Taylor Swift's Best Eras Tour Moments 1 Year After Her Final Show
- Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, which began on March 17, 2023, and ended on Dec. 8, 2024, included 149 shows in 51 cities across five continents.
Taylor Swift 's best Eras Tour moments are always up for debate among fans—and many Swifties are looking back at the magical run of shows as they mark one year since her final show.
On March 17, 2023, the pop superstar kicked off her wildly popular tour that quickly became a pop culture phenomenon. She wrapped up the Eras Tour on Dec. 8, 2024, after 149 shows in 51 cities across five continents.
Let's take a closer look at the best Eras Tour moments in honor of the first anniversary of it ending, and ahead of Swift's six-episode docuseries, End of an Era , premiering on Dec. 12 on Disney+.
Travis Kelce's Surprise Appearance During 'TTPD' Set
On June 23, 2024, Swift thrilled fans by having her then-boyfriend, Travis Kelce , join her on stage for the slapstick comedy transition ahead of her singing "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart." The Kansas City Chiefs player, dressed in a black suit and top hot, carried Swift across the stage and helped encourage her during a quick change during the London show.
When the Lift Malfunctioned & Swift Sprinted Down the Stage
On June 30, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a stage lift malfunctioned and didn't take Swift below the stage when it should have. She waited a beat, stomped her foot, and then decided to sprint down the length of the stage in order to do a quick change and make it to her next spot in time. Run, Taylor, run!
Taylor Lautner Doing a Backflip Before the Premiere of the "I Can See You" Music Video
On July 7, 2023, Swift's ex, Taylor Lautner , made a surprise appearance at an Eras Tour show ahead of the premiere of the music video for "I Can See You." He did a black flip across the stage in Kansas City as he made his way to the end, sparking enthusiastic reactions from the crowd.
Swift Scolding a Security Guard & "Bad Blood (Hey, Stop! Version)" Was Born
On May 13, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pa., Swift scolded a security guard , who was getting a bit intense with a member of the crowd, while not skipping a beat. "She's fine! 'Cause baby, now we've got bad blood. She wasn't doing anything! You know it used to be mad love. Hey, stop! (So take a look at what you've done.) 'Cause now we've got bad blood. Hey, stop!"
When the "Whose Afraid of Little Old Me?" Roomba Malfunctioned
On Oct. 27, 2024, in New Orleans, Swift's moving "Roomba" stage platform malfunctioned and wouldn't move during "Whose Afraid of Little Old Me?" But the show must go on, and so she jumped down and dramatically danced/walked around while singing instead.
When Fans Took Over That Hill Outside the Stadium in Munich
On July 24, 2024, tens of thousands of fans gathered outside the stadium in Munich, Germany, to watch the Eras Tour concert from a giant hill overlooking the concert.
When Swift's "Evermore" Surprise Song Stunned the Crowd Into Silence
On July 1, 2023, Swift played "Evermore" on piano during the surprise song section of her Eras Tour concert in Cincinnati, Ohio. When she sang Bon Iver 's part during the bridge , fans fell into a hushed silence, utterly mesmerized by the much different take on the song.
When Swift Debuted the Golden 'Reputation' Bodysuit
During every Eras Tour show leading up to Oct. 18, 2024, Swift wore the same black bodysuit with red detailing during her Reputation set. So when she appeared in a black bodysuit with golden detailing in Miami, fans lost it .
When She Gave Kobe Bryant's Daughter, Bianka, the "22" Hat
During every Eras Tour show, Swift met a child at the end of the stage and gifted them the black hat she wears while singing "22." On Aug. 3 , 2023, in Los Angeles, that special someone was Bianka Bryant, the daughter of the late Kobe Bryant , who died in a helicopter crash in 2020 alongside her older sister , Gianna Bryant.
"Exile (Feat. the Crowd)"
On Aug. 7, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif., Swift sang "Exile" as part of her surprise songs while at the piano. As she sang Bon Iver 's part during the bridge, the crowd filled in for her part, resulting in a gorgeous duet with tens of thousands of fans.
What are some of your favorite Eras Tour moments?
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