The old Taylor is dead and the new Taylor is… still filling mega venues with undeniably catchy pop songs. Since the somewhat murky reception to 2019’s Reputation, Swift has rebounded with records like the introspective folklore and the moody Midnights, as well as her project to re-record her first half-dozen albums after losing ownership of their masters.
As for her live shows, Swift was set to inaugurate SoFi Stadium back in the summer 2020 with her Lover Fest West concerts. The world, of course, had other plans when it came to massive gatherings, but Swift will finally have her night (or rather six of them) at the Inglewood stadium in 2023 with “The Eras Tour,” which will bring along HAIM for all of the dates, as well as Gracie Abrams on August 3, 7 and 8, Owenn on August 4 and Gayle on August 5 and 9.
What time does Taylor Swift go on stage at SoFi Stadium?
Though the show is billed as starting at 6:30pm, don’t expect Swift to go on any time close to then. That’s when you can expect the first opener (either Gracie Abram or Owenn) to hit the stage. Based on previous shows in other cities, HAIM should follow just before 7pm and then Swift just before 8pm—however, for her first show at SoFi, Swift started at 8:20pm and played for more than three hours.
Any news on the set list?
We suggest heading over to setlist.fm to track each evening’s songs. The 45-song set is largely the same each night, with blocks dedicated to individual albums. There is, however, a two-song slot just before the Midnights finale that changes each night.
What other dates is she playing in L.A.?
She performs at SoFi Stadium on August 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 (that’s Thursday to Saturday and then Monday to Wednesday).
Are tickets still available?
At face value? No, no, no, no. Tickets went on sale in November and very, very quickly sold out. But you can pick up resale tickets if you have a few hundred dollars to spare. The good-ish news is that more resale tickets have hit the market and prices have fallen considerably now that the shows are actually here.
What’s SoFi Stadium’s bag policy?
The stadium has a clear bag policy. You can bring a small clutch (no larger than 4.5” by 6.5”), otherwise you’ll need to use a see-through plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 12” by 6” by 12” (a one-gallon resealable plastic bag also works). If you still insist on bringing an umpermitted bag, you’ll need use the bag check area ($20, on the southwest and northeast corners of the stadium exterior) or take it back to your car.
Speaking of cars, what’s parking like?
The parking at SoFi is a bit of a mess even on the best days, so expect this to be even more intense. The parking zones open at noon and close 90 minutes after the show ends. You can prepurchase parking in lots all around the stadium, or take advantage of a few public transit options. Regardless, expect the traffic around there to be a nightmare.