• By Swati Singh
  • Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:23 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Taylor Swift Eras Tour Finale: Taylor Swift brought her record-shattering Eras tour to a triumphant close in Vancouver on Sunday, capping off a cultural phenomenon that has redefined the boundaries of musical tours. This monumental event, which kicked off in Arizona, USA, on March 17, 2023, has traversed the globe, leaving an indelible mark on the music world. Over the course of 149 performances, Swift's Eras tour has mesmerised the audience in cities as diverse as Buenos Aires, Paris, Tokyo, and many more, cementing its status as the highest-grossing musical tour in history.

As the curtains drew open at the sold-out BC Place stadium in Vancouver, Swift took to the stage, exuding her signature charm and charisma. Addressing the packed audience, she expressed her excitement, saying, "It's feeling like a pretty cool night to be in Vancouver," as reported by the Vancouver Sun newspaper. 

While Swift's team has not publicly disclosed the ticket revenue figures for the tour, estimates from the renowned trade magazine Pollstar have put the figure at a staggering US$2 billion (RM8.9 billion). 

Taylor Swift Eras Tour Becomes Highest Grossing Tour In History

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has shattered multiple records, surpassing iconic performers like Elton John and Madonna. The tour has become the highest-grossing concert tour by a solo artist and of all time, breaking Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road record. Swift also broke Madonna's record for the highest-grossing concert tour by a female artist, and became the first tour to cross the $1 billion gross threshold, a feat only matched by Coldplay's Music Of The Spheres World Tour.

Taylor Swift's concert film, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, has broken multiple records since its release on October 13, 2023. It has become the highest-grossing concert movie of all time, surpassing Justin Bieber's Never Say Never with over $200 million in worldwide earnings. Additionally, it has claimed the title of highest-grossing concert film by a female artist, previously held by Miley Cyrus.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has also shattered attendance records at iconic venues worldwide. She broke single-day attendance records at stadiums such as Acrisure Stadium, Allianz Parque and Anfield, among others. 

Swift also set multiple-show records at various venues, including two-show records at Arrowhead Stadium and Empower Field, and three-show records at AT&T Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Notably, she performed four shows at Accor Stadium, five shows at SoFi Stadium and six shows at both SoFi Stadium and Rogers Centre.