Everything You Need To Know for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
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If you made it through the Ticketmaster Battle of 2022 to get tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, then you are probably a die-hard Swiftie. Here is your ultimate survival guide so you can enjoy the concert—trust me, you’ll need it. You may have won the battle but get ready for the great war.
Outfit Inspo on a Budget
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These “Mirror Ball” earrings are $5.99 and will leave you “shimmering, beautiful” and definitely “get you out on the floor.”
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Make the whole place “shimmer” with these $8.99 sparkly fishnet stockings. Wear these under fun shorts to add sparkle to an outfit that won’t leave you overheated.
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“Best believe I'm still bejeweled when I walk in the room” wearing these $15.99 rhinestone sunglasses paired with the sparkly fishnet stockings. With a bedazzled black corset top you’ll be the perfect tribute to the Bejeweled music video.
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These $12.95 earrings are vital for a Lover or Red look. For Lover you could add these to any pink, red, or pastel outfit (preferably with hearts). You can achieve the classic Red look by wearing these earrings with black shorts and a “not a lot going on at the moment” shirt.
Merch? Don’t Bother.
I completely understand wanting to pick up a souvenir from one of the best nights of your life. However, the hassle may not be worth it. As described in Elite Daily, a good portion of the merchandise is overpriced and overhyped. Hoodies are $75, crewnecks and pullovers are $65, tank tops and shirts range from $40 to $55, and even a bracelet will cost you $35. The prices along with the long lines make the merchandise stand unappealing, however, most of these commodities are only available at the concert. If you absolutely must get your hands on that navy blue crewneck sweatshirt you’ve been eyeing, your best bet is to find out when the merch truck opens for your concert. It varies based on the stadium—the Las Vegas show merch stand opened at 10 a.m. the day before the first performance. This might guarantee you shorter lines and the first pick of the more popular items. However, ordering online or finding cute dupes on Etsy seems to be a cheaper and less stress-inducing route.
Setlist
Taylor has been known to add two surprise acoustic songs at every show and the setlist is never guaranteed, but here is a rough draft of what your concert might look like, according to USA Today:
Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince
Cruel Summer
The Man
You Need to Calm Down
Lover
The Archer
Fearless
You Belong with Me
Love Story
Tis the Damn Season
Willow
Marjorie
Champagne Problems
Tolerate It
Ready For It?
Delicate
Don't Blame Me
Look What You Made Me Do
Enchanted
22
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
I Knew You Were Trouble
All Too Well (10 Minute Version)
Invisible String
Betty
The Last Great American Dynasty
August
Illicit Affairs
My Tears Ricochet
Cardigan
Style
Blank Space
Shake It Off
Wildest Dreams
Bad Blood
Mirrorball
Tim McGraw
Lavender Haze
Anti-Hero
Midnight Rain
Vigilante Shit
Bejeweled
Mastermind
Karma
Packing List
● Portable charger so you can “hold onto the memories and they will hold onto you.”
● Friendship bracelets! (Swifties are exchanging them at the concert.)
● Earplugs and sunglasses (for when it's too loud or bright).
● Small clear bag (Check the bag rules for your venue prior to arrival.)
● Unopened water bottles (Hydrate! Passing out at the concert does not guarantee that Taylor will notice you.)
● Comfy (but cute) shoes
● Tissues (It’s going to be an emotional night.)
● Hand sanitizer (We don’t want a repeat of the HSLOT plague of 2022.)
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Traditions and Chants
Here are some inside jokes and chants you’ll want to know before your concert. Before the intro and first verse of Delicate from the Reputation album, Swifties know to scream, “1, 2, 3…Let’s go b****!” Taylor will sing her regular version of Bad Blood from 1989, but during the bridge everyone in the crowd screams, “You forgive, you forget, but you never let it go.” During Blank Space, Taylor will sing the name of the city where that night’s concert is held. The last tradition is the You Belong with Me clap. Taylor and her band have been known to do this since the Fearless tour. Everyone claps after Taylor sings the line, “I’m the one who makes you laugh when you know you’re about to cry.”
She’s Not Coming Back for Another Encore Babe…
Get out of the stadium as soon as possible to avoid the crowds. Traffic at the Eras Tour has been a nightmare at every show. Your best option is to pay for stadium parking (which will most likely be between $20 and $30). Otherwise, you may be waiting close to an hour for an overpriced Uber or Lyft.
A Little Advice
Be present and aware of your surroundings. Plan everything out, from your arrival to exit. Pack all your essentials. Abstain from substances that could impact how you remember the night. You don’t need to be intoxicated to enjoy the concert: be present and have fun! Don’t let anyone spoil your night.
Are you ready for it?
Strike Out,
Writer: Layne Schulte
Editor: Noelle Knowlton
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