Taylor Swift returns to Detroit for her biggest tour yet
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Fans buy merch outside Ford Field Thursday. Photo: Samuel Robinson/Axios
Taylor Swift and her die-hard fans are descending upon downtown ahead of the Eras Tour at Ford Field Friday and Saturday.
Driving the news: After a chaotic presale that shattered Ticketmaster's all-time record for most tickets sold by an artist in a single day, one of the biggest pop stars ever is going to pack the stadium back-to-back nights.
Why it matters: The megastar's tour stop, which is expected to boost downtown businesses all weekend, is a holiday for Metro Detroit Swifties who've been waiting to see Swift here for the first time in five years.
- During her Reputation Tour, she gave a tribute to and led the crowd in a moment of silence for Aretha Franklin a week after the soul singer died in 2018.
Details: Parking is going to be a hassle. It's $50 at Ford Field but we recommend leaving your car up Woodward and taking the QLine, which is extending its hours until 1am Friday and Saturday.
- Doors for both 6:30pm shows open at 4:30.
- Girl in Red opens both nights, with Gracie Abrams also opening on Friday and Owenn on Saturday.
Of note: A merch truck is stationed outside Ford Field’s gate B from noon through the show Friday and Saturday. Lines were long Thursday so plan ahead.
- The stadium is allowing bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12". Leave purses larger than a clutch at home.
- Ford Field also has charging stations located around the concourse.
Catch up quick: If you still want tickets and money isn’t a problem, go to StubHub or SeatGeek for resale tickets priced above $1,000.
- People who weren't able to make the show are selling last-minute tickets on various Facebook groups for much less.
Worthy of your time: Look back at 17 years of local Swift performances via the Detroit News.
- And read Nicole Cobler of Axios Austin's firsthand account of the show in Arlington where fans recreated Swift's most iconic outfits and strangers exchanged friendship bracelets.