8 Things We Learned From Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour Book

After the massive global success of Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour film, our pop queen is back with The Eras Tour Book, offering Swifties an exclusive behind-the-scenes look. And, of course, it wouldn’t be Taylor Swift without Easter eggs and hidden teasers sprinkled throughout. Here’s a roundup of fascinating details and fan theories we uncovered from The Eras Tour Book.

Playing Chess with Dancers in “Mastermind”

During “Mastermind”, Taylor Swift proves once again why she’s the ultimate mastermind by orchestrating a literal chessboard on stage. As she writes in The Eras Tour Book, “We recreate a chessboard, and when I signal the dancers to move to different spots on the board, they actually create the exact sequence for a checkmate.” The move? The fool’s mate—the quickest way to win in chess.  The name “fool” might be her underlying message to the subject she’s writing about. 

@justlifewithkelso Immediately called my bestie after reading it #theerastourtaylorswift #theerastourbook ♬ Mastermind – Taylor Swift

@foolforlou the whole show literally just proves shes a #mastermind!! #taylorsversion #taylorswift #erastourtaylorswift #erastour #erastourtoronto #swift ♬ Mastermind – Taylor Swift

Multilingual Queen

In a year and half, The Eras Tour has travelled to 51 cities across 5 continents and 20 countries. The Eras Tour Book also reveals that Taylor Swift has welcomed fans to The Eras Tour in 15 different languages.

@mycloverbloomss 1 year ago, Taylor Swift kicked off the international leg of the Eras Tour! Here’s a compilation of her welcoming fans in different languages from start to the end!❤️ #swifttok #taylorswift #swiftie #erastour #taylorsversion ♬ original sound – Jann 🦋

Opening Lover Era with Sunset

Taylor Swift’s decision to kick off The Eras Tour with the Lover era is deeply intentional, symbolizing a fresh start with an era that never had its own tour. She pairs this with a focus on timing, aligning the show’s start with the magic hour at sunset, creating pink skies that mirror the era’s romantic vibe. This alignment isn’t just aesthetic; it reinforces the emotional significance of beginning the tour with “Cruel Summer” and the line “It’s been a long time coming,” encapsulating her journey and setting an uplifting tone for the entire show.

Mashup: Thematic vs. Rhythmic Pairings

Taylor Swift’s surprise acoustic sets introduced a fun twist with mashups, combining two or three songs either thematically or rhythmically. As she explains in The Eras Tour Book, after performing much of her catalog, she started experimenting with pairings that felt naturally connected.

Here’s a fan sharing their favorite mashup from the tour—what’s yours?

@speaaknow what’s your fave mashup? • i’m going to miss these sooooo much @Taylor Swift #taylorswift #swifttok #erastour #taylorswiftmashup #surprisesongs #taylorsversion #ranking #taylorswiftranking #underrated #tstheerastour #redtaylorsversion #tstheerastour #speaknowtaylorsversion #reptv #ttpd #erastourbook ♬ original sound – A⸆⸉

‘Vigilante Shit’ Chair Dance

Taylor Swift’s favorite performance moment from The Eras Tour happens during the Midnights segment with “Vigilante Shit.” Featuring dramatic chair choreography and playful, vengeful personas, Taylor Swift calls it “the most fun I’ve ever had” in The Eras Tour Book. This late-show number isn’t just sexy—it’s her personal top highlight. In case you are wondering, here’s a clip of the sexy playful chair dance. 

@tayvidsss4k Taylor Swift-vigilante s performance at the eras tour #fyp #fypシ #viral #taylorswift #theerastour #theerastourtaylorswift #vigilanteshit ♬ original sound – tayvids⸆⸉

Favorite Entrance Moment

Taylor Swift’s favorite entrance of the night happens during the Reputation era. As she reveals, the timing of the “mysterious footsteps” syncs perfectly with the ominous beats of “…Ready for It?” makes this reentry her top pick. The dramatic vibe, paired with a gold bodysuit on some nights, adds to the thrill of this unforgettable moment.

@z_swiftie13 …Ready For It? – The Eras Tour 🖤 #readyforit #reputation #theerastour #taylorswift ♬ original sound – 💜

The Eras Tour Outfit Sketches

Taylor Swift’s outfits have been a big part of The Eras Tour, and The Eras Tour Book features sketches of all Taylor Swift’s iconic outfits from the tour, showcasing the distinct style of each era. With 11 looks each, Midnights and Lover lead the pack, emphasizing their vibrant aesthetics. The sketches not only highlight the creative process behind the designs but also capture the unique fashion identity of every era.

@lovedversion the cutest part of the book are the outfit illustrations at the end :,) so cute to see all the outfits in one place😭🫶🏼🌟🪩🩷#taylorswift #erastour #erastouroutfits #erastourbook @Taylor Nation ♬ Into – The Eras Tour

Possible Reputation Taylor’s Version Dropping Date

Some Swiftie Holmes noticed an intriguing timeline on pages 234 and 235 of The Eras Tour Book, sparking speculation about the release of Reputation (Taylor’s Version). The timeline reads: Day 1 at 5 PM, Day 1 at 6 PM, Day 2 at 12 PM, and Day 2 at 8 PM. Fans theorize that these times could hint at a December 8, 2024 release—the final day of The Eras Tour.

The reasoning? Reputation(Taylor’s Version) would be her fifth re-record, aligning with the 5 PM start. The 6 PM slot could symbolize her sixth album, Reputation. Therefore, fans speculated 12 PM to hint at December, and 8 PM to point directly to the 8th. Is it a big surprise or a butt dial? We will find out on December 8. 

@aswiftiestory all signs point to the final eras tour show 🤩 #taylorswift #eastereggs #theerastour #erastourbook #swiftok ♬ original sound – aswiftiestory

If you want to learn more about behind the scenes and the journey of The Eras Tour, RUN to Target to grab a The Eras Tour Book before it’s sold out!