reliable bodysuit.
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