In Munich, Germany, thousands of Taylor Swift fans gathered on Olympia Hill to enjoy her concert at Olympic Stadium from a distance, without purchasing tickets. This unique form of concert-going, dubbed “Taylor-gating,” saw around 25,000 fans each night listening to Swift’s hits with surprisingly good sound quality, even from a quarter-mile away. The hill, one of Munich’s highest points, was likened to an anthill due to the swarm of enthusiastic fans.
Concert organizers embraced this unconventional overflow, providing water and emergency blankets to ensure the comfort and safety of those on the hill. The phenomenon of “Taylor-gating” has been seen before, with fans in the U.S. often gathering in parking lots outside Swift’s concerts to sing and dance along to her music. The scenic Olympic Hill offered a picturesque alternative to this practice.
Swift’s Munich concert marked her final performance in Germany. She is set to continue her tour with shows in Warsaw, Vienna, and London, concluding the European leg on August 20. The event highlighted Swift’s ability to bring people together in creative and communal ways, transcending typical concert experiences.
