An ‘enchanting’ trip through Taylor Swift’s eras in Philadelphia

By NAOMI BREUER, 2024

Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated Eras Tour finally came to Philadelphia from May 12 to 14. To the disappointment of D.C. fans, Swift did not make a stop at the nation’s capital, leading many of them to swarm to Philadelphia for her three nights performing at the Lincoln Financial Field.

Were the hours waiting in line for tickets on Ticketmaster worth it? 100%. With 44 songs on the setlist, and about three hours of singing along with Swift through her record-breaking career’s many eras (from the yee-haw country days of “You Belong With Me,” to her catchiest pop songs like “Shake It Off,” to more melancholy songs such as “cardigan”), this was truly a memorable experience.

For those that weren’t able to snag tickets due to the infamous Ticketmaster fiasco or couldn’t make the two-hour drive to Philadelphia, here are Swift’s eras in photos and a quick review from the night of May 12.

‘Lover’ Era

out of excitement. Her performance of one of her most iconic albums was a trip down memory lane to the days when Swift was a curly-haired rising star singing of crushes and teenage angst. With the return of her sequined guitar and golden fringed dress, this was one of the highlights of the night; not a single person had a dry eye.