Addressing the audience, the Grammy-winning artist expressed her gratitude, saying, “It is genuinely such an honour to play for a crowd like this.The fact that you would do that for us — I love you so much, Liverpool. Thank you.” Her heartfelt words followed a long moment of cheers, applause, and hooting from the fans.
This concert marked the final show of Taylor’s Eras Tour at this venue. The tour, which will officially end in December, celebrated its 100th performance earlier this week. Taylor’s next stop is in Cardiff on Tuesday, followed by shows at London Stadium from June 21 to 23.
The emotional night came shortly after Taylor’s ex-partner, Joe Alwyn, made his first public comments about their breakup. The couple, who dated for six years, kept their relationship mostly private. They officially parted ways in April 2023. In an interview with The Times, Joe shared his thoughts on their breakup, saying that he would hope that anyone and everyone can empathize and understand the difficulties that come with the end of a long, loving, fully committed relationship of over six and a half years. That is a hard thing to navigate.
Joe also discussed the intense public scrutiny their relationship faced, which he believes contributed to their split. He mentioned that their personal lives were always under the microscope and often exaggerated by the media. While he acknowledged that some details would remain private, he has come to accept the constant public attention. On a lighter note, he humorously clarified that he had never visited the London pub, The Black Dog, which Taylor mentioned in her recent album, despite fan speculation that the song was about him.
The night in Liverpool highlighted the strong connection between Taylor Swift and her fans, who continue to support her through both her professional and personal challenges.