Taylor Swift wows Cardiff crowd with Welsh greetings and folklore-inspired performance
Taylor Swift brought her much-anticipated Eras Tour to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Tuesday night, delighting the sold-out crowd with a show-stopping performance that included Welsh greetings and hints of Welsh folklore inspiration.
The 34-year-old singer kicked off the show with hit tracks like Cruel Summer before surprising fans by greeting them in Welsh. “Shwmae,” Swift said to the screaming audience, followed by “Croeso i daith Eras,” which translates to “Welcome to the Eras Tour.”
Swift continued to wow the crowd by giving a young fan her hat during the performance of “22” and engaging with fans in Welsh throughout the night. She hinted at Welsh mythology influencing her Folklore album, sharing that she started writing the album during the Covid pandemic and drawing inspiration from Welsh folklore.
The enthusiastic Cardiff audience brought the house down with cheers, leaving Swift stunned for over two minutes. She expressed her gratitude, calling the crowd “one for the books.”
The show featured over 40 songs spanning 10 albums, leaving fans like Madi Kirk and Maddi Whitely from Devon in awe. Nine-year-old Elin from Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, praised the production and performance, while another fan, Helena, declared it the best concert she’s ever seen.
Overall, Taylor Swift’s performance in Cardiff exceeded fans’ expectations, leaving them wishing for more nights with their idol on tour.
