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Taylor Swift Is Releasing ‘Partially Obstructed’ Tix To The Eras Tour So Here’s What To Expect

Alexandra Koster

General public ticket sales for the Eras Tour kicked off on Friday, June 30 and they were a bloodbath. Now, a final round of tix are going on sale today Friday, November 10. And while there are limited numbers and many are partially obscured side-view tickets, fans are scrambling to get their hands on a chance to be in the same (admittedly large) room as Miss Swift.

So if you’re anything like me, you’re in full delulu mode and planning your Taylor Swift outfits , operating under the assumption that you’ll absolutely get tickets in this final drop despite the fact that literally millions of people are trying to get them, far outweighing ticket availability.

Sounds bad for you, but not me! I’m getting tickets! Surely! Hooray!

At this stage, it’s important to note that being able to buy any ticket at this stage is considered a success . But we’re dreamers here at PEDESTRIAN.TV. We’re also a little bit delulu, envisioning a world where we’ll not only be able to skip the queue and buy tickets, we’ll be able to choose what section we’re getting to sit in.

But even if that’s not at all possible, let’s have a look at the layout of the venue and what we can expect if we do end up with partially constructed side-view tickets.

Luckily, a bunch of Eras concertgoers overseas have kindly spilled the tea on TikTok, sharing what the seats around the stadium actually look like. They’ve shared important things like potential visual obstructions and what your view will actually look like. And also less important things, like how likely you are to be battling hundreds of thousands of teenagers with their phones out for the full two-hour concert duration or the potential to breathe the same air as Taylor (a gift).

Regardless of what you end up with, be assured that there are no bad seats at a Taylor Swift show (except for the one next to me). Trust me, I sat on the very last possible row for her Reputation Tour back in 2018 and it was the best time ever.

So read on for the DL on each seating category for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and real-life videos about what kind of view you’ll cop based on where you sit.

Taylor Swift Eras Tour seating map: What will seating look like for Sydney and Melbourne shows?

Despite the MCG and Accor Arena being wildly different venues, all Taylor Swift Eras Tour shows have a pretty similar layout in terms of seats and stage design.

All shows will have your standard stadium seating, as well as some extra floor seats closer to the stage.

There are plenty of opportunities to get up close to Tay as all shows have a little runway stage that goes deep into the crowd. On this runway, there’s a big ol’ diamond, which Taylor spends a lot of time in (as she should — boo needs to be front and centre!).

Accor Stadium Seating Map | Taylor Swift Eras Tour

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Stadium Seating Map | Taylor Swift Eras Tour

You can peep the Sydney Accor Stadium Taylor Swift map here and Melbourne Cricket Ground’s Taylor Swift map here .

Reserve seating breakdown: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

Great, now we can dive into IRL videos of what your view and experience might look like based on the tickets you buy.

While I’d love to be able to give you seat views based on the reserve class, that’s just not possible as we don’t quite know what seats will be under each category.

For example, A Reserve might mean floor tickets near the stage, but it might also mean front-row tickets in the lower bowl. Similarly, you might assume C Reserve is in the grandstands, but it also might mean an obstructed floor ticket. Ya feel?

With that in mind, we’ve rounded up a bunch of vids that show the Eras Tour experience based on where you’re sitting in the stadium. Please note that it’ll be hard to actually gauge how much these will cost you until we’re actually in the blood bath buying tickets.

We’ve all seen those videos of those people that somehow managed to cop front-row tickets on the floor (black magic, probs). But how do floor seats fare when you’re a couple of rows back?

Uh, pretty damn good. While they might be a toughie if you’re really short or bringing kids, the view here is so good, I’d sell my firstborn for it.

They’re also ideal if you really wanna be in on the action, like this TikToker who managed to get confetti’d into oblivion. Love that for her.

Despite everyone standing in Eras Tours videos, floor seating is allocated, so unfortunately, you won’t be able to smoosh that cute little face of yours to the front row unless you actually have tickets there.

To me, the lower bowl is the blend of all things good. You’re close enough that you feel like you’re in on the action, but being a little bit further away from the floor means there’s slightly less chaos around you.

You also have the benefit of being able to see properly thanks to tiered seating, so it’s a good choice for any shorties out there.

Lower bowl seats mean you can also take in the atmosphere as you’ll usually cop a nice 360 view of everything.

This vid was captured “from the 700’s”, which is a nice way of saying the very, very, very back of the stadium.

As you can see, it’s actually a surprisingly schmick view, proving that all seats are good seats.

Obstructed View

An obstructed view can mean a lot of things. It might mean you’ve got a dirty big pole in your way, or it might mean that you’ve been seated at the last possible seat on the side and don’t get a full view of the stage. For those gearing up to buy ticket’s in today’s drop, this is what you’ll have to make peace with.

In this TikTok, we can see that a person is seated almost next to the stage, resulting in a slightly obstructed view. That said, these seats are still pretty good as you’ve got a full view of the diamond, which Taylor spends a lot of time in.

These kind of seats might be worth it if you want to save a buck, just make sure you check what the obstructed view is.

What are the worst seats in Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour?

There’s a popular phrase going around currently: there are no bad seats at a Taylor Swift concert.

But if you’re really concerned about getting bad seats, it’s probably a good idea to steer clear of any seats with obstructed views. It’s also a pretty good rule of thumb that the more expensive your tickets, the better the seats. So with that logic, you’d probably want to avoid F and G Reserve tickets.

That said, I would happily sell my kidneys for any Eras Tours — even if it’s behind a big, fat pole.

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Taylor swift the eras tour 2024: melbourne event information, set times, set list and more.

Are you ready for it?

This weekend, Swifties will be flocking to the first leg of Taylor Swift’s Australian  Eras Tour. She’ll be heading our way on February 16, 17 and 18 for shows at the MCG, before jetting off to Sydney for shows on February 23, 24 and 25.

Melbourne’s iconic MCG will notably host the largest concert of  Taylor   Swift ’s career to date and her three concerts there will see her break the MCG’s record for the most tickets sold by one artist at the venue. ​ Taylor  will also be the first artist ever to perform four concerts at Accor Stadium, Sydney.

She will be joined by special guest artist, Sabrina Carpenter.

Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews  here .

Here’s all the deets you need to know!

Taylor Swift Show Dates

• Feb 16 – Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
• Feb 17 – Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
• Feb 18 – Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
• Feb 23 – Accor Stadium, Sydney
• Feb 24 – Accor Stadium, Sydney
• Feb 25 – Accor Stadium, Sydney
• Feb 26 – Accor Stadium, Sydney

Taylor Swift Melbourne Set Times

For all Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour shows, set times are as follows:

Gates open: 4:30pm AEDT

Show starts: 6:20pm AEDT with support act Sabrina Carpenter.

Box Offices at Melbourne Cricket Ground will open from 12pm on show day, and from 10am to 6pm on the Wednesday and Thursday before the shows. These are located at Gate 3 and Gate 6.

Venue location

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MGC) – Brunton Ave, Richmond VIC 3002

Public Transport Melbourne

Swifties, have you planned your journey to Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at the MCG on Friday 16, Saturday 17, and Sunday 18 February?

To help you get to and from the MCG, extra train and tram services will run on Friday 16, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 February, and the Free Tram Zone will be extended to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Public transport and walking options to the MCG

• Catch a train to Jolimont Station for a five-minute walk through Yarra Park directly to the MCG.
• Catch a train to Richmond Station to walk via Punt Road Oval to the Shane Warne Stand side of the MCG.
• To get to Richmond Station from the city, take any train on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein, Glen Waverley, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston or Sandringham lines.
• Tram routes 48a and 75/75a connect with the Eastern suburbs and stop just outside the MCG.
• Tram routes 70/70a travel along Flinders Street and detours via Melbourne Park. You can then walk from the tram stop across the footbridge to the MCG.
• Catch a Mernda or Hurstbridge line train to Jolimont Station.
• Catch a Lilydale, Belgrave, Frankston or Glen Waverley line train to Richmond Station.
• Catch a Route 70 or 75 tram from Stop 1 on the corner of Spencer and Flinders Streets.
• Catch a Route 48 tram from Stop D14 from the corner of Spencer and Collins Streets.

Find out more about specific metropolitan and regional train times here .

Extra trains and public transport services have been announced for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Melbourne

Taylor Swift Merchandise Melbourne

On show days, three Yarra Park merchandise stands will operate during the following hours:

• City End outlet (in Yarra Park parallel to Jolimont Street, East Melbourne in between the William Barak Bridge and the Dennis Lillee Statue). 12noon AEDT to 10pm queue closure
• Richmond End outlet (in Yarra Park parallel to Brunton Avenue in between the MCG and Punt Road Oval) 12noon AEDT to 12 midnight queue closure
• Jolimont Station outlet (in Yarra Park located between Jolimont Station and the MCG) 12noon AEDT to 12 midnight queue closure

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ merchandise locations revealed for Australian tour

What can you bring to Taylor Swift in Melbourne

You can bring:

• One bag with a maximum of two compartments, smaller than A4 size. Each person can bring only one bag.
• Friendship bracelets are allowed to be brought into the venues but must be worn on patrons’ arms. Strictly no carabiner, d-rings, or other. Please note, they can be in your single allowed bag but cannot be in their own separate bag.
• A rain poncho.
• A portable charger smaller than the size of your phone.
• Sunscreen (cream only)
• A sealed, clear, soft plastic water bottle no larger than 600ml.

You can’t bring:

• Professional cameras, videos and recording equipment (other than hand-held cameras and smartphones).
• Selfie Sticks.
• Outside food.
• Strollers and prams.
• D-rings or carabiners for friendship bracelets.
• Signs bigger than 28 x 45cm.
• Flags, banners or poles.
• Confetti or shredded paper.
• Studded jewellery.
• Metal or hard plastic containers.

Accessing Your Tickets

Ticket suppression lifts Monday 12 February. You will be able to view your ticket(s) with show date, venue and seat allocation in the app once purchased. Barcode(s) will unlock at least 48 hours prior to your show date. Once unlocked, you will be able to share tickets with the members of your group for entry.

Tickets can only be accessed via Ticketek’s iOS or Android apps.

There are several things you should do BEFORE arriving at the stadium, to guarantee a smooth entry for you and your party.

• Access your tickets:  Download the Ticketek app now to view your ticket(s). Click  HERE  for more information on how to access, manage and share your ticket(s) ahead of the show.
• Add To Wallet:  Add your event ticket(s) to your Apple or Google Wallet.
• Share:  Share any additional ticket(s) to the other members of your party. Click  HERE  for ticket sharing FAQs.
• Charge & Brightness:  Ensure your phone is fully charged, with your screen brightness up and tickets open and ready to scan before arriving at your ticketed entry gate on the night.

The Eras Tour Setlist

Tay Tay concert-goers will experience 44 songs and 10 acts, spanning a huge 3.5 hour performance (how exhausting). While you can never know exactly what an artist will do on the night, with the tour travelling the world, you can expect something like the below for Australia, plus a couple of surprise songs:

• ‘Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince’
• ‘Cruel Summer’
• ‘You Need to Calm Down’
• ‘The Archer’
• ‘You Belong With Me’
• ‘Love Story’
• ‘’Tis the Damn Season’
• ‘Champagne Problems’
• ‘Tolerate It’
• ‘Ready For It?’
• ‘Don’t Blame Me’
• ‘Look What You Made Me Do’
• ‘Enchanted’
• ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’
• ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’
• ‘All Too Well (10-Minute Version)’
• ‘The Last Great American Dynasty’
• ‘Illicit Affairs’
• ‘My Tears Ricochet’
• ‘Blank Space’
• ‘Shake it Off’
• ‘Wildest Dreams’
• ‘Bad Blood’
• ‘Tim McGraw’
• ‘Lavender Haze’
• ‘Anti-Hero’
• ‘Midnight Rain’
• ‘Vigilante Shit’
• ‘Bejeweled’
• ‘Mastermind’

Top 10 songs Australian fans are learning the lyrics for

• ‘Cruel Summer’ from the 2019 Lover album
• ‘Love Story’ from the 2014 1989 album
• ‘Anti-Hero’ from the 2022 Midnights album
• ‘Blank Space’ from the 2020 folklore album
• ‘You Belong With Me’ from the 2014 1989 album
• ‘Karma’ from the 2020 folklore album
• ‘Enchanted’ from the 2023 Speak Now album
• ‘Shake It Off’ from the 2020 folklore album
• ‘cardigan’ from the 2022 Midnight album
• ‘All Too Well’ from the 2014 1989 album

Telstra’s top tips to get the most out of your phone during Taylor Swift’s longest-ever Aussie concert

• Plan Ahead: Tickets, meetups and media

The event is set to be packed – so set up a meeting point with your mates and download your tickets ahead of time.

• Apple and Android Users Unite: Optimise Your Settings

Before you head to the concert, dive into your settings and activate low power mode and turn off battery-sucking apps like those that use location services (GPS), audio or gaming features.

• Dim the Lights: Brightness Tips for Brighter Battery Life

Your phone’s brightness doesn’t need to match Taylor’s stage presence – Lowering your screen brightness can significantly extend your battery life.

• Flashlight Follies: Use Sparingly

Save your flashlight for emergencies or when Taylor asks the crowd to light up the stadium – your battery will thank you later.

• Supercharge with Ultra Battery Saver Phones

Some Android devices specifically focus on squeezing the most life out of your phone possible with ultra battery saver modes – if you’ve got it, use it!

• Embrace the Backup: External Chargers to the Rescue

For the ultimate peace of mind, bring along an external charger to keep your phone topped up throughout the concert, it just has to be smaller than the size of the device its charging.

• We Stan a payphone

In a pinch and need to make a call for your lift home? Look no further than the trusty Telstra payphones scattered throughout the venue.

For more information, visit  frontiertouring.com/taylorswift .

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Taylor swift melbourne seating map shows crucial detail about mcg fans need to know.

Taylor Swift adds two new Australian dates to her Eras tour

As Taylor Swift fans raced for tickets to her Melbourne concerts, one important question was at the forefront of Swifties’ minds.

Where is the best place to sit at the MCG?

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Taylor Swift ticket frenzy underway.

Swift is the first performer since Madonna in 1993 to perform three concerts at the famed cricket ground.

For those lucky enough to get tickets, the MCG has taken to Twitter to share a colour-coded map of the seating for the Swift concerts, showing the placement of the stage and the A to G reserve seating plans.

But there is one detail on the map that had fans temporarily confused - the black sections, which didn’t have a corresponding colour explanation.

“Perhaps the most coveted map in MCG history,” the tweet was captioned.

“Swifties, your seating chart for the Eras Tour is here.”

The black section on the map actually marks out where tour equipment will be stationed, leading some fans to wonder whether some seats nearby would have obstructed views.

“What are those black sections in the stands?” one fan asked.

“These sections don’t have room for seats as they house general infrastructure and equipment - anything that is an obstructed view will be flagged though,” the MCG social media team responded.

“How do we know if our seats are obstructed? Where is it indicated?” another fan asked.

“This will be clearly stated before purchase - if you can’t see this mentioned, you have not purchased a restricted view seat,” the social media team responded.

Others were surprised by the stage design, with one arguing the stage should be in the middle for an “in the round” concert experience, to allow more people in.

“I get this is her stage design but the stage should be in the middle if they want to maximise crowd numbers,” the fan wrote.

“Leaving out 20,000+ seats doing it this way.”

“I said that to a Taylor Swift friend of mine. They were certain she was gonna get 100,000 but the staging will not fit 100,000 when at least 3 bays are likely not gonna be in use,” noted another.

“Unless they really squeeze everyone on the turf.”

“Exactly there’s no way. They should just sell the seats behind the stage though if the demand is that high,” agreed another.

“Ed Sheeran played ‘in the round’ and fitted in 109,000,” wrote one Twitter user.

“I reckon she’ll get about 75k-80k. But Ed doesn’t have as many costume changes! (or as big a screen).”

Taylor Swift The Eras Australian Tour Dates

MCG, Melbourne

• Friday, February 16
• Saturday, February 17
• Sunday, February 18

Accor Stadium, Sydney

• Friday, February 23
• Saturday, February 24
• Sunday, February 25
• Monday, February 26

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Taylor Swift at the MCG: Eras Tour timings, set list and everything you need to know

Today's the day blondie enters the building! Here are the key facts

We’ve counted days, we’ve counted miles, and now many months later, Taylor Swift is playing her first show in Melbourne today. The Eras Tour is such a big deal that transport authorities have even extended the free tram zone , just to help fans get to the stadium.

Ms Swift flew into Melbourne at 1am on Thursday morning and the final touches are being made to the  MCG  setup as we speak, so it’s time for those of us lucky enough to have nabbed tickets to plan the details of our long night out at the stadium.

When is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Melbourne?

Tay Tay will take to the stage at the MCG for her first Eras Tour concert tonight. She will also perform on February 17 and 18 before heading to Sydney for four shows at Accor Stadium.

What time will Taylor Swift come on stage?

All gates to the MCG will open at 4.30pm, in case you’re reaaaaally keen to get in early to secure some merch. However, every single seat at the Melbourne nights of the Eras Tour is assigned, which means there’s no point rocking up super early to get a spot in the non-existent mosh. Besides, there are several ways to  buy Eras Tour merch before the shows .

The music will kick off at 6.20pm with pop princess Sabrina Carpenter as the opening act. We can’t be 100 per cent sure exactly what time Taylor will come on stage, but all signs point to around 7.30pm or 8pm at the latest.

What can I bring to Taylor Swift Melbourne?

There are specific rules for what you can and can’t bring to the Eras Tour in Melbourne. Here are the main things to remember this weekend:

You can bring:

• One bag with a maximum of two compartments, smaller than A4 size. It doesn’t need to be clear.
• Friendship bracelets, but put them in your bag or on your arms.
• A rain poncho.
• A portable charger smaller than the size of your phone.
• Sunscreen, but not the aerosol kind.
• A sealed, clear, soft plastic water bottle no larger than 600ml.

You can’t bring:

• Outside food.
• D-rings or carabiners for friendship bracelets.
• Signs bigger than 28 x 45cm.
• Studded jewellery (sorry Rep girlies).
• Metal or hard plastic containers.

Are there any tickets left?

This won’t come as a shock to anyone, but demand for Taylor Swift tickets has been through the roof (and into the stratosphere, at this point). A  limited number of new Taylor Swift tickets went on sale at 2pm on Tuesday, February 13. Aside from the new tickets, re-sale through Ticketek Marketplace is your best bet – be wary of scams on other platforms!

What’s the full setlist for the Eras Tour?

The Eras Tour has a setlist like no other, spanning a staggering three hours and 44 songs. Since the tour has already been travelling around the world, we mostly know what to expect, save for some nightly ‘surprise songs’. Here’s the Eras Tour setlist for Australia:

• ‘Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince’
• ‘Cruel Summer’
• ‘The Man’
• ‘You Need to Calm Down’
• ‘Lover’
• ‘The Archer’
• ‘Fearless’
• ‘You Belong With Me’
• ‘Love Story’
• ‘’Tis the Damn Season’
• ‘Willow’
• ‘Marjorie’
• ‘Champagne Problems’
• ‘Tolerate It’
• ‘Ready For It?’
• ‘Delicate’
• ‘Don’t Blame Me’
• ‘Look What You Made Me Do’
• ‘Enchanted’
• ‘22’
• ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’
• ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’
• ‘All Too Well (10-Minute Version)’
• ‘The 1’
• ‘Betty’
• ‘The Last Great American Dynasty’
• ‘August’
• ‘Illicit Affairs’
• ‘My Tears Ricochet’
• ‘Cardigan’
• ‘Style’
• ‘Blank Space’
• ‘Shake it Off’
• ‘Wildest Dreams’
• ‘Bad Blood’
• ‘Tim McGraw’
• ‘Lavender Haze’
• ‘Anti-Hero’
• ‘Midnight Rain’
• ‘Vigilante Shit’
• ‘Bejeweled’
• ‘Mastermind’
• ‘Karma’

Who will be supporting Taylor in Melbourne? What was the deal with extra tickets?

Singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter will be supporting Taylor on the Aussie leg of the Eras Tour. She's best known for hit songs 'Nonsense', 'Feather' and 'On My Way'. On Tuesday, February 13, a new batch of tickets dropped for the Melbourne shows – as expected, they were snapped up quickly and sold out within hours. The tickets on sale were for seats with partially obscured views.

Missed out on Eras Tour tickets? See  Filipino drag queen and global sensation  Taylor Sheesh  for free at Fed Square this Friday.

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Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour FAQ Australia 2024

Faqs may be updated from time to time to reflect the most up-to-date and relevant information., general show information, key things to note.

Find all tour information at frontiertouring.com/taylorswift 

Ticketek is the only authorised ticketing agency for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour presented by Crown in Australia. Purchased tickets are only accessible through the ticketing agency’s iOS or Android app. 

Age restrictions

All shows on the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour presented by Crown are All Ages events.  

This is a licensed, loud music event, staged over a long time and we do not recommend attendance by children aged 5 years and under.  

Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times and have purchased a valid ticket. No concession tickets will be available for children, they must have a ticket.  

All  persons entering the venue must have a valid event ticket. 

Arrival and show times

For all Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour shows, set times are as follows: 

Gates open: 4:30pm AEDT 

Show starts: 6:20pm AEDT 

Please note set times are a guide and subject to change at any time. 

There is no need to arrive to the venue before gates open, all tickets are allocated seating. 

Pass outs will not be issued for Accor Stadium shows. 

Shows at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will allow patrons to scan out and back in with their ticket barcode. Please note, all patrons will need to rejoin the queue and will be subject to security and bag checks on re-entry. 

Box Offices at Melbourne Cricket Ground will open from 12pm on show day, and from 10am to 6pm on the Wednesday and Thursday before the shows. These are located at Gate 3 and Gate 6.  

Box Offices at Accor Stadium will open from 12pm on show days, and from 10am to 6pm on the on the Wednesday and Thursday before the shows. These are located at Gates A/B and Gates J/K.  

What happens if it is raining? Will the show go ahead?

The show will play rain or shine. The only exception would be severe weather which could impact the safety of artists and patrons. Please follow venue screens and staff instructions in these circumstances.

Photography and videography

Taking photos/videos on small hand-held cameras and smartphones is permitted, but no professional cameras with detachable lenses will be allowed into the venues. Professional cameras (deemed as cameras with removable lenses, telephoto lens, any lens over 5cm, etc.), video, and recording equipment are strictly forbidden. 

• No professional or commercial cameras/photography equipment, video cameras, GoPros, audio recording devices, or tripods; no video or audio recording will be allowed (except personal cell phones). 
• No selfie sticks
• No drones 
• No lights or battery packs 
• No two-way radios or walkie talkies 
• No laptop computers, tablets, or digital readers 
• Be aware that the flying of any drones or other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in, over or around Melbourne Cricket Ground and/or Accor Stadium may lead to the confiscation of said UAV and/or subject the pilot to penalty or arrest. We reserve the right to enforce violations to the full extent of the law. 

Considerations for others at the show

Dancing and singing are considered to be normal and reasonable behaviour at the concerts, subject always to the following: 

• No standing on seats  
• No standing in aisles 
• No jumping from seats 
• No sitting on the shoulders of other patrons 
• No crowd surfing 
• No heavy moshing 
• No slam dancing 
• No offensive language 
• Be considerate of fellow patrons

Merchandise

Where can i buy taylor swift | the eras tour merchandise in australia.

Official Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour merchandise will be available (while supplies last) to purchase at each venue at various merchandise stands inside and outside the venue. All merchandise will be sold while supplies last, on a first come, first served basis. 

Melbourne Cricket Ground:

UPDATE FOR PATRONS ATTENDING TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR - FEBRUARY 18

• City End outlet (in Yarra Park parallel to Jolimont Street, East Melbourne in between the William Barak Bridge and the Dennis Lillee Statue at the Gate 1 side of the ground).
• Richmond End outlet (in Yarra Park parallel to Brunton Avenue in between the MCG and Punt Road Oval at the Gate 5 side of the ground)
• External merchandise stands will be open from 12noon AEDT.
• All merchandise stands externally at the MCG will operate as cashless transactions only. 
• If you purchase merchandise outside the venue prior to entry, you will be allowed to bring it in with you.
• All merchandise will be sold while supplies last, on a first come, first served basis.

Accor Stadium:

• Merchandise presale is available Wednesday 21 February 2024 – Thursday 22 February 2024 from 10am - 6pm AEDT at the corner of Olympic Boulevard and Dawn Fraser Avenue. Please see map of locations HERE .
• On show days external merchandise stands will be open from 12noon AEDT until after the conclusion of the concert.  
• There will be further stands available at the venue inside on show day, after gates open.  

If you purchase merchandise outside the venues prior to entry, you will be allowed to bring it in with you. All merchandise will be sold while supplies last, on a first come, first served basis. 

CROWN MERCHANDISE POP UP

Crown will host the first official Australian merchandise pop up on Tuesday 13 February 2024 from 9am - 6pm AEDT at Crown Melbourne.  

As demand is expected to be high, fans will be required to reserve a spot for this special pop up. Reservation bookings will begin on Wednesday 7 February 2024 12noon AEDT via axs.com/au (until allocations are exhausted; please note, reservations will be issued on at first come, first served basis). 

Everyone attending the Crown merchandise pop up will need to have a reservation for a specific time slot, available for up to two people per booking. Reservations are free but non-transferrable and will be available in half-hour increments.  

Successful reservations will be required to use the AXS app for entry. Download at the Apple App Store or on Google Play . 

Merchandise is available while supplies last – some items may sell out.

How and when will I receive my tickets?

Ticket suppression lifts Monday 12 February. You will be able to view your ticket(s) with show date, venue and seat allocation in the app once purchased. Barcode(s) will unlock at least 48 hours prior to your show date. Once unlocked, you will be able to share tickets with the members of your group for entry. 

Tickets can only be accessed via Ticketek’s iOS or Android apps. Install the Ticketek App to access tickets (see how to download HERE ). No physical tickets will be posted or emailed; the Ticketek App will contain your ticket. 

Accessing tickets before arrival

There are several things you should do BEFORE arriving at the stadium, to guarantee a smooth entry for you and your party. 

• Access your tickets:  Download the Ticketek app now to view your ticket(s). Click HERE  for more information on how to access, manage and share your ticket(s) ahead of the show. 
• Add To Wallet: Add your event ticket(s) to your Apple or Google Wallet. 
• Share: Share any additional ticket(s) to the other members of your party. Click HERE  for ticket sharing FAQs. 
• Charge & Brightness:  Ensure your phone is fully charged, with your screen brightness up and tickets open and ready to scan before arriving at your ticketed entry gate on the night.  

How do I share my tickets to others in my group?

You can transfer the tickets from your Ticketek account to your recipient prior to the show date. This can be done via the share ticket feature in the Ticketek app. You can find out more about sharing tickets HERE .

How do purchased tickets display on the Ticketek app?

The barcode will activate just prior to the show date.

Ticket issues at the venue

If your phone is lost or stolen or you cannot access your Ticketek tickets on show day, please head to the Box Office of your venue. You must have valid photo ID which matches the name of the Ticketek account for the Box Office staff to be able to assist you.

I can’t find my confirmation email or ticket in my account

Firstly, check your email junk or spam folder. If your confirmation is not in your junk or spam folder, please contact Ticketek customer service .

Can I refund or exchange my tickets?

If you change your mind, you are not entitled to a refund or exchange on purchased tickets.

I can't go anymore and need to sell my ticket. What should I do?

The reselling of any Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour ticket is strictly forbidden other than through Ticketek's official resale platform. Ticketek Australia’s resale platform is accessible HERE .  

VIP Packages and Hotel + Ticket Packages were only able to be sold up until Friday 15 December 2023 5pm AEDT. After this deadline, VIP Packages and Hotel + Ticket Packages resale closed due to the administration required for the distribution. 

Except where expressly permitted under relevant State or Federal trading laws, any Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour ticket offered for resale elsewhere, either on or offline (including via Unauthorised Resellers or via social media sites), may result in all your orders and tickets cancelled without notice to you and your ticket price refunded. The original purchaser and their party may be refused admission and any other orders and tickets they hold will also be cancelled without notice to them and their ticket price refunded. 

Note this does not limit your ability to resell your Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour ticket for no more than 10% above the original cost to the extent such resale is expressly permitted under relevant State or Federal trading laws applicable from time to time. 

I have a question about my tickets or purchase, who should I contact?

Direct all ticket or purchase enquires to Ticketek :

• Ticketek FAQ here 
• Submit a request here 

What does partially-obstructed side view mean?

These tickets are sold as partially-obstructed view as you may not be able to see the entirety of the stage from your seat. You will be required to acknowledge this prior to proceeding with the purchase of tickets in these sections. In some instances, side screens will be visible from these seats to help enhance the view. 

Partially-obstructed view seat sections can be seen on the relevant venue maps.  

Melbourne:  frntr.co/Taylor24MelMap 

Sydney:  frntr.co/Taylor24SydMap 

What does restricted view mean?

These tickets are sold as restricted-view as you will not be able to see the entirety of the stage from your seats. You will be required to acknowledge this prior to proceeding with the purchase of tickets in these sections. In some instances, side screens will be visible from these seats to help enhance the view.

VIP and Hotel + Ticket Packages

If you have questions or concerns regarding the delivery, collection, or contents, of your VIP Package inclusions, please email [email protected]  

If your questions relate to your concert entry ticket, please contact Ticketek directly. 

VIP Package merchandise delivery

VIP merchandise for Australian and New Zealand customer started shipping in January 2024. You will have received direct communications from Ticketek, and Australia Post, regarding your merchandise delivery. If you have not received any communications, or have any questions, please email the VIP team directly at [email protected]  

Please note, merchandise will not be shipped outside of Australia and New Zealand. If you live outside of Australia and New Zealand, the VIP team will contact you closer to your show date with details of how you will receive your VIP merchandise. 

• The artist, tour, promoter, ticketing company, venue or any other affiliated parties are not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information provided by the consumer at the time of initial purchase, including where that information may result in undelivered product. 

Can I list my VIP Package and its inclusions or my Hotel + Ticket Package for resale?

VIP Packages and Hotel + Ticket Packages were only able to be sold up until Friday 15 December 2023 5pm AEDT. After this deadline, VIP Packages and Hotel + Ticket Packages resale closed due to the administration required for the distribution.

VIP Package Additional Terms & Conditions**

• All sales are final.  
• There are no refunds or exchanges.  
• All packages and package contents are non-transferable.  
• The artist, promoter, ticketing company and venue reserve the right to cancel any order for any reason. 
• VIP merchandise will be shipped directly to each package purchaser; some exceptions may apply.  
• VIP merchandise is not required for venue entry.  
• Delivery of VIP merchandise can occur within a reasonable time after event date. Please make sure to consider this before you decide to purchase a package.  
• Information provided at the time of purchase (name, address, e-mail, etc.) is the same information that will be utilized for shipping and individual contact requirements where applicable.  
• VIP merchandise will not be shipped outside of Australia and New Zealand.  

** All sales are made subject to our standard ticketing terms and conditions of sale, and any applicable laws. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the above VIP Package Additional Terms & Conditions and the standard ticketing terms and conditions of sale, the standard ticketing terms and conditions shall take priority to the furthest extent permitted by law. 

If you have questions or concerns regarding the delivery, collection, or contents, of your VIP Package inclusions, please email [email protected] 

Ticket scalping and purchasing resale tickets

Do not purchase tickets from anywhere other than the official ticketing agency.

Please read the  Live Performance Australia Safe Tix Guide .  

We have not allocated any tickets for the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour to unauthorised resellers (which include but are not limited to Viagogo; Stubhub; Ticketfinders; The Ticket Merchant; Worldticketshop; and Tixel).  

We cannot guarantee any ticket purchased through unauthorised resellers or via websites such as eBay, Gumtree and social media Buy Swap Sell pages. To make sure you pay the correct ticket price and receive valid tickets, you must purchase via Ticketek Australia.  

Frontier and Ticketek are not responsible for unauthorised ticket disputes and are unable to assist you if you purchase outside the official ticketing agency (Ticketek Australia). 

What is unethical secondary ticketing and ticket resale?

Unethical secondary ticketing is when people buy tickets at face value and then resell them at inflated prices via unapproved methods and websites, thus denying real fans the chance to buy at face value. 

This includes ticket touts and unauthorised resellers who use multiple payment cards, false identities and sophisticated computer programmes (‘bots’) to buy up large amounts of tickets which they then offer for resale at highly inflated prices. 

How do I safely sell my tickets?

The reselling of any Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour ticket is strictly forbidden other than through Ticketek's official resale platform (called Ticketek Marketplace). Ticketek Marketplace is accessible HERE .  

Ticketek Marketplace opened for the listing and resale of tickets at 10am AEDT on Friday 24 November 2023 and is available up until12pm AEDT on the show date for all tickets except VIP Packages and Hotel + Ticket Packages. 

What else are you doing to combat the secondary market?

Your mobile phone number is linked to your ticket order. Your tickets are linked to both your Ticketek account AND your mobile phone number. This means your ticket and the individual information you gave when you purchased your ticket are linked. If a ticket is resold in any method other than via Ticketek's official resale platform, then the mobile phone number will not be linked to the ticket(s) and you will be refused entry to the venue.

What do I do if I get to the venue and believe I have purchased a fraudulent ticket?

If you have purchased tickets from anywhere other than the authorised ticketing agency, Ticketek, or their resale platform, Ticketek Marketplace, you risk not being granted entry to the venue. If you have any issues with your ticket on show day, please head directly to the venue Box Office. Please note, Box Office staff cannot assist those who may have obtained tickets through channels other than Ticketek or Ticketek Marketplace. You must have valid photo ID which matches the name of the Ticketek account for the Box Office staff to be able to assist you. 

Melbourne Cricket Ground’s Box Office can be found at Gate 3 on the Northern side of the ground and at Gate 6 on the Shane Warne Stand side. 

Accor Stadium’s Box Office can be found at Gates A/B and Gates J/K.   

Please note Frontier and Ticketek are not responsible for unauthorised ticket disputes and are unable to assist you if you have purchased tickets outside the official ticketing agency (Ticketek Australia). 

About Ticketek Marketplace for Sellers + Purchasers

Ticketek marketplace timings.

Ticketek Marketplace  opened for the listing and resale of tickets at 10am AEDT on Friday 24 November 2023. Ticketek Marketplace is the only authorised reselling platform for tickets for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour in Australia. Note tickets are strictly capped at face value + 10%.  

Please note, Ticketek Marketplace is not offering a new release of tickets for the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Australian shows, it is purely a platform where patrons who currently hold valid tickets will be able to safely sell tickets. Ticket holders can list their standard tickets at any time from Friday 24 November 2023 10am AEDT until 12pm AEDT on the show date.  

Standard ticket limits of 4 tickets per customer, per show apply.  

Hotel + Ticket Packages and VIP Packages were only able to be listed until Friday 15 December 2023 5pm AEDT.  For more details refer to the VIP Package and Hotel + Ticket Package resale FAQ below. 

I’d like to list my Accessible Tickets for resale. Is that possible?

If you are no longer able to attend Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, and have purchased accessible tickets, unfortunately you will not be able to list those tickets for resale on Ticketek Marketplace.  

Instead, you will be entitled to a refund of your purchased ticket(s) directly from Ticketek, and Ticketek will then allocate your accessible tickets to other patrons with accessible needs. Please submit the Taylor Swift Accessible Ticket Refund Request Form and Ticketek Customer Solutions will be in touch to process your refund. Please note, refund requests will close 72 hours prior to your show date. 

Accessibility Tickets and Venue Information

Purchasing accessible tickets.

Accessibility options, including wheelchair and/or companion card requirements, were available for all price categories at each Taylor Swift | The Eras concert via Ticketek’s accessibility request form. 

For VIP Packages companion cards will be honoured, however the VIP merchandise inclusions will not be available to the companion card holder. 

Ticketek is the contracted ticketing agency for both the MCG and Accor Stadium. As the promoter we have no control over their appointment, the technology used for accessible seating or their corresponding customer service processes. 

Further Venue Accessibility Information

How to prepare for attending Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour 

• Tickets will be available a few days before the show on the Ticketek App. Save these to your device ahead of time. 
• Check your ticket for the Gate Number – follow the signs at the venue to ensure you are entering closest to your seat. 
• We expect there will be a lot of excited people gathered near the venue. Please make your way as calmly and directly as possible to the venue entrance. 
• There will be loud music and bright lights at these events. Please note you are allowed to bring noise cancelling headphones and earplugs into the venue to assist with the increase in the sound.   
• There are sensory friendly spaces at both venues, please ask venue staff if you require access or need any further information. 
• Sunflower lanyards are recognised at both venues and venue staff are available to assist you. 
• Fidget and small sensory objects can be brought into the venue. 
• Security checks will be conducted prior to entry and may include bag checks and wanding. 
• Venue staff are available throughout the stadiums if you need any help or further information. 
• For a full list of what you can and cannot bring into the venues, please see the “Venues and Transport” section of this FAQ. 

MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION 

Please see HERE  for further venue specific information for all Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour shows in Melbourne. 

ACCOR STADIUM ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION 

Please see HERE  for further venue specific information for all Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour shows in Sydney.

Venues and Transport

Venue locations.

• Melbourne Cricket Ground (MGC) - Brunton Ave, Richmond VIC 3002
• Accor Stadium - Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Where are my seats?

Seats are allocated at the time of purchase. Your seat number will be displayed on your ticket and ticket confirmation. This is a fully reserved concert and you are only permitted to sit in your allocated seat. 

If you would like to view your stadium's seating map, you can do so for Sydney's Accor Stadium HERE  and Melbourne's MCG HERE . 

What can I bring into the venue? What items are prohibited?

Please check the full prohibited item list below, as well as the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Terms of Sale for what you can and cannot bring into the venue. 

Please note, bags do not need to be clear. All bags must be no larger than A4 size (30cm wide x 35cm high x 20cm deep) and must contain a  maximum of 2 compartments . Each person can only bring one bag. To clarify, this excludes any merchandise purchased from any merchandise stands outside the venue.  

Prohibited Items 

Personal items and clothing 

• No material or article of clothing, etc., capable of fully or partially obscuring the face, with the exception of medical masks and or religious garments/wear, are allowed on the premises 
• No clothing, costume, or personal effects that may impede the view of those around or behind you 
• No handcuffs or other restraint items. 
• No animals (except for certified disability service animals) 
• No chains, chain wallets, studded jewellery or spurs 
• No bicycles, scooters, skateboards, skates, segways, or other unauthorised means of transportation 
• No coolers, thermoses, metal or glass drink bottles, canned beverages, or ice chests/eskies 
• No umbrellas 
• No strollers/prams 
• No noise-making devices such as air horns, radios, bullhorns, thunder sticks, whistles, bells or musical instruments  
• There are no requirements for personal bags to be clear 

Weapons | Dangerous materials & objects 

• No weapons of any kind (guns, ammo, knives of any size, tasers, etc). 
• No flammables or missile-like objects, fireworks, sparklers, road flares, emergency flares, explosives, or other incendiary devices. 
• No aerosol containers, including sunscreen, deodorant, pepper spray, mace, bug spray, or spray paint. 
• No balloons, frisbees, projectiles, lasers, laser pointers, sticks, poles, bats, clubs, etc. 
• No items that may be deemed a safety hazard or annoyance to participants or guests. 

Consumables 

• No outside alcoholic beverages 
• No outside food or beverages. You are permitted to bring in a sealed clear soft plastic water bottle no larger than 600Ml which you can then refill at water stations inside the venue.  No metal or hard plastic containers are allowed. No drink containers are permitted for floor ticket holders – cups will be provided.   
• No illegal substances 
• No glass or metal containers of any kind 

Signage | Advertising | Promotional materials 

• No distribution of unauthorised promotional or commercial material 
• No flyers, samples, giveaways, or promotional items 
• No flags, banners or poles 
• No signs larger than 11” x 17” (28cm x 45cm) 
• No political signage 

Electronics | Cameras | Recording devices 

• No professional or commercial cameras/photography equipment, video cameras, GoPros, audio recording devices, or tripods; no video or audio recording will be allowed (except personal cell phones). Taking photos/videos on small hand-held cameras and smartphones is permitted. Professional cameras (deemed as cameras with removable lenses, telephoto lens, any lens over 5cm, etc.), video, and recording equipment are strictly forbidden. 
• No selfie sticks 
• No drones. Be aware that the flying of any drones or other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in, over or around Melbourne Cricket Ground and/or Accor Stadium may lead to the confiscation of said UAV and/or subject the pilot to penalty or arrest. We reserve the right to enforce violations to the full extent of the law. 
• No flashlights, lights or battery packs. Please note, personal phone chargers smaller than the size of your phone will be permitted.

Other  

• No confetti or shredded paper  
• No tables, tents or sun shelters  

Can I bring friendship bracelets into the venues?

Friendship bracelets are allowed to be brought into the venues but must be worn on patrons’ arms. Strictly no carabiner, d-rings, or other. Please note, they can be in your single allowed bag but cannot be in their own separate bag.

Can I store items at the stadium throughout the concert?

• There are no cloaking or storage facilities  for this event at Accor Stadium or Melbourne Cricket Ground. 
• Leave bags larger than A4 size (30cm x 35cm) and other restricted / prohibited items at home.

Food & Drink

Food and beverages are available to purchase at both venues. Free water is available around the venues.  

MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND 

There are multiple food and beverage outlet options available on all levels of the MCG, including food options for all dietary requirements. 

Find their options in the stadium directory on their website HERE . 

The MCG provides a number of water refill stations for patrons to refill plastic (no glass or metal) drink bottles. You are permitted to bring in a sealed clear soft plastic water bottle no larger than 600Ml which you can then refill at water stations inside the venue. No metal or hard plastic containers are allowed.   

No drink containers are permitted for floor ticket holders – cups will be provided. Water stations with cups will be available to patrons seated on the arena floor.  

ACCOR STADIUM 

There are a variety of food and beverage outlets throughout the Stadium including food options catering to dietary requirements including gluten free, halal and vegetarian. 

Liquor licensing 

• Accor Stadium is a licensed premises. Please assist by being a responsible consumer. 
• Serving limitations and other service restrictions will apply. 
• Fines apply for the supply of alcohol to minors or intoxicated persons. 

Melbourne, VIC – Melbourne Cricket Ground 

The MCG will have a number of locations open during the concert dedicated to assisting with First Aid needs. 

First Aid resources will be based throughout the MCG and Yarra Park, First Aid rooms are located in the following locations. Please ask staff for specific opening hours as some may be closed during the concert.   

• Room 1 - Level B1 (behind seating section M13) 
• Room 2 - Level B1 (behind seating section M30) 
• Room 3 - Level B1 (behind seating section M45) 
• Room 4 - Level B1 (behind seating section M6) 
• Room 5 - Level 4 (behind seating section Q18) 
• Room 6 - Level 4 (behind seating section Q36) 
• Room 7 - Level 4 (behind seating section Q41) 
• Room 8 - Level 4 (behind seating section Q54) 

Sydney, NSW – Accor Stadium 

Medical crews will be present inside the Stadium to attend to any patrons requiring medical assistance. Please see Stadium staff for any assistance. 

Venue Entry

To gain access to the concert, you are required to bring your charged and working mobile phone or smartphone. Please ensure your screen brightness is up, and your tickets are open and ready to scan at your gate. 

You may be required to produce your email booking confirmation and a valid form of photo ID that matches the name on the confirmation. 

• Accepted forms of photo ID include:  
• Driver Licence or Learner Permit (from any country) including Digital Driver Licences 
• Passport (from any country) 
• KEYPASS Photo ID Card or Keypass in Digital ID 
• Any other recognised Proof/Evidence of Age/Identity or Photo Card 

All Acceptable ID must be written in English, or if not written in English then accompanied by an official English translation. For a foreign Driver Licence not written in English, an International Driver Permit issued in the foreign country of origin (and including a photo of the licence holder and translation) should be presented with the Foreign Driver Licence. 

• All ticketholders must enter the venue via the gate specified on their event ticket.  
• All patrons will be subject to a security check, including the inspection of bags, on entry.  
• Ticketholders who refuse to comply will the venue and event terms and conditions will not be permitted entry into the MCG.  
• By entering the MCG, ticketholders also agree for their likeness to be captured, via photography or videography, as part of the event.  

Arena Floor Tickets 

• Entry onto the arena floor is only possible via Gate 1.  
• Entry via other gates to the arena floor is not permitted.  
• Ticketholders must remain in the area listed on their event ticket. Patrons without arena floor seating will not be granted access.  
• All ticketholders with arena floor access will receive a wristband on entry which must be worn at all times at the event.  
• Drink bottles and canned beverages are not permitted onto the arena floor seating. Ticketholders must decant liquid from drink bottles or canned beverages into cups prior to gaining entry onto the arena floor. Water stations with cups will be available to patrons seated on the arena floor.  
• Follow signage for directions to amenities including toilets, food and beverage outlets.   
• All patrons must enter the venue via the gate specified on their ticket.  
• All patrons will be subject to a security check, including the inspection of bags/packages and metal detector wanding.  
• Patrons who refuse to comply will not be permitted entry into the venue. 

Note: By entering the venue, patrons also agree to be photographed and videoed. Pat down searches may be implemented by NSW Police if required. 

I have tickets for the arena floor. What do I need to know? 

Here are some helpful tips for patrons ticketed to the arena floor: 

Entry process 

• Entry to the arena floor is ONLY possible via the gate on your ticket.  
• Entry via other gates to the arena floor is NOT possible.
• Patrons ticketed to other areas in the stadium cannot enter the arena floor. 
• All arena patrons will receive a wristband on entry which must be worn at all times. 

Additional Conditions of Entry for arena floor 

• Please note, no drink bottles and canned beverages are permitted into the floor seating. Water stations with cups will be available to patrons seated on the arena floor. All liquid will need to be decanted to plastic cups before entering floor area.  

Amenities 

• Drinking water is available in several locations for guests ticketed to the arena floor. You are permitted to bring in a sealed clear soft plastic water bottle no larger than 600Ml which you can then refill at water stations inside the venue.  No metal or hard plastic containers are allowed.  No drink containers are permitted for floor ticket holders – cups will be provided.  
• There are toilets, bars and food outlets dedicated to patrons on the arena floor, located on ground level under the grandstands. 
• Toilets, soft drinks and water will be available to patrons ticketed to the arena floor. 
• Arena floor patrons will also have access to the stadium’s permanent toilet and food and beverage facilities, including bars and merchandise on the level 1 concourse. 

Getting to the venue

Both venues are accessible via public transport and have parking available (please note, Melbourne only has accessibility parking options). There are specific drop off and pick up points as outlined below.  

The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) manages both the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and its surrounding parklands, Yarra Park.  

There will be no activations or screens for the purposes of live concert broadcasts in the Yarra Park surrounding the MCG. Marquees, tents, BBQs or any other temporary infrastructure/equipment is NOT permitted in Yarra Park. Tailgating in Yarra Park is strictly prohibited.  

Yarra Park is an alcohol free public space.  

Yarra Park will be used for limited accessibility patron parking only and the safe entry and exiting of ticketholders.  

The MCC discourages congregating in Yarra Park in the lead up to and during the concerts to ensure safety and security.   

Getting to the MCG 

To ensure you are inside the MCG in time for the start of the concert, arrive on time and leave plenty of time for the entry process. 

Public Transport 

The MCG is easily accessible via public transport, including major train and tram lines. Plan your journey here . 

Via tram  

Trams 48, 70 and 75 all service the MCG: 

• Tram 48 - Hop off at stop #11 Jolimont Station / MCG.   
• Tram 70 - Hop off at stop 7C MCG / Melbourne Arena  
• Tram 75 - Hop off at Flinders St Station  

Low-floor trams operate on each tram line. Please check the tram timetable for further information here .   

Via train  

• Jolimont Station is the closest train station and is approximately a 5 minute walk to the venue.  
• Richmond Station is approximately a 9 minute walk to the venue.  
• Flinders Street Station is approximately a 20 minute walk to the venue.  

All train stations have a step-free entry and exit. Be advised that there is no elevator at Richmond or Jolimont Station, only ramps.  

The ‘G Train will be able to assist patrons from Jolimont and Richmond Stations.  

Via bus  

The bus route 246 stops on Punt Road, which is the closest stop to the MCG. 

Parking 

Car parking in Yarra Park is closed for general public parking for each of the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour concert dates. 

A limited quantity of parking will be available to ticketholders with a current disability parking permit to pre-purchase via Ticketek. Parking passes will be $10.00 each and be limited to one per ticketholder with the requirement to show a current disability parking permit and concert ticket to staff on the gate to gain entry. There will be no accessibility parking available on a drive up basis on concert nights. 

Please note that parking in Yarra Park is on grass and will require ticketholders to travel through grassed areas to reach the gates of the MCG. 

Tailgating in Yarra Park is strictly prohibited. 

Alternative parking locations: 

• Parking from $11 
• 14 minute walk to venue  
• Parking from $10  
• 16 minute walk to venue  
• Parking from $12  
• 18 minute walk to venue  
• Parking from $8  
• 25 minute walk to venue 
• $16 flat rate  
• 15 minute walk to venue  
• Parking from $5  
• 20 minute walk to venue  
• Flat rate of $18  
• Eastern Plaza Car Park  
• 17 minute walk to venue 
•  Metered parking is available around Fitzroy Gardens, the Botanical Gardens and along the Yarra River.   

Above prices are correct as at the time of publication but are not controlled by the promoter and may need to be pre-booked.  

Drop off and Pick Up Zone 

ACCESSIBILITY PATRONS ONLY  Corner Jolimont Street and Jolimont Terrace 

This location is for vehicles transporting persons with accessibility needs only. All other vehicles will be directed to Clarendon Street.  

Drop off: Vehicles can drop off passengers with accessibility needs at the corner of Jolimont Street and Jolimont Terrace. This is between Gate 1 and Gate 2 of the MCG. A disability parking permit or accessibility booking confirmation will need to be shown to the traffic controller upon entry to gain access to this area.   

Pick up: Only pre-booked accessibility taxis and private vehicles with disability parking permits will be allowed to pick up passengers from this location. Taxi drivers will need to show proof of their booking to the traffic controller in order to be allowed through the road closures. Patrons should anticipate some delays as it will take time to navigate the pedestrian and car traffic in the area post-event. 

ALL OTHER PATRONS Clarendon Street (between Wellington Parade and George Street) 

This location is a pick up and drop off location for everyone, including taxis, rideshare and private vehicles. 

Patrons using this pick up and drop off location will need to cross Wellington Parade before making their way through Yarra Park to the MCG. It is approximately a 500m walk with an incline as you leave the MCG. Once patrons have entered Yarra Park, the ‘G Train – the free mobility shuttle service – will be available to assist those patrons with mobility issues.  

‘G-Train, Mobility Shuttle Service 

The ‘G-Train Mobility Shuttle Service will operate for the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour concert dates.  

The service is free and accessible to patrons with mobility challenges. The ‘G-Train also features vehicles with wheelchair-friendly access. 

Pre-booking is not required; simply wait at a designated pick up point for the next available buggy. The service has pick up points from the following locations: 

• Richmond Station 
• Jolimont Station 
• Accessible Parking Area 

Wait times are expected to be around 8-10 minute intervals and on February 16, 17 and 18, the ‘G Train will operate from 2:30pm until 7:45pm and then will resume approximately 30-60 minutes post-concert, once it is safe to drive on the concourse again. The service is likely to conclude at 11:45pm.   

View The 'G Train map here . 

Scooters and Bikes 

Patrons are welcome to scoot or ride to the MCG, but for safety reasons must dismount before arriving onto the MCG’s external concourse.  

Scooters 

Two dedicated parking areas have been provided for scooters, one at the bottom of William Barak Bridge and one at the top of Yarra Park along Wellington Parade South. Be aware that you will not be allowed to enter the external concourse on a scooter or end your scooter journey if you dismount in an unofficial scooter parking area. 

Bikes 

There are bike racks scattered throughout Yarra Park, including near the Bus Turning Circle and opposite Gates 2, 3 and 6. Please be advised that any bikes chained to the fence around the concourse will be removed. 

Road Closures 

Roads subject to road closures include Brunton Avenue, Vale Street, Jolimont Street, Jolimont Terrace and Wellington Parade. 

There will be no activations or screens for live concert broadcasts in the parklands surrounding Accor Stadium. 

Congregating in Sydney Olympic Park precinct in the lead up to and during the concerts is discouraged to ensure safety and security. 

Getting to the venue 

Accor Stadium strongly recommends public transport as the most time-efficient way of getting to and from the concerts.  

Travel on all modes of public transport is included in the cost of your ticket. Simply show your ticket to staff when boarding services.  

Express trains and major event busses will run each night.  

Fans are urged to plan ahead and leave plenty of time to get to the show. Sydney Olympic Park will be very busy for these sold out concerts. 

• Accor Stadium strongly recommends public transport as the best way to get to and from the concert. 
• With many additional trains and buses running to Olympic Park, and the cost of travel already included in your concert ticket, transport is the easiest way to get there. Simply show your ticket to transport staff when boarding. 
• For all the details you need to plan your trip visit transportnsw.info/taylor-swift-eras-tour 
• Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity services *Note International and Domestic Airport station access fee is not included 
• Sydney Metro North West Line services 
• Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses and regular route buses 
• Sydney Ferries and Newcastle Transport ferries 
• Sydney and Newcastle Light Rail services 
• Express and limited-stop trains will run approximately every 10 minutes from Central and Western Line stations to Olympic Park, with frequent return services after the show. From Olympic Park station, the stadium is a short 10-minute walk away. 
• Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run on all nine each night. Services will run every 5 to 20 minutes between 2:45pm and 6:40pm, depending on the route, timetables vary for weekday and weekend shows. Last return bus leaves Olympic Park at midnight each night. Visit transportnsw.info for maps and bus route details.  
• Please note that parking in Sydney Olympic Park is expected to sell out.  
• If you must drive, pre-booking parking is essential.  
• Pre-book your parking through the SOPA website HERE
• If you have not pre-booked a space, do not drive on the night. There will be no parking available on site. You will need to catch public transport. 
• Patrons are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the additional public transport running to and from Olympic Park to avoid congestion. 
• Traffic will be heavier than usual on roads approaching and leaving the precinct so allow extra travel time. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at  livetraffic.com . 
• Be aware that when leaving after the show, traffic will be very heavy. Expect to allow up to an hour additional travel time exiting car parks. 
• We ask you to respect our neighbours and avoid parking in the local residential areas of Newington and Lidcombe. Council rangers will be patrolling these areas and fines will be issued for illegally parked vehicles. 

Accessible parking at Sydney Olympic Park 

When using an accessible parking space, please display your Mobility Parking Permit to avoid fines. 

P1 car park 

Concert goers can pre-book a general parking space in advance and park their vehicle in a designated accessible parking space on the day. Individual accessible parking spaces cannot be pre-booked, they are provided under first in first served conditions. If the designated spaces are all taken, please park in the nearest empty un-marked parking space. You’ll receive further instructions once you have pre-booked your parking.  

P3, P4, P5 & P6 car parks  

To guarantee a car space, pre-book parking before your visit and use an accessible space on the day. Individual accessible parking spaces cannot be pre-booked, they are provided under first in first served conditions.  

Accessible shuttle bus 

Accessible low floor shuttle busses from P3, P4 and P5 car parks will run from 4pm until midnight.  

All P6 patrons will need to make their own way to the stadium along Murray Rose Avenue.  

Accessible drop off and pick up zones 

Patrons requiring a carer to drop off or pick up only can utilise the area along Dawn Fraser Avenue (access from Edwin Flack Avenue only). Please ensure your Mobility Parking Permit is on display while using these accessible zones. 

All other patrons must use the drop off zone along Australia Avenue opposite P6 car park. Patrons can be picked up after the concert from P6 car park with free entry after 10:30pm. Please visit SOPA  for maps, road closures and more information. 

All patrons – drop off and pick up zones 

Drop off zone  

Patrons who are receiving a lift to Sydney Olympic Park can be dropped off in our designated area along Australia Avenue opposite P6 car park. 

Pick up zone 

Patrons can be picked up after the concert from P6 car park with free entry after 10:30pm. For the fastest exit from P6 car park, we advise patrons to plan their exit route to Silverwater Road via Bennelong Parkway onto Holker Street. From here, patrons can continue their journey home.   

Please visit SOPA  for maps, road closures and more information. 

Taxi Rank & Rideshares 

• A dedicated drop off and pick up zone will be located on Australia Avenue between Murray Rose Avenue and Kevin Coombs Avenue.  
• Accessible car park shuttle services will start from 4pm on show days.  
• Patrons requiring a carer to drop off or pick up only can utilise the area along Dawn Fraser Avenue (access from Edwin Flack Avenue only). Please ensure your Mobility Parking Permit is on display while using these accessible zones.
• Taxi ranks are located on Herb Elliott Ave external to the Pullman Hotel. Allow plenty of extra travel time on the roads. 
• For ride sharing, catch public transport to the first stop outside of the precinct to be able to connect with your ride share faster and avoid surge fares.

Venue Security

There will be a high level of security presence both in Yarra Park and within the MCG on each concert night.   

Patrons will be required to go through a security screening before entering the MCG and all ticketholders are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the conditions of entry in advance of the event. 

Emergencies 

In the event of an emergency, all patrons should follow directions from staff and if in affected areas, evacuate the stadium via the nearest exit.   

If in the Shane Warne Stand (seating sections 1 to 28), use ramps or stairs to exit the stadium or wait in nearest evacuation assembly point (each lift well) for a supported evacuation.   

If in the Ponsford, MCC Members’ Reserve or Olympic Stands (seating sections 29 – 57), use stairs to exit the stadium or wait in nearest evacuation assembly point (each lift well) for a supported evacuation.    

If on the arena floor, exit via Entrance C (large ramp) onto Brunton Avenue or if assistance is required, exit via small ramp used to get onto arena. Follow directions from staff and evacuate through the underground car park.    

Anti-Social Behaviour 

To notify stadium management on anti-social behaviour, please speak directly to a staff member or text 0409 117 621. You will receive a link via text message with a form to complete.  

Need Assistance? 

Staff are there to help, the stadium management team can be contacted during the concerts by: 

• Speaking directly to a staff member 
• Texting the MCG Anti-Social Behaviour text line 0409 117 621 
• Messaging the @MCG across Facebook, X, Threads, Instagram or TikTok 
• Emailing [email protected] 

NSW Police, security, and venue staff will be on-site throughout the event to assist you.  

Please report any unusual or suspicious behaviour, unattended items, and anti-social behaviour to stadium staff or police immediately or text 0419 403 360 for assistance. 

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The MCG is a smoking and vaping free venue. Patrons found in breach of these regulations could be subject to eviction. 

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• This includes electronic cigarettes (e-cig or e-cigarettes), personal vaporisers, electronic nicotine delivery systems, or other battery powered vaporisers. 
• For directions to these designated smoking areas, please see a stadium staff member.

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The Eras Tour Australia 2024

With special guest, Sabrina Carpenter

Set Times 4:30pm - Gates open 6:30pm - Support act 7:00pm - Taylor Swift 11:00pm - Show ends

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Taylor Swift Plays to Her Biggest Eras Tour Crowd Yet in Melbourne — See the Photos!

Taylor Swift played to more than 250,000 fans during her three-night stint at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia

Alexandra Schonfeld is a features writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since April 2022. Her work previously appeared in Newsweek .

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Taylor Swift has taken the Eras Tour down under!

On Friday, Feb. 16, the Grammy winner took her record-breaking tour to Melbourne, Australia, and kicked off a three-night stint at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Next, she'll travel to Sydney for another four nights.

At the first Melbourne show, Swift played to a crowd of 96,000 fans — her biggest audience yet!

From the sea of fans to all of her glittering looks, see all of the best photos from Swift's time in Melbourne .

Grand Opening

After a whirlwind week stateside celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs' big Super Bowl win with boyfriend Travis Kelce , Swift was back to work on Feb. 16 when the Eras Tour made its way to Melbourne, Australia.

Kicking It Off

Swift played to a crowd of 96,000 fans at Melbourne Cricket Ground — her biggest turnout to date on the Eras Tour and according to the hitmaker herself, ever.

"This is the biggest show that we have done on this tour or any tour I have ever done," she told the crowd in a clip  shared on X  (formerly known as Twitter).

"That's the version you get of me tonight, the version that's completely starstruck by the fact that so many of you wanted to hang out with us on a Friday night in Melbourne," the Grammy winner added.

Ready, Set, Go!

Friday's show marked her first concert in Australia since 2018, when she brought the Reputation tour to the country.

She of course brought all of her sparkling costumes along for the ride and threw up her famous heart hands from the stage.

Crowd Pleaser

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The crowd's size was on full display as they all shined lights from their seats while Swift serenaded the tens of thousands of Swifties.

Purple and Poised

Swift stepped into her custom Nicole + Felicia purple ball gown as she entered the Speak Now era of her set.

Strumming Along

And she grabbed onto another one of her guitars as she sang one of her songs from the 2010 album, which was re-released in July 2023.

Ready For It

When it was time to bring things to her Reputation era, she pulled out the Roberto Cavalli catsuit (covered with red sequin snakes!) that she has worn throughout the tour.

Shimmer and Shine

Over the course of the three separate shows at the Melbourne venue, Swift performed in front of more than 280,000 fans.

"Melbourne, what do I even say to you after over 288,000 of you came and danced with us in the last 3 nights ??!" she wrote on Instagram following the three-night stint. "That was unforgettable. You were on another LEVEL. Thank you for the memories. I’ll revisit the ones from this weekend often 🥲🫶."

On the Keys

She sat behind her mossy piano to play a few of her ballads during the set, which ran more than three hours.

Going Green

The Melbourne air looked good on Swift as her sleeves flowed below her arms in the Folklore era.

Guitar Hero

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When it came time for the acoustic part of her set, in which she plays her choice of surprise songs, Swift wore this yellow dress as she launched into a rendition of “You’re Losing Me" — marking her first time performing the tune live — and "Red."

The following night she performed a mashup of   “Getaway Car,” “August” and “The Other Side of the Door,"   and on Sunday, performed another mashup — this time of “Come Back ... Be Here" and "Daylight."

That's All Folks

And as their show came to an end, Swift stood with her dancers as they celebrated the close of their first show in Melbourne.

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What’s everyone wearing?

For the Eras tour, Swifties are spoilt for choice over which era they want to dress up in. Fearless girlies have the cowboy hats and gold sparkly dresses, Folklore girlies can wear anything flowing and cottage-core inspired, and fans of Midnights are opting for navy and stars (and anything bejewelled).

And if you’re still stuck here’s a mood board from the Eras queen herself:

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, Complete Outfits 2023 ✨ pic.twitter.com/shGITT7jJh — Taylor Swift Facts (@blessedswifty) March 18, 2023

Don’t forget to send us your thoughts/selfies/comments/general vibe: [email protected]

The lengths Swifties have gone to be at the Melbourne concert tonight …

Swifties went to great lengths to get here today! - and it seems like it was very worth it 🥰 @GuardianAus @theclairekeenan pic.twitter.com/brT38W6QWZ — Lisa Grace Favazzo (@a_pale_olive_) February 16, 2024

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Rebecca, 30, and Dana, 27 , forked out for VIP seats tonight and have just emerged from the merch queue – “it’s not that bad, we only waited for 40 minutes”.

“We’re in the Lover era,” Rebecca explains. “We wanted something pink but very practical as she [Dana] is pregnant and I’ve just had a baby. So free-flowing, but with a heart bumbag to give us a waist. Cute but practical.”

Also – this cute tweet!

“We said yes!” - Three mates living in different cities, all recently engaged, celebrating together at the #TaylorSwiftErasTour ! My heart 🥰 @GuardianAus @theclairekeenan pic.twitter.com/oqdlKqFJqL — Lisa Grace Favazzo (@a_pale_olive_) February 16, 2024

What are the different eras – and how to dress for them?

Now we are inching our way closer to the actual concert, let’s talk about the different “Eras” Taylor will be performing tonight.

The concert is a journey through all her musical eras, broken up among her 10-album discography (excluding her re-recorded albums).

We have jumbled them up back into their chronological order, so to not spoil the setlist order. Although if you are worried about spoilers you should tune out preeeetttttyyyyy soon.

Fearless. This era encapsulates Taylor’s early days as a country singer and songwriter, featuring songs from her 2008 album that put her on the map.

The look: sparkly dresses, cowboy boots, curly hair, pleated skirts.

Speak Now . Speak Now is Taylor’s third album released in 2010. She wrote the entire album.

The look: purple vintage dresses, headbands, 13s on your hand (Tay’s fav number)

Red. Taylor’s 2012 record is a fun time.

The look: high-waisted shorts, red, white and black t-shirts, red lipstick.

1989. Taylor’s fifth and arguably biggest album: hit after hit, which was really how it felt to be a Swiftie, watching Tay shine in 2014.

The look: set pieces, ankle boots, sequinned bomber jackets, white sunglasses, red lipstick.

Reputation. In 2017 Taylor released her sixth studio album that sent some Swifties in tailspin. I grew to love this era, and loved seeing her perform this album live.

The look: black leather jacket, fishnet tights, sparkly red, burgundy lipstick.

Lover . Taylor’s seventh studio album, Lover was released in 2019.

The look: pastel tie-dye tees, butterflies, temporary hair dye, anything pink with hearts!

folklore . This lowercase era is for Taylor’s first lockdown album in 2020.

The look: cardigans, cottage-core, flowery dresses, ruffled Victorian blouses.

evermore . Her second lockdown album, released in 2020, similar vibe.

The look: plaid check coat, turtle necks, sweater vests, braided hair.

Midnights : This is the era we are living right now. Midnights is Swift’s tenth and latest album.

The look: navy blue, purple fluffy coat, stars, blue glittery eyeshadow.

It’s no wonder people have likened this concert to a broadway musical.

Sydney concerts will go ahead despite asbestos concerns

The New South Wales environment minister has sought to assure Taylor Swift fans that the pop star’s Sydney concerts will go ahead next weekend, amid an asbestos scare at the precinct where she’s due to perform.

On Friday, the day after a special taskforce was launched to aid investigations into sites where mulch containing asbestos may be present, testing was conducted at a location at Sydney Olympic Park, where Swift is set to perform to hundreds of thousands of fans over several concerts.

Testing occurred on mulch on a median strip on a divided road on Friday, in a spot understood to be away from where the public would be expected to cross when going to Stadium Australia, where Swift will perform.

No traces of asbestos were found on Friday, and a backup test is being conducted as a precaution, NSW environment minister Penny Sharpe said on Friday afternoon.

If the follow up test finds traces of asbestos, the mulch will be removed in time for Swift’s concerts, Sharpe said.

Sharpe said:

This will not stop Taylor Swift performing in Sydney. Sydney Olympic Park Authority is inspecting mulch that came from the supply chain under investigation, that has been used on a median strip on a divided road. We are testing samples but, regardless, we can remove the mulch and remediate before Taylor Swift takes to the stage in the Harbour City.

Walking into the MCG, our correspondent Sian Cain had to stop Blessing, 28, and Praise, 24, two sisters who have amazing outfits corresponding to their favourite Swift albums.

“I can’t wait. If I think about it too much, I might start crying,” said Praise, whose favourite era is Midnights.

“I can’t wait,” says Blessing (favourite eras: Folklore and Red).

Meanwhile, our reviewer Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen has made it into the MCG – and whoever sorted her ticket deserves some kind of prize. We are all insanely jealous.

‘Swifties are the kindest kids you’ll ever meet’

Guardian reader Lerna has sent an email to our tip line – [email protected] – telling us her daughters will be reading this blog. That’s a lot of pressure!

My 16-year-old daughter and her bestie will be following along. They are massive Swifties but no matter how hard we tried we weren’t successful on getting tickets so they’re together tonight following the blog. Swifties are the kindest kids you’ll ever meet and we all wish everyone attending tonight and over the weekend the absolute best time! Tay Tay is The. Best. Role Model!!!”

Another reader Ed has sent in this delightful pic. “My daughter Elly and her friends are seated, excited and thrilled.”

The joy. THE JOY!!!

‘The best thing since sliced bread’

We have Guardian’s video whizz turned Swifty correspondent Lisa Favazzo on the ground armed with an iPhone and boom microphone, speaking with excited fans. Sendhil Rungasamy and Urva Patel travelled all the way from New Zealand to Melbourne to see T-Swift. They were so busy saving up for the travel costs they didn’t have time to make friendship bracelets. “You can’t miss the Eras tour ... it’s the best thing since sliced bread,” said Rungasamy. “We were working full-time to save up for the trip, one of our friends gave us this (the bracelet).”

Julie Cameron told Favazzo she’d been a fan of Swift since “she was in country”. “She’s such a good role model for the younger girls. She’s just an amazing person all round.”

Venue being tested for asbestos prior to Sydney shows

To sidestep from Melbourne for a moment:

The Daily Telegraph has reported that Sydney’s Olympic Park will be tested for asbestos this weekend, ahead of Taylor Swift’s concerts next week.

The news comes amid an expanding asbestos investigation happening across Sydney.

A government source told the DT that the testing is proactive. The exact location is yet to be confirmed.

Taylor is set to perform four shows at Olympic Park on Friday 23, Saturday 24, Sunday 25 and Monday 26 February. About 320,000 fans are expected to be at Olympic Park for the Eras concert and a Blink-182 show, per the DT.

More to come …

MCG turf to ‘lose two-thirds’ ahead of men’s AFL season

It’s the start of the men’s AFL season just a few weeks away, some are wondering what mark three Taylor Swift concerts and nearly 300,000 fans will leave on the hallowed ground.

Very understandable, given last year Ed Sheeran’s team reportedly spent $1.5m replacing the turf after his two record-breaking performances eight days before round one.

Footy supporters can breathe a sigh of relief though: this morning the chief executive of the Melbourne Cricket Club, Stuart Fox , said the process for replacing the turf in time for the footy season will be much the same as it was after Sheeran’s visit.

“This will be the biggest impact we’ve ever had on our turf, this concert, and that’s obviously because of the overlay on the turf, so we actually will lose around two-thirds of the turf,” Fox told 3AW.

“We’ve got a contract with a turf farm off-site, we’ve got 12,000 square metres of turf coming in next Tuesday once the bump-out’s complete and that is all replaced. It’s a huge impact, about a 12-day job to get it ready for round one [of the AFL].”

There was some criticism from players and coaches after AFL round one last year that the field wasn’t up to scratch – but it did pass all preseason checks and the replacement process was deemed a worthwhile success.

And never mind grand final day, Fox said the buzz around the city and the stadium in recent days was unprecedented.

“I’ve not seen a buildup like it before at the ’G. Logistically very challenging, but the hype and buildup has been incredible, particularly from the fans.”

In case you were wondering, Swift will be kicking towards the Punt Road end of the ground.

🚨| The stage for Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' in Melbourne Cricket Ground barely covers half the length of the stadium! #MelbourneTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/zUN0M8ZSQj — The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) February 15, 2024

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Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour MCG Merchandise Locations Confirmed

Monday, February 05, 2024

The countdown is on for the start of the Australian leg of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, presented by Crown with the tour kicking off in just 11 days! In exciting news, the much-anticipated details for the official merchandise locations are now available.

• City End outlet (in Yarra Park parallel to Jolimont Street, East Melbourne in between the William Barak Bridge and the Dennis Lillee Statue at the Gate 1 side of the ground)
• Richmond End outlet (in Yarra Park parallel to Brunton Avenue in between the MCG and Punt Road Oval at the Gate 5 side of the ground)
• City End outlet (in Yarra Park parallel to Jolimont Street, East Melbourne in between the William Barak Bridge and the Dennis Lillee Statue at the Gate 1 side of the venue). 12noon AEDT to 10pm queue closure
• Richmond End outle t (in Yarra Park parallel to Brunton Avenue in between the MCG and Punt Road Oval at the Gate 5 side of the venue). 12noon AEDT to 12midnight queue closure
• Jolimont Station outlet (in Yarra Park located between Jolimont Station and the MCG at the Gate 2 side of the venue). 12noon AEDT to 12midnight queue closure

2024 Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour MCG Dates

• February 16 Melbourne, Australia Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
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• February 18 Melbourne, Australia Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)