By: Tiffany Wong

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour—the first leg of which recently ended in Los Angeles with six shows at SoFi Stadium—has generated unprecedented demand and media attention. After a total of ____ shows, the tour has surpassed Elton John’s $939 million farewell tour. Taylor Swift generated more No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 than any other female artist.

Celebrities attending her shows, surprise song additions with headline-worthy guests, and seismic activity linked to her concerts have added to the Taylor Swift frenzy. Critics view Swift’s Eras Tour as a testament to her media-savvy talents and her ability to combine grand spectacle with polished songwriting.

Artists like Shania Twain laud the balance between high-tech production and intimate performances in the Eras Tour. “I have to applaud her,” Twain said in an interview. “As a performer, I know that work that goes into it.”

Fans treat the concerts as a pilgrimage and an opportunity to revel in large gatherings, sharing stories and outfits in stadium corridors.

Swift’s monumental tour, unlike Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour and other significant musical events, stands unrivaled in terms of scale and success. Her international itinerary is set to include at least 78 more performances following the 53 shows in the United States, far surpassing the number of dates on tours by Beyoncé, Springsteen, and even Harry Styles. “Everyone is in love with her,” Glaser said her mom told her after one show in Texas. “Now I get it.”