Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, featuring a special guest appearance by Ed Sheeran, returned to London on Thursday night with a stellar performance at Wembley Stadium. Sheeran joined Swift on stage for the acoustic segment, showcasing their popular collaborations “Everything Has Changed” and “Endgame,” followed by Sheeran’s hit “Thinking Out Loud.”

The audience was delighted by Sheeran’s surprise appearance, which added to the already energetic atmosphere of the show with fans singing, dancing, and showing their love for the artists. The performance was a highlight of the meticulously crafted stage production, celebrating Swift’s successful career.

Despite recent challenges faced by Swift and her tour, including the tragic loss of three young fans in Southport and a thwarted terrorist plot targeting her concert in Austria, the show at Wembley brought back the excitement of the Eras Tour. Swift expressed gratitude to the 92,000 fans in attendance, acknowledging the increased security measures in place.

With four more dates scheduled at Wembley Stadium, Swift is set to break the record for the biggest solo residency at the venue, before continuing the European leg of The Eras Tour in Toronto in November. The tour, known for its extensive setlist of over 40 songs spanning Swift’s career, has become a monumental success, setting records for ticket sales.

Pollstar, a live music industry data collector, reported that the Eras Tour generated over $1 billion in ticket sales last year, with expectations to surpass $2 billion by the end of the tour in Indianapolis later this year. The enthusiastic support of Swift’s fans and the undeniable appeal of the tour have solidified its position as one of the most successful and lucrative music tours in history.