I Got Last-Minute Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets & You Can Too

The great war is not just a Taylor Swift song, but what Swifties have been battling ever since tickets for the Eras Tour went on sale. However, you shouldn’t give up just yet. Instead of shaking it off, there are ways to get last-minute tour tickets. I should know, because I did it.

You’ve likely seen influencers who have been to multiple concerts while checking StubHub for resale tickets, and wondering how they can afford everything. Now that Swift finished up the international leg of her tour, she’ll be making her way back to the States for a few more shows in Miami, New Orleans, and Indianapolis. As much as you’d like to go, getting tickets can be expensive on top of flights and hotel stays.

Being a Swiftie is not cheap, but there are budget-friendly — and even free! — ways to go to the Eras Tour. You just have to be willing to work for them. Below, you’ll find all the methods to getting last-minute tickets to see Taylor Swift — even some contests that will get you there for free and in style.

Taylor’s Team Is Giving Out Tickets To Swifties On TikTok

Since June, fans have been completing tasks each week to collect virtual beads from each of Swift’s eras on TikTok. It started with The Tortured Poets Department on June 20, and ends on Sept. 12 with her self-titled album, Taylor Swift.

To gain a virtual friendship bracelet bead and profile frame, you must complete the different tasks under each album. This typically includes sharing the #TSTheErasTour page with a friend, watching one of Swift’s TikToks, and then posting a video of your own with one of her songs. After finishing all tasks, you receive your bead and frame.

On Aug. 29, Taylor Nation (Swift’s official fan club) started DMing a few lucky Swifties who completed all album-themed tasks, and awarded them with tickets to an upcoming show. TikToker @kayla.love07 is one fan who got a surprise comment from TN, and will be going to see the Eras Tour this year.

If you missed out on one of the weeks, no worries. There’s still time to complete all tasks. To begin, search #TSTheErasTour on TikTok and click the banner at the top of the page.

I Went The StubHub Route For My Eras Tour Tickets

This may be the more expensive route to secure last-minute Swift tickets, but it is the most accessible. If you’re banking on prices going down, don’t! It used to be that you could refresh Ticketmaster or StubHub for resale tickets at a decent price a few hours before a show, but that’s not necessarily the case anymore. Now, you’ll see tickets with partial views and in the worst sections that are still overpriced after a concert has started.

It’s a gamble you may not be willing to play. Instead, set a price range for yourself that you’d be willing to spend on tickets. The week before your show, keep refreshing sites like StubHub, SeatGeek, and even Gametime for resale tickets that are in that range. I set a price I was willing to pay before taxes and fees, and finally found one ticket while randomly checking StubHub right before bed. It can happen at any time of the day, so you have to be ready for it.

If you see something you’re willing to buy, go for it. You don’t want to be wishing you would’ve, could’ve, should’ve bought them once they’re gone. Just be mindful that certain show dates have rules on resale tickets.

Cities with a “lead booker” policy in place means those tickets are non-transferable, and the person who bought them must be present at the gate.

Ticketmaster May Drop Extra Tickets Before The Show, Too

Swifties have bad blood with Ticketmaster after it poorly handled the presale and canceled the general sale for The Eras Tour. During the first U.S. leg of the tour, the company was also magically finding last-minute tickets to shows the week of and sometimes an hour after a show started. For anyone who doesn’t mind being glued to their computer and hitting the refresh button nonstop, you may want to keep checking Ticketmaster for spontaneous drops.

Some Swifties who were selected for verified fan presale have also reported that Ticketmaster has been sending out codes at least two weeks before each show as well for additional tickets. Just remember codes are tied to each Ticketmaster account, so if it wasn’t sent to you, you may not be able to use it.

Swifties on Twitter will let other fans know when Ticketmaster drops extra tickets, so it’s best to follow different accounts and turn on your notifications. One Twitter account that has been really great about keeping Swifties informed is Eras Tour Resell (@ErasTourResell).

You Can Find Fellow Swifties Selling Their Tickets At Face Value

Eras Tour Resell has been doing the lord's work helping Swifties find tickets that aren’t a scam. Through the account, sellers can list extra tickets for The Eras Tour so that other Swifties can buy them instead of scalpers. It makes sure to verify listings, and encourages everyone to buy and sell their tickets for face value. While this is probably the cheapest way to buy last-minute Swift tickets, it is incredibly difficult.

Once a ticket is verified, Eras Tour Resell will tweet out all the information and who to DM to get it. Since the account has become so popular with nearly 285K followers, you have to be ready to jump on each post as soon as it goes up. That means you need to set Twitter notifications and have your phone on you at all times. Even if you are the first person to DM the seller, it’s not a guarantee they’ll pick you. The account also prioritizes tickets for shows that week, so if you’re looking for a concert next month, you probably won’t see it for awhile.

In addition to Swiftie resale accounts, look around Twitter, Craigslist, or even put a call out on your socials for tickets from other fans. Content creator and Swiftie Francis Dominic (@francisdominiic) has been to at least 12 shows already. When asked by one of his followers how he’s able to go to so many, he responded, “Ticketmaster, OfferUp, Twitter, Craigslist, and IG. I exhaust all of my resources.” The only downside to random resellers is you don’t have Eras Tour Resell to verify you’re not getting ripped off.

Lucky Ones Can Enter A Contest For Eras Tour Tickets

The cheapest way to snag last-minute Swift tickets is to win a contest. You’ve probably seen quite a few social media contests where you have to like, follow, and comment on an IG post in order to win tickets. While you may think the odds aren’t in your favor, there is still a chance.

Anna Tegarden (@taylormermaidcat) won tickets to one of Swift’s shows in Tampa, which is how she was able to see all three nights of the Eras Tour in Florida. Tegarden shares with Elite Daily, “I’m constantly entering contests and trying to win tickets. I’ll read the fine print to see if it’s an enter daily contest, or just a one-time entry.” She won her tickets through a radio contest where she had to call into a station after hearing two Swift songs in a row.

Win Tickets To Through Marriott Bonvoy, Capital One, & More

For Swift’s Oct. 20 show in Miami, the Brightline train has a contest that will get you to “the big concert” in musical style. Now through Sept. 20, fans can enter to win two tickets to the Eras Tour at Hard Rock Stadium and round trip transportation on a sing-along Swift-inspired karaoke train from Orlando, Florida. You’ll also receive complimentary food and drinks from Mary Mary Bar.

All you need to do to win is be 18 years and older, follow @gobrightline on Instagram, and sign the safety pledge before Sept. 20.

If you’ve got plans to attend another one of Swift’s upcoming North American concerts, Marriott Bonvoy may be your best bet. Its “Where Can We Take You?” concert package gets you two tickets to see the Eras Tour in select cities, along with a welcome gift. Entry periods vary depending on which show you’d like to attend, and includes the following dates:

• Indianapolis, IN November 1-3 — entry period closes Sept. 4
• Toronto, ON Canada November 14-16 & 21-23 — entry period closes Sept. 8
• Vancouver, BC Canada December 6-8 — entry period closes Oct. 9

Marriott Bonvoy also has the Vancouver Ultimate Concert Experience sweepstakes that gets one lucky Swiftie a four-day/three-night trip for two to one of Swift’s Vancouver shows, along with travel, hotel accommodations, concert tickets, and a welcome gift. The entry period for that closes on Oct. 9, and for all Marriott Bonvoy packages you need to enter by becoming a member and creating an account.

With all these methods, finding a ticket to the Eras Tour is like a part-time job. You have to be willing to work hard, keep your phone with you at all times, and always be on the lookout. If you really want to scream-sing the bridge to “Cruel Summer,” admire Swift twirling in her folklore dress, and be there as she plays your fave song during the surprise acoustic set, let the ticket games begin.