As Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour arrives in London this weekend, venues across the city are holding events to mark the occasion.
Thousands of fans are expected to flock to the UK’s capital as the Blank Space singer, 34, kicks off the her dates at Wembley on Friday, before arriving back in August for a five-day stint.
To celebrate, various locations across London are holding events and parties to entertain fans as they welcome the singer to the city.
Those who missed out on tickets can also get a get a dose of Swift-themed fun this weekend.
From a Taylor Swift themed brunch to friendship bracelet making spots, FEMAIL reveals the top locations for Swifites in London.
As Taylor Swift kicks off her Eras tour dates in London this weekend, FEMAIL reveals the top destinations for Swifties to mark the occasion
Taylor Swift brunch at Gaucho
Upmarket steak restaurant, Gaucho, is offering a Taylor Swift set brunch menu during her tour dates in London for £65.
Available this Saturday and 17 August, diners can enjoy a specially curated Taylor Swift brunch menu, with dishes including one of Taylor’s favourites – fried chicken tenders.
The steakhouse is also offering a cocktail selection matched to the Eras tour, including a Midnight Martini with Grey Goose vodka and a Cruel Summer Cosmo.
A DJ playing all the latest and greatest from Taylor Swift will set the scene for the brunch.
For fans not in London this weekend, Gaucho will be offering the same experience around the UK when Taylor Swift’s Eras tour comes.
Taylor Swift fan parks at Box Park
From a Taylor Swift-themed brunch to bespoke cocktails based on the singer’s music, there’s plenty of fun for Swifties in London this weekend
Box Park, located by Wembley stadium, is creating fan parks for each of Taylor Swift’s tour dates across June and August.
Ticket holders can enjoy Swiftie-themed beverages while a DJ blasts Taylor’s biggest hits.
While visitors need to have a ticket to Taylor’s show to enter, the fan park is free of cost for those who arrive first.
After the free tickets are gone, general admission is £11.13, with a gift included in the price.
The venue is also offering glitter stations to ensure Swifties look as glamorous as possible for the event.
Food will also be on offer from a range of street food vendors including, Funky Chips, the Sidemen’s Sides, and Yorkshire Burrito.
Taylor Swift themed cocktails at Studio 5
Studio 5 in Wembley Park has curated a cocktail menu based on Taylor Swift and the Eras tour.
Fans of the singer can sip on themed cocktails including, You Were Trouble, Lavender Love Story, and Bad Blood Berry Sangria.
The cocktails are priced at £10 per drink, or, on Saturday, fans can buy one and get the second half price.
The Lavender Love Story mixes gin, lavender syrup, lime, and club soda, while the You Were Trouble is made of bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
And it doesn’t stop there because the restaurant is also providing live music and bracelet making supplies.
Taylor Swift Drag brunch at OXBO bankside
On 29 June, OXBO Bankside at the Hilton are hosting a one-off brunch event with drag queen and die-hard Swiftie – Sophia Stardust.
The brunch is turning into Taylor’s version for one day, and guests are set to be transported to The Tortured Poets Department.
While being entertained by Sophia Stardust, guests will dine on a buffet for £42 per person, or £58 with unlimited bubbles or still wine.
Visitors can expect live performances of Taylor’s top hits, Taylor-inspired food, and decorations.
The event will also include bingo, offering three prizes including, free meals, alcohol, and a gin masterclass.
Afterparty at Club de Fromage
If you still haven’t had your Taylor fix after the concert – or are faced with post-concert withdrawal symptoms – don’t worry as there are plenty of afterparties to pick from.
Club de Fromage at O2 Academy Islington is hosting an Unofficial afterparty from 10.30pm to 3.30am on Saturday and Sunday, so you can keep dancing (in a storm, in your best dress) to all the hits throughout the night.
The evening of cheesy tunes will also include music from Madonna, S Club, Queen and more.
After three hours of dancing at the Eras tour, you can then join in the fun with singalongs, confetti cannons, balloons and more at the party.
Tickets cost £7, plus a £1 booking fee, while table packages are also available.
Board a Taylor Swift-themed bus for a tour of London
Tootbus is offering Swiftie Tours on the London Bar Bus this Friday and Saturday.
Far from waving So Long, London, you can enjoy views of the city while sipping a drink on the top deck.
The moving rooftop bar makes for a very unique experience and you can enjoy Eras-inspired drinks and cupcakes in this limited-time offer.
And of course, you can expect a curated Taylor Swift playlist to play throughout your ride, covering each Era.
The bar bus says it will be a ‘haven for Swifties’ on these nights and promises a magical journey.
The bus tour costs £27.75 for an adult, and for £36 the ticket can include two drinks.
Book a luxury hotel with a Taylor Swift package
Why not turn your whole Eras tour weekend into a Taylor Swift-inspired experience?
The Treehouse Hotel is offering Swiftie-themed stays for both her stints at Wembley in June and August, including transfers to and from the concert, friendship bracelets, tinted glass and food credits.
The four-star hotel in Langham Place promises a ‘taylor-ed experience’ to make the most of your concert experience.
The hotel says it is in its ‘Treehouse Era’, and still has availability for the weekend.
Even without the Taylor add-ons, the hotel offers skyline views over London, including the London Eye, The Shard, Canary Wharf and Regent’s Park.
You can even forget your Champagne Problems, and order a champagne breakfast in bed. Rooms start at £445.
Taylor Swift tribute act at Grand Union
If you fancy singing along to Taylor Swift but missed out on tickets to the Eras tour, Waterloo venue Canalside have a solution.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic and sit outside in the sunshine while singing along to a Taylor Tribute.
Called Miss America, the show will see the tribute take to the stage by the canal at Grand Union this Saturday.
Miss America will be performing all of Taylor’s greatest hits and getting the crowds moving.
Picnics are welcomed or visitors can grab a crepe from Crepes+Coffee, a moored narrowboat on the piazza. Tickets are free but visitors must reserve a spot.
