fans are getting ready to watch the singer return to the stage tonight, but many are . The Shake It Off hitmaker, 34, will for the last leg of her UK Eras Tour. The concert will be the first time Taylor has performed since an was foiled ahead of her shows in Vienna.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has insisted London is prepared and the city will "carry on" with the shows and is "looking forward to welcoming Taylor Swift back". It is also the first time Taylor has been in the UK since at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. While fans are looking forward to the show, many have admitted they're worried about security measures and have questioned if the concert will be safe.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one person worried: "Taking our daughter to the Taylor Swift concert in London next week. She's so excited , talking about outfits ,bracelets. I apologize for bringing this up but have we any reassurances from those looking after our security that we will all be kept safe #TSTHEERASTOURLONDON" Speaking to , another concerned fan said: "It has definitely been on my mind," while a third Swiftie added: "I have faith that it will be tight security.
" Sadiq Khan told Sky News ahead of the shows: "We have a huge amount of experience in policing these events, we’re never complacent, many lessons were learned after the awful Manchester Arena attack. "The police work closely, not just with City Hall, but with councils, but also with those who host concerts, like the Taylor Swift concert coming up over the next couple of weeks." Following the foiled terror attack plot, security for the UK shows has been increased.
Concertgoers will not be able to take overnight camping equipment and there are limits on bag size. There is also a ban on laptops, iPads, aerosols, umbrellas, glass or metal containers in place. Fans without tickets have also been banned from congregating outside the arena on the day of the show.
Event organizers said in a statement: "To support with the safe entry and exit of everyone within the stadium, no one is allowed to stand outside any entrance or on the Olympic Steps at the front of the stadium. Non ticket holders will be moved on." It's been a long-standing tradition among Taylor's fans to gather outside of the sold out venues to try and listen to her performances.
The tradition, known as "tay-gating" started in Glendale, Arizona, and has built up to the point that 50,000 fans listened outside Taylor's concert in Munich. All the latest news, showbiz, lifestyle and sports updates, brought to you by our dedicated American team. to make sure you're not missing out.
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