Ahead of Taylor Swift's Eras tour, fans knew it was time to throw a pre-party, and the singer provided the perfect soundtrack. Swift handpicked 40 songs to play before she takes the Eras tour stage, and many of them contain Easter eggs, from hints at future collaborations to nods to her opening act.
This playlist features a variety of artists and genres designed to get you pumped up for your concert. From Grammy-winning singers like Lady Gaga and Janet Jackson, to up-and-coming artists like Raye and Griff, fans can expect to hear plenty of hits as Swift prepares to hit the stage (in a literal janitor's cart).
Read Swift's full Eras Tour pre-show playlist, including the songs she's adding for the 2024 stop and the three hits she always plays before taking the stage.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Preview Playlist
Lana Del Rey - "Diet Mountain Dew"
Fans arriving early for the Eras tour will hear Swift's "Snow on the Beach" collaborator Lana Del Rey. Swift chose one of her earliest singles, 2012's "Diet Mountain Dew," for the playlist, proving she's a long-time Del Rey fan.
Selena Gomez - "Look at her now"
Swift paid tribute to her best friend Selena Gomez on "Look At Her Now" when she performed the song at the 2019 American Music Awards.
HAIM - "My Song 5"
Swift has remained friends with Alana, Danielle and Esther Haim, often referred to as the four Haim sisters, by including one of their earliest singles, "My Song 5," on her playlist to prove their loyalty.
Griff - "Shades of Yellow"
Swift has shown support for Griff in the past by sending her flowers and including her on her Apple Music playlist, so it only makes sense that she would put "Shadow of Yellow" on her pre-show playlist as well.
Niceboy ed - "The Life You Live"
Swift sparked a slew of Swift conspiracy theories after she used the song in a 2022 TikTok video, with fans discovering that Niceboy ed's identity was completely unknown. The enigmatic artist has only released two other singles since then, and their inclusion on the Eras Tour playlist only raises more questions about who they are.
Suki Waterhouse - "Move"
While it's not one of her most public friendships, Swift has been friends with Suki Waterhouse for a long time, even singing her praises to SSENSE in August. "She was the craziest person I knew, and I trusted her to keep any secret," she said of Waterhouse.
boygenius - "True Blue"
Boygenius member Phoebe Bridgers collaborated with Swift on "Nothing New" and will open for her on her Eras tour in May 2023, so her band has joined forces with Julian Baker It was only natural that Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus would appear in the preview together. - Show playlist.
Florence + Machine – “The King”
Swift included Florence + the Machine's "King," which was seen as a tribute to her longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff, who co-wrote the song producer, but it turns out it's also a Swift Easter egg for her song with Florence, "Florida!!!" About the Ministry of Tortured Poets .
Heim - "3am"
Swift also included HAIM's 2020 song "3 AM," from their Grammy-nominated Women of the Year album Part Three .
Lil Nas X - "That's What I Want"
In an adorable loopy moment, Lil Nas X attended one of Swift's shows in Chicago in June and danced to his hit song while waiting for her to take the stage.
MUNA - "Number One Fan"
MUNA is one of the many U.S. openers for the Eras tour, so it's only natural that their song "Number One Fan" would be a hit on the playlist.
Lenny Kravitz - "American Woman"
Swift used Lenny Kravitz's "American Woman" as her opening number on the Red Tour, playing the song before she took the stage. Its inclusion on the Eras Tour playlist is a nice retro tribute.
Ethel Kane - "American Boy"
Swift deftly contrasts "American Woman" with Ethel Kane's "American Boy," giving two different perspectives on girlhood.
Taylor Swift - "False God"
We don't know why Swift chose "Lover Deep-cut" and "False God" as the only featured song on her pre-show playlist, but it's one of the best songs on the album, so I'm not mad about it.
Hamilton Letoser - "A 1000 Times"
Singer-songwriter Hamilton Leithauser is on good terms with Lucy Dacus, who was mentioned on Swift's "Tortured Poet Department ," proving Taylor Swift should have a Six Degrees feature like Kevin Bacon's.
Kenny Chesney - "Big Star"
Swift was supposed to open for Kenny Chesney on one of his tours, but had to withdraw because Bud Light was a sponsor and she was underage at the time. However, the country singer gave her a bonus that boosted her career, so her inclusion of "Big Star" is recognition of his good deeds.
Steve Lacy - "Bad Habits"
Swift was clearly feeling Steve Lacy's performance of "Bad Habits" at the 2022 Grammy Awards, which carried over into the Eras tour.
Bakar - "Back from Hell"
Bakar released "Hell N Back" in 2019, but it didn't take off until last year, when it seemed to catch Swift's attention as well.
Saweetie - "Best Friends (feat. Doja Cat)"
Given that Swift has a lot of best friends, some of whom were featured on the Eras tour, it's no surprise that she added Saweetie's ode to friendship to her playlist.
Doja Cat – “Bitch Boss”
Doja Cat may also have something to do with Swift putting "Best Friend" on her playlist, as she also included the rapper's hit "Boss Bitch."
King Princess - "For My Friends"
Swift has been a fan of King Princess since she rose to fame, even mentioning the singer in her 2019 Billboard Women of the Decade speech.
Florence + Machine – “Free”
If "King" wasn't enough of an Easter egg, Swift's addition of a second Florentine song, "Free," to her pre-show playlist should be a clear sign of things to come.
BLACKPINK – “Pink Venom”
Swift was spotted dancing while BLACKPINK performed "Pink Venom" at the 2022 Video Music Awards. Apparently, she's the blinker.
Janet Jackson - "Everything for You"
Swift and Del Rey pay homage to Janet Jackson's 2000 hit "All For You" on "Snow on the Beach," making it a fitting song to play ahead of Eras' tour.
Paramore - "The Cause of Misery"
Not only has Swift been friends with Paramore frontman Hayley Williams for many years, she also collaborated with her on "Speak Now" (Taylor's version) . Additionally, the band opened for the first two shows of the Eras tour and rejoined Swift in Europe, where she specifically asked them to add "Misery Business" to their set list. Basically, all roads lead to this song making it onto the playlist.
boygenius - "$20"
Swift was inspired to add another Boy Genius song, perhaps after Baker and Dacus joined Bridgers on her first Eras tour.
Fall Out Boy - "My songs know what you did in the dark"
Swift included Fall Out Boy's lengthy 2013 hit on the tour, likely as an Easter egg for their "Electric Touch" collaboration on "Speak Now" (Tyler's version).
Raye & 070 Shake - "Escape from Reality".
Rae is a well-known fan of Swift, praising her for re-recording her first six albums.
Faith Hill - "The Kiss"
Faith Hill and her husband Tim McGraw have been friends and mentors to Swift since the beginning of her career (the latter of which was her debut single ’s namesake), so it’s no surprise that one of Hill’s biggest hits was recognized at the awards show. A journey through the ages.
Sabrina Carpenter - "Girls"
Swift's inclusion of Sabrina Carpenter's hit single "Nonsense" turns out to be an Easter egg, hinting that she'll be the opening act for Eras Tour's Latin America, Australia and Singapore tour .
Ice Spice-"Ha Mood"
If you hear Ice Spice coming out of the speakers, it's time to get to your seat. Swift included an Easter egg on the rapper's breakout single "In Ha Mood," which ended up being an Easter egg on the duo's "Karma" remix.
Lady GAGA - Applause”
Swift is a famous little monster who praised Lady Gaga's single "Applause" back in 2013. As the penultimate song played before Eras' tour, the song sounds like Swift is asking for applause and hyping the crowd for her arrival.
Leslie Gore - "You Don't Own Me"
As the countdown begins at 2 minutes and 13 seconds, Lesley Gore's 1963 classic "You Don't Own Me" plays from the speakers, usually eliciting a roar from the crowd. chorus. It's a fitting choice for Swift's pre-entry song in the re-recording process, sending a clear message that her music is hers and hers alone.
New songs added to 2024 Eras tour playlist
Holly Humberstone - "Swing Down"
Australian artist Holly Humberstone appears to be Swift's new discovery, considering the two singers haven't spoken about each other yet.
Maisie Peters - "The History of Mankind"
Maisie Peters' new single was produced by Swift's friend and collaborator Ed Sheeran, and it's a subtle tribute to both artists.
Camila Cabello - "I Like It (feat. Playboi Carti)"
Camila Cabello, who opened for Swift on her 2018 Reputation Stadium Tour, considered how Swift added her new single "I LUV IT" to her playlist , and they appear to have maintained a close relationship ever since.
Doha Cat – “Agora Mountain”
Swift showed just how much of a stan she is by adding a third Doja Cat song, 2023 single "Agora Hills," to the playlist.
Gracie Abrams - "Risk"
At first, Swift's addition of Abrams' new single "Risk" to the playlist seemed like a nod to her regular appearance as the opener of the Eras tour, which she will rejoin in October. However, this also ended up being another Easter egg for their collaboration on "Us" on Abrams' upcoming album, " Secrets of Us ."
Rudimental - "Waiting All Night (feat. Ella Eyre)"
There is no known connection between Swift and Rudimental, which just means she must be a fan of the song.
