In a fitting finale to her international leg of The Eras Tour 2023, Taylor Swift treated fans in São Paulo, Brazil, to an unforgettable night filled with surprise performances, marking the end of her tour until its resumption in February 2024. The Allianz Parque stadium echoed with excitement as the crowd passionately chanted for songs from the “Reputation” era, but Swift had a different plan for the night.
Deviating from the expected, Swift strummed the chords of the emotion-charged ballad “Say Don’t Go,” a song co-written with Diane Warren and released in October as a vault track on “1989 (Taylor’s Version).” The São Paulo concert marked the live debut of this poignant track, adding a layer of intimacy to the performance as Swift showcased her guitar skills.
Continuing the surprises, Swift then presented the audience with the first-ever live rendition of “It’s Time to Go,” a piano-driven track co-written with Aaron Dessner. Originally featured on the deluxe version of 2020’s “Evermore,” the song found a new life on stage in São Paulo, showcasing Swift’s versatility as a performer.
Throughout The Eras Tour, Swift has delighted fans by unveiling two surprise songs each night, carefully avoiding repetitions. Expressing her desire to play certain songs, she hinted at a reset for the next leg of the tour in 2024, making all her songs “fair game” once again.
The night was not without speculation, as fans anticipated a possible announcement regarding the release date of “Reputation (Taylor’s Version).” The buzz intensified when Swift playfully mentioned “Rep” instead of “Eras” while introducing her acoustic set. Although the much-anticipated announcement did not materialize, the São Paulo show remained a special and magical experience for Swift and her devoted fans.
Taking a reflective moment at the piano during the Evermore segment of the set, Swift expressed gratitude to her fans, stating, “This has been the most magical adventure of my life.” Acknowledging the significance of The Eras Tour 2023, she shared, “This tour is something that I thought of because I really wanted to celebrate all the times you guys have been there for me and put together a show that incorporated all my favorite memories of touring — and I’ve been touring most of my life. I love traveling through these memories with you.”
As São Paulo witnessed the curtain fall on The Eras Tour 2023, Taylor Swift’s heartfelt performances and the surprises she bestowed upon her fans left an indelible mark, creating memories that will resonate until the tour resumes its journey in 2024.
