Taylor Swift Sydney concert: Fastest way into Sydney Eras Tour
Aussie Swifties heading to the Eras Tour in Sydney have been told the best way to beat the pre-show rush after a surprise release of last-minute tickets sold out fast.
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A final round of Taylor Swift tickets have sold out in less than two hours as fans scrambled to get a seat for the Eras Tour’s Sydney shows.
Frontier Touring confirmed there were “no tickets available” at 5.45pm on Thursday, after the last-minute batch went on sale via Ticketek at 4pm.
Final Sydney tickets on sale from 4pm today.
— Frontier Touring (@frontiertouring) February 22, 2024
Check @Ticketek_AU across show days for any late production releases → https://t.co/2EIQGRbVeDpic.twitter.com/Ocado5D46U
The Eras Tour is a marathon and we’re not just talking about the 195 minutes Taylor Swift takes to run through her 44 songs.
To help make the day less about navigating drama and more about enjoying the Eras experience, here’s some tips to get you through.
Mobility issues
Accor Stadium is huge and thousands of Swifties will be watching their idol from the nosebleed seats.
Those who have mobility issues (excepting those who have wheelchairs or secured accessibility tickets) have been asking how they get to those seats in the upper tiers.
An Accor Stadium spokesperson said “ask for help” once you have scanned your ticket and made it into the venue.
While you will still face climbing some stairs to your row, there are alternatives to reach the upper floors which staff can direct fans to if they are unable to use the circular ramps to the top of the stadium.
Ticketek Marketplace tickets
If you’ve purchased tickets to any of Swift’s shows on Ticketek Marketplace, rest assured Ticketek will reach out to you with instructions and all the required information prior to your show.
If there are any issues with tickets purchased on Ticketek Marketplace, concertgoers are encouraged to go to the box office or send an email to taylorswifttickets@ticketek.com.au
For those still looking to score tickets on the resale site, a Ticketek spokesperson said the website is “working as expected” with “significant demand” for tickets.
“On average, there are 50,0000 customers in the lounge at any point in time trying to gain access to Taylor Swift tickets via Marketplace. Once tickets are listed, they are purchased within 60 seconds of becoming available,” the spokesperson said.
“There is no doubt that there is significant demand to secure tickets to Taylor Swift’s upcoming The Eras Tour, which has been a global sell-out, but unfortunately there are very few genuine fans who are looking to list / sell their tickets.”
Add tickets to your phone wallet
Those that purchased tickets through Ticketek (not Marketplace) are being encouraged to download their tickets onto their phone wallets.
The outside of the stadium is likely to be congested with thousands of fans trying to scan in — and the potential for “Taylor-gaters” hanging around the stadium.
By downloading the tickets to a phone wallet, concertgoers will be able to access their tickets offline, so they won’t have to worry about any potential poor service in the area as they try and make their way into the stadium.
When to go to the bathroom
Being a three hours and 15 minutes show, many are concerned about missing things if they have to duck out to the bathroom.
Some diehard fans have opted to wear adult nappies to eliminate this problem altogether, but for those looking for a less extreme option, the obvious choice may seem to be running to the loo right after opener Sabrina Carpenter’s set finishes.
Concertgoers in Melbourne warned the queues are enormous in the 30 minute gap between Carpenter and Swift.
Fans have suggested biting the bullet and picking a song to sacrifice.
This has caused fierce debate within the community, as some put forward skipping All Too Well (10 minute version) or some songs from the Folklore and Evermore era.
The best bet for those unwilling to give up any of the 44 songs seems to be bolting to the bathroom in between some of the “eras”, as there’s usually a couple minutes where Swift is offstage for an outfit change.
Where to snag a last minute outfit
Still don’t have a fit sorted? No worries.
Generous Swifties from across the country have been flocking to Facebook to offer fans attending the Sydney shows their gear.
From intricate Lover body suit replicas to Lavender Haze inspired jackets, fans are keen to share the love.
Some Swifties are even attempting to pay it forward, having received outfits from fans attending international shows, wearing them in Melbourne, and keen to breathe a third life into them in time for the Sydney shows.
Scan Facebook groups for your last-minute costume; some are even offering to express post it to you.
Get Friendship Bracelet ready
Not the arts and crafts kinda Swiftie? Fans are banding together to share the stockpiles of friendship bracelets they’ve made to ensure that every fan has something to trade at the concerts.
Many seem to have gone a little overboard, making hundreds of bracelets that they’re now keen to share.
Others are also taking to social media to sell or give away their beads now that they no longer need them.
Merchandise
Fans will be able to get their hands on Taylor Swift merchandise – as well as a small selection of Sabrina Carpenter T-shirts and hoodies – inside the stadium on show days, as well as outside from noon.
Based on fan experiences in Melbourne, the sizes run quite large, which led to small and extra small sizes selling out very quickly.
If you’re hoping to get your hands on those sizes, you’ll need to be at the venue early.
Standing on seats
Following Swift’s shows in Melbourne, many have taken to social media to complain about little ones blocking their view by standing on seats.
This is a tough one to navigate when it comes to concert etiquette versus the enjoyment of younger fans or height-challenged Swifties – we’re still reeling from the vision of the poor guy whose seat was behind AFL giant Mason Cox at a Melbourne concert.
Good concert seat neighbour policy would suggest children be allowed to stand on seats if they’ll still be shorter than the person behind them. Frontier Turing’s website states “no standing on seats” under their “considerations for others at the show” section.
On show night, it will depend on your surrounding Swifties and venue staff assigned to your section as to how often or how long you’ll get to elevate your position so only stand on your seat for your favourite songs unless you want to waste the night arguing with people.
Solo Swifties
When the dust settled after the Eras Tour ticket hunger games, many Swifties were left holding … one ticket.
So if you could only buy a single seat, you are in good company, with solo Eras travellers banding together on Facebook pages to meet up and share the experience together – and swap bracelets, of course.
If you’re in Section 602, chances are you will make a row full of new friends on Friday night.
Thunderbolts and lightning
There is little chance Swift’s four shows in Sydney will be postponed due to weather.
The pop star is renowned for celebrating “rain shows” and there is no wiggle room in the Eras Tour dates to reschedule dates with her production needed in Singapore for the next leg.
Her last concert at the Sydney stadium for Reputation in 2018 was delayed by 50 minutes because of an electrical storm.
While television and radio guests were treated to a meet and greet backstage, this concert reviewer was dodging lightning strikes and offering $10 to cleaners to buy a garbage bag to use as a poncho.
Worst Case Scenario
Big events equals increased risk of injury. If you injure yourself on transport enroute to the gig, seek treatment, report the incident to staff at the train station or bus drop-off and try to obtain contact details from witnesses. And stay calm. Authorities and fellow Swifties will look after you.
The same goes at the venue should you suffer any kind of injury. There will be medical staff on standby to help fans.
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