Taylor Swift's Eras Tour lit up Wembley Stadium for eight electrifying nights this summer, and I was lucky enough to attend her final show of the European leg on Tuesday night (August 20).
To get ready for the big night, my colleague and I headed to the ultimate Swiftie hotspot—Boxpark Wembley, the only place playing Miss Swift's music non-stop for 12 hours.
Boxpark Wembley is a lively entertainment venue featuring a wide range of street food vendors, bars, and live events.
For Taylor’s shows, it transformed into the official fan park, offering ticketholders the perfect place to gear up for the concert.
We arrived just a couple of hours before the warm-up acts, RAYE and Paramore, and spent our time mingling with other Swifties, belting out hits like “Wildest Dreams” and “I Knew You Were Trouble,” and sipping on delicious cocktails.
As expected, the venue was packed with super fans, adorned with friendship bracelets and glitter, all eagerly awaiting what would be one of the greatest concerts of their lives (and I can confirm, it was).
The atmosphere was electric, with a DJ keeping the energy high through Taylor Swift-themed quizzes and competitions.
While at Boxpark, I indulged in some street food from Wild Buffalo, savoring succulent pulled beef nuggets and crispy fries—all for under £10.
Other mouth-watering options included viral sensations Funky Chips, Sidemen’s Sides, and Yorkshire Burrito.
We spent most of our time at Boxpark speculating about which surprise songs Taylor might sing and whether she’d bring out any special guests for her final night at Wembley.
It was the perfect spot, with fellow Swifties joining in the excitement.
After nearly losing our voices from singing along to Taylor’s greatest hits, it was time to leave Boxpark and join the 92,000 other fans at Wembley Stadium, just a five-minute walk away.
Taylor Swift delivered a star-studded performance that I'll remember for a lifetime, reportedly generating an estimated £1 billion for the UK economy, with 700,000 fans attending her eight Wembley shows over the summer.
Boxpark is the ideal venue to kick off any event, whether you’re cheering on your favourite football team or seeing your favourite artist perform live—there’s something for everyone here.
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