Taylor Swift Wembley shows LIVE: Swifties gather in London for last leg of Eras Tour as singer returns to perform for first time since foiled terror plot

Taylor Swift Wembley shows LIVE: Swifties gather in London for last leg of Eras Tour as singer returns to perform for first time since foiled terror plot

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Taylor Swift fans are gathering at Wembley Stadium ahead of the US singer last five shows in Europe on her worldwide Eras Tour.

Swift, 34, has returned to the UK for her first live performance since an alleged terror plot forced her shows in Vienna to be cancelled earlier this month.

Hundreds of her supporters, known as Swifties, began congregating outside the home of the England football team several hours before she is due on stage tonight.

Follow MailOnline’s live coverage below and join in the conversation in our comments section 

Breaking:Taylor has taken to the stage

Taylor Swift has officially taken to the stage at Wembley!

Fans went wild as the songstress appeared from under the stage wearing a pink and blue bedazzled body suit paired with silver boots.

The three-and-a-half hour spectacle begins!

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Young cancer patient ‘excited’ for Swift’s gig

Little Sophie Hutton was a cancer patient at Great Ormond Street Hospital for 72 days.

Although treatment was ‘quite scary’, the young girl got through by watching the the Eras Tour movie on Disney+ and completing her Taylor Swift colouring book.

Calling her daughter, ‘super brave’, Sophie’s mother Angela said: ‘This is a dream come true because we never thought we’d be here… in so many ways.’

We hope Sophie enjoys dancing to her favourite song ‘Shake It Off’ tonight!

Sophie and Angela Hutton, from Sutton, pose for a photo outside Wembley Stadium in London, ahead of Taylor Swift's latest Eras Tour concert. Picture date: Thursday August 15, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Swift. Photo credit should read: James Manning/PA Wire

Could this be Taylor’s number one fan?

Among the glittering crowd is Bailey Heath who was crowned ‘MTV’s Ultimate Stan’ after taking part in a Swift-themed game show in which he had to answer 72 questions about the singer.

The 23-year-old is attending the concert with his four siblings who travelled from Canada, Budapest, Bristol and Surrey.

He is wearing a cropped black tee with the word ‘Rep’ on it, as a nod to Taylor’s 2017 album.

Recalling the game show, Bailey said: ‘It was actually really hard questions, it was “What was her brother’s star sign?”, “What was her football team in high school?”

‘Don’t ask how I know them all. It’s a lifestyle choice.’

(left to right) Kiki Heath, 24, Bailey Heath, 23, Indi Heath, 36 and China Heath, 26 pose for a photo outside Wembley Stadium in London, ahead of Taylor Swift's latest Eras Tour concert. Picture date: Thursday August 15, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Swift. Photo credit should read: James Manning/PA Wire

Increased police presence ‘makes us feel better’, fans say

In the wake of the foiled terror plot in Vienna, the Met Police announced they are ‘well prepared’ for the concert in London.

A group of four students – Reeba Tovee, 19, Imogene Gatherer, 20, Ellie Behan, 19, and Carrie Ferguson, 19 – told of their relief to hear of the increased security.

Ellie said: ‘I’m also so excited for the atmosphere and all the girls, everyone is going to be there, it’s like girlhood. When you go to a club you don’t feel very safe, but I feel like this going to be so supportive and safe.’

Reeba added: ‘I was praying this wasn’t cancelled. I know they’ve put a lot of extra security in now.

‘When the news came out, we were all very nervous but seeing the extra security measures that have been put in place makes us feel better, there have been lots of accounts on X and TikTok saying what the safest way to get there is.’

Police officers display their friendship bracelets while speaking to a member of the public outside Wembley Stadium in north west London, ahead of Taylor Swift's latest Eras Tour concert. Picture date: Thursday August 15, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Swift. Photo credit should read: Lucy North/PA Wire
A Police officer wearing friendship bracelets talks to fans of US mega-star Taylor Swift, so-called "Swifties", as they gather on Olympic Way outside Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024, ahead of the first of five concerts she is playing at the stadium. Taylor Swift returns to the stage in London on Thursday to end the European leg of her "Eras" tour, a week after her Vienna concerts were cancelled due to a suicide attack plot. Around 90,000 fans will again pack London's Wembley Stadium for the first date in the five-day run, with additional ticket checks and restrictions in place. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Pic shows Fans Outside Wembley Stadium today ahead of the Taylor Swift concert.

Early risers! Swifties queuing since dawn

Dedicated fans of Taylor Swift have been queuing overnight for a chance to get up close and personal with their idol.

Coco is the first person in line for the gig and revealed she has been camped out since 11am on Wednesday to ‘get the best spot’.

The 19-year-old travelled three hours from Surrey to be first in line.

She said: ‘We wanted to come as early as we could, we wanted to be the first ones because you get the best view and you have the most space.

Coco, who bought the £275 VIP package ticket over a year ago, said the experience has already been ‘really fun’ and that the atmosphere with fans making bracelets together is ‘really nice’.

More than 90,000 fans expected tonight

Wembley can seat up to 90,000 people – and there is no doubt it will be packed out tonight.

Those without tickets often listen to the three-and-a-half hour set from outside the stadium – in a practice called ‘tay-gating’. Unfortunately, Wembley have advised fans from congregating outside during the show.

But with tickets being re-sold for up to £2,200, you may be wondering what makes a Taylor Swift concert so special?

Well, let’s hear it from the Swifties themselves.

Bejeweled: A DIY fashion show at Wembley

While high street fashion chains such as Primark have seen an influx in the number of people searching for silver cowboy boots, some Swifties have decided to go down the DIY route for their concert outfit.

One was dressed up as a ghost, although the all-important friendship bracelets could still be seen.

Others decorated their shoes with brightly coloured markers making sure to reference each one of Taylor’s 11 albums.

Another Swiftie was seen asking people to sign their name on her white dress with red or black pen – perhaps a nod to Taylor’s Reputation era.

Several dads have even been spotted getting into the Swiftie spirit…

Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Veysey/Shutterstock (14637523m) Taylor Swift fans at Wembley ahead of Taylor Swift's latest Eras Tour concert Taylor Swift in concert, Wembley Stadium, London, UK - 15 Aug 2024
Fans wear decorated shoes with a Taylor Swift theme ahead of her concert, following the cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna because of a planned attack, at Wembley Stadium in London, Britain, August 15, 2024.  REUTERS/Toby Melville
People sign a Taylor Swift fan's dress ahead of her concert, following the cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna because of a planned attack, outside Wembley Stadium in London, Britain, August 15, 2024.  REUTERS/Toby Melville
Fans of US mega-star Taylor Swift, so-called "Swifties", gather outside Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024, ahead of the first of five concerts she is playing at the stadium. Taylor Swift returns to the stage in London on Thursday to end the European leg of her "Eras" tour, a week after her Vienna concerts were cancelled due to a suicide attack plot. Around 90,000 fans will again pack London's Wembley Stadium for the first date in the five-day run, with additional ticket checks and restrictions in place. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

What are all the Swifties wearing?

We know the scenes All Too Well.

Cowboy hats, glittering skirts and friendship bracelets galore.

Swifties have officially descended on London… and it’s hard to miss them.

epa11550222 Taylor Swift fans pose for photographs outside Wembley Stadium before the first of the Eras Tour concerts at Wembley Stadium, in London, Britain, 15 August 2024. The last concerts of US pop star's Eras Tour in Europe take place at London's Wembley Stadium from 15 to 20 August 2024. The concerts will go ahead amid additional security measures following the cancellation of Swift's three shows in Vienna earlier in August 2024. London Metropolitan Police's spokesperson had said that 'There is nothing to indicate that the matters being investigated by the Austrian authorities will have an impact on upcoming events here in London.'  EPA/ANDY RAIN
Fans show their Taylor Swift bracelets ahead of her concert, following the cancellation of three Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna because of a planned attack, outside Wembley Stadium in London, Britain, August 15, 2024. REUTERS/Mina Kim
epa11550201 A young Taylor Swift fan poses outside Wembley Stadium before the first of the Eras Tour concerts at Wembley Stadium, in London, Britain, 15 August 2024. The last concerts of US pop star's Eras Tour in Europe take place at London's Wembley Stadium from 15 to 20 August 2024. The concerts will go ahead amid additional security measures following the cancellation of Swift's three shows in Vienna earlier in August 2024. London Metropolitan Police's spokesperson had said that 'There is nothing to indicate that the matters being investigated by the Austrian authorities will have an impact on upcoming events here in London.'  EPA/ANDY RAIN
epa11550202 Taylor Swift fans react outside Wembley Stadium before the first of the Eras Tour concerts at Wembley Stadium, in London, Britain, 15 August 2024. The last concerts of US pop star's Eras Tour in Europe take place at London's Wembley Stadium from 15 to 20 August 2024. The concerts will go ahead amid additional security measures following the cancellation of Swift's three shows in Vienna earlier in August 2024. London Metropolitan Police's spokesperson had said that 'There is nothing to indicate that the matters being investigated by the Austrian authorities will have an impact on upcoming events here in London.'  EPA/ANDY RAIN

Breaking:Kings Cross evacuated

Kings Cross station has been evacuated, forcing thousands of Swifties to re-route on their way to Wembley.

Tannoys warned passengers of a ‘fire alert’ and police officers blocked the entries.

It is believed that the major travel hub has since reopened, and thousands of people wearing feather boas have breathed a sigh of relief.

Met Police says they are ‘well prepared’

Taylor Swift fans flocking to Wembley ahead of the singer’s Eras Tour insist they feel ‘safe’ after the foiled terror plot in Vienna.

And it’s no wonder they feel ‘fearless’.

The Met Police have told the public they are ‘well prepared’ for the gigs, forming a ring of steel with hundreds of security personnel around the venue.

Swift return: First show since alleged terror plot

Tonight marks Taylor’s first live performance since an alleged terror plot forced her shows in Vienna to be cancelled earlier this month.

The American popstar has vowed to return to Austria as soon as possible.

Welcome to the Taylor Swift live blog!

Hello and welcome to MailOnline’s live coverage of Taylor Swift’s Wembley shows as the US singer performs in London for the next five nights on the final leg of her Eras Tour in Europe.

Hundreds of Swifties have soaked up the occasion by gathering at England’s national football stadium several hours before the show even opens with Swift expected on stage around 7pm.

Tonight marks the first time Swift has performed since an alleged terror plot forced the cancellation of her dates in Austria.

Join us throughout the evening as we bring you the build-up and fan reaction as London gets ready to welcome the American megastar.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Hogan/Hogan Media/Shutterstock (14550939b) Taylor Swift Taylor Swift in concert, Wembley Stadium, London, UK - 21 Jun 2024
Key Updates

  • Taylor has taken to the stage

  • Kings Cross evacuated

  • Swift return: First show since alleged terror plot