The European leg of Taylor Swift’s high-grossing Eras Tour has begun, following a two-month hiatus. This tour segment kicked off in Paris on May 9, with Swift performing the first of four shows at La Défense Arena. Swifties were thrilled with the refreshed setlist and the incorporation of songs from her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD).
Throughout the three-hour concert, fans noted various updates, including new glittery outfits and significant setlist changes. The most notable addition was the inclusion of seven tracks from TTPD. Swift performed abbreviated versions of “But Daddy I Love Him,” “Who’s Afraid Of Little Old Me?”, “Fortnight,” “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” and “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart,” along with samples from “So High School” and “Down Bad.” These changes required some fan favorites to be trimmed from the set, such as “The Archer,” “The Last Great American Dynasty,” “The 1,” “‘Tis the Damn Season,” and “Tolerate It.”
Swift also restructured the sequence of her eras, moving the Red era earlier and shifting the reputation era to a later slot. She combined the Folklore and evermore eras, referring to them as the “sister albums” and delighting the audience with this reunion. Another new feature was the transition during the Speak Now era, now featuring florals on the screen and a new dance routine before she sings “Enchanted.”
Taylor Swift’s Updated Eras Tour Setlist in Paris
“Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince”
“Cruel Summer”
“The Man”
“You Need to Calm Down”
“Lover”
“Fearless”
“You Belong With Me”
“Love Story”
“22”
“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
“I Knew You Were Trouble”
“All Too Well (10-Minute Version)”
“Enchanted”
“Ready For It?”
“Delicate”
“Don’t Blame Me”
“Look What You Made Me Do”
“Cardigan”
“Betty”
“Champagne Problems”
“August”
“Illicit Affairs”
“My Tears Ricochet”
“Marjorie”
“Willow”
“Style”
“Blank Space”
“Shake it Off”
“Wildest Dreams”
“Bad Blood”
“But Daddy I Love Him”
“So High School”
“Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me”
“Down Bad”
“Fortnight”
“The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived”
“I Can Do It with a Broken Heart”
Surprise song #1
Surprise song #2
“Lavender Haze”
“Anti-Hero”
“Midnight Rain”
“Vigilante S—-“
“Bejeweled”
“Mastermind”
“Karma”
The Impact of The Tortured Poets Department
Swift described TTPD as “new works reflecting events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time – one that was both sensational and sorrowful in equal measure.” She summed it up succinctly in Paris: “Female rage, the musical.”
This latest addition to her discography has solidified Swift’s status as a pop icon. The album has dominated global streaming services, with tracks occupying the top 14 spots on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in its release week, breaking her own previous record with Midnights.
The Eras Tour: A Record-Breaking Phenomenon
Swift’s Eras Tour, which began in March 2023, is on track to be the highest-grossing tour of all time, projected to bring in $2 billion by its conclusion in December. This tour has already captivated audiences across the Americas, Asia, and Australia, and will continue to enthrall fans in 12 European countries before concluding with a final run in the US and Canada.
As the tour progresses through Europe and heads to the UK, Swift’s setlist and performances continue to evolve, offering fans a unique and unforgettable experience each night. The Eras Tour, with its intricate choreography, dazzling outfits, and dynamic setlist, has truly become the hottest ticket of the summer and a monumental event in pop music history.
The European Leg Begins in Paris
The European leg of Taylor Swift’s high-grossing Eras Tour is finally here. After a two-month hiatus, Swift kicked off with a refreshed setlist in Paris on May 9, following the release of her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD).
Setlist Changes and Highlights
In her first of four Paris shows, Swift delighted fans with a revamped setlist. Notable changes included new glittery outfits and the addition of seven tracks from TTPD:
“But Daddy I Love Him”
“Who’s Afraid Of Little Old Me?”
“Fortnight”
“The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived”
“I Can Do It With A Broken Heart”
Samples from “So High School”
Samples from “Down Bad”
To accommodate these new songs, some tracks were trimmed from the setlist, including “The Archer,” “The Last Great American Dynasty,” “The 1,” “’Tis the Damn Season,” and “Tolerate It.”
Era Sequence Adjustments
Swift also restructured the sequence of her eras:
The Red era moved earlier in the setlist.
The Reputation era was shifted to a later slot.
The Folklore and Evermore eras were merged. “On The Eras Tour we have now reunited the sisters!” Swift told the audience. “You can call it Folklore, Evermore, or you can call it the sister albums!”
Visual and Performance Tweaks
During the Speak Now era, a new transition featured floral visuals on the screen and a new dance routine before Swift performed “Enchanted,” replacing “Long Live” which she added mid-tour last year.
Updated Setlist for Paris
Here’s the updated setlist Swift performed during night one in Paris. The two surprise songs change for each performance:
“Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince”
“Cruel Summer”
“The Man”
“You Need to Calm Down”
“Lover”
“Fearless”
“You Belong With Me”
“Love Story”
“22”
“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
“I Knew You Were Trouble”
“All Too Well (10-Minute Version)”
“Enchanted”
“Ready For It?”
“Delicate”
“Don’t Blame Me”
“Look What You Made Me Do”
“Cardigan”
“Betty”
“Champagne Problems”
“August”
“Illicit Affairs”
“My Tears Ricochet”
“Marjorie”
“Willow”
“Style”
“Blank Space”
“Shake it Off”
“Wildest Dreams”
“Bad Blood”
“But Daddy I Love Him”
“So High School”
“Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me”
“Down Bad”
“Fortnight”
“The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived”
“I Can Do It with a Broken Heart”
Surprise song #1
Surprise song #2
“Lavender Haze”
“Anti-Hero”
“Midnight Rain”
“Vigilante S—-“
“Bejeweled”
“Mastermind”
“Karma”
Performance and Reception
Swift’s performance in Paris was met with enthusiastic praise, highlighting her ability to continually reinvent her live shows. The addition of TTPD tracks brought a fresh energy to the tour, resonating with both new and longtime fans.
Upcoming European Dates
The Eras Tour will continue across 12 European countries, including Spain, Germany, Ireland, and Portugal. After Europe, the tour returns to the US and Canada for a final run. Swift’s UK concerts begin on June 7 at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium, followed by shows in Liverpool, Cardiff, and London’s Wembley Stadium.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour: London Leg Kicks Off at Wembley Stadium
Taylor Swift is currently on the UK leg of her Eras Tour and performed the first of three shows (June 21-23) last night at London’s Wembley Stadium. The pop star will return to the capital in August, with five extra dates at Wembley on August 15-19.
An Epic Three-Hour Show
The show is over three hours long, featuring songs from nearly every era of Swift’s career, including:
Fearless
Speak Now
Red
1989
Reputation
Lover
Folklore
Evermore
Midnights
The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD)
Surprise Song Mashups
A highlight of the concert is the section where Swift plays a mashup of surprise songs on her guitar and piano. Swifties often theorize and predict what songs she will perform, adding an element of excitement and anticipation.
Many fans have taken to social media to share their reactions to the surprise songs—whether they are lucky enough to hear their favorites live or discover that Swift sang their favorite songs at a show they didn’t attend.
Surprise Songs So Far on the UK Leg
Here’s a rundown of all the surprise songs Swift has performed from her extensive catalog on the UK leg of The Eras Tour:
Edinburgh, Scotland
June 7: Mashup of “Would’ve Could’ve Should’ve/I Know Places” and mashup of “‘Tis the Damn Season/Daylight”
June 8: Mashup of “The Bolter/Getaway Car” and mashup of “All of the Girls You’ve Loved Before/Crazier”
June 9: Mashup of “It’s Nice to Have a Friend/Dorothea” and mashup of “Haunted/Exile”
Liverpool, England
June 13: Mashup of “I Can See You/Mine” and mashup of “Cornelia Street/Maroon”
June 14: Mashup of “This Is What You Came For/Gold Rush” and mashup of “The Great War/You’re Losing Me”
June 15: Mashup of “Carolina/No Body No Crime” and mashup of “The Manuscript/Red”
Cardiff, Wales
June 18: Mashup of “I Forgot That You Existed/This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things” and mashup of “I Hate It Here/The Lakes”
Speculations for the London Shows
With the London shows underway, speculation is rife as to which surprise songs Swift will choose. She has several songs specifically about London, including “London Boy” from her 2019 album Lover and “So Long, London” from The Tortured Poets Department. Additionally, London gets a mention in tracks like “Come Back, Be Here” from her 2012 album Red and the “From The Vault” track “Message In A Bottle.” There are also rumors that her song “The Black Dog” from TTPD is about a pub in South West London.
First Night in London: Setlist and Surprise Songs
Here’s what Swift performed on the first night of her London shows:
June 21
Mashup of “Hits Different/Death By a Thousand Cuts”
Mashup of “The Black Dog/Come Back Be Here”
Stay tuned for more updates as Taylor Swift continues her record-breaking Eras Tour across the UK.
