Taylor Swift Eras Tour is in Miami for a spectacular US homecoming
Swifties rejoice! Taylor Swift is back on her Eras Tour for her second – and final – U.S. leg after a two-month break.
The world’s richest female musician starts the countdown clock to the end of her record-breaking tour tonight at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida (!!!).
Follow along with USA TODAY Network reporters, Bryan West and Samantha Neely for live updates as the fans, friendship bracelets and frenzy return.
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New ‘Reputation’ bodysuit
Fans closely track the outfits Swift wears on the Eras Tour, and she’s switched them up for every era except one.
That changed on Friday.
She finally, after 131 shows, debuted a different “Reputation” bodysuit as the rain poured down during “…Are You Ready For It?” This one’s black and covered in gold snakes rather than red ones. This will surely give Swifties plenty to clown about as they continue to wait impatiently for Swift to release “Repuation (Taylor’s Version).”
Swift also unveiled a new silver, fringed dress for her “Fearless” set.
Rain fell in Miami as the “Fearless” set ended. “Rain shows” hold a special place in Swift lore. The first Eras Tour rain show was in Nashville in 2023.
“The dancers, band, crowd and I all pretty much turned into little kids joyfully jumping in puddles all night,” Swift wrote on X after that show. “That was a late, great night I won’t forget.”
Swift takes the stage
It’s a sequence of events Swifties know well. A countdown clock appeared that read 2:13. Lady Gaga’s “Applause” gave way to “You Don’t Own Me” by Lesley Gore. The moment had arrived. Swift and her massive Eras Tour had returned for one last leg in North America.
Miss Americana herself took the stage at 8 p.m.
“Miami, we are so back!” she proclaimed after singing “Cruel Summer” in an orange bodysuit and boots.
The music began at 6 p.m. as Gracie Abrams opened the show. The up-and-coming singer-songwriter took a break from her own Secret of Us tour promoting her sophomore album of the same name — which features a duet with Swift.
Abrams opened earlier U.S. dates on the Eras Tour and will be featured on the remaining North American dates through the end of this year.
“I’m a diehard Swiftie, so I’m literally just one of you. I’ll be in the stands in tears at soon as our set is over,” Abrams said from the stage on Friday in a sheer black dress with red detailing and a midriff cutout. She sang the following:
“Risk”
“Blowing Smoke”
“I Love You, I’m Sorry”
“Where Do We Go Now?”
“That’s So True”
“Tough Love”
“Free Now”
“Us”
“Close to You”
Is Mama Kelce at the show?
Several fan accounts are saying that Travis Kelce’s mom will be at the show tonight. And possibly Jason and Kylie Kelce and their kids. We’ll update you when we confirm the Kelce family – or some of them – are here to cheer for Swift.
We know that the Kansas City tight end is in full football mode and will more than likely not be in attendance at any of the Hard Rock stadium shows. The Chiefs have upcoming Super Bowl rematch game against the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 20 at 3:25 p.m.
Will Florence and the Machine play with Taylor Swift in Florida?
Taylor Swift Eras Tour is in Miami for a spectacular US homecoming
Will Swift come to Florida and not play the namesake song?
Will Florence Welch surprise the audience like she did in London? Time will only tell.
USA TODAY national music critic Melissa Ruggieri described “Florida!!!” like this when “The Tortured Poets Department” was released in April.
“Florida!!!,” co-written by and co-starring Florence Welch, is the standout, with Swift and Welch trading vocals over a stomping backbeat that is both cinematic and purposeful.
