Taylor Swift's new era
![GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 17: Editorial use only and no commercial use at any time. No use on publication covers is permitted after August 9, 2023. Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)](https://ew.com/thmb/YgMWC7zpv8MvAWpKUnvGM-sUDe4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/taylor-swift-031823-01-2000-5efc5ff678ec42a8abdb1b7b4fd35486.jpg)
Taylor Swift's long-awaited Eras Tour is officially here, and it's better than any fan could have dreamed. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter paid tribute to each phase of her 17-year career in a spectacular three-hour concert at the State Farm Arena in Glendale — sorry, Swift City — in Arizona on Friday night. Those lucky enough to have snagged a coveted seat to the show were treated to a medley of her greatest hits, from her debut single, "Tim McGraw," from her eponymous 2006 album, to her latest dreamy ditty "Lavender Haze," from her 10th album, Midnights.
"I'm gonna take a wild guess and say that if you're here tonight, there's a pretty good chance that you went through a considerable amount of effort to be with us tonight, is that true?" Swift asked the crowd. "Well, first of all, let me say, on behalf of me and every single performer that you see on this stage — all the band, all the crew, every single person who has been putting together this tour for years — thank you from the bottom of our hearts for wanting to be with us on night one."
Scroll on to see photos from Swift's opening night of her Eras Tour.
Dressin' for revenge
![GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 17: Editorial use only and no commercial use at any time. No use on publication covers is permitted after August 9, 2023. Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)](https://ew.com/thmb/xC4H3em3jpniRUgF5iUriQz2w0A=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Taylor-Swift-031823-11-2000-000044fd2a9e4632a8bce0c114c711fe.jpg)
In burning red
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Sparks fly
![GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 17: Editorial use only and no commercial use at any time. No use on publication covers is permitted after August 9, 2023. Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)](https://ew.com/thmb/Ba2mLevPrXrXgExGRHmFJxgi5IA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Taylor-Swift-031823-07-2000-21c4dafd47d9435e848b0b8e3ecb5899.jpg)
Make the whole place shimmer
![GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 17: Editorial use only and no commercial use at any time. No use on publication covers is permitted after August 9, 2023. Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)](https://ew.com/thmb/u6mfawYUzSBQi08n4sjr1cbRMGM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Taylor-Swift-031823-06-2000-e88ac2c733614d28addae311f6b8c694.jpg)
This night is sparkling
![GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 17: Editorial use only and no commercial use at any time. No use on publication covers is permitted after August 9, 2023. Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)](https://ew.com/thmb/Gbe5sxZRwGJkuY8EWEVk5FwiNcU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Taylor-Swift-031823-09-2000-d0c89a1f522d47c6aea597f2b0aee121.jpg)
...Ready for it?
![GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 17: Editorial use only and no commercial use at any time. No use on publication covers is permitted after August 9, 2023. Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)](https://ew.com/thmb/70mStV6hT1spSlCjJkPSP_5N3VE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Taylor-Swift-031823-04-2000-e927a71dd5084a6bbaf3121f592ca9aa.jpg)
Wishing on a wishing star
![GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 17: (Editorial use only and no commercial use at any time. No use on publication covers is permitted after August 9, 2023.) Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)](https://ew.com/thmb/nIW-pEpydCvuDNd3oT8Yj77Mapk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Taylor-Swift-031823-05-2000-db229453542d4ff5b0adae4480568f6f.jpg)
Shake it off
![GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 17: Editorial use only and no commercial use at any time. No use on publication covers is permitted after August 9, 2023. Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)](https://ew.com/thmb/TYYvoIhXZPZHQVq1RHU5nNhKlmM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Taylor-Swift-031823-10-2000-9395f8534ab6491fa0ee5cbee9cad033.jpg)