Fact Check: Taylor Swift did not cancel Eras tour after Harris endorsement

Taylor Swift has not canceled her Eras concert tour in response to a backlash over her endorsement of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, contrary to suggestions online. The narrative originates from a satirical website.
Social media posts, opens new tab feature a photo of Swift alongside a headline saying, “Taylor Swift Forced to Cancel Eras Tour Dates Following Endorsement Backlash: ‘Only 2,300 Tickets Sold.’”

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The article was first published by Esspots.com,, opens new tab which includes a disclaimer on its “About Us”, opens new tab page stating that it specializes in “Satire and Parody News.”
The comments under the posts link to articles on unnamed websites, opens new tab that display a similar headline to the Esspots article.
Swift endorsed Harris via Instagram on Sept. 10, hours after Harris’ debate with Republican candidate Donald Trump ahead of the Nov. 5 election.
FACT CHECK: Taylor Swift did not cancel Eras Tour after endorsing Kamala Harris

There is no evidence that Swift canceled her Eras tour following her endorsement of Harris.
As of Sept. 18, 2024, Swift’s website, opens new tab and ticketing platform Ticketmaster, opens new tab show the dates and schedules of her Eras tour, which is due to run until the end of December.
Swift’s representatives did not respond to a request for comment.

Swift’s official website shows no cancellation notices for her international or US shows

Claim: Singer Taylor Swift has canceled her Eras Tour after endorsing Kamala Harris for the 2024 US presidential elections.

Rating: FALSE

Why we fact checked this: The Facebook post bearing the claim has gained 2,100 reactions, 1,500 comments, and 148 shares, as of writing. It was originally posted on Sunday, September 15.

The post reads, “Taylor Swift cancels Eras Tour dates after endorsement backlash: ‘Only 2,300 tickets sold.’”

Several other posts with the same claim have also been circulating online.
FACT CHECK: Taylor Swift did not cancel Eras Tour after endorsing Kamala Harris

VERDICT

No evidence. A headline stating Swift has canceled her Eras tour dates after endorsing Harris originates from a satirical website.

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