Taylor Swift has officially announced the conclusion of her monumental “Eras Tour,” marking the end of an era for her and her fans. During her 100th show in Liverpool, England, Swift revealed that the tour will wrap up in December, putting an end to speculation about potential additional dates.
“This is the very first time I’ve ever acknowledged to myself and admitted that this tour is going to end in December,” Swift shared with the crowd before performing her hit song, “All Too Well.” She added a touch of humor, saying, “I once used to have hobbies.”
Swift took a moment to express her gratitude to her fans, acknowledging the immense effort they put into attending her shows. “You have done so much to be with us,” she said. “You’ve made plans so far in advance. You planned what you were going to wear. You memorized lyrics. You got yourself here. You figured out parking. You figured out transportation, and I want to spend the 100th show just thinking about that and living in that moment and being here with you, and just know I appreciate every single ounce of effort that you put in to be with us when this show reaches triple digits in shows. So thank you!”
The “Eras Tour” kicked off on March 17, 2023, in Arizona and quickly became the highest-grossing tour of all time, surpassing $1 billion in revenue. The tour’s success was further amplified by the release of the “Eras Tour” concert film in October 2023, which grossed an additional $261.6 million worldwide.
Swift’s announcement came as a surprise to many, especially since she had recently extended the tour with 15 additional dates for her final North American leg, including a six-night stint in Canada. “Turns out it’s NOT the end of an era Miami, New Orleans, Indy and Toronto: The Eras Tour is coming to you in 2024,” she had tweeted at the time.
During her reflective speech in Liverpool, Swift shared how the tour has become her entire life. “This tour has really become my entire life, it’s taken over everything,” she said. “All I do when I’m not on stage is sit at home and try to think of clever acoustic song mashups and think about what you might want to hear.”
Swift’s acoustic performances have become a fan favorite, with each city getting a unique experience. She began mashing up songs in 2024, and fans eagerly anticipate these special moments at each show.
The “Eras Tour” has spanned five continents and will include 152 total shows by the time it concludes in Vancouver, Canada, on December 8, 2024. Swift’s comments in Liverpool marked the first time she publicly confirmed the end of the tour, which she had continued to expand over the past year.
Swifties, as her fans are affectionately known, will undoubtedly feel a mix of emotions with the news of the tour’s end. Swift acknowledged the dedication of her fans, saying, “You have done so much to be with us. You’ve made plans so far in advance. You planned what you were going to wear. You memorized lyrics. You got yourself here. You figured out parking. You figured out transportation, and I want to spend the 100th show just thinking about that and living in that moment and being here with you, and just know I appreciate every single ounce of effort that you put in to be with us when this show reaches triple digits in shows. So thank you!”
The “Eras Tour” has been a journey through Swift’s musical career, spanning 18 years of music. When she first announced the tour in November 2022, it was described as a journey through the musical eras of her career, both past and present. The original announcement included 27 concerts, but the overwhelming demand quickly expanded that number to 66 shows in the first year and 86 in the second year, covering 22 countries.
Throughout the tour, Swift has continued to evolve and impress, breaking attendance records at many stadiums worldwide. Fans have developed a unique language of “Swift-ese,” with friendship bracelets, custom concert chants, and unforgettable dance moves becoming part of the concert experience. Tens of thousands of fans log on to watch livestreams of each concert night, eagerly anticipating Swift’s outfits and custom song mashups.
The “Eras Tour” concert movie, which bypassed traditional production studios, was distributed directly through AMC and brought fans dancing and singing in the aisles. The movie is available to watch on Disney+.
As the tour continues, Swift will perform in various European cities before returning to North America in the fall. She will visit Miami, New Orleans, and Indianapolis in October and November, with the final show scheduled for December 8 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Swift’s announcement marks the end of a record-breaking tour that has left an indelible mark on her career and her fans. As the “Eras Tour” comes to a close, Swifties will cherish the memories and moments shared during this extraordinary journey.
