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A list of some Taylor Swift-themed events popping up in Toronto this November – CP24

A list of some Taylor Swift-themed events popping up in Toronto this November – CP24

Taylor Swift is taking over Toronto in November.

Outside of her six-show stint at the Rogers Centre, there are several events throughout the city paying tribute to the pop star.

Here are nine Taylor Swift-themed events and activities happening in Toronto this November:

Taylor Swift fan night

The Bata Shoe Museum is hosting a party on November 12 where fans can dress up as their favorite era Taylor Swift. This all-ages video dance party will feature some snacks, photo stations, and friendship bracelet making.

Tickets cost $30 per person.

Taylor Swift food tour

From November 13 to November 24, Swifties can take an afternoon tour of five women-owned and operated businesses, showcasing the city’s food scene.

The culinary adventure includes 10 tastings during the two-and-a-half-hour excursion featuring handcrafted empanadas, sweet and savory Italian dishes, and a visit to the site where Taylor Swift premiered her 13-minute short film for ‘All Too Well’ .

There are 10 tours, with 13 spots available per tour, for $89 per ticket.

Toronto aERAs city tour

Visitors coming to Toronto for the concert and want to see the sights but want their Taylor-made tour can take a look Gray Line Thematic City Tour.

The three-hour tour will feature themed scavenger hunt challenges and “red velvet cake pops” as guests visit places like the Toronto Music Garden and Graffiti Alley. This tour runs from November 15 to 17 and again from November 21 to 25, with tickets costing $70 to $79, excluding tax.

Toronto’s version: Taylgate ’24

Fans looking for a pre-party before one of Taylor Swift’s concerts can head to the North Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Center for a ‘Taylgate’, conveniently located just down the street from the Rogers Centre.

Every match day from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Swifties – whether or not they have tickets for the pop star’s concerts – can watch live DJ sets or participate in a sing-along or interactive dance. There will also be glam stations, bracelet making and places to take photos.

Those who plan to go can buy tickets online for $55.

Eras Afterparties

Concertgoers who can’t shake the feeling of seeing Swift perform live can head to The Loose Moose, near the Rogers Center, for the official afterparty.

This 19-plus event, run by Taylor Swift dance partieswill have a live DJ playing all her hits every night after her shows. Tickets cost $37.29 and can be purchased up to a week before the scheduled evening.

Tdot Swift 4 cats

“Stray Swifties” who were unable to get a ticket to her show but still want to dance the night away to her music can visit the historic El Mocambo on November 20 for an evening of live music, friendship bracelet making and Swiftie artisans . There will also be a limited edition cider: “Karma Is A Cat.”

While Taylor Swift’s cats, Meredith Gray, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button, likely won’t be attending the one-night-only event, the venue says all ticket proceeds will be donated to Home at Last Rescue and Annex Cat Rescue. This event is for anyone who is at least 19 years old, with tickets costs $44.28 (tax included).

Paint n’ Vibe: Taylor Swift!

At Stackt Market on November 22, fans can participate in a guided painting session where they will create a Taylor Swift-inspired work of art. According to the event page, there will be trivia, lyric games, and Swift’s discography playing throughout the evening.

Tickets start at $65.23 and the sale ends on November 18th.

Unique winter show (Taylor’s version)

On November 22, the A unique winter show will feature a Taylor Swift-inspired marketplace on the penultimate day of the concert in Toronto.

Located in the Enercare Center at Exhibition Place, the pop-up market is advertising free friendship bracelet-making workshops and a performance by a Taylor Swift cover band on this day only.

There will also be a Swift-inspired silent disco with event attendees encouraged to wear their best DIY Eras Tour-inspired outfits to potentially win a prize.

Swiftie holiday hunting

The Distillery District Winter Village holds a “Swiftie Vacation Yacht,” where those who enter can win specially crafted friendship bracelets.

There will also be Swift-themed cookies and bracelets for sale.

While the Winter Village lasts until December 23, fans can only do the Swift-inspired holiday hunt when the superstar is performing in town, until November 24.