Taylor Swift fans flock to BC Place, days before Eras Tour lands in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Security fencing is going up around BC Place stadium in preparation for the final days of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour this weekend, while dozens of Swifties gather near by to feel the vibe and “breathe the same air as Taylor Swift.”

Staff wearing security jackets are busy off-loading fencing and installing it around the stadium for the Swift shows from Dec. 6 to 8.

Fans are posing for photos in front of Swift-themed decorations on the stadium grounds, including posters and large letters RED, referring to the title of the superstar’s fourth studio album.

Vancouver Swiftie Dawn Duncan has tickets for Sunday’s show but wanted to come to the stadium early just to breathe the same air as Taylor Swift.

Duncan says she’s “super excited” about the concert and has been changing her Ticketmaster password every day to ensure that no one will steal her tickets.

Helena Aguiar, who posed for a photo with a friend outside BC Place, says she has been listening to Swift’s songs for at least a decade and she has secured two tickets for Friday, and while the seats are behind the stage, she’s looking forward to the show.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 3, 2024.

Nono Shen, The Canadian Press