Swifties’ Vienna adventure: A tale of canceled concerts and unexpected camaraderie

A sudden change of plans

Nikki Glaser, a dedicated Taylor Swift fan, found herself among the throngs of Swifties who descended upon Vienna this week, only to be met with the disappointing news that the singer’s Eras Tour concerts were canceled due to a thwarted terrorist attack. The Austrian capital was set to host three of Swift’s shows, but the plans were abruptly halted on Tuesday morning following the arrest of three teenagers linked to an ISIS-connected plot.

A fan’s perspective

Glaser, who discovered the cancellation while boarding her plane to Vienna on Thursday morning, expressed her initial reaction: “I was just despondent.” However, unlike many other fans, Glaser has had the privilege of attending the Eras Tour 17 times. Despite her disappointment, she reassured, “No one should really feel bad for me.”

“I follow Taylor on tour as much as I follow myself on tour,” Glaser shared from her Vienna hotel room. “Any time I’m not touring, I find where she is and I go. It’s my favorite thing to do, I’m kind of addicted to it. So I was devastated.”

Safety first

Despite her initial selfish thoughts, Glaser was ultimately grateful that no one was harmed and agreed that canceling the shows was the right decision. “I did not even think about my safety even once. I was just like, ‘I don’t get to see Taylor!’ It was such a selfish thought. I’m obviously so glad everyone is safe and she made the right call.”

The journey to Vienna

For many fans, the journey to Vienna was fraught with challenges, including plane diversions, delays, and cancellations. Glaser recounted, “I was with my boyfriend and my sister and her husband, and I was like, ‘Oh my god, the worst thing that could ever happen happened,’ and they were like, ‘Our flight was canceled?’ and I was like, ‘Worse.'”

Swifties unite

In the absence of the concerts, Vienna has become a hub for Swift fans who have taken over various city centers to sing Swift songs together. Glaser attended one of these impromptu sing-alongs on Thursday, describing it as “very sweet” but acknowledging that “it wasn’t the same.”

“Everyone was singing at different times and I was like, ‘We need Taylor here to keep us on beat!'”

A comedian’s dilemma

Glaser even considered putting on a comedy show for the disappointed fans in Vienna but realized she didn’t have any Swift-centric material. “I have no sense of humor about Taylor Swift, I’m so sincere about her.”

Making the most of it

Despite the canceled concerts, Glaser plans to make the most of her time in Vienna. She had been planning her concert tour outfit for weeks and intends to wear it while sightseeing around the city. “I’ll be just sightseeing around town on some double-decker bus with my ‘Tortured Poets’ clock choker with my bustier and my skirt,” she said. “I gotta get some use out of it.”

A community of fans

The unexpected turn of events in Vienna has highlighted the strong sense of community among Swifties. While the concerts may have been canceled, the fans have found solace in each other’s company, creating a unique and memorable experience despite the initial disappointment.

For those interested in exploring more about Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, you can check out the Eras Tour trailer and information page.

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