🎶 It’s been a long time coming, but 🎶 Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour finally lands in Miami this weekend! The star is set to take the stage for three nights at the Hard Rock Stadium and, naturally, the city is awash with Swiftie fever. Whether you’re living out your Wildest Dreams and managed to snag tickets or you lost The Great War of Ticketmaster, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the tour, including set times, where to get merch and other fun activities taking over the city. So, are you ready for it?
Miami dates and showtimes
Taylor Swift will be taking over the Hard Rock Stadium (347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens) for three consecutive dates: October 18, 19 and 20. Stadium gates will open at 4:30 p.m. and each show is scheduled for 7 p.m. Although we’d recommend you show up earlier to be extra sure you don’t miss the opener!
Just don’t arrive too early. According to the Hard Rock Stadium’s website, ticket holders cannot arrive before 3:30 p.m. on show days, as road closures will be in place.
Show opener
No stranger to opening for the Eras Tour — including the Tampa shows back in April — Gracie Abrams will take the stage in Miami. She recently released her sophomore album, “The Secret of Us” and is known for hits like “I Love You, I’m Sorry” and “Risk.”
Getting to the Hard Rock Stadium
One thing about Miami is that there’s always traffic, so you’ll want to plan ahead due to the large amount of people attending the shows. Fans are encouraged to travel directly to the stadium in their own vehicle (we’ll get to parking in a sec) or by using a rideshare service. The designated pick-up and drop-off area for rideshares is Lot 30 on NW 37th Ave.
For the youngest of fans getting dropped off by their parents, the stadium has also set up three drop-off and pick up locations for all show days, opening at 3:30 p.m.: Lot 14, Lot 15 and Lot 31. Parents should plan to arrive for pickup between 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., as road closures will go into effect at 10:30 p.m.
If you’re coming down from Orlando, West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale, Brightline is offering fun “Sing-Along Trains” to the big shows. The trains will feature all of Taylor’s best tracks, themed cocktails and bites, as well as photo ops before taking riders to Brightline’s Aventura station. There, you can hop on a round-trip shuttle to get you to and from the stadium.
Parking
If you plan to park at the Hard Rock Stadium, you’ll need a prepaid pass, which can be purchased only by concert attendees for the date that matches their ticket. You can submit a request to purchase parking on their website.
Parking gates open at 3:30 p.m. on concert days and zones include Yellow, Black East, Black North and Black South parking. There’s also the option to station your car at any of the stadium’s Park & Ride lots, which offer complimentary shuttles to and from the stadium for all ticket holders (you’ll be required to scan your tickets prior to boarding). Shuttles will start at 3 p.m. and run through 1 a.m. on show days.
Unfortunately, fans who don’t have tickets to a show but were hoping to gather in the parking lot to hear the music won’t be able to. Additionally, those with prepaid parking passes may tailgate (or Tay-gate) in the parking lot on the date of their concert ticket.
Getting Eras Tour merch
While there’s a lot of emphasis on ticket holders at the stadium, here’s a great opportunity for everyone looking to snag some swag, regardless of whether or not they’re attending a show! The Hard Rock Stadium will open the official Eras Tour store to the public on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16-17, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. That’s two days before the shows begin! Those interested in getting some merch must enter through Parking Gate 2.
Of course, there will also be stores stationed inside of the stadium during show dates for those with tickets, from 4:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Bag policy
The Hard Rock Stadium has a strict clear bag policy, meaning that fans can only bring transparent bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″. Alternatively, small bags or fanny packs are allowed, as long as they do not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″. Diaper bags are also permitted and subject to search.
For a full list of items that will not be allowed inside of the stadium, click here.
Things to do around Miami for Swifties
There are a ton of fun events and activities taking over the city, so even if you didn’t get tickets, there’s no reason to miss out on all the fun! Or if you do have tickets, you can get the good times rolling before the gig even begins! From friendship bracelet-making stations to Eras-themed cocktails, check out all the Taylor-themed events happening before, during or after the shows here.