The eagerly anticipated first of four Sydney shows for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour took place at Accor Stadium. Despite delays caused by storms and lightning, Swift dazzled the 81,000-strong crowd in her trademark sparkling bodysuit and boots.
Inclement weather led to the evacuation of the stadium floor as a precaution against a nearby lightning strike. The support act, Sabrina Carpenter, had to be canceled due to the weather delay, but Swift's fans remained resilient.
Image source: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour show in Sydney
Swift expressed her gratitude to the ecstatic crowd before launching into her hits. She acknowledged the challenging weather conditions, stating, "An Aussie crowd will never let anything get in the way." The singer donned a black shiny jacket during the performance, surrounded by suit-clad backup dancers.
Image source: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour show in Sydney
Despite the weather challenges, Swift's show drew a star-studded audience, including Katy Perry, Rita Ora, Taika Waititi, and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, who was seen cheering her on from a VIP tent.
The Sydney show followed Swift's performance in front of 96,000 fans the previous Friday, setting a new record as the largest audience in her tour history. Swift expressed her awe at the massive turnout, calling it the biggest show of her entire tour career.
The Eras Tour will continue with additional shows in Sydney before heading to Singapore for the next performance on March 2. Swift, accompanied by Kelce, looks forward to entertaining fans worldwide on this remarkable tour.
