Fans were already lined up late Friday morning to see pop superstar Taylor Swift at Lincoln Financial Field as she kicks off Night 1 of 3 in South Philly. NBC10’s Miguel
What to Know
- Pennsylvania native Taylor Swift is back in the Keystone State for three concerts at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field on May 12 to 14, 2023.
- People are not only paying big bucks for tickets to the Eras Tour, but also ready to pay to get there.
- Luckily, SEPTA is providing service to ensure fans don't have to break the bank to get to and from shows.
For all you rich (or splurging) Swifties, the time has come to fill that "Blank Space."
The Taylor Swift Eras Tour will be in Philadelphia for three back-to-back-to-back performances this upcoming weekend.
After spending all that money on a ticket, SEPTA wants to make sure there's no "Bad Blood," by getting you to and from the concert.
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Here's a guide for all you Swifites out there:
Where Will the Taylor Swift Eras Concert Be in Philly?
Swift's performance will be sort of a homecoming for the West Reading, Pennsylvania, native.
She will perform in the 71,000-plus-seat Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles, on Friday, May 12, Saturday, May 13, and Sunday, May 14.
On all those days the concerts -- with Phoebe Bridgers, GAYLE (Friday and Saturday) and Gracie Adams (Sunday) opening -- start at 6:30 p.m.
How to Get to the Taylor Swift Eras Concert?
SEPTA is offering extra services on the Broad Street Line for Taylor Swift concerts all weekend long.
For getting to the concert there will be five train times have been added to the schedule leaving from Fern Rock Transportation Center at these times on the following days:
- Friday, May 12: 6:08 p.m., 6:18 p.m., 6:28 p.m., 6:38 p.m. and 6:48 p.m.
- Saturday, May 13: 4:30 p.m., 4:40 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 5:10 p.m.
- Sunday, May 14: 4:42 p.m., 4:52 p.m., 5:02 p.m., 5:12 p.m. and 5:22 p.m.
There will also be additional late night train service on the Paoli/Thorndale Line, Media/Wawa Line and West Trenton Line only for Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14.
Due to bussing on the Manayunk/Norristown Line there will be no late-night regional rail service. The last train departing from Suburban Station will be at 10:09 p.m.
What About Parking?
The Linc charges $35 per car and $70 for oversized vehicles to park for concerts. The Linc has a map of all the available lots on its website.
You could also try to park in other lots in the area, but you could be asked to pay with cash.
Expect lots of traffic in the area before and after the concerts.
Excited Over Merch?
Even ahead of Friday's Philly opener, Swifties were lined up Thursday morning before daybreak to get their hands on official tour merch.
The merch trailer gives fans (going to show or not) the chance to grab some swag without waiting in line at the concerts.
Here is the schedule:
Preshow Thursday, May 11: K lot (section K19) from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. "The line will be capped to ensure closing time at 7 p.m.," organizers said.
Show days on May 12, 13 and 14: 11th Street across from Xfinity Live!, starting at noon.
Turned off by the line? You can always order merch online.
What's the Weather?
NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Bill Henley has clear skies for showtime each night. You could see a shower earlier on the day Saturday.
The hottest night is Friday with cooler temps by Sunday night.
