The highly anticipated Eras Tour has turned Toronto into a Swiftie’s wonderland—from tailgate listening parties to bracelet-making events, the city has embraced her presence—even renaming streets leading up to the concert venue to “Taylor’s Way” for the remainder of her stay.
Taylor Swift (and her loyal fans) are finishing her mega tour with six stadium shows at Toronto’s Rogers Centre before travelling to Vancouver, BC for her final performances of the tour in early December.
On opening night in Toronto, we chatted with nine Swifties who shared their favourite Taylor era, what they were looking forward to from her Toronto performance, and what Taylor’s music means to them.
Lauren, 33 & Bryanna, 30
What is your favourite Taylor Swift Era?
L: “Reputation.”
B: “…Reputation.”
What makes Taylor’s music so meaningful for you?
L: “It speaks to so many people about so many different journeys in their life, and it’s so relatable to so many women and men, and I think it’s just a beautiful thing.”
What are you most excited about tonight?
“Honestly, just experiencing it together—she’s my best friend, and we are so happy to be here together.”
Kirsten, 24
What is your favourite Taylor Swift Era?
“Red.”
What makes Taylor’s music so meaningful for you?
“I actually went to the Fearless tour back in 2010, and I think since then, I’ve developed a strong love for her. I love what she stands for, I love her energy, and I really feel like she brings people together.”
What are you most excited about tonight?
“To see her outfits!”
Allison, 26
What is your favourite Taylor Swift Era?
“Midnights…but I’m a Lover girl, but Midnights is my favourite.”
What makes Taylor’s music so meaningful for you?
“Any phase of life that you are going through, she has something you can relate to.”
What are you most excited about tonight?
“Just being around the good energy and the good vibes, just hanging out with Taylor.”
Katrina & Brandy , 32
What is your favourite Taylor Swift Era?
K: “Reputation.”
B: “Reputation.”
What makes Taylor’s music so meaningful for you?
K: “I think just the community in itself, all the swifties coming together and all loving the same things.”
B: “She writes all of her lyrics, and there is literally a Taylor Swift song for anything.”
What was the first Taylor Swift song you ever heard?
B: “Tim McGraw.”
What are you most excited about tonight?
K: “The surprise songs.”
What is your favourite Taylor Swift song?
K: “Some of her oldies, Teardrops on My Guitar, Love Story.”
Madisyn, 23
What is your favourite Taylor Swift Era?
“Lover.”
What makes Taylor’s music so meaningful for you?
“I feel like her music really paints a picture, when she sings a song I feel like I have a movie in my mind.”
What are you most excited about tonight?
“I’m excited to be here with my mom and experience this with her.”
Roya, 30
What is your favourite Taylor Swift Era?
“Tourtured Poets Department.”
What makes Taylor’s music so meaningful for you?
“She describes women’s emotions and what we go through in such an amazing way. In a way that no other artist has touched me before.”
What are you most excited about tonight?
“I am front row, so I am very excited to see her that close.”
Nicole, 34
What is your favourite Taylor Swift Era?
“Probably Evermore.”
What makes Taylor’s music so meaningful for you?
“The lyrics are really relatable, and there is a song for every moment of your life, every emotion, every age, there is always something you can come to.”
What are you most excited about tonight?
“Really excited to hear Champagne Problems and All to Well (10 Minute Version).”
Check out our Toronto City Guide (Taylor’s Version).
