Inside the most shocking moments from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour - from THAT Ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to WILD PDA with Travis Kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in Australia

  • Taylor’s Eras Tour kicked off last March, and has constantly dominated headlines
  • Most recently, a paparazzi accused her dad of punching him after a show
  • Take a look back at all of the other shocking and viral moments from the tour 

Ever since Taylor Swift’s highly-anticipated Eras Tour kicked off last March, the dazzling tour has dominated headlines – thanks to the numerous records it has broken, the vast list of celebrity attendees, and the many viral moments that have occurred on stage.

Most recently, the history-making tour found itself back in the limelight after a photographer accused the singer’s dad of punching him in the face following her sold-out three-show run in Sydney, Australia, last weekend.

The snapper, named Ben McDonald, claimed that Scott Swift ‘assaulted him’ on Tuesday morning while they were arriving at a ferry wharf in the suburb of Neutral Bay.

His shocking claim – which prompted a quick response from Taylor’s team, who stated that the paparazzi was being ‘aggressive’ and ‘threatening’ – is just one of the many scandals that the Eras Tour has been embroiled in.

inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia

Most recently, the history-making tour found itself back in the limelight after a photographer accused the singer’s dad of punching him in the face following her three-show run in Sydney

inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia

The snapper, named Ben McDonald (seen), claimed that Scott Swift ‘assaulted him’ on Tuesday morning while they were arriving at a ferry wharf in the suburb of Neutral Bay

In fact, the tour has been making immense waves long before the popstar even stepped on stage on opening night.

The Cruel Summer songstress, 34, first announced that she was hitting the road again in November 2022, and given that she hadn’t performed in over five years, it came as no surprise that there was an immense buzz surrounding the tour immediately.

But no one could have anticipated how high the demand for tickets would be – including Ticketmaster, the platform that sold them – or the battle that Swifties would have to go through in order to get their hands on some.

When the pre-sale began weeks later it was absolute chaos – as an unprecedented number of people flocked to Ticketmaster, resulting in the website to crash and leaving many fans ticket-less.

Her heartbroken supporters took to social media to share their devastation, and the fiasco ultimately caught the attention of numerous politicians, sparked an investigation into Ticketmaster, and lead to the company being forced to amend its rules regarding fees – perhaps a foreshadowing of how astronomical this tour would be.

When it began in early 2023, Taylor immediately made headlines thanks to the vast setlist and shocking length of the show; she sings a whopping 45 songs during a three hour and 15 minute set – an amazing feat considering most shows are usually 90 minutes long.

Attending the Eras Tour is now like going to a concert, Broadway musical, and fashion show all in one; fans have turned the concerts into all-day events, showing up hours early to celebrate and trade bracelets with other Swifties.

They have forked out thousands of dollars on their looks, stood in line for hours on end – even sleeping on the streets in some cases – to get merch, and traveled across the country to see the show.

inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia

As Taylor’s father faces the surprising accusation, FEMAIL has revealed all of the other shocking and viral moments that have occurred during the record-breaking Eras Tour

inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia

From the most dramatic on-stage occurrence to how it became a worldwide phenomenon that has changed the country’s economy, relive the most talked about memories from the tour

Some have had to come up with hilariously creative ways to get in – like one fan, who became an internet sensation after he revealed he got a job at the venue just for a chance to be there.

The Eras Tour has helped boost the economy of every city Taylor has visited along the way, and it’s now estimated that it will bring in a whopping $10 billion in total for the US.

Almost everything Taylor says and does while on stage becomes a hot topic on social media – and as with any live show, it’s had its own fair share of wardrobe malfunctions, falls, and lyric flubs.

The Eras Tour is also to thank for the hitmaker’s romance with Travis Kelce, since it’s no secret that they started dating after he attended a show and tried to slip her his number on a bracelet.

As Taylor’s father faces the surprising accusation that he struck a paparazzi in the face, FEMAIL has revealed all of the other shocking and viral moments that have occurred during the record-breaking Eras Tour.

From the most dramatic on-stage occurrences – like when she screamed at a security mid-performance for ‘harassing’ a fan or the time she sang with blood dripping down her hand – to how it became a worldwide phenomenon that has changed the entire country’s economy, relive the most talked about memories from the tour.

 

The infamous Ticketmaster fiasco: Swifties were left heartbroken after the site crashed during the Eras Tour pre-sale – leaving thousands unable to score tickets

inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia

Long before Taylor even stepped foot on stage for the Eras Tour, it was making waves – thanks to what’s now been hailed by many Swifties as the Great Ticketmaster War of 2022

Long before Taylor even stepped foot on stage for the Eras Tour, it was making waves – thanks to what’s now been hailed by many Swifties as the Great Ticketmaster War of 2022.

When the pre-sale began in November 2022, it was absolute chaos – as an unprecedented number of people flocked to Ticketmaster to try to purchase the tickets, resulting in the website to crash.

It ended in disaster for many who were ultimately unable to secure tickets after waiting hours on end in a queue, only for it to freeze repeatedly during the checkout process.

Following the fiasco, thousands of Taylor’s heartbroken fans took to social media to share their devastation, posting videos of themselves sobbing and begging for Taylor to step in and do something.

Days later, the ticket selling website sparked even more fury when it announced that the public sale had been canceled due to ‘extraordinarily high demands and insufficient remaining ticket inventory to meet that demand.’

inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia
inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia
inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia
inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia
inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia
inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia
inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia
inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia
inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia

When the pre-sale began it was absolute chaos – as an unprecedented number of people flocked to Ticketmaster to try to purchase the tickets, resulting in the website to crash

In a statement, Ticketmaster blamed the ‘staggering number of bot attacks,’ as well as ‘unprecedented traffic’ as the reason for the crashes.

‘[There were] 3.5 billion total system requests – four times our previous peak,’ the company wrote.

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Afterwards, Taylor blasted Ticketmaster for the mayhem , claiming that she was ‘assured’ the company could handle the high demand ‘multiple times’

‘Never before has a Verified Fan on sale sparked so much attention – or uninvited volume.

‘This disrupted the predictability and reliability that is the hallmark of our Verified Fan platform.’

It also revealed that despite the problems, a staggering 2.4 million tickets were purchased that day – breaking the record for the most amount of tickets ever sold in a single day.

Afterwards, Taylor blasted Ticketmaster for the mayhem, claiming that she was ‘assured’ the company could handle the high demand ‘multiple times.’

She called it ‘excruciating’ to ‘watch mistakes happen with no recourse,’ and insisted that she was just as ‘pissed’ as everyone else about what had happened.

‘It goes without saying that I’m extremely protective of my fans,’ she began in a lengthy post shared to her Instagram Stories. ‘We’ve been doing this for decades together.’

The singer went on to explain – without mentioning the company by name – that she chose to use Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan system because she thought it would ‘improve the quality of her fans’ experience,’ despite it being ‘really difficult’ for her to ‘trust an outside entity.’

She added that there were ‘multiple reasons why people had such a hard time trying to get tickets’ and that she’s currently ‘trying to figure out how the situation can be improved moving forward.’

inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia
inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia
inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia

The Eras Tour ticket sale debacle caught the attention of numerous politicians and sparked an investigation into whether or not Ticketmaster was a monopoly

‘I’m not going to make excuses for anyone because we asked them, multiple times, if they could handle this kind of demand and we were assured they could,’ she said.

‘It’s truly amazing that 2.4 million people got tickets, but it really pisses me off that a lot of them feel like they went through several bear attacks to get them.’

In the aftermath, 26 of Taylor’s fans sued Ticketmaster for ‘fraud, price fixing, and antitrust violations,’ as well as ‘intentional deception.’

They claimed the ticketing giant allowed scalpers to snap up tickets, pointing out that almost immediately after the pre-sale, tickets were listed on resale sites for upwards for $20,000. The case is still ongoing.

The Eras Tour ticket sale debacle had other implications – it caught the attention of numerous politicians, sparked an investigation into whether or not Ticketmaster was a monopoly, and ultimately lead to the company being forced to amend its rules regarding fees – perhaps a foreshadowing of how astronomical this tour would be.

 

The shocking set list: Taylor sings a whopping 45 songs during a three hour and 15 minute set – an amazing feat considering most concerts are usually 90 minutes long

inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia

Taylor sings a whopping 45 songs during a three hour and 15 minute set – which is an amazing feat considering most concerts are usually 90 minutes long

The Eras Tour officially kicked off on March 17, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona, and immediately, it was clear that this was more than an average concert – it was an emotional walk down memory lane and a once-in-a-lifetime experience for her devoted fans.

Taylor sings a whopping 45 songs during a three hour and 15 minute set – which is an amazing feat considering most concerts are usually 90 minutes long.

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The vast setlist is filled with her biggest hits from every stage of her decade-long career and is split up into sections based off each of her albums

The vast setlist is filled with her biggest hits from every stage of her decade-long career, making the Eras Tour a dream come true for her longest supporters and newer fans alike.

The show is split up into sections based off each of her albums, and the popstar transforms the entire stage, including a slew of props and various sets, as well as her and her dancers’ ensembles to match each era.

The opening show resulted in Taylor’s Eras Tour breaking its second record – it was the most attended female concert in US history, a title previously held by Madonna for 36 years.

It also sparked a whole new level of interest surrounding the tour, as thousands clamored for a chance to relive each era with the superstar.

Almost every moment of the opening show was talked about and analyzed online; her dazzling outfits, her sultry dance moves, which songs she sang and which were left out, her speeches, facial expressions, and little nuances were discussed in great length, sparking a social media obsession that would continue on for the entire length of the tour.

Now, while tens of thousands attend the concerts each night, hundreds of thousands more watch on from livestreams and there are accounts on X, Instagram, and TikTok dedicated to updating their followers on every moment of each concert.

 

The dazzling celebrity appearances: Taylor’s shows have been attended by a slew of stars – including actors, singers, sports stars, and politicians

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An array of actors, singers, sports stars, and politicians have been spotted in the audience of the Eras Tour, like Selena Gomez (seen) and Shawn Mendes

inside the most shocking moments from taylor swift's eras tour - from that ticketmaster drama and security guard spat to wild pda with travis kelce... as her father is accused of punching photographer in australia

An array of actors, singers, sports stars, and politicians have been spotted in the audience of the Eras Tour, like Selena Gomez and Shawn Mendes (seen)

It’s no surprise that famous faces want to attend the historical show as much as we all do, and now, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll be in the presence of a slew of stars when you’re there.

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Other celebrity attendees include Emma Stone, Rebel Wilson, Sydney Sweeney, Cameron Diaz, Tiffany Haddish, Zoe Saldana, Charlize Theron, Jessica Alba, Sophia Bush, Sofia Vergara, Katy Perry, Channing Tatum (seen), and Jennifer Garner, to name a few

An array of actors, singers, sports stars, and politicians have been spotted in the audience so far – including Emma Stone, Selena Gomez, Rebel Wilson, Sydney Sweeney, Cameron Diaz, Tiffany Haddish, Zoe Saldana, Charlize Theron, Jessica Alba, Sophia Bush, Sofia Vergara, Katy Perry, Channing Tatum, Mindy Kaling, Reese Witherspoon, Gigi Hadid, Ashley Tisdale, Jennifer Garner, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, and Hilary Duff, to name a few.

One of the most notable celebrity attendees was Taylor’s ex-BFF Karlie Kloss, who was spotted arriving at her final show in Los Angeles in August.

Her being there was a big deal to Taylor’s fans, since rumors that the former besties had become embroiled in a feud had been swirling since 2019.

For those who don’t know, Taylor and Karlie were extremely close in the early 2010s; they were spotted on countless nights out together and the singer even revealed once that Karlie had her own room inside her lush New York City apartment.

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Her being there was a big deal to Taylor’s fans, since rumors that the former besties had become embroiled in a feud had been swirling since 2019. They’re seen in 2018

Some fans have even theorized that the two were in a romantic relationship at one point – which Taylor’s rep has denied.

But something seemed to happen between them in 2017, because their constant and very-public hangout sessions came to a sudden halt.

To make matters worse, after Taylor publicly railed against music mogul Scooter Braun for purchasing the rights to her old songs without her knowledge, Karlie was spotted hanging out with him.

Many also believed that Taylor shaded Karlie in her song It’s Time To Go. The lyrics read, ‘When the words of a sister come back in whispers that prove she was not in fact what she seemed, not a twin from your dreams, she’s a crook who was caught.’

Neither of them ever addressed the fall-out rumors, but whatever happened must have been put behind them since Karlie was photographed entering the venue ahead of Taylor’s Eras Tour concert in August.

 

The friendship bracelets and intricate outfits: Fans have turned Taylor’s concerts into all-day events, throwing parties, trading hand-made jewelry, and forking out thousands on their looks

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Attending the Eras Tour is like going to a concert, a Broadway performance, and a fashion show all in one. Fans are seen at her show in Sydney

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Taylor’s fans have turned the shows into all-day events – arriving to the venue hours early so that they could celebrate and prepare with fellow Swifties

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Swifties have also pulled out all the stops when it comes to what they wear to the shows, with some forking out thousands of dollars or spending hours creating the perfect look

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This has lead to a massive spike in sales for items like sequin dresses and sparkly bodysuits

Attending the Eras Tour is like going to a concert, a Broadway performance, and a fashion show all in one.

Taylor’s fans have turned the shows into all-day events – arriving to the venue hours early so that they could celebrate and prepare with fellow Swifties.

Restaurants near the venues often transform their menus to include Swift-related dishes or drinks, and the parking lots of the stadiums that she plays at become giant parties before, after, and during the concert.

Even those who weren’t able to get their hands on tickets come too, gathering nearby to listen, sing, and dance together.

Swifties have also pulled out all the stops when it comes to what they wear to the shows, with some forking out thousands of dollars or spending hours creating the perfect look.

Social media has become flooded with Swifties showing off their stunning ensembles ahead of each tour stop, and the hashtag ‘#ErasTourOutfits’ on TikTok has over 700 million views.

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For example, there’s now more than 1,000 results on Etsy if you search for ‘A lot going on at the moment shirt’ – which is a top that Taylor famously wears on stage during her Red segment

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Another thing that has become synonymous with attending the Eras Tour is making and trading friendship bracelets, which has greatly benefited craft stores

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Swifties use beads to spell out various lyrics, song names, or Taylor-related quotes on the bracelets, and swap them with others all throughout the festivities

This has lead to a massive spike in sales for items like sequin dresses, sparkly bodysuits, and practically anything snake-themed (thanks to Taylor’s album Reputation, for the latter).

Multiple businesses have taken advantage of the phenomenon, releasing their own Taylor-themed products and recreating some of the popstar’s most-famous outfits to sell.

For example, there’s now more than 1,000 results on Etsy if you search for ‘A lot going on at the moment shirt’ – which is a top that Taylor famously wears on stage during her Red segment.

Another thing that has become synonymous with attending the Eras Tour is making and trading friendship bracelets – all thanks to a line in Taylor’s song You’re On Your Own Kid, which goes, ‘So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it.’

Swifties use beads to spell out various lyrics, song names, or Taylor-related quotes on the bracelets, and swap them with others all throughout the festivities.

The wholesome craze has greatly benefited craft stores, as John Gehre, the chief merchandising officer of Michaels Stores, told USA Today last year that there had been 300 per cent rise in sales of jewelry making kits in the cities that the Eras Tour stopped in.

 

The Eras Tour effect: Taylor’s tour has helped boost the US economy by billions of dollars – as attendees spend on airfare, transportation, hotels, food, and drink

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The Eras Tour has not only benefited the sequin and bead industries, in fact, it’s helped boost the economy in every city that Taylor has visited so far

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It’s now been estimated by the US Travel Association that Taylor’s tour – which became the first tour to ever gross $1 billion – will give a $10 billion bump to the American economy in total

The Eras Tour has not only benefited the sequin and bead industries, in fact, it’s helped boost the economy in every city that Taylor has visited so far.

Many of the superstar’s fans travel to see the show – which means they have to buy airfare and book stays in nearby hotels.

While visiting the area, they of course spend on food and drink, as well as Ubers or taxis, benefiting local businesses immensely.

It’s now been estimated by the US Travel Association that Taylor’s tour – which became the first tour to ever gross $1 billion – will give a $10 billion bump to the American economy in total.

‘Pittsburgh’s two concerts generated $46 million in direct spending,’ the outlet reported.

‘Los Angeles – which hosted six shows that marked the end of the first part of the tour – benefited from a total economic impact of $320 million, with 3,300 jobs created, $20 million in sales and local sales tax and another $9 million in hotel room taxes.’

 

Going to great lengths to be there and becoming online stars along the way: Some of Taylor’s most dedicated fans have gone viral for the the hilarious and creative ways they got to her shows

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Some Swifties have become viral sensations for the hilarious and creative ways that they ensured a way into her shows. Fans are seen at her concert in Sydney earlier this month

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Back in May, a guy named Davis Perrigo became beloved online after he revealed that he had secured a job as a security guard at the stadium she was playing at after he failed to get a ticket

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Another fan was dubbed as an ‘instant icon’ after she attended the show in a disguise because she had called in sick at work and didn’t want her bosses to see that she was actually at the gig

Some Swifties have become viral sensations for the hilarious and creative ways that they ensured a way into her shows.

Back in May 2023, a guy named Davis Perrigo became beloved online after he revealed that he had secured a job as a security guard at the stadium she was playing at after he failed to get a ticket – and it actually worked.

Another fan was dubbed as an ‘instant icon’ after she attended the show in a disguise because she had called in sick at work and didn’t want her bosses to see that she was actually at the gig.

She gave an interview to a local TV station wearing a fluffy blanket over her head and sunglasses to ensure her bosses wouldn’t see the clip and realize she was there – and it left the internet in shambles.

Last year, some of the hitmaker’s most dedicated fans lifted a lid on the extreme measures they took, as well as the shocking amount of money that they spent to see her in concert exclusively to DailyMail.com.

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Last year, Michael Nunez, 27, from Atlanta, Georgia, told DailyMail.com that he had paid nearly $5,000 to attend her concert six times

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He lifted a lid on the extreme measures they took – driving hundreds of miles, flying across the globe, standing in the pouring rain, and waiting for hours upon end just to get an Uber

Michael Nunez, 27, from Atlanta, Georgia, said he had paid nearly $5,000 to attend her concert six times – driving hundreds of miles, flying across the globe, standing in the pouring rain, and waiting for hours upon end just to get an Uber.

He recalled being stranded at the venue for hours after one of the concerts came to an end, and then being struck with excessive fees when he was finally able to book an Uber.

‘There weren’t enough drivers after the show, so the surge pricing was high and it took us three hours to get connected to a driver so we could get home,’ he shared.

‘After that show, I made sure I only drove to my future shows so I could sit in my car after the show instead of standing outside while waiting for an Uber.’

But he had no regrets, adding, ‘I am experiencing the greatest tour of our generation several times and I don’t regret any of the money I’ve spent because I will cherish these moments forever.’

Another Swiftie named Grace Friedl, 24, traveled from her home in Richmond, Virginia, to Atlanta so that she too could see the Blank Space songstress live.

She said she spent $1,580 on her one concert, but insisted that she’d ‘do it again’ in a heartbeat.

 

Creating an earthquake level event: Taylor’s fans dancing and jumping during her concert in Seattle generated seismic activity equivalent to a 2.3-magnitude earthquake

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The Eras Tour was all over the news in July 2023, when it was revealed that Taylor’s fans had caused an earthquake level event during one of her shows

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That’s right, the amount of people dancing and jumping around during her concert in Seattle, Washington, generated seismic activity equivalent to a 2.3-magnitude earthquake

The Eras Tour was all over the news in July 2023, when it was revealed that Taylor’s fans had caused an earthquake level event during one of her shows.

That’s right, the amount of people dancing and jumping around during her concert in Seattle, Washington, generated seismic activity equivalent to a 2.3-magnitude earthquake.

Thankfully, a 2.3 magnitude earthquake is considered minor, with more than a million felt globally every year.

And although they are noticeable to humans, they aren’t strong enough to damage buildings.

Mouse Reusch, a seismologist at the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, analyzed the waves to figure out which songs had the biggest impact according to the beats per minute.

She said the song Shake It Off had the biggest response, followed by Taylor’s hit Blank Space.’

 

The craze over her merch: Fans lined up for hours and slept on the street just so they could get their hands on one of her coveted blue crewnecks

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On top of taking drastic measures to attend the shows, her fans have also gone through a lot just so they could get some of the Eras Tour merch

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On top of taking drastic measures to attend the shows, her fans have also gone through a lot just so they could get some of the Eras Tour merch

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Thousands of Swifties waited on line for hours, with some even sleeping on the streets in some severe cases – just so they could purchase her coveted clothing

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Fans have shared footage of the mayhem to their social media accounts, where many of the videos went viral

On top of taking drastic measures to attend the shows, her fans have also gone through a lot just so they could get some of the Eras Tour merch.

Thousands of Swifties waited on line for hours before each show, with many arriving to the venue in the wee hours of the night and even sleeping on the streets in some severe cases – just so they could purchase her coveted clothing.

One fan named Heather Farah revealed on TikTok last April that she had arrived to the stadium at 6 in the morning on the day of Taylor’s show in Arlington, Texas, and that there was already hundreds of people there.

She came equipped with blankets and a fold-up chair so that she could get comfortable while she waited.

And after sitting there for hours on end, she walked away with what she came for – two hoodies, a T-shirt, and sweater.

Someone else on TikTok said she started lining up at 5:30am, while another dedicated Swiftie got on the queue at 3:30am.

A fan named Kara Huber revealed that she drove all the way from Austin to Houston because she ‘needed the blue crewneck.’

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The most sought-after item seems to be the blue crewneck – which has the words ‘Taylor Swift The Eras Tour’ written on the front and her tour dates sprawled across the back

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The most sought-after item seems to be the blue crewneck – which has the words ‘Taylor Swift The Eras Tour’ written on the front and her tour dates sprawled across the back

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Getting a chance to show off that you were there is vital to fans, and since many of the most sought-after items often sell out quickly, it’s sparked a panic

She waited a total of six and a half hours before the merch truck opened at 10am, and she was thankfully able to walk away with the piece of clothing that she was after.

The most sought-after item seemed to be the blue crewneck – which is just what you’d expect, a blue crewneck with the words ‘Taylor Swift The Eras Tour’ written on the front and her tour dates sprawled across the back.

While the merch may not be that special – most of the clothing items are similar to the crewneck, while a few others have pictures of her from her various ‘eras’ – getting a chance to show off that you were there is vital to many.

Since many of the most sought-after items often sell out quickly, it’s sparked a panic among her biggest fans.

Forbes reported in December that Taylor had earned $200 million from the sale of her merch alone.

 

The surprise songs and 22 hat: Certain moments of the show have become hot topics – like the two acoustic tracks that she sings each night and the person who receives her fedora during the Red era

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Many seemingly small or random aspects of the show have now become viral topics discussed by millions – like her 22 hat

Many seemingly small or random aspects of the show have now become viral topics discussed by millions.

Take the ‘cleaning cart’ theory, for example. Weeks after the tour began, a rumor began to circulate that Taylor was being brought to the stage in a box designed to look like it had cleaning supplies in it.

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The sweet interaction has garnered immense attention online, and has left every fan who attends each concert hopeful that they will be chosen that night. Not to mention that whoever is picked usually became a social media star in their own right. One fan who got the 22 hat is seen

Why? Well, a slew of buff looking men who resembled body guards could be seen escorting the mysterious carriage under the stage each night right right before the start show.

It doesn’t seem like a huge deal considering she has to get there somehow, but for some reason, whether or not Taylor was truly inside the faux pas janitor’s wagon suddenly turned into a hot subject on social media as thousands of avid fans analyzed clip after clip of the cart in question.

Eventually, it was confirmed that the cleaning cart was indeed a secret way to transport Taylor.

Another part of the tour that became an online obsession was her ’22 hat.’ Each night, Taylor’s team picks one lucky fan from the audience, who gets to go right up to the stage while she sings the song 22.

Near the end of the track, Taylor approaches the fan, places the black fedora that she’s wearing on their head, chats with them for a moment, and gives them a warm embrace before head back to her dancers to continue on with the performance.

The sweet interaction has garnered immense attention online, and has left every fan who attends each concert hopeful that they will be chosen that night.

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Another Eras Tour ritual that has taken over the web is her ‘surprise songs.’ Each night, she picks two different tracks to perform acoustically and fans go wild over it

Not to mention that whoever is picked usually became a social media star in their own right.

Another Eras Tour ritual that has taken over the web is her ‘surprise songs.’ On opening night, Taylor revealed that she would be picking two different tracks to perform acoustically each night.

She said she wanted to try to eventually get through every song in her discography, and that once she sang one, she wouldn’t repeat it on the tour.

Since then, chaos ensues on social media when it comes time for the acoustic set during each show, with fans often sharing their heartbreak any time she decides to belt out one of their favorites.

‘If I hear ANYONE mention Cornelia Street the as the surprise song tonight I’ll kill myself,’ and, ‘If she sings Evermore as the surprise song I’ll die,’ are just some of the normal posts that you’d see on X if you search ‘Taylor secret song’ at this moment.

It’s become a subject that her fans take very seriously, and people have even made color-coded lists and detailed Excel documents to keep track of which tunes are left and which she’s already played.

People are also obsessed with her ‘dive’ off stage, which thanks to some pretty cool graphics, makes it look like she’s swimming underneath the catwalk.

 

The most dramatic moments: Taylor screamed at security to stop bothering a fan, bled on stage after she cut her hand in between songs, and brought her ex-boyfriend Taylor Lautner up

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Taylor once yelled at a security guard to stop bothering a fan in the middle of performing and clips of the moment took over the web

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Afterwards, the fan, named Kelly, spoke about the situation on TikTok, and she said she had been ‘harassed’ by the guard because he ‘didn’t want her to take photos in front of the stage’

Taylor mostly sticks to the same setlist and banter during the show, but on a few rare occasions, things have gone totally off course. And every time that happens, it’s become a pretty big deal.

Take the time that Taylor yelled at a security guard to stop bothering a fan in the middle of performing. for example.

While belting out the words to Bad Blood during her show in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Taylor desperately screamed at the venue staffer to ‘stop,’ telling him, ‘She wasn’t doing anything’ – all without missing a note.

Clips of Taylor reprimanding the unidentified guard quickly took over the web.

Afterwards, the fan, named Kelly Inglis, spoke about the situation on TikTok, and she said she had been ‘harassed’ by the guard because he ‘didn’t want her to take photos in front of the stage.’

‘I know Taylor Swift – she wants people to come to her shows and have fun. I wasn’t doing anything outrageous, I wasn’t trying to get to the other side of the barrier,’ she explained.

‘He was being very strict. Every time he passed us we had to stand back because we were worried he would kick us out.

‘He had been like that all night, he was really annoyed. Every time we would dance he would say, “You need to back up.”‘

She also claimed the man was escorted from the premises after Taylor yelled at him, and that stadium officials then offered to give them free tickets to another one of Taylor’s concerts.

Another moment that gained traction online was when Taylor was spotted on stage with a massive cut on her hand during her show in Houston.

After briefly leaving for an outfit change, fans were horrified after they noticed that she had come back with the gruesome injury.

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Another moment that gained traction online was when Taylor was spotted on stage with a massive cut on her hand during her show in Houston

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Another unexpected thing that have happened during the Eras Tour was when Taylor brought her ex Taylor Lautner on stage amid the release of her song I Can See You

Blood dripped from the gash as sang – before she covered it with a Band-Aid during another wardrobe swap.

Afterwards, Taylor explained that she accidentally cut her hand after tripping backstage.

‘For those asking how I cut my hand, I’m totally fine and it was my fault completely – tripped on my dress hem and fell in the dark backstage while running to a quick change – braced my fall with my palm,’ she wrote on social media.

While speaking to Time magazine, Taylor vowed that nothing would keep her from getting on the stage – including an injury.

‘I know I’m going on that stage whether I’m sick, injured, heartbroken, uncomfortable, or stressed,’ she said.

‘That’s part of my identity as a human being now. If someone buys a ticket to my show, I’m going to play it unless we have some sort of force majeure.’

Another unexpected thing that have happened during the Eras Tour was when Taylor brought her ex Taylor Lautner on stage amid the release of her song I Can See You, in which he starred in the music video – and he did a double cartwheel.

 

The ‘errors’ tour: Taylor has endured a slew of hilarious wardrobe malfunctions, falls, and mess-ups on stage – and she once swallowed a bug in the middle of performing

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As with any live performance, there’s been a few mishaps during the Eras Tour – including hilarious wardrobe malfunctions, falls, and lyric flubs

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Who could also forget the time that Taylor’s garter actually broke in the midst of her singing Lavender Haze ? Thankfully, her dancers rushed to help her fix it

As with any live performance, there’s been a few mishaps during the Eras Tour – including hilarious wardrobe malfunctions, falls, and lyric flubs.

She once missed her cue for her dive, which left her wandering around the stage for a few moments looking for the marker; she completed botched the bridge to her song Death By a Thousand Cuts and had to start it over; and her piano endured ‘water damage’ during an especially rainy show, which resulted in it playing by itself.

Who could also forget the time that Taylor’s garter actually broke in the midst of her singing Lavender Haze? Thankfully, her dancers rushed to help her fix it.

She also once had to find a different way to exit the stage after the trap door that she was supposed to take didn’t open at all.

Instead, she was forced to awkwardly run down the catwalk and dart through a door at the end of the stage.

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During her concert in Tokyo earlier this month, the popstar nearly stumbled off the roof of the makeshift house that she sits on during the Folklore segment

During her concert in Tokyo earlier this month, the popstar nearly stumbled off the roof of the makeshift house that she sits on during the Folklore segment, but thankfully, she caught herself.

‘I almost fell off the folklore cabin, but I didn’t and that’s… the lesson. My life flashed before my eyes, yeah no it’s all good… everything’s fine, everything’s great,’ she told the audience afterwards.

One of the most comical accidents to occur on stage was when Taylor swallowed a bug in the middle of performing while on stage in Chicago, Illinois, in June.

The 34-year-old abruptly stopped singing and turned away from the audience before she began coughing.

‘I swallowed a bug. I’m so sorry,’ she said with a laugh after regaining her composure. ‘Is there any chance that none of you saw that?’

Many fans have made montages of all the mistakes that have happened throughout the Eras Tour, jokingly dubbing it the ‘Errors Tour’ instead.

 

Making shocking announcements on stage: Taylor has revealed the release dates for both Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) and 1989 (Taylor’s Version) during her shows

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During her show in Nashville in May, Taylor revealed that the re-recording of her album Speak Now would be dropping that July by putting the LP’s cover and release date on the screen

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She did the same for 1989 (Taylor’s Version) a few months later

You certainly never know what will happen at the Eras Tour – since Taylor has made a slew of shocking announcements while on stage.

During her show in Nashville, Tennessee, in May, she revealed that the re-recording of her album Speak Now would be dropping that July by simply putting the LP’s cover and release date on the screen.

‘I think rather than me speaking about it, I thought I would show you,’ she said to the audience. ‘So if you would direct your attention [to the big screens].’

And she did the same for 1989 (Taylor’s Version) a few months later.

Taylor sharing big news about her career on stage has left attendees constantly on edge in the hopes that she might release more exciting updates during her shows.

 

The record-breaking flick: Taylor’s Eras Tour movie became the highest-grossing concert film of all time, making $100 million in pre-sale alone

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Taylor announced that she would be filming the Eras Tour and turning it into a concert movie back in August – and it hit theaters two months later

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It earned $100 million in pre-sale alone, and grossed a total of $261.6 million at box office after it came out – making it the highest-grossing concert film of all-time

Taylor announced that she would be filming the Eras Tour and turning it into a concert movie back in August.

It hit theaters two months later, and like the concert itself, it quickly became a massive event and worldwide phenomenon.

Fans all across the globe flocked to the cinema to watch the show with their friends and family members, dressing up and making friendship bracelets just like they would if they were at the actual concert.

It earned $100 million in pre-sale alone, and grossed a total of $261.6 million at box office after it came out – making it the highest-grossing concert film of all-time.

The movie will be available to stream on Disney+ starting March 15, and according to Variety, the platform paid more than $75 million for the rights.

 

Tragedy strikes: A fan passed away from heat exhaustion during Taylor’s concert in Brazil after she performed during a record-breaking heat wave

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Tragedy struck the Eras Tour in November, when a fan passed away from heat exhaustion during her concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The fan is seen before her passing

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Ana Clara Benevides, 23, collapsed at the stadium after standing in the sweltering heat and blazing temperatures for hours

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The concert occurred during a record-breaking heat-wave, with Rio recording its highest-ever levels that day; the temperature reached 112.6 F. Fans are seen at the show

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Other fans claimed they suffered from ‘second degree burns’ while waiting for the show to start, and slammed the venue for not allowing them to bring water in

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Other fans claimed they suffered from ‘second degree burns’ while waiting for the show to start, and slammed the venue for not allowing them to bring water in

Tragedy struck the Eras Tour in November, when a fan passed away from heat exhaustion during her concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Ana Clara Benevides, 23, collapsed at the stadium after standing in the sweltering heat and blazing temperatures for hours.

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Afterwards, Taylor said she was ‘devastated’ in a post on her social media, and postponed her concert the next day to be safe

She was taken to an on-site medical station and later transferred to the Salgado Filho Hospital, where she died from cardiovascular and respiratory issues.

The concert occurred during a record-breaking heat-wave, with Rio recording its highest-ever levels that day; the temperature reached 112.6 F, but due to the humidity, it was said that it felt as high as 138.2 F.

Afterwards, Taylor said she was ‘devastated’ in a post on her social media, and postponed her concert the next day to be safe.

‘I can’t believe I’m writing these words but it is with a shattered heart that I say we lost a fan earlier tonight before my show,’ she wrote on Instagram.

‘I can’t even tell you how devastated I am by this. There’s very little information I have other than the fact that she was so incredibly beautiful and far too young.’

Other fans claimed they suffered from ‘second degree burns’ while waiting for the show to start, and slammed the venue for not allowing them to bring water in.

More than 1,000 people reportedly fainted during the set, according to firefighters.

Taylor later invited Ana’s family to her show in Sao Paulo, and was pictured hanging out with them backstage.

 

Bringing her the love of her life: Taylor met Travis thanks to the Eras Tour, as he famously tried to slip her his number after watching her perform last July

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It’s all thanks to the Eras Tour that Taylor met her now-boyfriend, Travis Kelce (seen together in October)

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Since the pair started dating, the Eras Tour has also played host to some adorable and romantic moments between Taylor and Travis, like when she ran off stage to kiss him in Sydney

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Since the pair started dating, the Eras Tour has also played host to some adorable and romantic moments between Taylor and Travis, like when she ran off stage to kiss him in Sydney

It’s all thanks to the Eras Tour that Taylor met her now-boyfriend, Travis.

Their relationship began back in September, after he revealed on his brother’s podcast that he had attended her show back in July and had tried – and failed – to slip her his number.

He said he had the digits written on a friendship bracelet that he was going to give her, and shared his disappointment over not having the chance.

The athlete later revealed that after he made his admission publicly, a mutual friend helped them get in contact.

Since the pair started dating, the Eras Tour has also played host to some adorable and romantic moments between Taylor and Travis.

Last week, following her show in Sydney, Australia, the Cruel Summer songstress ran off stage and leapt into her boyfriend’s arms as thousands of her fans watched on.

The two even shared in a passionate smooch before they walked off with her hand lovingly placed on his back.

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