The Eras Tour makes fans believe in magic

By Nedaat Masiat ’26

This past November, I was privileged enough to attend Toronto night three of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. The drive up from CT was filled with excitement and anticipation, and it seemed more surreal as I got closer to the destination. The concert was held at the Rogers Centre, and Swift’s meticulously curated setlist alone spanned over three hours, where she sang a total of 46 songs. 

As we arrived at our seats, we were blessed with Gracie Abrams as the opening act, who has one of the most angelic voices and charismatic personalities I’ve ever seen, leaving a tough act for Swift to follow. 

Swift’s setlist was a representation of her evolution as an artist, featuring songs from each one of her albums, ranging from her debut album “Taylor Swift” to her latest release “The Tortured Poet Department.” Each era was distinctively portrayed through elaborate costumes, like her “Lover” body suit, and insane stage designs like the contraption they brought out during “The Man,” which enhanced the storytelling of her music. 

The atmosphere inside of the Rogers Centre was electric. Fans, known as Switfies, honored the tradition of trading friendship bracelets to foster a sense of community and shared excitement. The crowd’s energy was amazing, with people singing along to every single lyric.

This concert was towards the end of the Eras Tour. After she sang “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)” in its entirety, she received a lot of love back from the crowd, which led her to be overcome with lots of happy tears. This made the performance feel so much more genuine and instilled a sense of closeness in all of the audience. 

We spent $400 per ticket including fees from Ticketmaster and hours waiting in the presale queue, but after attending, I didn’t question for a second that it was all worth it. This show was much more than any concert; it excelled in every aspect: storytelling, performance, and audience engagement. This experience definitely lived up to the hype and I would recommend it to anyone, whether they were a fan of her music or not.