Taylor Swift gives Toronto’s ‘passionate’ fans a rave review at first Eras Tour show

Taylor Swift has officially landed in Toronto.

Excited fans poured into the Rogers Center for the first of six shows in town on the evening of November 14th, and it’s safe to say it was a runaway success.

From surprise songs to the epic classics we know and love, along with her opener and horses, here’s what you might have missed on Taylor Swift’s first night of her Eras Tour in Toronto.

Night one of Taylor Swift in Toronto

Taylor Swift fans have been waiting over a year for this day and haven’t let a little cold weather or rain get them down.

Attendees showed up in their best cold-weather-friendly Eras outfits and posed outside the Rogers Center’s “Taylor Swift The Eras Tour” friendship bracelet sign prior to the concert.

Even the police horses on site showed up with their own friendship bracelets.

So let’s get into the show itself.

Gracie Abrams opens

The first of six performances kicked off with an opening act from one of music’s fastest rising artists, Gracie Abrams.

The singer-songwriter took to her Instagram stories before the show posting a photo of the exterior of the Rogers Center with the text “Heyyyyyyyyy.”

Abrams, who captivated the audience, also posted after the show, resharing a photo and writing“Toronto night one we loved you thank you.”

Taylor’s surprise songs and Canadian love

@blogto How do we feel about Taylor Swift being only 1/6th of her stay in Toronto?! #Toronto #taylorswift #eratour ♬ original sound – blogTO

According to one of blogTO’s team members who attended the concert, Swift told the crowd that “The Folk era belongs to Canada,” adding that the album contains perfect music to describe the mood here. We love to hear it!

That wasn’t the only comment the mega-superstar made about Canada.

Swift spoke about the Canadian tour being the final leg, saying, “I wanted to spend the last shows with the most generous, encouraging, welcoming, passionate, enthusiastic fans, so I came to see you in Toronto.”

@blogto Taylor Swift says the Folklore era belongs in Canada #Toronto #taylorswift #folklore #eratour #swifties ♬ original sound – blogTO

Fans patiently waited for one of the best parts of the Eras Tour, the surprise songs exclusive to each show, and one night did not disappoint.

The surprise songs on 14 Nov included “My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys” from her latest album, The Ward of Tortured Poets and “This is why we can’t have nice things” from Reputation, which has not yet been released as a “Taylor’s Version” album.

From there, Swifties were treated to a piano mashup of The lover’s “False God” and Evermore’s”it’s the damn season.”

Eras Tour Toronto Setlist

The set list has generally not changed from her previous tour dates, minus the addition of The Ward of Tortured Poets songs after the album’s release.

So while the surprise songs can be unpredictable, one thing fans can know for sure going into the shows is that they’re going to hear the biggest hits such as “Fortnite” from The Ward of Tortured Poets and “Blank Space” from 1989.

@blogto Taylor Swift performs with Blank Space in Toronto #taylorswift #blankspace #eratour ♬ original sound – blogTO

Taylor Swift Toronto tickets

If you’re hoping to snag some last-minute tickets, be sure to check Ticketmaster the day of each concert if you’re a confirmed fan.

For the Nov. 14 show, a batch of last-minute tickets were released, and resale tickets are also available, but you may have to shell out some big bills, with most tickets costing between $1,800 and $2,500 each.

What to expect at Vancouver shows

Toronto isn’t the only Canadian stop on the Eras Tour, as Taylor Swift closes the entire tour on the other side of the country in Vancouver, BC

The final three shows will be December 6th, 7th and 8th at BC Place.

Swifties can keep a close eye on surprise songs performed in Toronto and see what hasn’t been played yet to try to predict which songs Swift will sing in Vancouver.

Our team member for the show said that everything was very “organized” in Toronto and that a few of the highlights include the set design and choreography.

Looking for other fun Taylor Swift-themed activities to do around Toronto? Check out our guide.

Buckle up, we still have five more shows, Swifties!