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Go behind the scenes of the home of West Ham United Football Club and one of the world's most versatile venues.

Since becoming London Stadium, it has played host the 2015 Rugby World Cup, London 2017 World Athletics Championships, 2019 Major League Baseball London Series, Soccer Aid for UNICEF, and performers like the Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Guns N’ Roses, Beyoncé, Green Day and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

There is plenty of modern history to discover on this tour as you make way through the stadium with your knowledgeable tour guide.

Follow in the footsteps of the first team as you head through the players entrance, leading into the home dressing room. Run on the original warm up track from the 2012 Olympics, before lining up and heading down the tunnel and taking a seat in the dugouts.

What's Included

• Go behind the scenes of the home of West Ham United, the centrepiece of London 2012, British Athletics and much more
• Take a seat in the stands and team dugout, walk the players tunnel, go pitch side and more
• Discount at the West Ham coffee shop

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London Stadium Tour (Guided)

Opening Times:  Daily, 11am-3pm (10am-3pm weekends)*

Duration: 60-75 Minutes

*Timings may vary, please check website to book or check prior to travel.

Legends Tour

Opening Times: Dates and Legends may vary. Please booking advance to avoid disappointment.

Duration: 2 hours (90 minutes stadium tour followed by a 30 minutes Q+A session)

Tour package includes a signed photo with your chosen Legend (1 per booking group)

London Stadium VIP Tour

Opening Times:  Weekends, Bank Holidays, School Holidays (times and dates vary)

Duration: 90 Minutes

Tour package includes a FREE personalised photo (per booking group) and a FREE hot or soft drink on arrival (per person)

Matchday Guided Tour

Opening Times:  Last Tour finishes four hours before kick-off

Matchday VIP Guided Tour

Opening Times:  Dependent on kick-off time

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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is set across hundreds of acres with so much to see and explore. To help you make the most of your time on the Park, we have a number of fantastic trails to follow and a range of guided tours available to book.

There are numerous trails for you to explore which will take you to all different corners of the Park. You can follow the links below to download the maps or ask at the Park Information Point for more details. 

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London 2012 Trail

Relive and celebrate the thrill of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games with our London 2012 trail – you’ll hear the sounds of Team GB and ParalymicsGB success and get active as you see how you measure up against the best sporting stars in the world!

Children's Adventures in the Park Trail

The exciting Explorer’s Guide to Adventures in the Park is the perfect activity for children to get outside in nature and enjoy the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The guide’s ‘secret missions’ will encourage young ones to explore and interact with London’s newest Park. 

Feeling artistic? The Park is also packed with loads of amazing art – you’ll be able to explore them all with our Art in the Park trail . Inspired by local history, landscape and ground-breaking events; there are lots of interesting artworks to discover! 

Parkland and Wildlife Trail

And for the nature lovers among you, you can observe, listen and discover bustling animal habitats, waterways, colourful flowers and plants with our  Biodiversity and Landscape Exploring Walk  – look out for framed panels and plaques in the ground to find out more. 

Discover the Park Trail

Find out all about the Park's active trails, little-known stories and fantastic spots to explore. Whether you're inspired by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games or interested in finding the Park's flowers, plants and wildlife – there's something for everyone! Download the trail and get exploring!

Groundbreakers: Heritage trail and guide

Telling the back story of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park site from the Bronze Age to the Digital Age

The area now occupied by the Park has a long and complex history of human settlement, manufacture, and recreational use, as well as a changing population of plants and animals. In these ways the site has continually responded to the larger forces at work in London - and the world - over the past centuries.  This tour celebrates the area before the Park with a free, online map and guide features information and photographs about 32 historic sites and topics, a downloadable guidebook, and an Augmented Reality trail accessed using QR codes displayed at nine key locations in the Park.  There are also teaching materials and session plans for schools and youth groups visiting the Park, developed by a professional teacher and field trip leader. Find out more .

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If you're in the Park at dusk, you might see bats swooping in and out of 150 bat boxes or hunting along the River Lea under the bridges. Look out for the bat sensor boxes that track activity on the Park. Find out more in our Parklife and Wildlife trail.

Our various tours are a great way to get an in-depth view of the history, present and future plans for the Park and east London. See if one of the below options looks like the one for you! 

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Guided Walking Tours

Join one of our expert Park Champion volunteer guides on a walking tour of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. From its conception, creation, use during the Games of 2012 through to its transformation into the beautiful Park we have today – hear about the history of the area, parklands and wildlife, biodiversity and sustainability, artworks, continuing legacy transformation and the world-class sporting venues. 

Public Walks last around 90 minutes.  

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London Stadium Tours

Whether a lifelong West Ham United fan, fascinated by London 2012 facts and figures or interested in how a concert is staged at the stadium, then this will be the tour for you. Get a behind-the-scenes look at London Stadium and learn all about this 60,000 capacity venue. 

Large Group Tours

For larger groups coming to the Park we recommend booking a custom-designed tour led by professional local Blue Badge Tourist Guides.    London’s Blue Badge Guides have been leading tours in and around the Park since 2008 and have witnessed at first-hand the transformation of the whole area.  With specialist itineraries created for your specific group’s needs and interests, Guides make these tours interactive and engaging.  The tours can be part of a full day exploring East London or we can cover the highlights in an hour. Tours can be on foot, by coach or a combination of both. 

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You can also take a tour by boat! Relax and unwind on a guided boat tour along the river that runs through the Park. You’ll pass through beautifully landscaped parklands in the shadows of some of the iconic venues from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games -  the London Stadium, ArcelorMittal Orbit, the London Aquatics Centre and Lee Valley VeloPark, all while learning fascinating facts about the Park and its future from a professional tour guide. Tours take around three hours and run on selected weekends. Private group and school tours are also available. 

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London Stadium tour

Originally built to host the 2012 Olympics, the London Stadium is the picturesque home of West Ham United of the English Premier League.

The stadium has a maximum capacity of 60,000 for football matches and 80,000 for other events.

The London Stadium boasts the world’s longest cantilevered roof and holds a UEFA Category Four status.

This article covers everything you must know before booking tickets for the London Stadium tour.

What to expect at London Stadium Tour

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Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of the best multi-use venues in the world.

Learn about its history and impressive features from your knowledgeable guide, and use interactive exhibits and multimedia devices to enrich your experience.

Walk in the footsteps of famous athletes and experience the thrill of walking through the player’s tunnel, standing in the dugout, or exploring the changing rooms.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the pitch and learn from the stands about the famous sports stars who have played in the stadium.

Hear about renowned bands and singers who have performed in the venue during summer concerts.

Where to book tickets

You can book London Stadium tickets online in advance or at the attraction.

Online ticket prices tend to be cheaper than tickets at the venue.

When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the ticket counters.

When you book early, you also get your preferred time slot.

Because some tours sell a limited number of tickets, during peak days they may sell out. Booking early helps avoid last-minute disappointments.

How do online tickets work

Go to the London Stadium Tour booking page , select your preferred date, the number of tickets you wish to purchase, and the time slot, and buy the tickets right away.

After the purchase, you will receive the tickets via email.

You don’t need to take any printouts.

On the day of the visit, show the e-ticket on your smartphone and walk into the stadium.

London Stadium Tour ticket prices

Adult tickets for the London Stadium tour can be purchased for £22 for visitors aged between 16 and 64.

Senior citizens aged 65 and above can get discounted tickets for £19.

Tickets for children between five and 15 years of age are available for £14.

Infants up to four years of age can get in for free.

London Stadium Tour tickets

Discover one of the world’s finest multi-use venues with a guided tour of London Stadium.

Get a chance to experience the players’ walk from the tunnel to the pitch side.

Sit where your favorite players prepare for the game and follow the footsteps of Olympic greats with a run on the indoor running track.

Get insights into the history of the stadium throughout the route.

Visitors can avail of a discount at the coffee shop before or after the tour.

Ticket Prices

Adult Ticket (16 to 64 years): £22 Senior Ticket (65+ years): £19 Child Ticket (5 to 15 years): £14 Infant Ticket (up to 4 years): Free

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How to reach London Stadium

The London Stadium is situated in the Stratford district of London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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You can reach the stadium by public or private transport.

Take bus 339 to the Bobby Moore Academy Primary stop.

The stadium is a four-minute walk from the stop.

Take the Central or Jubilee line to Stratford station.

The stadium is less than a mile away from the station.

By Light Rail

Take the DLR line to the Pudding Mill Lane stop.

The stadium is less than half a mile (.8 km) away from the station.

Get on the SouthEastern train to the Stratford International station.

The stadium is less than a mile (1.6 km) away from the station.

If you’re driving by car, turn on Google Maps and get started!

Visitors can park at the stadium.

London Stadium timings

Visitors can enjoy a tour of the London Stadium every day except match days.

The tours run from 11 am to 3 pm on weekdays and from 10 am to 3 pm on weekends.

How long does the tour take

A guided tour of the London Stadium takes around 60 to 75 minutes on average.

It is best to reach the stadium 15 minutes before your scheduled time slot.

Best time to visit London Stadium

It’s best to book the first London Stadium tour of the day, either at 10 or 11 am, based on the day’s schedule.

Early morning hours are less crowded.

Weekends and public holidays are busier, so booking a weekday tour is best.

Reviews for the London Stadium Tour

The London Stadium is a highly-rated tourist attraction.

Check out two London Stadium reviews we selected from Tripadvisor, which give you an idea of what to expect at this attraction:

Very enjoyable tour

Fantastic tour – Richard was our guide and was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Suzanne M , Tripadvisor

Fantastic guided tour

We toured London Stadium yesterday as part of a small trip down to London from Glasgow. Neither of us is a West Ham fan (Liverpool, sorry, hahaha), but we were really impressed with the stadium, and the tour guide, Trudy, was excellent and so lovely. I thought the facts about both the club and the Olympics were all really interesting. Would definitely recommend this tour to any football/sports fan!

Niamh W, Tripadvisor

FAQs about the London Stadium Tour

Here are some questions visitors usually ask before visiting the London Stadium:

The tour includes a guided tour of the stadium, where visitors can see the changing rooms, the pitch, the dugouts, and more.

The London Stadium Tour lasts between 60 to 75 minutes.

Yes, it is best to buy the tickets in advance to ensure availability and have a hassle-free experience.

Yes, the tour is accessible to visitors requiring a wheelchair.

Yes, visitors are allowed to take photographs during the tour.

No, the tour is not available on match days.

Food and drinks are not allowed on the tour.

Although there is no dress code, visitors are advised to dress comfortably and wear appropriate shoes.

Pets, except for service animals, are not allowed on the tour.

Yes, there is a gift shop at the London Stadium where visitors can buy souvenirs.

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10 Best Stadium Tours in London, England

Last Updated on May 14, 2023

London, England, is an excellent city if you are interested in sports stadium tours, with a number of football, cricket, and rugby grounds worth visiting and touring.

Here are 10 of the best stadium tours that you can do in London!

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1. Wembley Stadium Tour

About wembley.

Home to English football since 1923, Wembley Stadium boasts a capacity of 90,000 people, making it one of the largest stadiums in Europe.

The stadium underwent a major redevelopment between 2002 and 2007, transforming it into one of the most technologically advanced stadiums in the world.

The redevelopment included a retractable roof, new seating, enhanced acoustics, and improved hospitality facilities.

The iconic arch that stands proudly above the stadium is a testament to this transformation and serves as a reminder of Wembley Stadium’s rich history.

Wembley Stadium is home to some of the world’s biggest and most important football matches.

It hosts the FA Cup Final, England International games, Champions League Finals, and other major football tournaments. In addition, it also regularly hosts music concerts from some of the world’s biggest stars.

The Stadium Tour

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes stadium tour and explore the home of English football. See the stadium’s dressing room, players’ tunnel, dugouts, press conference area, and much more.

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2. Emirates Stadium Tour

About the Emirates Stadium

The Emirates Stadium is home to the English Premiership football side, Arsenal, and is located in North London in Holloway.

With a capacity of just over 60,000, it is presently the third-largest football stadium in England after Wembley Stadium and Old Trafford and is the fourth tallest in Europe.

The construction of Emirates Stadium began in 2004 and opened three years later in July 2006 with an official opening ceremony featuring a friendly match between Arsenal and Dutch team Ajax Amsterdam.

The Emirates Stadium is a multi-purpose venue that has hosted many major events including the FA Cup Final in 2014 and 2015, international football matches, and several concerts.

In 2010, Arsenal announced they had signed a £150 million sponsorship deal with Emirates Airlines which saw the rebranding of the stadium as “The Emirates Stadium”.

Emirates Stadium Tours

The stadium tour is an exclusive behind-the-scenes stadium tour that includes the chance to see:

• the player’s dressing room
• players’ tunnel
• press conference area
• and a walk through the inside of the stadium

>>  Book Emirates Stadium tours

3. Chelsea FC Stadium Tour – Stamford Bridge

About Stamford Bridge

Stamford Bridge originally opened in 1877 and has been the home of Chelsea Football Club since it was bought by the club’s founder, Gus Mears, and his brother Joseph in 1904.

The stadium is located in west London and has a capacity of over 40,000 people. It’s seen some of the greatest moments in English football history, including Chelsea’s first Premiership title win in 1955 and their UEFA Champions League victory in 2012.

Over the years, Stamford Bridge has undergone numerous renovations to ensure it remains a modern stadium for spectators.

In the 1990s, two stands were replaced with all-seater stands, and further improvements were made in 1998 when the Shed End stand was replaced.

Stamford Bridge Stadium Tours

The Stamford Bridge tour includes a chance to explore behind the scenes of this iconic stadium, and the opportunity to visit the museum and get up close to the trophy cabinet.

Your tour guide will take you through every corner of this historic ground, explaining its history, culture, and significance over the years.

>>  Book a Stamford Bridge tour

4. The Oval Cricket Ground

About the Oval

The Oval is a cricket ground in London, England, and the home of Surrey County Cricket Club.

It was opened in 1845 and since then has hosted both international and domestic cricket matches.

The venue has been host to some of the most exciting moments in cricket including the first-ever Test match to be played outside of England (in 1880).

Additionally, The Oval held the first-ever One Day International match, as well as being the venue for the first-ever Twenty20 match.

The Oval also houses one of cricket’s most iconic images – the ‘Ashes’ trophy presented to England after their victory over Australia in 1883.

The Ashes trophy is displayed proudly at The Oval and is part of the rich history of cricket at this venue.

In 2013, The Oval underwent a major redevelopment which included improved seating areas, new hospitality facilities, and enhanced media and broadcast infrastructures.

This renovation also saw an increase in capacity to accommodate up to 25,000 spectators.

The Oval is now widely considered to be one of the premier cricket venues in the world.

The Oval Tour

The tour includes:

• a fully guided 90-minute tour of the stadium and behind the scenes
• the chance to stand in the members’ pavilion (where tea and coffee are provided)

>>  Tickets for an Oval Stadium tour

5. West Ham United Olympic Stadium Tour

About the stadium.

Located in Stratford, London, West Ham United Football Club’s home ground is the Olympic Stadium.

It was built for the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics and has been extensively refurbished to the specifications of the football club since then.

The stadium can now hold 60,000 spectators, making it one of the largest football stadiums in London.

Tours of the Olympic Stadium

Visit one of London’s most iconic stadiums on a 90-minute tour. See areas including the stadium’s dressing rooms and enjoy amazing views from the East Stand.

>>  West Ham Stadium Tour

6. Lord’s Cricket Ground

About lord’s cricket ground.

Lord’s Cricket Ground (often also known as just Lord’s), is one of the most iconic and well-known cricket venues in the world.

Located in St John’s Wood, London, it has been the home of cricket since 1814 and is often referred to as “the Home of Cricket”.

It is home to Middlesex County Cricket Club and it hosts a number of major cricket events annually, including Test Matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and T20 matches, as well as hosting international matches between England and other touring teams.

Lord’s Stadium Tours

Lord’s has its own museum which displays memorabilia from the ground’s long history of international cricket, and you can explore behind-the-scenes areas, learn about the stadium’s history and visit the dressing rooms.

>>  Lord’s Stadium Tours

7. Twickenham Stadium Tour

Twickenham Stadium, located in London, England, is the largest rugby stadium in the world.

With a capacity of 82,000 people, it is the home stadium for the English Rugby Union and also hosts major international rugby union matches.

The stadium has been hosting events since 1909 and it’s undergone numerous expansions throughout its lifetime to provide additional seating capacity and facilities.

Tours of Twickenham

Experience a unique guided stadium tour of Twickenham Stadium – home of English rugby union. Explore behind-the-scenes areas including the England team dressing room, players’ tunnel, and much more.

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8. White Hart Lane Stadium Tour

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, located in North London, is the home ground for Spurs football club, who play in the Premiership.

The stadium was opened in April 2019 and was designed by Populous and took three years to construct at a cost of £1 billion and has a capacity of just over 62,000.

The stadium is a multi-purpose venue, hosting NFL games as well as music concerts and other events.

The stadium is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a fully retractable pitch and an automated beer dispensing system that ensures drinks are served quickly.

Explore Tottenham Hotspur Football Club’s stadium on a stadium tour of White Hart Lane. Visit areas such as the stadium’s museum, press conference area, and stadium store.

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9. Craven Cottage Stadium Tour

The stadium.

Craven Cottage Stadium is a historic football stadium located in Hammersmith, London.

It is currently the home of Fulham F.C., who have been playing at Craven Cottage since 1896.

Today, the stadium holds a capacity of over 25,500 and is known for its unique atmosphere and passionate fan base.

The stadium itself has a long history dating back to 1780 when it was first used as a private villa by William Craven, the 6th Baron Craven.

It was then sold in 1805 to the Dukes of Bedford, whose family still owns the estate today.

The stadium was converted into a football ground in 1896 when Fulham F.C. moved in after their previous home, Stranraer’s Ground, was closed down by its owners.

Visit Fulham Football Club’s home stadium on a stadium tour of Craven Cottage.

Explore behind-the-scenes areas, visit the stadium’s museum, and take in some amazing views from the pitchside seats.

>> Craven Cottage Stadium tour

10. The Valley Stadium Tour

Charlton Athletic Football Club’s home ground, The Valley Stadium in South-East London, has been hosting games since 1919.

It is one of the oldest professional football grounds in the world and its history is acclaimed across England and beyond.

The stadium began with a capacity of 25,000 spectators and underwent significant renovations over the years, increasing the capacity to over 40,000.

The ground was even used for greyhound racing up until 1988.

If you want to tour and see one of the more traditional English stadiums, whilst in London, the Valley Parade tour is worth considering.

>> Valley Parade Tours

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The former Olympic Stadium in London that inspired world class athletes is now transformed into a fantastic multi-use venue. Pupils can tour the home team’s changing room; the dugout; race on the indoor running track; and much more!

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What we offer on our Educational Tours

For educational visits we offer an inspiring and engaging tour that combines the legacy of the 2012 games and the innovations that have transformed the stadium into a world class venue that is now the home to UK Athletics and Premier League football team, West Ham United. From your initial enquiry, to the moment your leave the stadium our specialist team work hard to understand your requirements and ensure we deliver an experience that exceeds your expectations. Our dedicated bookings team are on hand to provide you with all the pre-visit information you need including; risk-assessments, free coach parking, free teacher places and much more.

On the day itself you will be greeted by one of our experienced stadium tour guides who will provide each student with an individual multimedia device and worksheets which will be referred to throughout the tour, enhancing the visit   The route encompasses all the areas of interest from panoramic views of the stadium bowl and roof, to our unique indoor track that allows your students to participate in various sporting activities.

Each part of the tour is designed to engage students, with the supporting worksheets providing a number of activities and covering a range of topics. At the end of the tour each participant (including the teachers!) receive a free personalised certificate to say they have experienced the London Stadium Tour. When the time comes to leave our stadium your students will have the opportunity to explore the grounds of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and discover sites such as the Aquatics Centre, the Velodrome and the ArcelorMittal Orbit.

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What makes us a great choice for educational visits

Our tour takes your students on a journey of discovery as they gain a fascinating insight into the innovations that exist at the London Stadium; whilst also being wowed by reliving the inspiring moments that made the London 2012 games the greatest games of all time. Our part-guided/part-multimedia tour keeps children engaged throughout and offers an excellent environment to learn with the addition of our new worksheets.

What is typically included on our school trips

Our 12 worksheets cover key stages 2, 3 and 4 across the following subjects; Innovations Science at the Stadium Social and Health Education – Being Respected and Respecting Others In addition to our worksheets, your group will each receive a multimedia device to use on the tour which contains videos, information and interactive features to ensure they are fully engaged throughout the tour. Your tour will also be led by one of our experienced stadium tour guides.

Group Sizes

Materials, Resources & Keystage Information

In July 2017 we enlisted the specialist knowledge and experience of ‘Exciting Education’ to develop and deliver educational work packs that enhance our educational stadium tour, creating a fun learning experience for children of all ages. Our 12 worksheets cover key stages 2, 3 and 4 across the following subjects;

Innovations Science at the Stadium Social and Health Education – Being Respected and Respecting Others Samples of our worksheets can be downloaded here KS2 – Science –  https://stadiumtourbookings.london-stadium.com/pdfs/Key_Stage_2_Science_Sample_pages.pdf

KS3 – Innovations –  https://stadiumtourbookings.london-stadium.com/pdfs/KS3_Innovations_final_sample.pdf

KS5 – PHSE – https://stadiumtourbookings.london-stadium.com/pdfs/KS5_PSHE_final_sample.pdf

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

We actively encourage all tour participants to take and record as many photos and videos as possible.

Risk Assessment

We supply a completed risk assessment but also provide two complimentary tickets for teachers to come and experience the tour and route, allowing them to conduct their own assessment ahead of their group’s visit.

Education Officer Details

Please contact our tours bookings team via the email link above or call us for any enquiries. Our office opening hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.

Ticket Type Price Free Teacher Ratio

Primary £8.99 1 per 10 pupils

Secondary (up to 15 years inclusive £8.99 1 per 10 pupils

6th Form (16+) £11.99 1 per 10 pupils

College £11.99 1 per 10 pupils

Additional Teacher £14.99 1 per 10 pupils

Clothing Requirements

Not necessarily, however the tour does visit outside areas and we request teachers ensure their students are appropriately dressed for inclement weather. Additionally, there is a sporting activity section to the tour where appropriate footwear is recommended but not essential.

All member of the London Stadium security team are first aid trained.

Available Facilities

Stadium Store (West Ham) Stadium Café There are no indoor facilities provided to eat a packed lunch. The Olympic Park does however have ample space for eating outdoors.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

Our Stadium tour is fully accessible.

Opening Times

Our tour is available on all non-match/event days from 10:00 to 15:00 (15:30 on Saturdays). Please check our website for up to date information.

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Step foot in the place that hosted the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies in 2012. Now home to West Ham FC, you can catch a match here, see massive live bands (like The Rolling Stones), and take a tour of the grounds.

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London stadium faq's.

Some common questions with answers are included in this section to help clarify any queries related to the tours. For any further questions please contact us on 02085226157 or at [email protected] .

Booking the tour

How do I book my tour?

You can book online at https://stadiumtourbookings.london-stadium.com/home.htm

You can purchase tickets on the day of the tour at the ticket office located downstairs of the West Ham United Store.

(These will be more expensive compared to pre-booked, and will be subject to spaces being available, therefore, we recommend pre-booking)

How often do tours operate?

Tours departures on most weekdays are 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 increasing to hourly from 10:00 to 15:00 on weekends.

This however can change based on restrictions, holiday periods and other bookings. Capacity is limited per timed ticket option. Please check timings before travelling https://stadiumtourbookings.london-stadium.com/ .

Why isn't the tour date I want available?

Our availability is updated regularly. Best availability is shown 8 weeks in advance in line with fixture scheduling for broadcasting. Summer events and internal works can also cause for tour dates to remain unavailable.

Please check our closures page before travelling.

How long does the tour take?

The tour is guided and will take 60-75 minutes. We recommend that you leave up to an hour and a half to experience the tour and visit the coffee shop and stadium store.

Is there a museum?

There is no museum currently at the London Stadium.

Do we have to book in advance?

No, but if you do you will benefit from pre booked discounts and guaranteed tickets.

What time do I need to arrive for my tour?

We recommend that you arrive 15 minutes before your allocated tour time. Tours start promptly at the time listed on your ticket.

If you are late, we shall do our best to accommodate you on the tour, but please be aware that this may not be possible.

Refunds will not be given if you are unable to attend your tour due to lateness.

Where do I go to begin my stadium tour?

Whether pre-booked or wishing to buy a ticket on the day, please go to the Tours ticket office located on the lower level of the Stadium Store unless otherwise notified.

How much does the tour cost?

Prices start from £14 for children and £22 for adults if booked in advance and on-line. There are also discounts for students and concessions. Tickets bought on the day at the ticket office will be more expensive.

*Note: Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult*

Groups are more than welcome to book on the stadium tour. Groups of more than 15 will automatically be discounted at the checkout stage of the online booking process. Groups of over 25 are encouraged to fill in an enquiry form and one of the team will be in contact to discuss your booking, options, and prices.

Do you offer further discounts to regular group organisers?

If you regularly bring groups, then please enquire about our trade facilities and benefits by contacting us at [email protected]

Can I purchase a Stadium Tour voucher?

Yes, to do so please visit https://stadiumtourbookings.london-stadium.com/vouchers/tour-type.htm and follow the below:

Choose the voucher type require

Select the quantity you would like to purchase

Enter the Voucher details

Review your order, then proceed to checkout.

Can I purchase a voucher as a gift?

Yes. To do so, please follow the same steps above. When entering the Voucher details, you will have the option to enter your own email address in the recipient, which will ensure that it is sent to you directly. You can then forward the voucher to its final recipient when intended.

How will I receive my voucher?

Vouchers will be sent by email to the email address provided at the point of purchase. Please note that it can take up to an hour for the email to land in your inbox. If you do not receive your voucher, please check your spam folder. If you are still unable to locate your voucher, please email [email protected]

Can I cancel my voucher?

(It is not possible to obtain a refund (full or partial) once a purchase has been made, as per our terms and conditions.)

Are tour tickets transferable or refundable?

Tickets are non-transferable and should not be sold on. Tickets are also non-refundable unless the ticket has been cancelled by London Stadium. Please see full terms and conditions for more details.

I have booked online but not received a confirmation?

When booking online and confirming you should receive an E-Ticket.

(On occasions there may be a technical fault so if you do not receive a ticket within an hour of purchase then please do check your emails spam folder and if not in there then contact us on [email protected] so we can look into the matter for you and resend if needed.)

Do I need to print out my email confirmation?

No however, Proof of ID will be required if you do not have the e-ticket printed out. Please have the e-ticket (or reference number) on your phone or emails so we can view it on arrival and take the booking reference number from it.

Is there anywhere to leave luggage?

Due to security restrictions, there is nowhere to store items whilst on the tour. We will not accept suitcases or large items inside the stadium so please do not bring these items with you.

Can we take photographs?

Yes, photos can be taken throughout the tour providing they are for personal use only. For commercial use and permissions, please contact us on [email protected] to discuss your request. Professional equipment, tripods, drones may not be taken on tours.

Do students get a discount?

There is a student ticket type.

If purchasing a student ticket, you will be asked to produce a valid student card on arrival as proof of ID.

We reserve the right to not accept ID, and therefore the ticket, if we deem it invalid or fraudulent.

Is there anywhere to eat within the stadium?

There is a Coffee Shop that you can access before and after the tour.

This Coffee Shop is open to the public and is located on the lower level of the stadium store.

Can I take a pushchair or buggy around with me?

Yes, they can be taken on route; we have lifts to assist with movement between floors.

Am I able to take young children on the tour?

Children Under 5 are free of charge, please ensure you book an infant ticket when completing your booking.

I am under 16 years of age, can I attend the tour on my own?

No. All under 16's must have a paying adult with them on a tour.

I have a voucher; can I just turn up on the day?

Vouchers can be redeemed online so we recommend you book in advance to guarantee your space at your chosen time. We can validate vouchers into bookings on the day but cannot guarantee spaces that day or at your preferred time so pre-booking is highly recommended.

Getting Here

What is the address for the London Stadium Tour?

London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London E20 2ST

Which train station is closest to the stadium?

Stratford is the main station that serves the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park where the stadium is based. It is on the Underground - Jubilee and Central lines, DLR and National Rail. It is about a 10-15-minute walk to the stadium. Stratford International and Pudding Mill Lane are also within a 20-minute walk of the stadium.

Is parking available?

Parking is only available to blue badge holders, please contact [email protected]

We recommend using public transport to access the stadium.

Nearby parking options at Stratford and Westfields are available but are not controlled by London Stadium.

Accessibility

Is the tour accessible?

The London Stadium tour and all levels within the experience are wheelchair accessible and has seated areas at multiple points along the route. If you have any further requirements, please do provide us the information either on your booking or via email at [email protected]

Do you have Changing Places facilities available?

Yes, we have baby changing facilities and accessible toilets located in the West Ham Stadium Store.

We also have accessible toilets within the tour route.

Is blue badge parking available?

Blue badge parking is limited at London Stadium but is also available at the Aquatics Centre, which is the nearest alternative to the stadium.

Further parking is available at Westfield, and the park operates a mobility service

I am a Season ticket holder/ claret member, do I get a discount?

Yes, season ticket holders and claret members do receive a discount on our standard tours but not our premium products. Please contact us directly to receive the discount. Please call 02085226157 OR email [email protected]

Do we get discount in the West Ham shop?

No, there is no discount for customers on stadium tours at the Westham shop.

Do we get a discount in the coffee shop?

Yes, at the start of your tour you will be handed a voucher that discounts all drinks to become £2.00. You will also receive 15% off at the coffee shop on all other products.

Is there a blue light discount available?

Yes, to receive your discount please contact us on 02085226157 OR email [email protected]

If you cannot find the answer to your question here, please contact us by email: [email protected]

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Taylor Swift brings out Travis Kelce at London Eras Tour date

Travis Kelce suited up for his first appearance on the Eras Tour stage, joining Taylor Swift in London for a skit in which he carried her and danced a little jig.

Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium as part of her Eras Tour on Friday, June 21, 2024 in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

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Taylor Swift had a surprise for fans attending her Eras Tour at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday: her boyfriend and tight end for the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce .

Dressed in a tuxedo with a tailcoat and top hat, Kelce joined Swift on stage for a transitional sketch that leads into the song “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.” In fan videos, he’s seen carrying Swift, urging her into a costume change. He fanned and powdered her face as part of the act.

Last month, in her first Eras Tour concert since the release of “The Tortured Poets Department,” Swift shook up her setlist. At the La Défense Arena in Paris, fans were treated to the inclusion of new songs from the record-breaking album released in April.

The billion-dollar Eras Tour is meant to be a career retrospective, with Swift performing more than 40 tracks reflecting 17 years of recorded music. “The Tortured Poets Department” was her first brand-new release since the tour’s start.

Taylor Swift, the Eras tour, Wembley Stadium review: An explosion of raw feeling

‘It’s a Friday night in the middle of summer, it’s a beautiful evening, in London and there are so many other things you could be doing”, Taylor Swift told the 88,000 people who had decided to skip the pub to see her return to the city she has loved and, for years, called her home for the first time since 2019. She would know: as she detailed in that year’s song London Boy, the all-American star is partial to stroll around Brixton and Camden Market of an afternoon.

But of course they were there: Londoners and the thousands of further-flung others who had travelled to the city that Swift said was home to “the most supportive people in my corner” were the latest to experience what has, over the past 15 months, been roundly declared the greatest show on earth . 

What was different this time, perhaps, was an explosion of raw feeling. From the vengeance of Look What You Made Me Do to the poignance of Cardigan and the sheer, unbridled joy of 22, the emotion ricocheted around Wembley Stadium like the echoes of every single Swift lyric being sung back at her.

The planning and the party had begun hours before and miles away. The rhinestones and the red dresses and the friendship bracelets could be seen on the streets of Belgravia at 3pm, on the Jubilee Line from 4pm and on Olympic Way at 5pm, where people were literally performing expressive dance to Swift deep cuts on the street. 

A new mural had popped up on “Swiftie Steps” to the stadium’s left hand corner, and a lengthy queue before it of people who wanted to have their photo with a house-size image of the pop star’s face.

And there was as much excitement inside the stadium before Swift took to the stage. Behind the thousands of young women dressed in the colours of Swift’s 10 eras, stood a little black gazebo filled to the brim with American football players. Her most recent album, The Tortured Poet’s Department, may be largely preoccupied with the foiled love affairs of two London boys - Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy - but it was her new All-American boyfriend, Kansas City Chief’s Travis Kelce, who almost stole the show 65 seconds before she appeared. 

As the three-hour show unfolded, he was joined by stars including Cara and Poppy Delevingne and Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness. (Kelce, for what it’s worth, seemed to enjoy Swift’s breakthrough hit Love Story the most, much to the crowd’s delight).

To present a near-20-year-long pop career neatly portioned up into the “eras”, or reinventions necessary to endure and triumph in the music industry, is such a blindingly good idea it’s amazing nobody has done it before. 

It also takes a remarkable amount of stamina: this tour is a year in , and Swift still seems astonishingly polished. For those familiar with her previous tours (there were some in the crowd near me who had witnessed her first London gig at Kings College in 2008 - capacity: 250), the language of a Swift performance – the dramatic expressions, the deliciously am-dram dance moves, the pauses to breathe all that adoration in – is only improved by familiarity. Revisiting her earlier music not only brings all those shows and memories back, but reminds you of just how good – ahead of their time, even – they were.

The new songs, so many of them written in the love stories and loss of London, only ramped up the drama. As the midsummer skies dimmed and the stadium lit up with the glowing wristbands everyone was given on their way in, Who’s Afraid Of Little of Me saw Swift glide across the stage while yelling the titular chorus with pantomime villain-worthy delight. 

Dancers dressed as psychiatric nurses restrained the star in a giant white bed for Fortnight. There was an acceleration of aesthetics and energy that suggested Swift would love to dedicate an entire tour to The Tortured Poets Department, if she had the opportunity.

Swift kept London waiting for its love letter, but with her acoustic secret song set she delivered: a “megabridge” mash-up of Hits Different and Death By A Thousand Cuts, two songs thought to be about her break-up with Alwyn, on guitar was followed by an impeccably raw medley of Maroon, Come Back… Be Here and Black Dog, the devastating paean to a broken relationship named after a pub she used to frequent with her lover. 

As Swift leant back from her piano, drinking in the love for her playing it live for the first time, it was clear that the feeling was mutual.

Swift’s greatest trick? Summoning the weather: as the final era of the night, Midnights, unfurled with the song Midnight Rain, the heavens softly opened. Nobody else could make Londoners question the skies above.

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Foo Fighters: Important Event Information

Foo Fighter fans! We look forward to welcoming you on Saturday!

Please find important venue information below to make your day as enjoyable as possible, from planning your visit, ticketing information and more on our Stadium facilities. 

Key information:                                      

15:00 Stadium Island opens

16:00 Stadium doors open      

16:00 Hospitality opens ticket holders only     

17:25 Hot Milk     

18:15 Coutney Barnett 

19:30 Foo Fighters

All timings above are subject to change.

Please allow 30 minutes to get into the Stadium after arriving at the Park. Ticket and security checks will be in operation.

Please be aware the walking journey to the main Stratford Regional Station can take up to 90 minutes post-event. 

If you purchased via this email, you will have received an email from  TX.IS  with instructions on how to claim your downloadable tickets. Download  TX.IS  and enter your email and your tickets will automatically be on the app. This is your ticket for entry.                                  

If you have not received tickets, and purchased via London Stadium, please email  [email protected] .

If you purchased separate tickets via Ticketmaster and have not received them, please contact them on this link:  How to Contact Us – Ticketmaster Help .

If you purchased separate tickets via Gigs and Tours/See, and have not received them, please contact them on this link:  Customer Service (gigsandtours.com)                                        

Search and bag policies

No bags bigger than A4 will be allowed and there are no left luggage facilities. IF YOUR BACKPACK OR WAIST BAG / BUMBAG IS SMALLER THAN A4 IT WILL BE PERMITTED. 

All visitors may be searched - please have your coats open and remove hats at search areas. Please note any items confiscated will not be stored for collection post-event.                                   

Please note, you can bring sunscreen and other small personal on your person, including portable chargers; any prohibited items will be removed before entry. We have no left luggage or storage for bags. See list of items below and on our website  here . Water stations and cups are available on the concourse and Stadium island so please do not bring bottles as they will not be permitted. 

Non-permitted items

• Professional audio or video recording devices - (including cameras, video or audio recorders and iPad’s / tablets) 
• Weapons 
• Coolers 
• Glass 
• Metal and plastic drinking bottles
• Selfie sticks 
• Plastic Bottles 
• Fireworks 
• Large chains or spiked bracelets 
• Wallet Chains
• Laser pens                                

Food and Drink  No drinks bottles, reuasable or plastic, are permitted onsite. Drinking water locations can be found on the concourse once inside and are free to use with cups available, however large bags and hampers containing food and drink will not be allowed inside the venue. You will find tasty meals, snacks and treats at our kiosks on the concourse and on the Stadium island. 

Cashless Stadium A reminder that the Stadium is fully cashless, so make sure you have the correct payment method to hand when making purchases. 

Free Stadium WIFI

Free WIFI means that you can connect with stable and fast speeds throughout the concourse and in bowl – join  LSFreeWIFI  and enter your details to connect.                                       

Merchandise

Official Merch is located on the way to the Stadium at the London Aquatics Centre, within the Stadium Island and on the Stadium concourse. We recommend to only purchase from official merchandisers, who will be identifiable with Stadium branding.           

Please note: Blue Badge Parking is sold out for both events. The accessible entrance is via Bridge 3 where you will find assistance on all accessible matters. Post event, Blue Badge Parking can take up to 30 minutes to exit due to road closures, please be patient with staff who will assist as quickly as possible. 

Shuttle service 

• There will be an accessible shuttle service operating on event day, that will be running on rotation from Platform 13 Stratford (Jubilee line) and dropping fans with accessibility requirements off at Bridge 3 at London Stadium.
• There is only room for one companion per fan with accessibility requirements on the shuttle service.
• They will be met by Park champions who will offer a wheelchair resource to their seats. This is subject to availability. Park champions are not allowed to personally push fans with accessibility requirements – this must be done by a companion of the fan with accessibility requirements.
• Please note that the shuttle service back to Stratford and Blue Badge Parking will re-open when our Safety team deem it fit for the service to run (approx. 45 minutes post event), so please be patient while our team manage traffic.
• For customers arriving to Bridge 1 we will have a limited number of wheelchairs available for those who ask for assistance into the Stadium (subject to availability). 
• For Egress customers are to meet at turnstiles E + K post event, where fans will be chaperoned to either Bridge 1 or Bridge 3. 

The Accessible Shuttle Bus (times shared below) will be in operation from 2:30pm from the following locations: 

• Stratford Station – Platform 13 (Jubilee Line)
• Stadium: Bridge 3, Marshgate Lane, E20 2ST                                
• What3words Bridge 3 location:  brains.snack.farms           
• First shuttle 14:30pm 
• Bridges open 15:00pm
• Stadium doors open 16:00pm
• Expected show ending time: 22:30 

For full information on how to plan your visit see our website  here .    

EVENT DAY ACCESSIBLE SUPPORT HOTLINE

(This mobile number will not be monitored on non-event days)

Please text or WhatsApp us to connect on event day if you require accessible support.

Direct Text Message:  07923 621 335

Our subscribers have enjoyed pre-sale access to our biggest events, enjoying the opportunity to secure their seats well ahead of the hustle and bustle of general sale.

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Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl appeared to take a jab at Taylor Swift at the band’s concert on Saturday night at London Stadium.

After mentioning that Swift’s Eras Tour was currently taking place at London’s Wembley Stadium, Grohl said on stage , “I tell you, man, you don’t want to suffer the wrath of Taylor Swift.”

He continued: “So we like to call our tour the ‘Errors Tour.’ We’ve had more than a few eras, and more than a few fucking errors as well. Just a couple.”

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Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl implies that Taylor Swift doesn’t play live during the band’s show in London: “We like to call our tour the Errors Tour […] because we actually play live” pic.twitter.com/O2FTdgGw8C — Pop Base (@PopBase) June 23, 2024

Grohl has praised Swift in the past and even dedicated the Foo Fighters song “Congregation” to the pop star at the BBC Radio Big 1 Weekend in 2015.

“I’m officially obsessed. She might want to get a restraining order because I’m all about Swift,” Grohl said at the 2015 U.K. music festival. “To my opening band, Taylor Swift. Taylor and the Swifts,” he added.

Swift is set to play the last date of her London stop on Sunday night at Wembley Stadium, though she will return in August for another five dates to end the European leg of the Eras Tour.

At her first London show on Friday night, Swift  took a selfie with Prince William , who celebrated his 42nd birthday at the concert alongside children George and Charlotte.

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Taylor Swift Is Still ‘Swooning’ Over Travis Kelce’s Adorable Eras Tour Cameo

"Never going to forget these shows," the pop star wrote about her London concerts.

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Couples who play sold-out stadiums together, stay together. At Taylor Swift ‘s Eras Tour concert in London Sunday (June 23), Travis Kelce surprised the crowd at Wembley Stadium by appearing on stage during his superstar girlfriend’s The Tortured Poets Department set, and in a new Instagram post, the pop star revealed that she still has heart eyes because of it. 

Travis Kelce Reveals the Moment He ‘Started to Fall’ for Taylor Swift: ‘That’s My Girl…

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The “Anti-Hero” singer also posted a video of her beau’s full appearance, in which he joins two of her dancers in playfully forcing her to perform “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” even after she’s dramatically collapsed following “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived.” In the clip, he picks her up, carries her over to a couch, fans her and dusts her face with a makeup brush, all while coaching her on how to sing and dance ahead of the next number. 

Though Kelce’s hilarious performance was definitely the biggest, Swift’s trio of London shows were full of surprises. At one point, opener Hayley Williams joined the 14-time Grammy winner on stage for an acoustic performance of their Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) duet “Castles Crumbling,” and Grace Abrams later came out to sing new song “Us” with her The Secret of Us collaborator. 

“Acoustic sections went OFF,” Swift continued in her post. “I got to sing ‘Castles Crumbling’ with @yelyahwilliams for the first time – hadn’t performed with her since 2011 and man my heart was just so full of love for her and our friendship. Then the impossibly gifted and wonderful @gracieabrams came and surprised the crowd with the first performance of our song ‘us.’” 

The pop star will next perform three nights in Dublin starting Friday (June 28), after which she’ll travel through Amsterdam, Milan and more European cities before closing out the leg with five more nights in London in August. In October, she’ll begin the Eras Tour ‘s final leg with a string of shows in the U.S. and Canada. 

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Taylor Swift’s Eras tour conquers London

At Wembley Stadium, the pop star presented a kaleidoscopic, whiplash-inducing spectacle that passed by in a blur.

By Anna Leszkiewicz

Taylor Swift had performed 103 shows in 36 cities before her Eras tour came to Wembley Stadium in London on 21 June. Already on the round for a year, three months and four days, Swift’s three-and-a-half hour set list includes more than 40 songs from her 11 albums, or “eras” (and since the tour started, she has played almost 200 “surprise” songs not on the official list). The tour has sold more than 4.3 million tickets worldwide, generating over $1bn in sales. It’s also been made into a concert film that took $267m at the US box office.

The sheer scale of the event is difficult to comprehend, not just in the abstract but in person. The tour’s first UK dates in Edinburgh saw the city overrun by hundreds of thousands fans. Every bar blared her music and offered free cocktails, every shop contained a sad sign in the window: “Sorry, we are sold out of Taylor Swift merch :( ”. On every corner, you’d see them: girls in sparkly dresses and tour sweatshirts. Even women in ordinary-seeming outfits carried coded messages. The lumpy cable-knit cardigan bought from her official store, the sweater embroidered with her birth year (and album title) 1989, the shirts emblazoned with fragments of lyrics (“crying at the gym” or “pathological people pleaser”). On the way to the venue, closed down streets were trodden by a parade of white cowboy boots. Even a city as big as London can feel overwhelmed by the fandom. At Wembley, the 90,000 fans danced to obscure hits on Olympic Way on the way to the stadium.

But none of this compares to the immensity of the event on stage: a kaleidoscopic, whiplash-inducing spectacle that passes by in a blur, and isn’t anywhere near as exhausting as it should be. Swift rises through the stage surrounded by dancers to a fragment from her euphoric, love-struck album Lover , and after the roar of the crowd has subsided ever so slightly, she introduces herself with a knowingly understated, “Oh, hi!” before launching into one of her most popular pop hits, “Cruel Summer”, a rush of blood to the head with a scream-along bridge. (“Does anyone here happen to know the words?” she asks. “Prove it!”) It’s the kind of indestructible, irresistible song that most artists would save for the encore, but Swift tosses it out early, with a wink.

It sets the bar high for the remaining hours, which careen wildly between genres and tones from her earliest sweet country ballads of first heartbreak to the snarling hip-hop-inspired revenge bangers of Reputation ; and from the bulletproof Max Martin-produced pop that topped charts in the early 2010s to the intricate, defiantly mellow indie of her pandemic albums Folklore and Evermore . (This makes for some startling transitions: the sparkling final notes of the twee and tweenage love song “Enchanted” segues into the growling bass of one of her most confrontational, rap-adjacent songs, “Ready for It…?”.) There are pyrotechnics, light displays, confetti explosions; Swift disappears and reappears on stage in clouds of silks or explosions of colour, seamlessly changing between glittering bodysuits, floaty dresses and a now famous one-legged black catsuit adorned with a shining red snake.

The clever conceit of the Eras tour is that it appeals to all of Swift’s wide fanbase, who advocate for their favourite albums fiercely. Still, there are collective highlights: “Cruel Summer” has caused responses from crowds that register on the Richter scale (really). Heard live, the furious energy of Reputation ’s “Look What You Made Me Do” and “Ready for It” are impossible to deny. Her most perfect pop songs, 1989 ’s “Style” and “Wildest Dreams”, sound even sleeker and more timeless than they did a decade ago. Her oldest songs, such as “Fearless” and “You Belong with Me”, generate intense bursts of emotion because of just how long the crowd have been singing them: the countless 30-something women who sang the lyrics “Been here all along/So why can’t you see/You belong with me?” alone in their teenage bedrooms. The extended, ten-minute-long version of the song that is often considered her masterpiece, “All Too Well”, retains all its emotional complexity, autumn leaves fluttering down from the sky on cue. The exhilarating glitter explosion of “Karma” is a suitably climactic final song. And the introduction of her 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department , adds a tricksy, meta element, as she performs songs written during the first leg of the tour itself, including “I Can Do It with a Broken Heart”, in which she brags about “hitting my marks” despite being “miserable… and no one even knows!” (She performs this after being forced, sulkily, into a glittery tuxedo by her dancers.)

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Swift proves herself not just an inexhaustible performer but a talented actress, as she moves from yearning to rageful to exultant and back, and feigns surprise and awe, night after night, at the intensity of the crowd’s reactions. She seeks out the cameras that rotate around her stages with practised ease. She is most comfortable in a posture of high camp, whether flashing faux-coy smiles, luxuriating in overdramatic eyerolls, or throwing herself into theatrical Wicked Witch of the West arm movements.

The risk of a concert this slick, this precisely choreographed, this watched and rewatched, with its concrete setlist of songs that are so deeply familiar to its audience, is a loss of spontaneity and intimacy. Swift is something of a type-A performer, and perhaps inevitably for a tour of this scope, this show is more about perfection than messy human interaction. The polished, synthetic production style of her most familiar songs makes them ideal stadium-fillers, and they are reproduced strikingly faithfully here: efficient cuts aside, Swift rarely reworks her material into anything novel.

Instead, she finds one concentrated space for surprise and connection: the “acoustic set”, or two surprise songs she sings on acoustic guitar and piano each night, often mixing different songs together. At Wembley, she played on piano “The Black Dog” – from her most recent album, and set in a pub in Vauxhall – for the first time, blending it with Red ’s “Come Back… Be Here” (“I guess you’re in London today, and I don’t wanna need you this way”) and Midnights ’ “Maroon”. On guitar, she mixed “Hits Different” with fan favourite, the rarely performed live “Death by a Thousand Cuts”, known for its much-loved bridge (“I chose these songs because they are two of my favourite bridges I’ve ever written,” she told the crowd. “I’m going to try to put together my two favourite bridges and create a megabridge”). It’s a special moment for thousands in the stadium: when the concert ended, it was this that countless voices could be heard reliving.

After a production so successful and so expansive, its hard to imagine where Taylor Swift can go next. The Eras tour has the feeling of a greatest hits tour, usually reserved for artists at the end of long careers. You get the sense that her audience would bankrupt themselves to watch her sing anything she liked. But having found a way to celebrate each phase of her back catalogue with the fans who each hold a different one dear, how could she ever put on a standard album tour again? It’s possible that in decades to come, music writers will look back at the Eras tour as the peak of Swift mania, the moment the pop star reached the height of her powers. But hers is a crown she won’t give up easily. As she sang at the end of the night on “I Can Do It with a Broken Heart”, with the stadium echoing her words back to her: “Try and come for my job.”

Taylor Swift plays Wembley Stadium in London on 22 and 23 June and 15, 16, 17, 19 and 20 August.

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