Taylor Swift took the stage at Wembley Stadium in London for her ‘Eras’ tour on June 21st to a crowd of 88,446 people. The singer performed a 45-song setlist, which included tracks from her 2019 album ‘Lover’ and other songs from previous records. Throughout the three-hour-long show, Swift expressed her gratitude towards the crowd for choosing to spend their evening with her in the most exhilarating city in the world during the summer.
The singer’s setlist was divided into 10 distinct acts, marking each of her studio albums except for her self-titled debut. During her performance of the ‘Red’ section, Swift spoke about her time living in London and expressed her gratitude towards her London fans for their never-ending support throughout her musical journey.
She also premiered a mashup of ‘Hits Different’ and ‘Death By A Thousand Cuts’ and performed ‘The Black Dog,’ named after the south London pub of the same name. The latter included elements of ‘Come Back… Be Here’ and ‘Maroon’ in an acoustic arrangement, while the former appeared on her ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ LP.
Swift wrapped up the show with highlights from her ‘Midnights’ album, including a shoutout to her boyfriend and NFL player Travis Kelce during the performance of ‘Karma.’ It was an unforgettable experience for both Swift and her fans, who continue to rave about her ‘Eras’ tour.
The NME gave her Edinburgh show a five-star review, stating that despite being an arena show in a huge, cavernous venue, Swift and her fans managed to cultivate a community. It’s clear that Taylor Swift is not only a talented musician but also a performer who values her relationship with her loyal fans
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