Here’s Where Swifties Can Celebrate ‘Life Of A Showgirl’ Release In MA

MASSACHUSETTS — Fans can stay home and stream Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” when it drops at midnight Friday, but there are plenty of ways in Massachusetts to celebrate its release with fellow Swifties.

Fans of the 14-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter can attend listening and dance release parties scheduled throughout the weekend in the Greater Boston area, including:

• Album Launch Party at Lou's — Boston, Thursday
• Taylor Swift Trivia at Buttermilk & Bourbon — Watertown, Thursday
• Kiss 108’s Taylor Swift Album Release Party at The Liberty Hotel — Boston, Friday
• Taylor Swift Drag Brunch at Summer Shack — Cambridge, Saturday
• Album Listening Party at High Street Place — Boston, Friday

Some 500 Target stores nationwide are opening at midnight Friday for the album’s drop. Fans can purchase three Target-exclusive CD versions of the album while supplies last. Target has limited purchases to four per customer.

Stores in Massachusetts include:

• Boston Fenway - 1341 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215
• Danvers - 240 Independence Way, Danvers, MA 01923
• Holyoke - 50 Holyoke St., Holyoke, MA 01040
• Leominster - 86 Orchard Hill Park Dr., Leominster, MA 01453
• Millbury - 70 Worcester Providence Tpke #100, Millbury, MA 01527
• North Attleborough - 1205 S Washington St., North Attleboro, MA 02760
• North Dartmouth - 479 State Rd., North Dartmouth, MA 02747
• Plainville - 91 Taunton St., Plainville, MA 02762
• Seekonk - 79 Commerce Way, Seekonk, MA 02771
• Taunton - 81 Taunton Depot Dr., Taunton, MA 02780
• Watertown - 550 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472
• Woburn - 101 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801

Swifties can also choose to attend the world premiere of the music video, “The Fate of Ophelia,” at select AMC, B&B, Cinemark and Regal theaters from Friday through Sunday. The approximately 89-minute music video includes behind-the-scenes footage of the music video shoot, brand-new lyrics, and Swift’s never-before-seen personal reflections on “The Life of a Showgirl.”

“Dancing is optional but very much encouraged,” Swift wrote in a post on Instagram.

If they prefer to listen in their own homes, Swifties can pre-save the album on platforms like Spotify. Apple Music and Amazon Music, and it will automatically be added to their library when it becomes available.

Swift revealed the cover and release date for her 12th studio album on the “New Heights” podcast hosted by her fiancé, NFL football star Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason.

The 12-track album includes collaborations, with the closing title track featuring Sabrina Carpenter. The full track list includes:

• “The Fate of Ophelia”
• “Elizabeth Taylor”
• “Opalite”
• “Father Figure”
• “Eldest Daughter”
• “Ruin the Friendship”
• “Actually Romantic”
• “Wi$h Li$t”
• “Wood”
• “CANCELLED!”
• “Honey”
• “The Life of A Showgirl” featuring Sabrina Carpenter

Although the new album doesn’t focus solely on Kelce, she said on the “New Heights” podcast that it does explore public scrutiny surrounding their relationship and “everything that was going on behind the curtain” during her Eras Tour.