Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour was an energetic musical journey that kept fans on their feet for nearly three hours, creating an experience even non-fans will remember fondly for years to come.
There was plenty of drama leading up to the Acrisure Stadium show – from Ticketmaster issues and resale prices to ticket sales going wrong and crowd surges – but once everyone was inside Acrisure Stadium, it all made up for itself.
What to Expect
As Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour begins to make stops across Pittsburgh, hundreds of thousands of Swifties are already crowding Acrisure Stadium for two nights of sold-out performances at sold-out Acrisure Stadium. But this show won’t just be any old show: from outfit preparation and set list speculation to opener speculation and Ticketmaster crashes due to fan anticipation – fans have been anticipating these two nights for months! At each stop along her tour route, Taylor has proven herself an exceptional showman.
With a dynamic stage setup that spans all eras of Taylor’s career, spectacular lighting effects, and an ever-evolving backdrop that changes at each concert to reflect its architecture, these concerts are both musical and visually stunning. Fans have raved about Taylor diving into the audience from a pool in her “Midnights” performance as well as the fireworks display, which ends every show – fans have also loved seeing her use water effects for her “Midnights” set and fireworks to cap them off!
Local businesses have also welcomed Swift with open arms, offering themed cocktails, food specials, and merchandise fans can’t get anywhere else. Loews Hotels hosted pre-concert events featuring playlists curated by Swift himself, along with backdrops that allowed guests to snap Instagram-ready shots with fellow Swifties before each show at select properties.
Visit Pittsburgh CEO Jerad Bachar reported that hotel bookings have already seen an upswing and expects occupancy levels to be near 100% by Sunday’s concert weekend. These visitors will help boost restaurants and attractions throughout Pittsburgh as well.
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” a film chronicling Taylor Swift’s sellout U.S. tour that has seen her break stadium attendance records at each stop, is also set for release this weekend.
Theaters are getting in on the action, too, offering ticket specials to encourage Swifties to come dressed in their favorite Taylor outfits for screenings. One theater, specifically Squirrel Hill’s Manor Theater, invites Swifties to wear their Taylor gear and homemade friendship bracelets on Thursday for a special screening of “Taylor Swift: 1989-1998.”
The Opening Acts
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has proven itself more than just another concert; it is becoming a cultural moment that will be discussed for years to come. Just the build-up was enough of an event, with its Ticketmaster mess, resale prices, and fans willing to go to great lengths to obtain tickets, creating considerable anticipation ahead of its scheduled stop at Pittsburgh Acrisure Stadium on April 11th.
And though there were a few minor glitches with the system (and tickets that went on sale after their initial release date), all who attended enjoyed themselves immensely. The crowd was unbelievably enthusiastic, the setlist was outstanding, and the production values were mind-bogglingly excellent!
For the first time, an entire concert was captured on film and will be released as a movie on Halloween weekend on October 22. It will follow Taylor through her whole show from start to finish and showcase all her hits from her last three albums, plus new ones never heard live before.
Local businesses in Pittsburgh are offering special deals during both Eras concerts. Burgatory Bar and Shorty’s both feature Taylor Swift-themed drink menus featuring cocktails based on some of her hit songs; Shorty’s also sells limited edition tins and cups that guests can purchase either online or at the venue at discounted rates.
This weekend’s shows feature opening acts Gracie Abrams, OWENN, and Girl in Red. All three artists are well-known among Taylor Swift fans and have performed as openers on previous tours; Girl in Red even stars in one of her music videos!
The HAIM sisters have long been close to Taylor Swift, opening several shows during both her 1989 World Tour and Reputation Stadium Tour. Together, they provided story inspiration for “No Body, No Crime,” while Swift gave HAIM some feedback when remixing their 2020 single, “Gasoline.” Therefore, it comes as no surprise that Swift and HAIM are an ideal pair to embark on this tour together.
The Stage Setup
As Swifties prepare to converge upon Pittsburgh this weekend for two sold-out concerts at Acrisure Stadium, hotels, Airbnbs, and restaurants are already fully booked in Allegheny County. Travel experts note the intense excitement generated by Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is unparalleled, likening it to concert phenomena of any generation.
Multi-award-winning pop star Kelly Rowland takes audiences on an energetic musical journey that spans her current hits and past albums with 45 songs spanning nine eras on each setlist – not to mention two surprise songs that extend the performance time to over three hours of entertainment!
Fans have managed to secure tickets for Taylor Swift’s upcoming tour stop in their city despite the notorious Ticketmaster ticketing fiasco and are ready to experience an unbelievable spectacle with 70,000 screaming Swifties singing along with special guests. Additionally, an accompanying documentary film should capture all of its excitement and camaraderie.
Swifties often wear costumes inspired by their favorite video clips or era of their music to concerts, as well as bring along signs to express their Swiftie pride with fellow attendees. Events also provide an invaluable opportunity to meet people from around the globe and forge new friendships that may last a lifetime.
TikTok live streams and Twitter updates have kept many captivated by Taylor Swift’s live performance, keeping fans glued to their screens until the day they can attend her concert in person. Some even turned to secondary market tickets in hopes of experiencing it first-hand; those who missed out are likely in for another Taylor Swift tour in the future!
If you’re attending Taylor Swift’s concert in the Strip District, make sure to visit Shorty’s for an irresistibly delicious Lavender Haze Shortbread Cookie Shake or Cruel Summer strawberry horchata! Additionally, they have specially created cocktails just for this event and will give away two tickets per show day or sing along in their Karaoke Room while sipping on cocktails and meeting fellow Swifties!
The Performing Artists
Taylor Swift kept fans dancing and singing for over three-and-a-half hours during her “Eras Tour,” with new material as well as old hits bringing smiles and laughter from every seat in the arena. If you missed her in person, don’t fret: starting Friday, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” provides viewers a front-row seat to this epic event as well as unique insights into her creative process and personal journey.
The movie features an eclectic musical mix, from her self-titled debut to Midnights (her most recent 2023 hit). Additionally, there’s behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with pop superstar Cher. Additionally, family and friends give us an insider peek into her journey while on tour.
Guest will get the concert experience thanks to detailed sets and spectacular effects that bring each song to life, such as fireworks shooting around the stage for songs like “Bad Blood.” Water effects were also used as she danced on a floating platform suspended above a lake during her “Midnights” tour stop in 2022.
Swift has also included two surprise songs at each show on her tour, some explicitly tailored to each city. In Pittsburgh, for instance, she performed an acoustic version of her hit song “Mr. Perfectly Fine.”
As fans are dressing in their best Swiftie attire for the premiere, several local bars and restaurants are getting into the spirit by offering special drinks and snacks to commemorate it. At one cinematic screening of the movie on Thursday in Squirrel Hill alone, patrons are being invited to wear their most creative Swiftie ensemble!
Record-breaking crowds at Acrisure Stadium for Taylor Swift Eras Tour concerts at Acrisure are anticipated to bring significant economic benefits to the Pittsburgh region. VisitPITTSBURGH, the official tourism marketing organization for the Pittsburgh region, is already seeing increased bookings and visitor requests for information and recommendations regarding hotels, restaurants, and attractions, with 75% coming from Swifties themselves during the weeks preceding concerts.
