Thousands of fans have already flocked to Wembley as excitement builds ahead of Taylor Swift‘s second gig at the national stadium – after Thursday night’s show was hailed as a classic.

The pop superstar performed another action-packed show to 92,000 adoring fans in the capital as part of the final European leg of her Era’s World Tour.

Swift’s performance in London was said to be ‘the hardest concert of her career’, being her first in the UK since the Southport stabbings – where three little girls were killed whilst at a Swift-themed dance class on the Merseyside.

While she did not mention the stabbing explicitly, the three innocent victims are said to have been in Swift’s thoughts and she made a triumphant return to the stage – bringing out her long-term pal and co-collaborator Ed Sheeran to the joy of those in attendance.

And the American artist is now preparing to do it all again tonight, as long lines of Swifties have already been spotted forming around the stadium for a night of singing and dancing.

Swifties line up to pose in front of a mural outside Wembley, as they gather outside the Stadium for tonight's gig
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Swifties line up to pose in front of a mural outside Wembley, as they gather outside the Stadium for tonight’s gig

A long line of Swifties have already been spotted forming around the stadium for a night of singing and dancing
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A long line of Swifties have already been spotted forming around the stadium for a night of singing and dancing

The pop superstar will perform another action-packed show to 92,000 adoring fans in the capital as part of the final European leg of her Era's World Tour.
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The pop superstar will perform another action-packed show to 92,000 adoring fans in the capital as part of the final European leg of her Era’s World Tour.

Jack Proverbs was in the crowd after an ‘incredible’ night watching the US pop superstar.

But the 23-year-old said he had a long wait ahead of him as the moment he stepped outside of Wembley Stadium, he joined crowds of thousands waiting for transport home.

It took around an hour and a half for him and his friends to get back to central London. Departing the stadium at around 10:15pm, they didn’t make it back to their Airbnb until midnight.

‘The worst part was getting from Wembley to the Tube stop. Once we were inside there it wasn’t too bad,’ Jack from Nottinghamshire, said.

‘We had to rush through the side of the queue and get over to the right. Luckily there was a traffic style system where guards held up ‘Go’ and ‘Stop’ signs.

‘For the people right at the back it likely would’ve taken them two if not three hours to go through to the front!’

Jack feels that it would be useful for more Tubes to run on nights where there are big events taking place in the city.

He said: ‘Having so many cramped on minimal Tubes is extremely unsafe, especially when it comes to disabled passengers of which must’ve found it extremely difficult to get through to the Tube station.’

Fans started queuing this afternoon outside the stadium ahead of the much-anticipated Friday show
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Fans started queuing this afternoon outside the stadium ahead of the much-anticipated Friday show

The London police force reassured the public that they are 'well prepared' for the gigs taking place over the next week, with additional ticket checks taking place
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The London police force reassured the public that they are ‘well prepared’ for the gigs taking place over the next week, with additional ticket checks taking place

Despite the long journey back to his accommodation, Jack had the most incredible night.

He added: ‘I fully recommend anyone to go and see the Eras tour if possible as it’s a once in a lifetime experience.’

 

After performing at Wembley across three nights in June, Taylor Swift kicked off the second leg of her London shows last night.

She is set to perform again tonight (16 August) and on the 17 and 19 August, before her final night on 20 August.

Swift reportedly reached out to the families of the Southport stabbing before she took to the stage at Wembley Stadium tonight.

Bebe King, six, Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, died after the incident on July 29, while 10 others were also injured. Axel Rudakubana, 17, was charged with three counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder.

The three innocent victims are said to have been in Swift’s thoughts, who is said to have been ‘shaken to the core’ by the incident.

‘Taylor may not have spoken about Elsie Dot, Alice and Bebe on stage but she has reached out to their families,’ an insider said tonight. ‘It is something that has weighed heavily on her mind.’

In the aftermath of the tragedy, Swift said she was at ‘a complete loss’ over the devastating attack.


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Taylor Swift reportedly reached out to the families of the Southport stabbing before she took to the stage at Wembley Stadium tonight

Alice da Silva Aguiar pictured on the day she died next to a cardboard cut out of Taylor Swift - she was eager and ready to get into the dance class
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Alice da Silva Aguiar pictured on the day she died next to a cardboard cut out of Taylor Swift – she was eager and ready to get into the dance class

Elise Dot, seven, was one of the victims of the Southport stabbing that took place on July 29
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Elise Dot, seven, was one of the victims of the Southport stabbing that took place on July 29

Bebe King, six, was also killed while attending the Swift-themed dance class
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Bebe King, six, was also killed while attending the Swift-themed dance class

Confetti flies through the air during Swift's performance at Wembley Stadium on August 15
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Confetti flies through the air during Swift’s performance at Wembley Stadium on August 15

‘The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continuously, and I’m just completely in shock,’ the 34-year-old singer said following the incident.

‘The loss of life and innocence and the horrendous trauma inflicted on everyone who was there, the families, the first response.

‘These were just little kids at a dance class. I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families.’

Just days later, Swift was then forced to cancel three gigs in Vienna after police uncovered a foiled ISIS terror plot.

Recent events, however, did not put a dampener on Swifties’ sprits tonight, who were out in force, trading friendship bracelets, dousing themselves in glitter and dressing up in themed outfits.

Amongst the sea of Swifties were a number of famous faces, including Idris Elba and Amelia Dimoldenberg. When asked if he was excited to be there Elba said ‘Oh my god, yeah, can’t you tell?’ adding his favourite song was London Boy.

Elba, who stopped short of admitting he was a fully-fledged Swiftie, then traded bracelets with another fan Sienna Lorenz, 19, a student from Nottingham University.

‘I gave him a London Boy bracelet and it broke as soon as he touched it so I gave him the Style one and he said thank you,’ Ms Lorenz said.

Swift and Sheeran performed Everything has Changed, End Game and Thinking Out Loud
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Swift and Sheeran performed Everything has Changed, End Game and Thinking Out Loud

Taylor Swift made a dazzling return to Wembley's stage tonight as she kicks off the last five shows of the European leg of her Era's Tour
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Taylor Swift made a dazzling return to Wembley’s stage tonight as she kicks off the last five shows of the European leg of her Era’s Tour

Swift appears overjoyed as she plays a set during the Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium
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Swift appears overjoyed as she plays a set during the Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium

Swift performs The Man in a silver blazer with knee-high silver boots
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Swift performs The Man in a silver blazer with knee-high silver boots

During her Red Era she wore a t-shirt that read 'A lot going on at the moment' - references are often picked up by fans
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During her Red Era she wore a t-shirt that read ‘A lot going on at the moment’ – references are often picked up by fans

Swift performing her Folklore/Evermore set during the Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium
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Swift performing her Folklore/Evermore set during the Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium

Swift performs The Man during her Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium August 15
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Swift performs The Man during her Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium August 15

Swift performing The Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium on August 15
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Swift performing The Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium on August 15

Swift opened the gig with Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince to screams and cheers from the crowd.

Breaking her silence in an emotional speech after Cruel Summer, the star said: ‘The way that you have chosen to welcome us. There are 92,000 of you, out here, with your hands in the air – screaming the words.

 

‘Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts. We love you so much London,’ she added. ‘I know how much planning and energy and effort it took to come to these shows I really appreciate that.’

Later on in the show, Swift came out dressed for her Red Era wearing a t-shirt that said ‘a lot going on at the moment’. Her t-shirt references are often picked up by fans.

For hit song 22, Swift gave her black hat away to a young blonde girl wearing a light blue jumper who was singing along to the lyrics. The two embraced for a few seconds before Swift gave her the hat.

During her surprise song set, which Swift changes each gig, the singer-songwriters’ performed their song Everything has Changed from the 2012 album Red, followed by End Game from Reputation.

The duo then sang an emotional acoustic rendition of Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud while bright green lights shone out from the stadium.

Before he left the stage, Swift showered him with compliments and while hugging him described him as a ‘second brother’.

Swift performs on stage wearing a sequined, bejeweled bodysuit
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Swift performs on stage wearing a sequined, bejeweled bodysuit

During her hit song 22, Swift gave her black hat away to a young blonde girl wearing a light blue jumper who was singing along to the lyrics
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During her hit song 22, Swift gave her black hat away to a young blonde girl wearing a light blue jumper who was singing along to the lyrics

 

Excited Taylor Swift fans pose for photos outside Wembley Stadium as the superstar returns to London
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Excited Taylor Swift fans pose for photos outside Wembley Stadium as the superstar returns to London

Fans show their Taylor Swift bracelets ahead of her concert, following the cancellation of three Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna
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Fans show their Taylor Swift bracelets ahead of her concert, following the cancellation of three Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna

Girl excited to attend Taylor Swift concert after cancer treatment

 

Swift fans dressed up as construction workers with the lyrics to But Daddy I Love Him on the back
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Swift fans dressed up as construction workers with the lyrics to But Daddy I Love Him on the back

Other fans wore the shirt of Swift's boyfriend and American football player Travis Kelce
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Other fans wore the shirt of Swift’s boyfriend and American football player Travis Kelce

Fans have been queuing for up to 30 hours ahead of Swift's concert on Thursday
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Fans have been queuing for up to 30 hours ahead of Swift’s concert on Thursday

Following tonight Swift will play four more shows in London, which will wrap up the European leg of her Eras World tour.

Tonight a steel ring was formed around the stadium made up of hundreds of Metropolitan Police officers and security guards clad in yellow jackets.

The London force reassured the public that they are ‘well prepared’ for the five gigs taking place over the next week, with additional ticket checks taking place.

The force has also put a stop to fans congregating outside the stadium to hear her music – often referred to as ‘tay-gating’ – telling those who do not have a ticket will be turned away from the area.

Swifities arriving at the stadium earlier on in the day had insisted they felt safe and praised the efforts made by security.

Many Swifties said they felt safe because of the fan’s community which they say is filled with kind people.

One heartwarming moment caught on camera showed a police officer trading bracelets with a young Swiftie.

The little girl, wearing a pink princess dress was seen handing over a pink bracelet to the female officer, while the cop in return tied another bracelet onto the youngsters arm.

Trading friendship bracelets at Swift’s concerts has become a ritual with fans since the Eras Tour kicked off in Arizona last year, with Swifties spending hours making the beaded bands.