Taylor Swift wraps her record-breaking Eras Tour in Vancouver

After an incredible 632 days, Taylor Swift's Eras tour has come to an end. This epic journey around the world has brought in billions of dollars along the way.

Starting in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17 of last year and concluding in Vancouver, British Columbia, on December 8, the event turned out to be more expansive than Swift could have ever imagined.

Comprising 149 performances, each lasting about three hours, the extravagant show included numerous costume changes and a playlist of over 40 songs.

Covering five continents, this tour has achieved record-breaking earnings and is now the second most popular in terms of attendance, drawing in 10.1 million fans globally. It just fell short of Coldplay's tour, which is anticipated to attract 10.3 million attendees over their 175 performances.

As the crowd in Vancouver sang Happy Birthday to her in anticipation of her 35th birthday coming up next week, an emotional Swift referred to this experience as "the adventure of a lifetime" and described it as "the most exciting chapter of my life so far."

The event has become a significant cultural landmark, attracting not only fans but also celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, and Adam Sandler. It even caught the attention of the UK prime minister, which raised concerns about the government's role in providing security for Swift’s performances.

And her performances have been quite lively.

While on tour, the singer-songwriter has put out several albums again, along with a collection featuring new tracks. She has also contributed to food banks in each city she stopped in, significantly helping the local economies wherever she went. This has led to the creation of a new economic term, dubbed "Swiftenomics."

In Scotland, supporters actually caused an earthquake.

During her initial performances in London, she captured global attention by surprising the audience with a special guest appearance from her boyfriend, American football player Travis Kelce.

She went on to make history by becoming the first solo artist to take the stage at Wembley Stadium eight times during a single tour.

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However, when she returned to London two months later, it followed a challenging few weeks for the star. In July, three young girls lost their lives in a stabbing incident at a dance class themed around her music in Southport.

Swift expressed that she was utterly stunned by the "terrifying" events that unfolded.

Just a few days later, all three of Swift's concerts in Vienna were called off due to a suspected terrorist scheme, where the individuals involved were allegedly planning to harm "tens of thousands" of attendees.

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'The strength of relationships'

The second-to-last Canadian performance was graced by the presence of fellow musician and Vancouver local Michael Buble, who described the event as an "unforgettable evening."

"I experienced something last night that was truly unique, something I've never seen before and probably won’t get to see again," he shared with his four million followers on Instagram.

In honoring Swift's "compassionate" family, Buble praised her as "an amazing performer," highlighting her ability to connect with her fans as a reflection of Taylor's remarkable abilities.

Thrilling, dynamic, energizing, and passionate.

As she concluded her last performance, Swift expressed to the crowd, "This experience has been the most thrilling, impactful, energetic, and demanding journey I've ever embarked on in my life."

"We have had the opportunity to entertain more than 10 million people during this tour, and tonight, we're excited to put on one final performance for you all in the lovely city of Vancouver."

This week, Swift was recognized as Spotify's most-streamed artist of the year, racking up over 26.6 billion streams. Additionally, she took home seven awards at the MTV Video Music Awards and received nominations for six Grammy Awards.

Although there wasn't a major announcement to signal the conclusion of the tour, which is something Swift typically does during significant milestones in her career, she continues to dominate the UK album charts. This week, The Tortured Poets Department has climbed back to the top after the release of a new anthology edition.

The Eras Tour might have wrapped up, but it looks like Swift is just beginning her journey.