Taylor Swift finally kicks off the Ireland leg of her Eras Tour on Friday.
The American superstar is playing three nights at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, kicking off tonight. She will then play on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30. You can read our ultimate guide here.
Around 200,000 fans are expected to see Taylor in action, with many disappointed they couldn't get tickets. Excitement is already building across the capital, with fans queuing to get their hands on merchandise at the 3Arena.
Taylor last played in Ireland in 2018, when she played two nights at Croke Park as part of her Reputation world tour. She jetted into Ireland on Friday ahead of the first of three shows - see the setlist and timings here.
Follow below for live updates, pictures and essential information as we build up to what promises to be a special weekend. For full coverage of the Eras Tour, click here.
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Taylor Swift mania takes over Ireland
Taylor Swift's dancer Kam shouts 'póg mo thóin' to crowd
Ryan Tubridy spotted enjoying himself at Taylor Swift
Setlist and timings including what time Aviva Stadium concert will end
Everything you need to know about the Eras Tour in Dublin
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Taylor Swift mania takes over Ireland
Taylor Swift mania hit fever pitch on Friday night as the US superstar played her first Irish concert in six years.
I’ve never seen a hype to match the build-up to her arrival in Dublin to perform three consecutive shows this weekend. Almost 55,000 fans, many of whom had forked out hundreds of euros, packed Dublin’s Aviva Stadium hours before the performance.
Read the full review here.
Cathal Ryan
Fans 'crying' as Taylor Swift leaves the Aviva Stadium
Watching Taylor leave, crying #DublinTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/LCwSG0MW4q
— Hiwet ✨ (@tearsricochet_1) June 28, 2024
Cathal Ryan
Fans without tickets still having time time of their lives
Fans without tickets enjoy the show from outside the Aviva Stadium, Dublin! #DublinTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/cd4B2jWXrj
— The Eras Tour UK & Ireland (@TheErasTourUK) June 28, 2024
Conor Heneghan
Day, week, month and year made for one lucky fan
Taylor makes the night of one lucky fan by giving her the 22 hat during the song of the same name and giving her a big hug for good measure.
Cathal Ryan
Taylor has been pretty swift with her costume changes over the night
| REPUTATION BODYSUIT FOR DUBLIN NIGHT 1#DublinIrelandTSTheErasTour #erastourtaylorswift #erastour #erastouroutfits #erastourmovie #taylorswift #taylornation #ts #swiftie #swifties #fyp #foryoupage #fypage #taylorswift13 pic.twitter.com/K39UV1cKqA
— Olive (@scrinkies) June 28, 2024
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Taylor Swift's dancer Kam shouts 'póg mo thóin' to crowd
Taylor Swift's dancer Kameron N. Saunders shouted 'póg mo thóin' to roars of applause from the crowd at Taylor Swift as the artist performed We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.
KAM SAID PÓG MO THÓIN #DublinTSTheErasTour @tswifterastour pic.twitter.com/Hwbd5Ua9l4
— tara (@ricrussell363) June 28, 2024
Conor Heneghan
Slay, Queen!
Taylor in top form at the Aviva Stadium and looking like she's enjoying every minute.
Cathal Ryan
Any hungry Swities with a certain name can get a free Supermac's post-show
Supermac's have given into the Taylor Swift fever and are offering fans a delicious promotion for after the show if they get hungry, and their name is either Taylor or Swift!
Cathal Ryan
Taylor Swift is on the stage kicking off her Eras Tour
Taylor Swift has taken to the stage at the Aviva Stadium ready for sold-out shows across three nights. a lot of Swifties have waited a long time for this moment!
Oh hi!! Who had it?? pic.twitter.com/edvPTazYX9
— Swift Alert (@swiftalert_13) June 28, 2024
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Ryan Tubridy spotted enjoying himself at Taylor Swift
Conor Heneghan
Taylor thanks the 'classiest and coolest' U2 for thoughtful pre-gig gift
This weekend was never going to pass without U2 being involved in some way and Taylor has thanked them on her Instagram for a lovely and thoughtful gift ahead of the big gig.
Cathal Ryan
Paramore blow fans away at Aviva as support for Taylor Swift
Paramore wowed fans across the Aviva Stadium on Friday night!
Paramore JÁ está fazendo o primeiro show de abertura da The Eras Tour em Dublin, Irlanda!#DublinTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/jCUeMQe93F
— Site Taylor Swift Brasil (@sitetayswiftbr) June 28, 2024
Conor Heneghan
More fan photos as crowds build in lead-up to the main event
The clock is ticking towards the arrival on stage and crowds are building nicely at the Aviva Stadium for the gig of this and many a year!
Cathal Ryan
Police-escorted convoy, suspected to be carrying Taylor Swift, seen arriving at Dublin's Aviva Stadium
A police-escorted convoy, suspected to be carrying Taylor Swift, was seen arriving at Dublin's Aviva Stadium for the Eras Tour.
Conor Heneghan
Spectacular outfits on show!
Fans heading to the Aviva Stadium went all out to look the part for the big gig, including a family of mega-fans from South Africa, whose 41-hour journey you can read about in more detail here!
Cathal Ryan
Turnstiles have opened up for Swifties!
Turnstiles have opened up for most Swifties headed to the first of the superstar's three Irish shows, with the exception of a limited number of early-entry VIP ticket holders, who were let in shortly before general doors.
All three Irish concerts will kick off at exactly 6pm. Paramore are the support act for the Dublin shows, so the band are expected to be on stage at that time.
Conor Heneghan
Fans begin to gather right in front of the Aviva Stadium stage
Taylor isn't expected on stage for another three hours or so, but these fans made sure they're going to get the best view.
I can't believe it's really real? someone pinch me#DublinTSTheErasTour#TaylorSwiftErasTourDublin #TaylorSwiftDublin @taylornation13 pic.twitter.com/UHC6eLECAm
— Andrey Martins (@Sunflower_vl_6) June 28, 2024
Life literally can’t get better than this #TaylorSwiftErasTourDublin pic.twitter.com/2d2nC6yvww
— Cloda (Taylor’s Version) (@swiftie1801) June 28, 2024
Conor Heneghan
Events for Dublin Swifties this weekend
If you're not lucky enough to be heading along to the Aviva this weekend, or even if you are and you just can't enough of all things Taylor, Dublin City Council will be hosting events on the north and south side of the city on Saturday and Sunday from 12-6pm.
The events will include the activities below and will take place outside the Ilac Centre on Henry St and on South King St.
• Friendship bracelet making
• Body Art lucky numbers
• Concert sign making
• A free selfie machine
• Chalking lyrics on the street
• A chance to get a photo beside ‘Swifts Row’ street signs
Conor Heneghan
Pictures of Taylor's flight landing in Dublin
At approximately 11.50am, Taylor landed in a Falcon 7x aircraft at Dublin Airport.
Conor Heneghan
Taylor has landed!
She's here folks! Aviation expert Shaun Dunne from Dublin, better known as Shaun's Aviation on X, documented Taylor's arrival at Dublin Airport a little earlier this afternoon, even claiming to have spotted 'Taylor' in Terminal 2!
More details here.
Michael Marsh
In pictures: Fans take over Dublin
It's certainly livening up out there. Photographers have been snapping fans queuing for merchandise ahead of the opening show.
Louise Burne
Taoiseach Simon Harris explains why he has a 'bone to pick' with Taylor Swift
Mr Harris, who was in Brussels for a European Council meeting on Friday, told the Irish Mirror that while he is not going to any of the gigs this weekend, he would relish an opportunity to meet Ms Swift to sort out an issue he has with her.
Full story here.
Darragh Murphy
Taylor Swift arrival
Aviation expert @Shauns_Aviation has dropped a bit of a hint regarding the potential arrival time of a certain someone this morning. Expect the big name to land in Ireland at around 11.45am this morning.
You can track reg no. N621MM here
Cathal Ryan
Road closures and essential travel info
If you're out and about in Dublin today - or heading to the Aviva Stadium - make sure you plan your journey in advance. We've rounded up the road closures and essential transport information right here for you.
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Setlist and timings including what time Aviva Stadium concert will end
Lasting almost three-and-a-half hours, the show covers all styles of music from her 11 studio albums - ranging from country and pop to folk and alternative rock.
It has been receiving rave reviews from both critics and fans and will finally make its way to Ireland this weekend. Ahead of the concerts, organisers have been issuing key information to fans - including the all-important timings.
Full details here
Michael Marsh
People have travelled from as far as the US
Swifties from the USA also travelled to Dublin, some of whom said they had already seen an Eras Tour performance.
Erin Delgehausen from Arizona said she became a huge fan after seeing the opening Eras night in Phoenix.
She said: “It was a transformational experience. Everyone makes fun of me and teases me about it, but I went in and came out a different person. So I’ve listened to nothing but her music non-stop since that night.”
Some who had missed out on tickets for the shows in the UK – for scheduled shows in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff and London – said they had managed to nab some for the Irish leg.
Sandra Mallon
Leo Varadkar expected to be among famous faces at Taylor Swift in Dublin as searches for tickets skyrocket
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina are expected to be amongst the hundreds of thousands of fans at Taylor Swift this weekend.
The American superstar finally touches down in Ireland this week with her Eras Tour and will play three sold out nights at the Aviva Stadium on June 28, 29 and 30.
Full story here.
Keith Kelly
Taylor-mania grips Dublin
Businesses surrounding the stadium have embraced the Taylor-mania, with The Bridge Pub – self-dubbed ‘the home of rugby’ – announcing a list of album-themed co*cktails to mark the blockbuster shows.
Elsewhere in Dublin, businesses have gotten into the spirit with Taylor Swift-themed brunches, bracelet-making classes, quizzes, and spin classes featuring her music.
On Thursday, Irish Swifties queued up to buy jumpers, hoodies and t-shirts at the 3Arena stadium. You can check out the price list here.
Darragh Murphy
Health experts issue important warning ahead of Taylor Swift's Dublin concerts
Health experts have issued an urgent warning for fans attending Taylor Swift’s concerts in Dublin this weekend.
The singer is set to perform for close to three and a half hours each night at the Aviva Stadium on the latest stop on her Eras Tour.
Full story here.
Keith Kelly
Fans have waited a while
The last time Taylor Swift performed in Ireland was at Croke Park in June 2018, as part of the Reputation tour. But don't worry, the wait is almost over...
