Taylor Swift fever is hitting a new high in Singapore as ‘The Eras Tour’ concerts are set to kick off this weekend from 2 March 2024. Arm yourself with our dedicated survival guide, which will tell you everything you need to know, from where to get official merchandise, to when to take bathroom breaks during the 3.5-hour-long music set list, and more.
Previously performed at the Singapore Indoor Stadium for her 1989 World Tour in 2015, Taylor Swift returns to Singapore after nine years to stage her biggest concert yet at the 55,000 pax-capacity National Stadium.
The Singapore leg for ‘The Eras Tour’ is the only stop in Southeast Asia, which means that chaos is certain with the six sold-out shows from 2 to 4 March 2024 and 7 to 9 March 2024.
Taylor Swift already arrived in Singapore on February 27, flying in directly from her Sydney leg, possibly to tour the city and prepare for sound checks.
For a stress-free concert experience, pre-planning is essential to ensure maximum enjoyment. Read on for our comprehensive guide on how to navigate through the pandemonium of The Eras Tour 2024 in Singapore, whether you’re a Swiftie or not.
(Feature and hero image credit: Christopher Jue/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)
Here’s your must-have survival guide to Taylor Swift’s 2024 ‘The Eras Tour’ in Singapore:
Important details of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ in Singapore 2024
Address: Singapore National Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive, Singapore 397629
Starting time: 6pm for all shows. Doors will open to the public from 4pm. Fellow American singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter will open the show at 6pm with a 10-song set before Taylor Swift’s main event at 7pm to 7:10pm.
How to get to the National Stadium in Singapore
Because parking is limited, arriving via public transport like train or bus is advisable at least one hour before the show starts. This will help minimise disruption to traffic flow.
Train – Alight at Stadium MRT Station (CC6) on the Circle Line. It is the nearest station which exits directly into the Singapore Sports Hub.
Alternatively, visitors can travel from Mountbatten MRT Station (CC7) or Kallang MRT Station (EW10). Both are approximately 600m walking distance to Singapore Sports Hub. The former also serves as an alternative station via the Circle Line for leaving the venue.
Bus – Alight at Stadium Station (80199) for Bus 11, National Stadium (80219) for Bus 10, 14, 16, 16M, 70, 196, and Opposite National Stadium (80211) for Bus 10, 14, 16, 16M, 70, 196.
When and how to enter: General Seated Ticket Holders
Patrons with seated tickets are encouraged to arrive early. Ticket holders of the General Seated Area can enter the venue when the gates open at 4pm. They should check the gate number on their ticket and proceed through the security checkpoint nearest their gate for entry into the National Stadium.
When and how to enter: VIP Seated Ticket Holders
Those with VIP ticket holders can enter at the following entrances located at the 100PLUS Promenade (Level 3):
- VIP 1: Gate 9 & 15
- VIP 2: Gate 3, 12, 13, 21
- VIP 3: Gate 1
- VIP 4: Gate 6, 8, 16, 18, 23
- VIP 5: Gate 4, 6, 18, 20
- VIP 6: Gate 5, 7, 19
What to bring (and not to bring) + security screening
Concert-goers should adhere to the following Singapore Sports Hub admission policy to ensure seamless entry into the National Stadium on the six-concert dates. Also, carry only the essentials for quick security checks. Attendees are also encouraged to stay hydrated throughout to prevent over-exhaustion and hyperthermia.
- Admission to show/venue by full ticket only. Printed/electronic tickets must be produced for admission.
- Have e-tickets ready and brighten your mobile screens for ushers to scan you in easily.
- No outside food and beverages are allowed into the venue.
- Personal water bottles are to be emptied before entering the venue; clear bottles are preferred.
- Bags exceeding 35cm x 20cm x 30cm are not allowed into the venue.
- Noise makers are not permitted in the venue (including but not limited to: air horn, whistle, etc.)
Child Policy
- Children aged 3 and above must purchase a ticket for admission.
- No admission for infants in arms and children aged below 3 years old.
- Children under 12 years old or below 1.2m in height are not allowed into the standing areas.
Audio, Photography & Videography Policy
- No professional photography, videography, and social media live streaming are allowed.
- Strictly no cameras, video cameras, GoPros, iPads and tablets.
- No selfie sticks, tripods and monopods.
Where to get official Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ Singapore merchandise
The official merchandise booths for Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ Singapore concert will be at OCBC Square –VIP Merchandise Collection, OCBC Square – General Public Sales, Stadium Riverside Walk, South Dome Deck (only for ticket holders), and National Stadium Gate 3, 9, 15, 21 (only for ticket holders).
Full details including merchandise booth location information and operating hours, security checkpoints, queue zones and admission rules, are available on the event page of the Singapore Sports Hub website.
Post-concert – Grab Shuttle Bus Services
Grab will offer free shuttle bus services at 15-30-minute intervals. The shuttle bus service starts at 9.30pm and the last bus departs at 12am. Head to Pick-up Point A by Gate 14 and look out for Grab signages.
Available on all six Taylor Swift concert dates (March 2 to 4 and 7 to 9), the shuttle bus service will run once the concert ends. Each bus will only depart when it is full.
Seating availability is limited and will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
There will be two routes for the shuttle bus service. Route one starts from Stadium, stopping at Redhill MRT before ending at Jurong East MRT. Route two starts from Stadium, stopping at Boon Keng MRT before ending at Toa Payoh MRT.
What to expect for Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ concert in Singapore (and setlist)
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ concert setlist is pretty much consistent across all stops sans the surprise songs segment, which she will perform acoustically with piano and guitar at random.
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ Singapore concert setlist
Act 1 – Lover Era:
“Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince”
“Cruel Summer”
“The Man”
“You Need to Calm Down”
“Lover”
“The Archer”
Act 2 – Fearless Era:
“Fearless”
“You Belong With Me”
“Love Story”
Act 3 – Evermore Era:
‘’Tis the Damn Season”
“Willow”
“Marjorie”
“Champagne Problems”
“Tolerate It”
Act 4 – Reputation Era:
“…Ready for It?”
“Delicate”
“Don’t Blame Me”
“Look What You Made Me Do”
Act 5 – Speak Now Era
“Enchanted”
“Long Live”
Act 6 – Red Era
“22”
“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
“I Knew You Were Trouble”
“All Too Well (10-Minute Version)”
Act 7 – Folklore Era
“Invisible String”
“Betty’
“The Last Great American Dynasty’
“August”
”Illicit Affairs”
“My Tears Ricochet”
“Cardigan”
Act 8 – 1989 Era
“Style”
“Blank Space”
“Shake It Off”
“Wildest Dreams”
“Bad Blood”
Surprise Acoustic Set (on piano and guitar respectively)
Surprise song #1
Surprise song #2
Act 9 – Midnights Era
“Lavender Haze”
“Anti-Hero”
“Midnight Rain”
“Vigilante Sh-t”
“Bejeweled”
“Mastermind”
“Karma”
When to have a bathroom break during ‘The Eras Tour’ Singapore concerts
Spanning 3.5 hours long, attending Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ concert is akin to running a long marathon. To minimise the chances of missing crucial concert moments, choose these time slots to freshen up (especially when Taylor does a costume change).
1. After Sabrina Carpenter’s 10-song set has ended
2. In between the Reputation era and the Speak Now era; before Swift performs “Enchanted”
3. Before the Folklore era; after “All Too Well (10-Minute Version)” has ended
Which segment is the best to propose to your special half (if you intend to)
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ concert has seen a fair share of proposals across many cities. While it may be a no-brainer to pick “You Belong With Me” and “Enchanted” for obvious reasons, discerning fans (and us) would suggest “Long Live”. The lyrics are self-explanatory. Here’s hoping for an increase in marriages and domestic birth rates after the Singapore leg concludes.
Ideal concert etiquette
Don’t be a prick or a nuisance to fellow Swifties. We all paid good money to hear her sing live, and not your screams. Furthermore, limit mobile use if you intend to film and not position your phone above eye level. It is also advisable to have ear plugs on to protect your hearing from the harmful effects of expected high decibel sounds.
Fringe activities at Marina Bay Sands
As an official concert partner to Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ in Singapore 2024, Marina Bay Sands has curated a series of new entertainment experiences for fans to take part in. These range from The Eras Tour light and water show on selected nights, The Eras Tour-inspired trail, facade light-up of Marina Bay Sands, and a retail pop-up store.
Some of these experiences require pre-registration. Head to Marina Bay Sands’ The Eras Tour microsite for more details.
Derrick Tan
Digital Writer, Culture and Travel
Derrick believes in Anais Nin's quote, "We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect." Always craving knowledge with a child-like mindset, he recognises the importance of digital journalism in the current state of media consumption. During downtime, he reads periodicals to keep up with current affairs and subcultures, being a wayfarer and can be seen at live music concerts.
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