You need to calm down: Fans mass for Taylor's big kick-off
Evening Standard|June 21, 2024
TAYLOR SWIFT fever broke out in London today with hundreds of fans camping outside Wembley to be first into the stadium for her opening show.
John Dunne and Robert Dex
You need to calm down: Fans mass for Taylor's big kick-off

The superstar is playing three sold-out London dates this weekend, starting tonight, before returning for a further five shows in August.

The first fans arrived on Tuesday, with some sleeping in tents or huddling in blankets as they queued overnight for the record-breaking Eras Tour to finally come to the capital.

Thousands more joined the queue this morning in the hope of getting near the front for tonight's show, although those with VIP packages were ushered into the stadium by security guards just after 8am.

The Swifties have travelled from all over the world for the gig with some dressing up in outfits inspired by her videos. Megan Campbell, 26, who works for the police and had travelled from Birmingham, said: "It's amazing to be here.

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