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Oct 01, 2023

Taylor Swift in Detroit: Parking, tickets, FAQ and more

Taylor Swift's highly anticipated back-to-back Detroit shows as part of her "The

Taylor Swift's highly anticipated back-to-back Detroit shows as part of her "The Eras Tour" are fast approaching. Swift is set to perform at Ford Field on Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10.

The internet was sent into a frenzy earlier this year when tickets for her shows went on sale, and other stops along her tour have been jam-packed, so you can expect a massive turnout of tens of thousands of excited fans in downtown Detroit.

Here's everything you need to know to prepare for this weekend.

Swift will perform in Detroit on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. each day and the show starts at 6:30 p.m.

There will be two openers for each show:

Swift is expected to take the Ford Field stage around 8 p.m., based on past "Eras Tour" performances.

Taylor Swift tickets remain a hot commodity in Detroit. At secondary resellers such as StubHub and SeatGeek, seats for the Ford Field shows were going for $1,100 and upward as of late last week, even getting into the $5,000 range for floor seats.

Note that the StubHub and SeatGeek prices are likely to fluctuate as this week's shows approach — and could even drop dramatically at the last minute if sellers get desperate to dump tickets.

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To ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable concert experience, it's crucial to plan ahead and arrive early. Keep in mind that there will be several other events taking place downtown, which will further contribute to the bustling crowds.

On Friday:

On Saturday:

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Parking at Ford Field lots are $50. You can pre-purchase parking from the Ford Field website for parking lots in the area. Many lots near the stadium are sold out, however.

Sites such as parkwhiz.com allow pre-purchasing for a variety of downtown lots, but many are sold out or charging as much as $100.

You may luck out and find metered street parking. You'll want to download the Park Detroit app and pay through 10 p.m. You can purchase parking for up to four hours after 6 p.m.

Parking at a distance from the stadium will broaden your options. If you find parking elsewhere downtown, you can use the Detroit People Mover to get closer to the stadium, getting off at the Broadway station.

You can even park further up Woodward Avenue, as far north as the New Center neighborhood and take QLINE down to the stadium, exiting at the Foxtown or Grand Circus stops.

Ford Field allows the following items inside the stadium.

Is there a parent's waiting room? Are parents permitted to escort their children to their seats?

A parent's waiting room is not available on site at the stadium. Anyone entering the stadium must have a ticket to the event. Children 17 years and younger should be accompanied to the concert by a parent or adult over the age of 21.

Are portable chargers permitted?

Portable chargers will be permitted upon passing inspection.

What about friendship bracelets?

Ford Field will only permit friendship bracelets that are worn on event day. There is no limit to the quantity as long as they are worn and do not disrupt our inspection process.

Light-up clothing/signs?

Clothing and signs containing lights will not be permitted into the stadium.

For nursing mothers

Breast pumps are permitted in the stadium after inspection. Medically necessary bags or bags that are built into the breast pumps are permitted after inspection.

More info on Ford Field is available here.

Brendel Hightower is an assistant editor at the Detroit Free Press. Contact her at [email protected]. To subscribe, go to freep.com/specialoffer.