The Eras Tour is coming to Los Angeles this August 3-9, 2023 for a 6-day run! No doubt L.A. Swifites are counting down the days until Taylor Swift takes on the SoFi stadium stage — but sadly, not all Swifties are. Some of us weren’t lucky enough to score tickets, and trust us, we know that pain is real. Although nothing beats seeing her on stage, there are plenty of ways to get a good dose of Blondie while she’s in town! From Taylor Swift-inspired menus to partying with fellow Swifties, and even a way to win tickets — we collected all the best things Taylor Swift in town below!
1. Get enchanted at this Taylor Swift Candlelight Concert
It’s no secret, we love Taylor Swift. Even if you didn’t get tickets for her Eras Tour in Los Angeles, Swifties still deserve to celebrate Blondie in all of her glory. Candlelight Concerts honor legendary artists by creating classical renditions of their hit songs. Hearing a string quartet perform Shake It Off, Wildest Dreams, Lover, and more in the glow of candlelight just hits different. Learn more and grab your Candlelight Concert tickets here!
📅When:
- Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 9:00 p.m. Tribute to Taylor Swift Candlelight Concert tickets here!
- Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Tribute to Taylor Swift Candlelight Concert tickets here!
- Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 9:30 p.m. Tribute to Taylor Swift Candlelight Concert tickets here!
📍Location: Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
2. Break out your inner pop star and Shake It Off at World of Barbie
Icons meet at the World of Barbie! The wonderfully nostalgic exhibition experience truly makes your plastic dreams come true — even your pop star dreams. There’s an entire section dedicated to your bringing out your inner pop star with a music studio and even a booth where you can sing along to Taylor’s Shake It Off. Enter the World of Barbie here!
🎟️Tickets: Grab your World of Barbie tickets here!
📍 Location: 395 Santa Monica Pl, Santa Monica, CA
3. Enjoy 13 days of Cici’s Cafe (Taylor’s Version)
In honor of Blondie’s shows in L.A., Cici’s Cafe is releasing a Taylor Swift inspired menu — 13 Day of CiCi’s Cafe (Taylor’s version) — during the weeks that Taylor Swift will be in town. Known for their beloved soufflé pancakes, the cafe’s menu from August 1, 2023 to August 13, 2023 will feature 13 new dishes that captures the essence of Taylor’s lyrics. That’s not all they’re doing to honor the living legend! In her honor, they will be donating 13% of sales from the 13 menu items to a selected cat shelter. Karma is a cat, after all.
📅When/Duration: August 1, 2023 to August 13, 2023
📍 Location: 18912 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA
4. Recreate iconic moment’s from Taylor’s career
Swifties, get ready for an immersive journey straight out of a music video and through the iconic eras of Taylor Swift’s music at Boxie Studio’s a pop-up selfie photography space. Inspired by the singer’s Eras Tour, this unique experience transports Swifties into each of Taylor’s eras, allowing you to recreate your version of her special career moments. Get info here!
🎟️Tickets: Each $25 ticket unlocks a 45-minute timed photo experience and Era’s inspired tour laminate for you to take home (while supplies lasts). Grab your tickets here!
📅When/Duration: August 1, 2023 to August 12, 2023
📍 Location: 1500 South Los Angeles Street Los Angeles, CA
5. Celebrate Taylor and the power friendship at Truly LA’S Taylor Swift Listening Party
Join Truly LA on Wednesday and Thursday for a Swiftie listening party and bracelet making — because nothing says I’m Only Me When I’m With You like a friendship bracelet. Starting at 6pm, fans will be making and swapping bracelets, and listening to the entire Taylor Swift collection (Taylor’s Version) along with enjoying food and drink specials all inspired by the tour. Rumor has it that there might even be some surprise giveaways. The event is free, RSVP here!
🎟️📅Tickets/RSVP & When:
📍 Location: 216 South Alameda Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
6. Prepare to be Bejeweled at this Taylor Swift burlesque tribute show
Best believe you’ll be bejeweled as you watch these burlesque dancers shimmer on stage at this Taylor Swift-inspired show! The best part is the entire show is free, but of course, tipping is HEAVILY encouraged. There will also be a chance to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a Karma fringe jacket, cocktail kit, photography studio space, dance classes, and more! RSVP here.
📅When: Friday, August 4, 2023 at 9 p.m.
🎟️Tickets: Free and 18+ only, RSVP here!
📍 Location: 11520 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90064
7. Take over the beach with fellow Swifties at this beach bash
Get ready to take over the beach and meet up with your fellow Swifties for day full of bonding, dancing, bracelet trading, tarot card reading, and more! Activities include singing along to a Taylor Swift DJ, games and contests, and even giveaways. Swiftie Suite Project is transforming the beach into a total Swiftie lounge for a day where bejeweled fans can both relax and party in Taylor fashion. More info here!
📅When: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
🎟️Tickets: Registration includes: festival style friendship bracelet, food, non-alcoholic beverages and entertainment. Games/Contests will be announced with prizes and bragging rights for the winners! Get your ticket here.
📍 Location: Santa Monica Beach, 2701 Barnard Way Tower, Santa Monica, CA 9
8. Attend CatCon in honor of Taylor Swift
Okay, okay — this one might seem like a reach, but is it really? It’s no secret Taylor loves cats, so why not celebrate them in her honor while she’s in town. We can’t speak for Taylor, or her beloved cats Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button — but we do think they’d love this event being on the list. CatCon is the biggest event in the world dedicated to cats, cat lovers, and all things paw-p culture! Your ticket includes access to all events, workshops and seminars. More info here!
📅When: August 5 and 6, 2023
📍 Location: 300 East Green Street Pasadena, CA
9. Dance your heart out at this Taylor Swift-themed rave
…Ready for it? Club Decades is throwing the ultimate Taylor Rave! This party will surely be a a night to remember featuting all your favorite Taylor Swift songs. Dance your heart our, let your hair down and party it up with fellow Swifties. More info here!
📅When: August 8, 2023
🎟️Tickets: 18+ only, Get your ticket here!
📍 Location: 300 East Green Street Pasadena, CA
10. Enter a chance to win floor tickets to the upcoming Era’s tour CLOSED
May karma be in your favor! The Citadel Outlets is excited for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and are offering a ticket giveaway. This is a Swifties chance to win two-floor seat tickets to see Taylor Swift perform at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Monday, August 7, 2023. The luck doesn’t end there, because the winning fan will also receive transportation to and from the concert and a $500 Gift Card to Citadel Outlets to shop for the ultimate Eras Tour Outfit! Head on over to the Citadel Outlets website for the official rules and entry details.
📍 Location: 18912 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356