The fun isn’t over yet: after Taylor Swift sold out Wembley Stadium for three nights in June, she’s back for another run at the huge venue in August.
As the capital gears up to welcome the American singer-songwriter and her Eras Tour once more, there’s no better time to get stuck into the range of Swiftie-themed events happening across the city over the next few weeks.
There’s a lot on: from watching a performance of her best songs by string quartet on the London Eye, to dancing the night away at a themed club event, there’s our pick of what to do, and where to go, to get the most from your Taylor Swift month.
Taylor on Strings
Didn’t get tickets for the Eras Tour? It might be worth heading up to North London anyway, as the City String Ensemble will be putting their own unique spin on her biggest hits on the night of August 13. Taking place at the Sound Shell from 6pm, it’s free to attend, with 30 tickets being made available at 10am every day until the concert. Head along and soak it up.
Find out more here
The Taylor Swift tour
Test your knowledge of all things Tay with this tour of the singer’s favourite London spots. Tickets are priced at £13.13 (naturally), and stop-offs include plenty of places that are meaningful to her, including the city’s iconic guitar shop spot Denmark Street, Camden Market and her fave kebab shop (if you know, you know). Finish it all off with a pub quiz that will test your knowledge of her back catalogue.
Tickets from £13, book here
Fan out at 1 Hotel Mayfair
Fancy going all-out for your concert experience? 1 Hotel Mayfair and its sister hotel Treehouse have you covered: they’ve launched an luxury Eras experience for the most dedicated fans to enjoy.
Check in with a Taylor Swift themed cocktail, garnish yourself with friendship bracelets and tinted glasses and catch the dedicated chauffeur service to or from the gig (thus skipping the dreaded crowds along the way). More importantly, relax the morning after with a breakfast at Hotel 1 Mayfair’s restaurant Dovetale, led by two Michelin-starred Chef Tom Seller. What could be better?
From August 16-20; The 1 Eras Package starts from £1200; book rooms here. Treehouse room rates start from £445; book rooms here
Warm up at Boxpark
For those lucky enough to have gotten tickets to the gig, it may be worth heading over to Wembley slightly earlier for the local Boxpark warm-up party. There’ll be glitter stations to get all sparkled up, live performers, DJs playing Taylor Swift tunes (of course) and themed cocktails. It’ll be a gigantic Swiftie celebration; what’s not to love?
August 15th, 16th, 17th, 19th and 20th from 11.00 am - 11pm; book tickets here
Swiftogeddon
Yes, it’s back: the ultimate Taylor party. Expect nothing but Taylor bops the whole night long: we’re talking deep cuts, remixes and the unloved (yet still great, of course) tracks that only true Swifties fans know the words to. Head along to Between the Bridges for a club night you’ll never forget: friendship bracelets at the ready, of course.
August 9, tickets start from £15. Book here
Taylor at the V&A
See the superstar’s own props up close in this special exhibition at the V&A Museum. Titled the Songbook Trail, it leads curious Swifties on a tour of the museum – and along the way, they’ll be encountering things like her Reputation tour outfit, the piano she played in the music video for Cardigan and even the dress she wore to play a version of Juliet for the song that launched her stratospheric, Love Story.
On until September 8, more information here
Taylor Swift Brunch
Head to everybody’s favourite adult ball pit bar Ballie Ballerson any Saturday in August to partake of their famous Taylor Swift brunch. The pizzas are bottomless, the drinks are plentiful and the ball pits, of course, are beckoning. The whole thing will of course be soundtracked by Taylor bangers, and who knows, a lookalike or two might even turn up. One for the dedicated fans.
Saturdays, tickets start from £35. Book here
Club de Fromage Afterparty
The O2 Academy in Islington is giving the fans what they want: a marathon cheese-fest featuring all of Taylor’s biggest hits and deep cuts, interspersed with the sound of confetti cannons and balloons popping. Plus, there’ll be hula hoops and singalongs: what more could you want?
August 17; book tickets here
Taylor Swift x London Eye Candlelight Series
Could there be anything more romantic than being serenaded by a string quartet, by candlelight… erm, in a ride around the London Eye? Well, what about if those songs were Taylor Swift ones? Tickets cost £45, but they include two rotations around the eye, a glass of fizz and a special edition friendship bracelet to take home at the end of it all.
August 19-22, book tickets here
Get a Taylor-inspired tattoo at London Social
For those hardcore Swifties who want their dedication known Forever and Always. The tattoo studio in Angel is hosting a pop-up on Saturday August 17 where fans can head down and get inked. Booking is recommended but there will be flash designs available on the day. There’ll also be friendship bracelet making, merch and refreshments.
August 17; RSVP by DMing London Social on Instagram
Taylor on Tour
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If you’re already in Wembley, why not check out the massive Swiftie murals and photo exhibition around the stadium. The photos showcase some of the biggest moments from her tour so far from its travels around the world, and the nearby murals decorate Wembley’s Spanish Steps and the surrounding walls. Best of all: it’s completely free, so download the CityTrotter app and go on a little guided walking tour before the gig.
