A Taylor Swift performance in Shanghai is being rumored for 2025. Preliminary talks have reportedly taken place between Swift’s team and local authorities. This has sparked excitement among Chinese fans of the pop star, where Swift has a massive following but has not yet performed during her Eras Tour. While no official confirmation has been made, the news has fueled hopes for her first performance in China.
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Is Taylor Swift going to perform in China in 2025?
Taylor Swift could schedule a performance in Shanghai in 2025, according to a recent report by the Chinese media outlet The Paper. As per the recent reports, the city’s authorities have held preliminary discussions with her team about a concert in 2025. The news comes after Swift’s Eras Tour achieved groundbreaking success globally, though China was notably absent from her tour schedule.
Swift’s team has made no official confirmation. However, Zhang Qi, the deputy director of Shanghai Culture and Tourism Bureau, shared optimism about the potential show. He emphasized that the final decision would depend on the market conditions and the city’s appeal. But they remain hopeful that the concert could take place this year. Zhang Qi said, “As for whether it can take place in the end, we feel that it will have to depend on the market and the attractiveness of the city of Shanghai. But we are optimistic that they may be hope this year.” (via Reuters)
In addition to her global tour success, Swift’s concert documentary Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour performed exceptionally well in China. It became the highest-grossing music documentary at the box office. This success and Shanghai’s reputation as a global cultural hub could pave the way for a historic performance in the city.
However, Swift’s team has not made an official statement regarding a Shanghai performance. Nevertheless, the possibility has generated excitement among her Chinese fanbase.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.