Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour concert, in Vancouver, on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The final night of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour lit up Vancouver on Sunday, bringing an electrifying close to nearly two years of unforgettable performances, shimmering costumes, and friendship bracelet swaps.
“We get to play one last show for you here tonight in beautiful Vancouver,” Swift told the crowd after opening with a few of her signature songs.
After performances spanning two years and 19 countries, pop superstar Taylor Swift wraps up her wildly successful Eras Tour with one last show in Vancouver.
Later in the evening, during a segment from her Red era, Swift took a moment to reflect on the love and camaraderie fans have shared throughout the tour. “That, I think, is the lasting legacy of this tour—the joy, togetherness, and love you’ve created,” she said, her voice filled with emotion.
The night’s performances followed a tight schedule, kicking off with Gracie Abrams at 6:45 p.m. PT. Swift took the stage about an hour later, dazzling the audience with a meticulously crafted set. Abrams described the final show as a historic moment, confessing she had shed tears earlier in the day. “I’m not ready for it to be over,” she admitted.
Vancouver became a hub for Swifties from across the globe, with officials reporting that around 70% of ticket holders had traveled from outside the region, including 40% from other countries. Fans flocked to see the pop icon wrap up her monumental tour, which began in March 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. Over 21 months, Swift performed 149 shows spanning North America, Latin America, the Asia-Pacific region, and Europe.
Fans sang outside B.C. Place, undeterred by warnings from stadium officials that those without tickets should stay away. (Ben Nelms/CBC)
Fans sing in the rain while Taylor Swift performs during the first of three concerts at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday, December 6, 2024. (Ben Nelms/CBC)
Security around the stadium was tight, with street barricades cutting off some of the downtown core's busiest streets. (Ben Nelms/CBC)
The tour's setlist evolved over time, incorporating songs from Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, released in April 2024. Tickets for the Vancouver finale sold out swiftly, with resale prices soaring to $2,000. In a surprise move, Swift’s team released $16 tickets for behind-the-stage seats just days before the shows, delighting lucky fans.
To manage the overwhelming enthusiasm, B.C. Place stadium erected fences to deter ticketless fans from holding “Tayl-gating” parties outside the venue. Still, many gathered beyond the barriers to soak in the atmosphere. Inside the stadium, ticketed attendees were given light-up wristbands that synchronized with the music, transforming the arena into a twinkling sea of color.
On Friday, Swift shared why Vancouver was chosen as the tour’s grand finale. “Where have the crowds been so generous, so welcoming, so warm-hearted? Where do they know every single word—and not just sing them, but scream them? Oh, we’ve got to go back to Canada, and so here we are,” she said to roaring applause.
Speculation of a documentary grew after a film crew was seen on stage, hinting that this tour's magic might soon be immortalized on screen. Meanwhile, the city prepared for the influx of fans with temporary modifications to B.C. Place’s bathrooms, anticipating that 95% of attendees would be female.
The economic impact of Swift’s Vancouver shows is projected at $157 million, according to Destination Vancouver. In Toronto, where Swift performed six shows before heading west, the concerts generated an estimated $282 million. Pollstar, a touring trade publication, predicts the Eras Tour will gross $2.2 billion—setting a new record for concert tours.
As the final notes rang out in Vancouver, Swift’s legacy on this tour extended far beyond the music, leaving an indelible mark on fans, cities, and the global music industry.
