Arts & Entertainment
Santa Clara Braces For Taylor Swift Crowds
Taylor Swift is the honorary mayor this weekend, bring The Eras Tour to sold out crowds for two nights at Levi's Stadium.
SANTA CLARA, CA — Preparations are underway for Taylor Swift's highly-anticipated Santa Clara dates of The Eras Tour Friday and Saturday nights.
The red carpet has been rolled out for the star's descent upon Levi's Stadium both nights. The Santa Clara City Council, in fact, has also renamed the city "Swiftie Clara" and even made Swift an honorary mayor.
The following is information about about the shows.
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The parking lot opens at 2 p.m. while gates open at 4:30 p.m. The concert is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Swift has been taking the stage at around 8 p.m. and performing a 45-song setlist for more than three hours at earlier stops on the over 100-date tour. Before Swift takes the stage, Gracie Abrams and HAIM are set to open both Santa Clara shows.
With traffic, delays and road closures expected, fans are encouraged to take public transit. Capitol Corridor is offering promotions and an adjusted schedule to accommodate Northern California concert-goers. Meanwhile, Caltrain will offer an additional post-event train on both nights.
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The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is offering 30 percent more light-rail train cars to its service plan, the most service it has offered for any event hosted at Levi's Stadium, in anticipation of a record number of passengers.
Fans can connect to BART via VTA at the Milpitas Transit Center. BART and VTA staff will be in communication to ensure passengers can make their connection.
With tickets selling out almost immediately on Ticketmaster, resale prices remain over $1,000 on secondary marketplaces like StubHub, as of Thursday night. Fans are already lined up at the stadium.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert warning to fans against ticket scams, which have been an issue throughout the tour.
Levi's Stadium allows only clear bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" or small clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5", according to NFL bag policy. Otherwise, glitter, colors and Swift-themed outfits should certainly be expected. Fans have also been making and trading friendship bracelets at shows. San Jose Mineta International Airport staff will even be trading handmade SJC-branded bracelets to travelers.
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