Taylor Swift has captivated Parisian audiences with a compelling four-night residency at the La Défense Arena. On Sunday, her companion, American footballer Travis Kelce, was among the 40,000 spectators who flocked to witness the concert.
Throughout the week, Swift commanded the stage in Nanterre, specifically at the grand La Défense Arena, drawing capacity crowds each of the four nights. The grand finale on Sunday evening saw over 40,000 elated fans in attendance, as Swift delivered a marathon performance lasting over three hours. The American superstar meticulously revisited her entire discography, encompassing every era in her “Eras Tour,” offering a comprehensive synthesis of her musical journey since its inception.
Having seldom toured France, save for a sparsely attended show at the Zénith in 2011, Swift expressed remorse, vowing during Sunday evening’s remarkable concert, “We will never make that mistake again. I promise, we will always come to France from now on,” extending multiple gracious acknowledgments to the audience in French. Following the warm reception and sustained ovations that reverberated through the La Défense Arena, particularly following her breathtaking solo piano rendition of “Champagne Problems,” her sentiment is unsurprising.
To enhance her jubilation, Taylor Swift was bolstered by esteemed company on Sunday evening. Occupying the VIP balcony of the colossal Nanterre venue, astute observers promptly discerned the presence of Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift’s newfound beau, an American football luminary hailing from the back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. The high-profile pairing has garnered significant attention in the United States, even gaining the attention of former President Donald Trump, who was notably disconcerted by their public support of Joe Biden’s presidential bid.
Dressed in a white shirt and beaming with delight, the statuesque athlete keenly absorbed every moment of his partner’s performance, joined by actor Bradley Cooper, who also graced the event on Sunday evening. Kelce was visibly moved when Swift tenderly acknowledged him with a kiss before performing “So High School,” and during the customary surprise segment of the concert. This time, Swift, accompanied solely by her guitar, indirectly dedicated “Treacherous” to Kelce, captivating ecstatic fans who were torn between focusing on Swift’s stage presence and the sight of Kelce on the balcony, visibly touched by the romantic lyrics of her 2012 composition, where she professes, “I’ll follow you, I’ll follow you home.” His presence was met with enthusiastic audience recognition, solidifying him as “Mr. Taylor Swift.” This infusion of celebrity prominence added an intriguing layer to an already impressive musical display.
