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It was the end of The Eras Tour, but the start of an age.
Taylor Swift concluded her record-setting world tour in Vancouver, Canada, on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the BC Place stadium. After bringing The Eras Tour to Asia and Europe this year, Swift returned to North America for one final hurrah.
The successful world tour, which officially kicked off in March 2023, took fans on a three-hour musical journey through 10 of Swift’s albums.
With flashy costumes and intricate sets, the pop star created a true spectacle, performing some of her biggest hits from her decades-spanning career. Plus, she always had a few surprises up her sleeve, whether it be special guests or announcements about her upcoming albums.
As Swift wraps up two years of touring, take a look back at some of the best moments from the show.
It’s a Cruel Summer with You
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Taylor Swift performing at the Eras Tour in Las Vegas on March 24, 2023.Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty
Following a dramatic interlude that references Taylor Swift’s first 10 albums, the singer emerges from under the stage to perform her Lover song “Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince.” She then segues into her hit track “Cruel Summer,” which leads the audience to erupt in applause.
She’s ‘The Man’
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Taylor Swift performing at the Eras Tour in Buenos Aires on Nov. 9, 2023.Marcelo Endelli/TAS23/Getty
Swift then addresses the lively crowd, joking that they’re making her feel so powerful as she shows off and kisses her biceps. As she slips on a blazer, she transitions into her next song by letting the crowd know that they’re making her feel like “The Man.”
This Is Our Place, We Make the Rules
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Taylor Swift performing at the Eras Tour in Nashville on May 5, 2023.John Shearer/TAS23/Getty
During the show, Swift brings the Lover House to life as she performs the titular song from her seventh studio album with her full band and backup singers.
The Archer
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Swift ends her Lover set by singing her ballad “The Archer,” transforming the stage into a starry spectacle.
It’s Fearless
Swift then goes back to her Fearless days as she dons her best gold dress on stage. At one point during the set, she throws up a heart for the audience before doing her signature twirl with her studded guitar.
Standing Ovation
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One of the highlights of Swift’s Evermore era has to be her performance of “Champagne Problems” at her moss-covered piano, which always earns a huge standing ovation from the crowd — with one of her longest being eight minutes during her Los Angeles show.
Tribute to Majorie
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During her Evermore set, Swift brings the audience to tears as she performs “Marjorie” penned about her late grandmother Marjorie Finlay, who was an opera singer. For the special performance, Swifties pay tribute to Marjorie by turning on their camera flashlights, creating a beautiful array of lights across the stadium.
Fun Times with Haim
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For select dates when Haim served as her opening act, Swift brought out the sibling trio to perform “No Body, No Crime” from her Evermore album. While performing in Santa Clara, California (above), Haim even donned their outfits from the “Bejeweled” music video, in which they played Swift’s evil stepsisters.
Entering Her Reputation Era
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Nothing quite tops the introduction to Swift’s Reputation era as images of snakes and Swift’s clanking heels appear on the screen before her hit song “Ready For It?” blares through the speakers. Of course, the transition from “Don’t Blame Me” to “Look What You Made Me Do” is a true highlight of the show.
The Old Taylor Can’t Come to a Phone Right Now
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Paying homage to the “Look What You Made Me Do” music video, Swift’s backup dancers dress up as “old Taylors” as she performs the hit song on stage. It’s a true “eras” moment to see Swift (in all her snake queen glory) with her old selves on one stage.
1, 2, 3, Let’s Go!
From clapping during “You Belong with Me” to singing Kendrick Lamar’s verse in “Bad Blood,” fans have created many interactive chants for the Eras Tour. However, none of them quite top the “1, 2, 3, let’s go b—-” chant before “Delicate,” which even Swift participates in during each show.
Deep Blue but You Painted Me Golden
After 131 consecutive shows in the red snake bodysuit for Reputation, Swift had fans in Miami going wild when she stepped out in a brand-new gold version.
Her Princess Moment
Though the Eras Tour’s Speak Now set is short, it’s definitely sweet as Swift has her princess moment in a gorgeous gown for “Enchanted.”
This Night Is Sparkling
For the Speak Now era, Swift wore nine different dresses over the two-year tour, including a bedazzled blue dress she debuted in Miami.
Long Live the Memories We Made
During a few special performances, Swift extended her Speak Now set by singing her hit “Long Live” with her band.
A Perfect Night to Dress Up Like Hipsters
For her Red set, Swift dresses up like a hipster for her performance of “22.” In a heartwarming moment, she ends the song by giving her hat to a special fan in the audience.
We Remember It ‘All Too Well’
Swift perfectly sets the scene as she sings the 10-minute version of her song “All Too Well” on stage. As she reminisces about fall and winter, the seasons come to life with leaf and snow confetti.
Trouble, Trouble
Swift doesn’t hold back with the special effects as she sings her hit “I Knew You Were Trouble” and bursts of smoke appear around her on stage.
Duets with Phoebe Bridgers
During a few select performances, Swift was joined by her opening act Phoebe Bridgers to perform their song “Nothing New” from Red (Taylor’s Version).
The Folklore Cabin
Following her Red set, Swift transitions to her Folklore era where she brings the woodsy cabin to life on stage and soulfully sings tracks such as “Cardigan” and “The Last Great American Dynasty.”
Lost in the Memory
At one point during her Folklore set, Swift puts her cape dress to good use as she twirls around on stage, getting up close with the audience.
The Rain Came Pouring Down
During her concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts (above), Swift found a way to “shake off” the rain as she danced the night away in her green two-piece.
Burning It Down
Hours after bringing the Lover House to life, Swift burns it to the ground as she performs her hit “Bad Blood” during her 1989 set. During her show at Arrowhead Stadium (above), Swift perfectly matched the fire hue with her orange outfit and boots.
Who’s Afraid of Little Old She?
After releasing her 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department on April 21, fans eagerly anticipated how the singer would incorporate the LP into her lengthy setlist. During the first show following TTPD‘s release, Swift reorganized the setlist to add seven songs off her latest album — including “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” during which she parades around the stage on a hovering platform.
Beam Me Up
She sits on the gliding platform to perform “Down Bad” in a spotlight cast from a UFO hovering overhead. The song slowly transitions into the next part of the set, her Post Malone collaboration “Fortnight.”
Very Special Guest
Swift made a habit of welcoming new faces onstage during her eight shows at Wembley Stadium in London. On June 23, her boyfriend Travis Kelce joined her for a skit between songs, lifting her onto a sofa and prepping her to perform “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.”
Take Me to Florida!!!
On the final night of the Eras Tour’s European leg, Swift pulled out all the stops. She surprised the crowd with the live debut of “Florida!!!” off of The Tortured Poets Department — and brought out Florence Welch to perform alongside her.
And the Surprise Song Is . . .
Swift’s acoustic set has become one of the most anticipated moments of the Eras Tour as Swifties (in the stadium and watching at home) eagerly wait to hear which songs the singer will perform at the show. Surprise songs have ranged from early hits like “Tim McGraw” to mashups such as “New Year’s Day/Peace.”
Sweet Moments with Sabrina Carpenter
During one special show in Sydney, Australia (above), Swift was joined by her opening act Sabrina Carpenter who joined her in a performance of “White Horse” at the flower-covered piano.
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)
Swift has also used her acoustic set as an opportunity to make some very special announcements, starting with the announcement of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) during her Nashville show on May 5, 2023 (above).
Friendly Reunions
Months later as Swift debuted the music video for “I Can See You” from Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), she enlisted some surprise guests. The singer was joined on stage by Presley Cash, Joey King and her ex-boyfriend Taylor Lautner, who all played pivotal roles in her Speak Now era.
1989 (Taylor’s Version)
As Swift performed one of her final shows for the U.S. leg of the Eras Tour on Aug. 9, 2023 (above), she shocked the crowd by announcing 1989 (Taylor’s Version) on stage. For the special moment, she debuted several new blue concert looks in honor of the album.
End Gamers
For her Aug. 15, 2024 show at Wembley, Swift brought out her friend of over a decade, Ed Sheeran, whom she introduced as “a second brother.” They then sang a mega medley of their hits “Everything Has Changed” and “End Game,” as well as Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud.”
Dream Team
After Welch’s guest appearance, Swift continued to treat the audience by bringing out longtime collaborator and close friend Jack Antonoff for the acoustic set. Wielding guitars, the dynamic duo performed a mashup of their songs “Getaway Car” and “Death by a Thousand Cuts.”
That’s That ‘We’ Espresso
During the last leg of The Eras Tour, some familiar faces rejoined Swift onstage, including former opener Sabrina Carpenter in New Orleans. After a cute introduction via phone call, the “Taste” singer came out to perform a mashup of her songs “Please Please Please” and “Espresso” with Swift’s “Is It Over Now?”
Did You Miss ‘Us’?
Opener Gracie Abrams also made another appearance during the surprise song set in Toronto, and the close friends sang their collaboration “Us,” mashed up with Swift’s “Out of the Woods.”
Special Guest Ice Spice
Swift turned MetLife Stadium into a party in May 2023 as she was joined by Ice Spice (above) for a special performance of “Karma.”
Making the Whole Place Shimmer
Swift proves that a diamond’s gotta shine as she performs “Bejeweled” on the stage, complete with delightful choreography from her backup dancers.
Dressing for Revenge
Swift’s sultry performance of “Vigilante S—” is another highly talked about moment from the show (and has quickly gone viral on social media as many try to replicate her intricate chair choreography).
Confetti Falls to the Ground
It wouldn’t be a Taylor Swift show without confetti! As Swift closes the tour with “Karma,” the stage is covered with rainbow confetti representing Swift’s first 10 albums.
Full-Circle Piano Moment
Fans pointed out that Swift’s first piano song of the whole tour was “Tim McGraw,” the first song in her discography, and she concluded the Vancouver shows (and the whole tour) with a mashup that included “Long Live,” “New Year’s Day” and “The Manuscript” — the final song on her most recent album.
