There might still be almost a year before Taylor Swift graces the UK but Eras tour tickets day is almost upon us.
The Karma singer recently announced that she’ll be bringing her Eras tour to the UK and Europe in 2024, performing gigs in London, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff and Dublin throughout the summer.
Thanks to TikTok, UK fans have already been treated to lots of glimpses of her three-hour shows in America, which takes concert-goers through each ‘era’ of the singer’s career, from her self-titled debut to her most recent offering, Midnights.
So far, each show in the US has included 44 of Taylor’s biggest hits, including two surprise songs that change each night.
But with tickets about to go on sale for the UK leg of the tour, where are the best seats and which ones would you be better off avoiding?
Best and worst seats for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour
With tickets yet to be released in the UK, it’s important to note that these recommendations are based on the seating arrangements at other venues visited so far.
But despite having been staged in wildly different stadiums, all Taylor Swift Eras Tour shows have had a pretty similar layout in terms of seats and stage design, with a runway featuring a diamond (where she spends a lot of time) that goes deep into the crowd.
With that in mind, we can only make recommendations based on rough sections of the stadium, rather than individual sections or rows.
Floor
If videos on social media are anything to judge by, you’re in for a pretty special time if you end up nabbing floor seats.
Even if you’re several rows back, floor seats are ideal if you really want to be in on the action, as everyone stands and joins in with each song.
Just be aware that if you’re on the shorter side or are planning on taking kids with you, you may struggle to see everything over the sea of phones.
Tiered seating
Despite being further back, if you’re in the lower half of the tiered seating, you’ll get the best of both worlds, with clearer vision and less chaos around you.
You’ll also be able to oversee all of the crowds below, meaning it’s a great place to take in the atmosphere.
Nosebleeds
Nosebleed seats, AKA seats right at the very back of the stadium, might be the furthest away from the stage, but they also give you a good overall view of the entire stadium.
They also tend to be on the cheaper end, meaning they’re definitely worth considering if you’re looking to secure some Eras tour tickets this month.
Obstructed view
Obstructed view can mean a lot of things, from a big pole in the way, to a side seat with partial view of the stage.
These kinds of seats are therefore the most budget-friendly, but it’s worth noting that in many cases, a partially obstructed view of the stage still gives you full view of the diamond, which is where a lot of the action is anyway.
So if you’re going to go for a seat with obstructed view, it’s best to find out what kind of obstruction you’re up against before buying.
Let’s be real, if you’re lucky enough to get through the queue and secure your tickets, it’ll likely be more of a grab and go situation and you probably won’t have the time to be picky.
That being said, there are no bad seats at a Taylor Swift show, and wherever you end up you’ll still be able to soak in the atmosphere and sing your heart out.
How to get Taylor Swift Eras tour tickets in the UK
If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that the competition for UK Eras tour tickets is going to be fierce. With that in mind, here’s how to maximise your chances of seeing Taylor Swift live next year.
1. Register for tickets
In order to have the best shot at getting tickets, you should have already registered on Taylor’s Ticketmaster site and selected your preferred location(s).
Ticketmaster will be contacting those who have registered on July 5 to let them know whether they’ve received an ‘on-sale code’ or have been placed on a waiting list.
Although this boosts your chances of getting tickets to the Eras tour, Ticketmaster has stressed that this process doesn’t guarantee you a spot.
2. Check pre-sales
If you pre-ordered the Midnights album, you should have received a pre-sale code. Keep an eye out for an email containing the pre-sale dates - it may have landed in your spam folder.
The Midnights pre-order pre-sale will go live at 10am on:
- Monday, July 10 for London dates
- Tuesday, July 11 for Edinburgh and Dublin dates
- Wednesday, July 12 for Cardiff and Liverpool dates
As with the Ticketmaster registration, this doesn’t guarantee you a ticket, but it does give you an extra shot.
3. Prepare your Ticketmaster account
When the day to buy tickets arrives, you’ll need everything to run smoothly to avoid missing out. To minimise issues on the day, make sure you’re signed in and have the card details for the card you want to use to pay pre-loaded on your account.
4. Don’t refresh
Once you’re in the queue for tickets, be patient and don’t refresh the page or use multiple tabs. This could see you get kicked to the back of the queue and may mean you miss out.
5. Keep checking back
Even if you miss out, there may still be hope. Sometimes failed payments, missed queue spots and website crashes mean people lose their tickets after initially reserving them.
Keep checking back for about two hours after release to see if any more have become available.
