The Eras Tour is Taylor Swift’s upcoming fifth headlining concert tour, in support of her latest studio albums Folklore, Evermore and Midnights. The tour is set to begin in March 2023 in stadiums across the United States before heading to Europe in June. Specific tour dates and locations have not yet been announced, but it is expected that the tour will span several months. Fans are eagerly awaiting details on when and where they’ll be able to see Taylor perform live on the Eras Tour.
When is the Eras Tour?
While exact dates have not yet been revealed, it is expected that the North American leg of the Eras Tour will kick off in March 2023. Typically Taylor announces tours about 4-6 months in advance, so fans can expect official tour dates to be revealed in late 2022 or early 2023. The tour will likely run through at least May or June 2023.
After wrapping up in North America, the Eras Tour is expected to head to Europe in June and July 2023. This follows the typical timeline of Taylor’s past tours, which hit North America first before crossing the Atlantic for a European summer leg. Specific European tour dates will likely be announced along with the North American dates.
What cities will the Eras Tour visit?
As no dates or locations have been shared yet, it’s unclear exactly what cities will be included on the route. However, looking at Taylor’s previous headlining tours provides some insight into what cities are most likely to host Eras Tour stops:
Potential North American Stops
- New York City – Taylor has played NYC on all of her past tours, often booking multiple shows at venues like Madison Square Garden.
- Los Angeles – As a major market, LA is also a staple on Taylor’s tours.
- Nashville – Taylor’s adopted hometown rarely gets skipped for tours.
- Toronto – This Canadian city hosted the Reputation Stadium Tour in 2018.
- Foxborough, MA – In the past, Taylor has performed at Gillette Stadium near Boston.
- Chicago – Chicago has secured Taylor tour stops at Soldier Field.
- Atlanta – Past tours played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium hosted the Reputation Tour.
- Denver – Mile High Stadium is a potential venue for this tour.
- Seattle – CenturyLink Field is an option for a Pacific Northwest stop.
Potential European Stops
- London – Taylor has ended up doing multiple shows at Hyde Park on her last two tours.
- Dublin – The Irish capital is a staple on Swift tours.
- Paris – Stade de France has hosted Taylor before and seems likely again.
- Berlin – Olympic Stadium is a potential German stop.
- Amsterdam – Amsterdam is a popular tour destination for major pop acts.
- Manchester, UK – Manchester’s cricket grounds have been rumored as a 2023 venue.
- Barcelona – Camp Nou football stadium could host Taylor this time.
Of course, these potential cities are just speculation based on typical touring routes. The actual Eras Tour stops won’t be known until Taylor announces them. She may end up announcing some surprise locations as well!
What venues will the tour play?
Again, specific venues cannot be confirmed until an announcement is made. But looking at Taylor’s most recent tours gives some clues as to what types of venues she might play:
Stadiums
For her last two tours, Taylor performed primarily in large stadiums in order to accommodate maximum capacities. Stadiums like MetLife Stadium, Soldier Field, and Wembley Stadium have hosted Taylor on recent outings. Stadiums allow for audiences of 50,000-100,000 fans. Given Taylor’s popularity, expect more stadium shows on the Eras Tour.
Arenas
While the emphasis is likely on stadiums, some smaller arena shows will probably happen as well. Arenas like Madison Square Garden and Bridgestone Arena fit crowds of 15,000-20,000. These will likely be scheduled in cities that can’t support huge stadium shows.
Festivals
Taylor could potentially schedule appearances at summer music festivals too. She headlined British Summer Time in Hyde Park twice before. Festival sets reach large audiences in concentrated areas, so a few festival stops seem plausible.
International Venues
When Taylor tours Europe and other overseas regions, she’ll play large venues specific to each market. These could include massive locales like Wembley Stadium in London, Croke Park in Dublin, Stade de France in Paris, and Olympic Stadium in Berlin.
How long will the shows be?
There are no confirmed details regarding the length of the Eras Tour concerts. However, looking at Taylor’s previous headlining tours gives an indication of what to expect:
- Fearless Tour (2009-2010) – Average setlist length was 17 songs, about 1 hour 30 minutes
- Speak Now Tour (2011-2012) – Average setlist length was 20 songs, about 2 hours
- Red Tour (2013-2014) – Average setlist length was 24 songs, about 2 hours
- 1989 World Tour (2015) – Average setlist length was 19 songs, about 1 hour 45 minutes
- Reputation Stadium Tour (2018) – Average setlist length was 23 songs, about 2 hours
Based on these past concerts, Eras Tour shows will likely run between 1 hour 30 minutes on the short end up to 2 hours or more for the full production. Given she has over a decade of hits to pull from now, fans can anticipate a lengthy setlist on the upcoming tour.
Who will be the opening acts?
The opening acts for the Eras Tour have not yet been announced. Opening acts usually vary by city, with Taylor handpicking different artists to support on different legs of the tour. She often chooses up-and-coming acts or smaller bands/singers she is a personal fan of.
Some speculation on potential Eras Tour openers:
- Phoebe Bridgers – Indie singer-songwriter who opened some Reputation dates
- girl in red – Norwegian pop act who Taylor is a fan of
- Haim – Close friend trio who opened for her in 2015
- Conan Gray – Gen Z pop artist who Taylor praised online before
- Gracie Abrams – Emerging singer-songwriter signed to Taylor’s label
However, the openers will remain a mystery until Taylor announces them along with the tour dates! Fans are excited to see who she’ll handpick to join her on tour this time around.
How much will tickets cost?
Official ticket pricing for the Eras Tour has yet to be announced. However, looking back at past tours gives an idea of what to expect:
Tour | Average Ticket Price |
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Fearless Tour | $54 |
Speak Now Tour | $57 |
Red Tour | $90 |
1989 World Tour | $125 |
Reputation Stadium Tour | $175 |
As you can see, ticket prices have gradually increased over time as Taylor’s production value scales up. The Reputation Stadium Tour boasted her most expensive average ticket price yet at $175.
Given the high demand to see Taylor live now, especially for a tour supporting three blockbuster albums, fans can expect Eras ticket prices to meet or exceed Reputation prices. Plan for an average ticket cost of $150-$200 for most shows, with better seats and VIP packages running even higher. Of course, official pricing won’t come out until the tour is announced.
How quickly will tickets sell out?
If history is any indicator, Eras Tour tickets will sell out extremely quickly once they go on sale. Here is how fast Taylor’s tours have sold out in recent years:
- 1989 World Tour – Sold out in under 5 minutes
- Reputation Stadium Tour – Sold out in under 1 hour
Given the anticipation for Taylor to return to touring after 5 years off the road, demand will be higher than ever. Many shows, especially in major markets, could sell out in mere minutes or hours once tickets drop.
Fans hoping to secure tickets will want to be ready the instant sales begin:
- Sign up for Taylor’s Verified Fan program on Ticketmaster when it opens
- Follow fan accounts for presale codes and onsale info
- Have payment info saved to ticket sites/apps ahead of time
- Log in and refresh quickly the moment sales begin
With strategic preparation and fast fingers, fans should be able to snag coveted tickets before they disappear!
How can I get tickets?
Here are some tips for the best shot at getting Eras Tour tickets once they go on sale:
- Verified Fan presale – Register for Taylor’s Verified Fan program on Ticketmaster when it opens. Verified fans get exclusive presale access.
- Fan presales – Follow Taylor fan accounts and sign up for presale code emails to gain early ticket access.
- Site refresh – Be ready on your device the instant the sale begins, refreshing and inputting codes quickly.
- Lucky links – Click unique links that fan accounts share to join smaller waiting rooms.
- Prep payment – Have payment info, addresses, etc. already entered into Ticketmaster/other sites.
- Mobile apps – Use the Ticketmaster/AXS/SeatGeek etc. apps for fastest access.
- Group buy – Coordinate with other fans to take advantage of group ticket allotments.
- Fan Exchange – Check for resale tickets on safe verified resale platforms after the initial sale.
While difficult, it is possible for dedicated Swifties to secure tickets with preparation, persistence, and a bit of luck!
Conclusion
That covers the key questions and details we know so far about Taylor Swift’s upcoming Eras Tour dates, cities, venues, ticket prices and availability. While exact tour plans are still under wraps, Swifties can expect an epic tour bringing Taylor’s latest music to stadiums and stages worldwide. With her phenomenal new Midnights album out now, anticipation for the Eras Tour is reaching fever pitch! Stay tuned for official announcements coming soon about what will undoubtedly be one of the hottest concert tickets of 2023. It’s an exciting time to be a Taylor Swift fan as she embarks on this next touring era!