Taylor Swift’s record-shattering ‘Eras Tour’ has recommenced in the United States starting on Oct. 18 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The tour, which highlights her musical growth over the last decade, has attracted millions of fans and memories.
Swift is set to perform three shows in Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis before officially concluding the U.S. visit on Nov. 3. Her set list consists of the “eras” she has experienced throughout her career — most commonly known through the names of her studio albums. This includes “Fearless,” “Speak Now,” “Red,” “1989,” “Reputation,” “Lover,” “Folklore,” “Evermore,” “Midnights” and her newest addition, “The Tortured Poets Department.”
When tickets for the original United States leg of the Eras Tour went on sale in November 2023, the demand was so heavy that the primary ticket-selling platform, Ticketmaster, experienced significant technological issues, ultimately leaving some fans empty-handed.
Brooke Shaffer, a local teen, went to The Eras Tour in Pittsburgh, Pa., on the second night. Shaffer said that getting her hands on tickets at first was complicated due to the many loops she had to jump through.
“We got a presale code and tried to get tickets from that,” Shaffer stated. “We were unable to and decided to try the general sale and then we found out it was canceled because there were no tickets left.”
Around three months later, Shaffer got a message saying she could request tickets for Pittsburgh night two of the tour.
“I had never been more excited about a concert than I was for this one.”
Shaffer noted that buying tickets for the second leg was much easier. She was ahead in the ticket queue and secured the tickets before they sold out.
Shaffer said her experience at the concert was like no other. Being around the kindest people who all love Taylor Swift made the atmosphere incredibly magical.
P-T sophomore Sophia Lecce attended night two of the Pittsburgh show, as well. On the flip side, Lecce said she did not secure tickets for the second leg of the tour but still had an incredible experience at the first show.
Lecce and Shaffer both mentioned how their favorite part of the show was the acoustic section.
“I am so excited to experience it again,” Shaffer said.