MINNEAPOLIS — Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is well underway after getting its start in Glendale, Arizona back in March. Thousands of fans have already seen the 12-time Grammy winner perform her nearly three-hour show in stadiums across the country, some in the pouring rain, and in just a few days Swifties will descend on Minneapolis for their turn.
Grab your best dress, cardigan and red lipstick – here's what you need to know before an enchanted evening at U.S. Bank Stadium.
When is Taylor Swift performing in Minneapolis?
The Eras Tour will have two shows at U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24.
Shows on both nights start at 6:30 p.m. CT. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Are tickets still available?
Ticketmaster previously showed that U.S. Bank Stadium was completely sold out of tickets for both nights, but on Tuesday, June 13, the official ticket seller for the Eras Tour opened up additional ticket sales to Verified Fans.
However, some Verified Fans reported being unable to enter the queue for a chance to buy tickets.
On the resale website StubHub, tickets start at $1,150 for seats with a restricted view, up to $15,000 for floor seats
If you're hoping to snag a last-minute ticket on the cheap, beware that you're not being scammed. On June 18, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison urged Swifties to be wary of ticket scams that could have them shelling out hundreds or thousands of dollars without ever setting foot inside the stadium.
“Minnesotans who are defrauded by online ticket scammers should not have to endure a ‘Cruel Summer,’” said Attorney General Ellison, in a statement. “Ticket scammers are nothing but trouble and what they do is illegal. I won’t stand by knowing there may be scammers out there trying to deceive Minnesota Swifties and other fans."
U.S. Bank Stadium also urged Swifties without tickets to not congregate around the building Friday and Saturday night. "Fans without tickets to the concert are strongly discouraged from gathering outside the stadium this weekend," a Thursday tweet said. In other cities, like Philadelphia, fans have set up shop outside arenas to listen to Swift's show from parking and tailgating lots.
"U.S. Bank Stadium is an enclosed stadium in the heart of downtown Minneapolis," the post continued.
If you couldn't get tickets but still want to party like it's 1989, check out these local Swift-themed pre-parties and events happening throughout the weekend.
How do I get to U.S. Bank Stadium? Where should I park?
U.S. Bank Stadium is located at 401 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
The stadium doesn't manage any public parking, so those driving to the concert should utilize parking ramps located near the venue. The Stadium Parking Ramp is connected via Skyway to U.S. Bank Stadium.
There are more than 20,000 parking spaces between the stadium and Hennepin Avenue within a 20-minute or less walk. To book parking in advance, click here.
For more information on parking and transportation at U.S. Bank Stadium, click here.
If you want to avoid driving and parking, both Metro Transit Blue and Green Line trains will drop you off at U.S. Bank Stadium Station. However, the last Blue and Green line trains normally depart the U.S. Bank Stadium station around 11:30 p.m., the time when Swift's show wraps up. To make those trains, fans would've had to leave the concert early.
Metro Transit initially said it didn't plan to extend service the nights of the concert, tweeting on June 12 that "as of now, we are not planning on running extra trains after the Taylor Swift concert." However, in a post on Monday, June 19, the agency said it will offer additional light rail and bus routes, which will exit downtown past 1 a.m., including the METRO D Line.
The METRO Blue Line also has northbound trips that operate past midnight, which can be used to access the ABC Ramps near Target Field. Click here for more information from Metro Transit.
The Mall of America is offering a shuttle service from Bloomington to the stadium. The "M.O.Tay SWIFTLIFT" costs $13 per person on both Friday and Saturday nights. Busses will depart from MOA at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. and will depart U.S. Bank Stadium 30 minutes after the last song ends to bring you back to the mall. Those under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult who's 21 or older.
And for those heading to T Swift from farther south, the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority is also offering roundtrip rides to and from U.S. Bank Stadium. Tickets cost $5 and will pick Swifties up at Marschall Road Transit Station, Burnsville Transit Station, Apple Valley Transit Station, and Eagan Transit Station.
How can I buy Taylor Swift merch?
If you're heading to the concert, chances are you already have an outfit picked out. But if you want to take home a piece of Eras Tour memorabilia, the official Taylor Swift merchandise truck is rolling into town on Thursday, June 22. Here's when it'll be open:
- Thursday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Friday: Opens at noon
- Saturday: Opens at noon
You can find the Eras Tour merch truck on DTE Plaza, located at 425 Park Avenue South.
Are there any road closures this weekend?
On both nights, Chicago Avenue between Fourth and Sixth streets will be closed from 11 a.m. until an hour after the concert ends, and Fourth Street will be closed between Park Avenue and Norm McGrew Place from 2:30 p.m. until an hour after the concert ends.
Need non-emergency help from the city? Minneapolis is extending 311 service hours throughout the Taylor Swift concerts and Pride weekend. Normal service hours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. This weekend, calls will be answered the following times:
- 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, June 23
- 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, June 24
- 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, June 25
Can I bring bags into U.S. Bank Stadium?
The Clear Bag Policy is in effect for both Taylor Swift shows. Only bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” will be permitted into the stadium.
Small clutch bags that are 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one of the clear bag options. A bag check will be available at DTE Plaza and near the Ticketmaster Gate.
Who is performing with Taylor Swift in Minneapolis?
On both nights, Norwegian singer-songwriter girl in red will join Swift on her Twin Cities stops as one of two accompanying acts.
On Friday, Gracie Abrams will take the stage as well, followed by OWENN on Saturday.
What's the Eras Tour setlist?
As the name suggests, the Eras Tour pays homage to the periods of Swift's 17-year career. The show features 44 songs, including two surprise acoustic songs that vary each performance, from Swift's 10 studio album catalog. According to Cosmopolitan, here's an idea of the songs fans can expect to sing along to for more than three hours. Need to practice your lyrics? You can find set list playlists on Apple Music and Spotify.
Editor's note: Some songs and orders may vary.
Lover
- 'Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince'
- 'The Man'
- 'The Archer'
- 'Cruel Summer'
- 'You Need to Calm Down'
- 'Lover'
Fearless
- 'Love Story'
- Fearless'
- 'You Belong With Me'
Evermore
- 'Willow
- 'Champagne Problems'
- 'Marjorie'
- ''Tis the damn season'
- 'Tolerate It'
Reputation
- 'Delicate'
- '…Ready for It?'
- 'Don’t Blame Me'
- 'Look What You Made Me Do'
Speak Now
- 'Enchanted'
Red
- '22'
- 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together'
- 'I Knew You Were Trouble'
- 'Nothing New'
- 'All Too Well (10 Minute Version)'
Folklore
- 'Cardigan'
- Invisible String'
- 'The 1'
- 'Betty'
- 'The Last Great American Dynasty'
- 'August'
- 'Illicit Affairs'
- 'My Tears Ricochet'
1989
- 'Shake It Off'
- Style'
- 'Blank Space'
- 'Bad Blood'
- 'Wildest Dreams'
Surprise acoustic songs
Midnights
- 'Anti-Hero
- Lavender Haze'
- 'Midnight Rain'
- 'Bejeweled'
- 'Vigilante Shit'
- 'Mastermind'
- 'Karma'
What should I wear to the show?
Keeping in mind that you'll need to make it through three hours of singing and dancing, concert-goers have pulled out all the stops at Swift's shows so far. There are plenty of listicles and Pinterest boards full of inspiration on what to wear, but we've seen a lot of sequins and sparkles, ethereal tulle dresses, and butterfly and heart-themed clothing – most of which reflect one of the albums celebrated in the Eras Tour.
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