Taylor Swift stormed the stage at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday for the first night of her Australian Eras tour, her largest concert to date.
The 34-year-old global megastar stunned the crowds as she strutted out in style for the highly anticipated event, which marked the start of her first Australian tour since 2018.
She pulled out all the stops to provide her typical high-energy performance to the 96,000 excited Swifties who gathered in Melbourne for the unforgettable night.
While Swiftie frenzy has gripped Australia in the run-up to the event, the night also marked Taylor’s biggest show ever, with nearly 100,000 fans filling the MCG.
Despite having previously performed in enormous sporting stadiums across the United States, the first night of her Australian tour shattered records, as she had never performed in front of a crowd of more than 74,000 people.
Taylor Swift rushed the stage at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the opening night of her Australian Eras tour, which is her largest concert to date, on Friday.
The 34-year-old global megastar left the fans reeling as she strutted out in style for the highly anticipated event, which kicks off her first Australian tour since 2018.
While Swiftie craze has gripped Australia in the lead-up to the event, the night also marks Taylor’s largest show ever, with around 100,000 people converged on the MCG.
Taylor informed the 96,000-strong crowd after performing at her greatest event to date, ‘This is the biggest show we’ve done on this tour or any tour I’ve ever done!
“That’s the version you get of me tonight, the one who is completely star-struck by the fact that so many of you wanted to hang out with us on Saturday night in Melbourne!”
In addition to the immense throng inside the arena, a large number of people stood outside the grounds, despite not having gotten tickets, to hear the epic setlist.
Taylor opened the record-breaking night with a leggy performance in her distinctive jewelled silver and pink leotard, which she paired with matching knee-high boots.
Taylor later changed into a breathtaking gold tasselled little dress, which she wore with matching glittering boots, continuing her tour trend of making an astounding number of costume changes.
Taylor sported a full variety of breathtaking ensembles as she rushed the stage and put on the performance of her life for the 96,000-strong crowd—her biggest audience to date.
Despite having already performed at enormous sporting stadiums across the US, the opening night of her Australian tour shattered records, as she had never performed to a crowd greater than 74,000.
At one point during the event, Taylor put on a very lovely display in a stunning orange gown as the fans lighted up behind her with torches.
She also showcased her beautiful sense of style in a dazzling lilac gown with a tiered tulle skirt.
She smiled broadly as she sat behind the piano and channelled her individual ‘Eras’ in the epic performance.
Changing her clothing to match the atmosphere and aesthetics of her ‘eras’, she also put on a daring display in a striking one-legged jumpsuit with vivid red embellishments.
Taylor put on an edgy display in the sparkling attire, showcasing her distinctive sense of style.
She ensured that all eyes were on her as she put on an amazing show for pleased admirers.
Taylor was joined by a large host of backing dancers for one extremely high-energy moment in the show.
She put on a stunning display in a floating green gown and whirled around the stage.
Taylor wore a selection of show-stopping costumes, including a gorgeous gold tasselled short dress, which she paired with matching glittering boots.
She flashed a huge smile as she sat behind the piano and channeled her individual ‘Eras’ in the epic performance
Taylor was fully covered in multicoloured confetti as she put on an incredible performance for her hungry admirers.
Taylor grabbed attention with a gorgeous blue sequinned bodysuit, worn with a tasselled jacket.
The Cruel Summer hitmaker put on a vivid display in a ruffled yellow gown while sitting at the piano.
