There may no longer be any Taylor Swift concerts this weekend in Vienna, but the spirit and vibes of the global superstar have remained high.
Authorities canceled all three of Swift’s planned Eras Tour shows in the Austrian capital city due to an uncovered terror plot that saw two teenage boys planning to use vehicles, explosives and various knives and machetes to attack concert-goers.
Despite the disappointment of not having a show to attend, Swifties took advantage of being in Vienna and created a new safe haven for fans. People filled the streets singing Swift’s songs, trading friendship bracelets and showing off the outfits they had planned for so long.
The city got in on the celebration, offering free food, trinkets and more to the fans who remained. In the face of what could have been unspeakable horror, something beautiful emerged.
Greetings from Cornelia Street in Vienna, where the Taylor Swift shows have been canceled — and it’s packed with people trading bracelets and singing songs. pic.twitter.com/7fmZP8XOqh
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) August 8, 2024
I LOVE Vienna right now. Restaurant are giving away free burgers. Coffeeshops are giving away free coffees. Pastries are doing discounts. Museums are letting fans in for free. Cinemas are handing out all the remaining merch from the Eras Tour movie for free #TSTheErasTourVienna
— ines (@wildflowerines) August 8, 2024
No idea what’s happening but everyone’s singing ‘Long Live’ near Singerstraße
Trying not to cry…#ViennaTStheErasTour @taylornation13 @taylorswift13 @TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/4QVoxN9Lc1— E (@edwrdlim) August 8, 2024
BEST BELIEVE WE’RE STILL BEJEWELED !!!! thank you @swarovski pic.twitter.com/qJEyHYeDHI
— ellie ERAS VIENNA (@ellie_elizabet) August 8, 2024
The Eras Tour may not be happening in Vienna anymore but that’s not stopping the Swifties from bringing it to the streets #TSTheErasTourVienna pic.twitter.com/7MfX2plQze
— Elie Fares (@eliefares) August 8, 2024
thank you lovely church in #vienna that played Taylor swift songs the day of the first cancelled concert and gave lots of sad swifties a place to gather. Thanks to the police for keeping us all safe! #ViennaTStheErasTour pic.twitter.com/p9eZeIJaeT
— kristi hovington (@kristihov) August 8, 2024
swifties in vienna here are some things you can get for free by just showing your tickets pic.twitter.com/sfVvb2BXg4
— Taylor Throwbacks (@ThrowbackTaylor) August 8, 2024
every single Austrian radio station is just playing Taylor songs today, even going as far as playing the live version from the eras tour movie to “make it feel like you’re there” #TSTheErasTourVienna
— lisa (@repuslaytiontv) August 8, 2024
It seems as though Swift’s shows scheduled for London later this month are still on, but the situation is being monitored closely.
