Hundreds of thousands of Taylor Swift fans descended on Seattle over the weekend ahead of the pop star's The Eras Tour. The two-day concert, which took place at Lumen Field, is expected to bring in an estimated $100 million for the city.
Swift fans from all over the world flocked to Seattle for the concerts, which featured songs from all of the singer's eras. Some fans even traveled from as far away as Canada and Europe.
"I've been a fan of Taylor Swift since I was a little girl," said Katherine Archibald, who flew from Calgary, Alberta, to see the concert. "I couldn't miss this opportunity to see her perform live."
In addition to the concerts, Swift fans also spent money on hotels, restaurants, and other businesses in Seattle. The city's tourism bureau is expecting the tour to generate a significant economic boost.
"We're thrilled to welcome Taylor Swift fans to Seattle," said Kathy Terry, the city's tourism director. "This is a major event for our city, and we're expecting it to have a positive impact on our economy."
The The Eras Tour is Taylor Swift's first world tour since 2018. The tour is expected to continue through 2024.
The concert sold out in just minutes.
The set list featured songs from all of Swift's eras, including Love Story, You Belong with Me, Shake It Off, and Blank Space.
Swift performed on a massive stage that was decorated with her signature imagery.
The concert was attended by an estimated 144,000 fans.
The concert generated an estimated $100 million for the city of Seattle.
The The Eras Tour is a major event for the city of Seattle and is expected to have a positive impact on the city's economy. Taylor Swift fans from all over the world are expected to come to Seattle to see the concert, which will boost tourism and generate revenue for local businesses.