Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album has been highly anticipated by fans around the world since she announced it on her first podcast appearance on New Heights, a show that’s hosted by her fiancé Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce. During the episode, she revealed the title and cover of The Life of a Showgirl. Some fans immediately started planning what they might to do creatively celebrate this special occasion for Swifties.
News of The Life of a Showgirl was so well-received that it has broken several records before it was even released. To mark the release of the album, Taylor Swift is even releasing a theatrical event for three days called The Official Release Party of a Showgirl. From AMC theaters to drive-in cinemas to indie movie theaters, you can see the film all over the U.S. on October 3, 4, or 5.
Also, Taylor Nation, Taylor Swift’s team who posts updates on Taylor and her career on Instagram and other social media channels, is hosting a listening party. In addition to official listening parties, here are some memorable fan events that bringing Swifties together to celebrate the release of Taylor Swift’s new album.
Bars and Restaurants Nationwide Offer Swift-Themed Menus and Drinks
Taylor Swift has a very strong connection to Nashville, and Virgin Hotels Nashville is leaning into the release of The Life of a Showgirl with Fall Too Well: A Swiftie Celebration, a month-long rooftop takeover of The Pool Club. This pop-up way to celebrate the album release will run from October 3 to 29. It offers a variety of fun events for fans such as Swift-coded cocktails, costume contests, trivia nights, bingo, and selfie-worthy décor that all fans can appreciate.
Some MacGuffins bars at AMC theaters across the country are also offering themed cocktails for The Life of a Showgirl. They are serving a tequila cocktail called the Glitter Bomb, a premium gin cocktail called The Grand Entrance, and a premium vodka cocktail called Aura Fizz. For fans that don’t want to drink alcohol, mocktail version of the Swiftie drinks are available.
Swiftie Activities: Karaoke, Trivia Nights, Drag Shows, and Other Creative Fan Events
In San Francisco, Oasis, the famous cabaret and nightclub, is hosting a drag show extravaganze to celebrate The Life of a Showgirl. It will take place on October 18 and will include performances from drag queens Bobby Friday, Phoebe Cakes, Sinn E Moan, Comfort Sweet Munro and more, according to San Francisco Chronicle.
In Los Angeles there’s a TikTok Fan Activation at Westfield Century City to celebrate Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl. It is happening from October 3 to 8, and fans can recreate their favorite part of Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” music video. They are encouraged to capture the scene and share it on TikTok using #TSTheLifeofaShowgirl as a hashtag.
Time Out Chicago reported that the Windy City’s Streeterville Social at the Loews Chicago Hotel is having a large Taylor Swift album release party. In Our Showgirl Era: An Exclusive Fan Listening Party will take over the bar from noon to 4 p.m. It will include a red carpet, a showgirl host, special Taylor Swift themed cocktails and sips from the bar’s signature Fizz Cart, and a sketch artist who will capture special moments and showgirl looks.
In Gulfport, Mississippi, a baseball and softball complex called Gulfport Sportsplex is transforming in to the ‘Swiftplex’ for the album release. According to WLOX, “Swiftplex: A Fan Celebration” will be a special event where Swifties can sing, dance, and celebrate Taylor Swift’s eras. There will be karaoke, trivia, and bracelet-making stations. All will have a Taylor Swift theme, of course. There will be a photo booth for fans to capture the moments. There’s also a costume contest, and people of all ages are welcome.
Swifties are celebrating around the world, and that includes Australia. If you haven’t heard of The Chippo Hotel in Sydney, Australia, you might soon. The fun gastropub is getting a lot of attention, and it’s going all out for its Swiftie celebration. Fans are coming in costume, and they are having activities like dance lessons to teach fans how to dance like a showgirl and craft activities, among other things.
In Conclusion
It would be impossible to share all the festivities that fans and businesses have planned to commemorate the release of Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl. Whether your idea of enjoying the album to the fullest is sitting on the sofa and listening with your eyes closed or dancing and singing at a nightclub, there’s no wrong way to celebrate.