Taylor Swift Takes Houston by Storm as part of her Eras Tour
Taylor Swift kicked off her Eras Tour at NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday, April 22, where tens of thousands of fans gathered for the sold-out show (KHOU). Fans dressed up in cowboy boots, sequins, and selfies as they eagerly waited for the show to begin (KHOU). The Eras Tour takes fans on a three-hour journey through all of Taylor Swift’s eras, and the Houston City Hall was lit up in “Lavender Haze” in honor of the singer’s three-night run in Houston (ABC13).
Swift has strong ties to Houston, which she revealed during the first night of her concerts, saying that her grandfather lived in Houston and her mom and her dad were married in Houston (Chron). Swift has also previously expressed her love for the city, calling Houston one of her favorite places to perform (Chron).
The Taylor Swift merchandise truck made its way to Houston, where thousands of fans braved hours-long lines for a chance to get exclusive merchandise for the Eras Tour (Chron). However, fans should take caution as scammers are targeting this weekend’s shows in Houston (Click2Houston).
Interestingly, ticket prices for the Houston shows have dropped by almost 50 percent over the past week (New York Post). Nevertheless, fans are still eagerly waiting for the opportunity to see Swift perform live in Houston.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concerts in Houston have created an exciting buzz throughout the city, with several streets around NRG Stadium being shut down for the concert (KHOU). It’s clear that Swift’s music speaks to many people in Houston, and her Houston fans have embraced her warmly as she embarks on her Eras Tour.
