Taylor Swift was visibly moved when her fans serenaded her with “Happy Birthday” during her final show of the Eras tour, which occurred just five days before her 35th birthday.
During every Eras tour concert, audiences in various stadiums worldwide would honor Taylor, 34, with a prolonged standing ovation after she performed “Champagne Problems.” The audience in Vancouver at BC Place on Sunday, December 8, was no exception. However, they made the event even more memorable by singing “Happy Birthday” to her in advance of her upcoming birthday on Friday, December 13.
A video of the heartfelt moment was shared on X, capturing the “Cruel Summer” artist smiling and laughing as she appreciated the fans' touching gesture.
Following the video's release, numerous fans quickly took to the comments to express their admiration for the surprise tribute. “A beautiful moment at the Eras Tour,” one user commented on X. Another added, “SHE LOOKS SO HAPPY.”
Lifelong fan Flavor Flav also posted a video of the fans' tribute from the concert. “Happy Birthday to @taylorswift13 ,,, we all love ya,” he mentioned in an X post.
Taylor’s third night in Vancouver signified the conclusion of her Eras tour which commenced in March 2023. The “Enchanted” singer was particularly sentimental and reflected multiple times on the pivotal journey coming to a close.
After receiving a standing ovation for “Champagne Problems” during the Folklore/Evermore segment, Taylor expressed to the audience how much the experience had impacted her.
This tour has been the journey of a lifetime," she enthused. "I express these sentiments on behalf of my band ... my fellow artists who left their families, spent time away from all they know and love, and performed even when they were unwell. Regardless of what was happening in their lives, they ensured this show went on for you. I just want to say, on behalf of all of us, we will always remember you giving us this moment. Thank you, Vancouver.
At the surprise song segment of the concert, Taylor delivered a blend of "A Place in This World" and "New Romantics" with her guitar. She later transitioned to the piano to perform a mix of her tracks "Long Live," "New Year’s Day," and "The Manuscript."
Taylor made a notable change to the lyrics of "Long Live," altering "it was the end of a decade" to "it was the end of an era," alluding to the conclusion of the tour.
Kevin Winter/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights ManagementEarlier in the evening, the artist behind "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" shared her thoughts on the journey during the Lover segment of the show. “We’ve shared so many adventures. This has been the most thrilling, impactful, electrifying, and intense experience, as well as the most demanding effort of my life. Throughout the tour, we've had the privilege to perform for over 10 million people,” she told the audience. “And this evening, we get to give one final performance here in the stunning city of Vancouver. Let’s make it unforgettable.”