Taylor Swift is preparing for her European Eras Tour concerts and uploaded a video of her tour prep to YouTube Shorts, hinting at a possible Tortured Poets Department board meeting during the performances. Fans noticed that Swift practiced performances of songs from her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, including ones that had never been seen on stage. Clues such as a white guitar matching the album’s iconography and a desk positioned on stage hinted at references to the department.
Fans speculated that Swift may be incorporating a TTPD set into her tour based on the clues seen in the YouTube clip, such as the TTPD logo on a railing and circus-inspired top hats worn by the backup dancers. The lyrics of one of the songs, “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?”, also hinted at a potential performance during the tour. Taylor Nation’s Instagram Story reshared a post from Pandora listing songs from TTPD, further fueling speculation about the setlist.
Apple Music’s Swift-themed playlist was updated to include songs like “Fortnight” and “Down Bad”, leading fans to believe that these tracks may be added to the setlist. However, Apple’s official Eras “Setlist” playlist has not been updated to include any TTPD hits. Swift had previously toured in the U.S. and Central America before heading to Japan, Australia, and Singapore, with her next show in Paris scheduled for May 9. It remains unclear if and how the setlist for the upcoming shows will change to accommodate TTPD.
Fans are eagerly anticipating Swift’s next move in terms of the setlist for her Eras Tour. With hints and clues suggesting a possible inclusion of songs from The Tortured Poets Department, excitement is mounting among Swifties. The speculation sparked by social media posts, playlist updates, and the YouTube clip showcasing rehearsals has fans eagerly awaiting the upcoming shows on Swift’s tour. As Swift continues to surprise and delight her fans, the anticipation for what she has in store for the European leg of her tour continues to grow.