TAMPA, Fla. — It’s almost time, Swifties.
And at the risk of sounding repetitive… Are you ready for it?
Taylor Swift’s massive extravaganza known as her Eras Tour rolled into Tampa on Thursday night for a three-night stay.
What You Need To Know
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The hit-making singer-songwriter is set to perform at Raymond James Stadium Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Along the way, she has been a disrupting force of nature across the Bay area, impacting everything from traffic, to hotel room prices to politics (Tampa Mayor Jane Castor presented her with a key to the city via social media).
Now, the time has arrived.
Here’s everything Taylor-related you need to know ahead of showtime. And by the way, some tickets (albeit pricey) remain.
When and Where is Each Show?
Thursday, April 13
Show Openers: beabadoobee, GAYLE
Venue: Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607
Doors Open: 4:30 p.m.
Show Starts: 6:30 p.m.
Friday, April 14
Show Openers: beabadoobee, Gracie Abrams
Venue: Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607
Doors Open: 4:30 p.m.
Show Starts: 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 15
Show Openers: beabadoobee, Gracie Abrams
Venue: Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607
Doors Open: 4:30 p.m.
Show Starts: 6:30 p.m.
View the venue’s bag policy here.
Traffic and Parking:
The shows start at 6:30 p.m. and parking lots open at 3 p.m. In order to avoid traffic “trouble,” give yourself plenty of time to get to the show. Traffic will be heavier than normal starting at 3 p.m. on roads like Dale Mabry Highway, Columbus Drive, MLK Boulevard and Himes Avenue.
Parking spots can be purchased here. Some stadium lots and the lot at HCC are first-come, first-served on the day of the concert. Lots start at $53. You can also find parking at nearby business and neighborhoods. Those lots range in price, so bring cash.
If you’re getting a ride to the show or using Uber or Lyft, head to Steinbrenner Field across from Ray Jay. You can enter the drop off area on MLK Boulevard.
View additional details about traffic, parking and drop-off/ride shares here.
View our Real Time Traffic Map.
Weather:
Saturday will be partly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
A rogue pop-up shower is possible, but the vast majority of the area will stay dry.
Lows on Saturday night fall to near 70 degrees. A better chance of rain comes in Sunday.
Hillsborough Schools Sends a Reminder
Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Addison Davis sent a Taylor-inspired message to students about not missing school if they happen to have a late concert night:
Merchandise:
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour merchandise truck in Tampa opened at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12 at Raymond James Stadium. Swifties have started to line up early to secure their spots. The truck will be on site through the concerts Thursday, April 13 through Saturday, April 15.
View the full list of Eras Tour merch truck times and locations here.