- November 18, 2023
Tragedy struck at Taylor Swift’s Rio de Janeiro concert when a fan, Ana Clara Benevides, passed away due to heat-related distress. With temperatures in the mid-90s, the venue’s reported did not allow outside water bottles to be brought in the venue, heightened concerns about attendee well-being. Swift expressed her devastation on Instagram, prompting discussions on concert safety protocols.
Tragedy Strikes at “Eras Tour” Concert
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 23-year-old fan, Ana Clara Benevides, tragically passed away during Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” concert in scorching Rio de Janeiro. The high temperatures, surpassing 90 degrees, combined with the absence of water bottles inside the venue, contributed to the distressing incident.
Swift’s Response and Tribute
Taylor Swift, devastated by the loss, expressed her sorrow on Instagram, remembering Ana Clara as “incredibly beautiful and far too young.” The singer vowed not to discuss the tragedy during her performances, overwhelmed by grief. Swift’s heartfelt statement conveyed the unexpected pain of losing a fan during the Brazilian leg of her tour.
Concert Challenges and Medical Responses
Footage from the concert revealed Swift’s concern for fans’ well-being, with repeated pauses to ensure they had access to water. Over 1,000 attendees received medical attention for heat-related issues. Brazil’s minister of justice and public security, Flávio Dino, responded to the incident by pledging “emergency rules” regarding water access at public events.
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Taylor Swift “Eras Tour” Continues
Despite the somber event, Taylor Swift’s tour carries on. The upcoming dates include stops in Japan, Australia, Singapore, France, Portugal, Spain, the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Poland, Austria, and additional shows in the UK and the US.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour Dates
- 11/18 – Rio de Janeiro, BR @ Estádio Nilton Santos
- 11/19 – Rio de Janeiro, BR @ Estádio Nilton Santos
- 11/24 – Sao Paulo, BR @ Allianz Parque
- 11/25 – Sao Paulo, BR @ Allianz Parque
- 11/26 – Sao Paulo, BR @ Allianz Parque
- 02/07 – Tokyo, JP @ Tokyo Dome
- 02/08 – Tokyo, JP @ Tokyo Dome
- 02/09 – Tokyo, JP @ Tokyo Dome
- 02/10 – Tokyo, JP @ Tokyo Dome
- 02/16 – Melbourne, AU @ Melbourne Cricket Grounds
- 02/17 – Melbourne, AU @ Melbourne Cricket Grounds
- 02/23 – Sydney, AU @ Accor Stadium
- 02/24 – Sydney, AU @ Accor Stadium
- 02/25 – Sydney, AU @ Accor Stadium
- 03/02 – Singapore, SG @ National Stadium
- 03/03 – Singapore, SG @ National Stadium
- 03/04 – Singapore, SG @ National Stadium
- 05/09 – Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
- 05/10 – Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
- 05/11 – Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
- 05/17 – Stockholm, SE @ Friends Arena
- 05/18 – Stockholm, SE @ Friends Arena
- 05/24 – Lisbon, PT @ Estádio da Luz
- 05/30 – Madrid, ES @ Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
- 06/02 – Lyon, FR @ Groupama Stadium
- 06/07 – Edinburgh, UK @ BT Murrayfield Stadium
- 06/08 – Edinburgh, UK @ BT Murrayfield Stadium
- 06/14 – Liverpool, UK @ Anfield Stadium
- 06/15 – Liverpool, UK @ Anfield Stadium
- 06/18 – Cardiff, UK @ Principality Stadium
- 06/21 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
- 06/22 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
- 06/28 – Dublin, IE @ Aviva Stadium
- 06/29 – Dublin, IE @ Aviva Stadium
- 07/05 – Amsterdam, NL @ Johan Cruyff Arena
- 07/06 – Amsterdam, NL @ Johan Cruyff Arena
- 07/09 – Zürich, CH @ Stadion Letzigrund Zürich
- 07/10 – Zürich, CH @ Stadion Letzigrund Zürich
- 07/13 – Milan, IT @ San Siro Stadium
- 07/18 – Gelsenkirchen, DE @ Veltins-Arena
- 07/23 – Hamburg, DE @ Volksparkstadion
- 07/24 – Hamburg, DE @ Volksparkstadion
- 07/27 – Munich, DE @ Olympiastadion
- 07/28 – Munich, DE @ Olympiastadion
- 08/02 – Warsaw, PL @ PGE Narodowy
- 08/03 – Warsaw, PL @ PGE Narodowy
- 08/09 – Vienna, AT @ Ernst-Happel-Stadion
- 08/10 – Vienna, AT @ Ernst-Happel-Stadion
- 08/15 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
- 08/16 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
- 08/17 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
- 10/18 – Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium
- 10/19 – Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium
- 10/20 – Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium
- 10/25 – New Orleans, LA @ Caesar’s Superdome
- 10/26 – New Orleans, LA @ Caesar’s Superdome
- 10/27 – New Orleans, LA @ Caesar’s Superdome
- 11/01 – Indianapolis, IN @ Lucas Oil Stadium
- 11/02 – Indianapolis, IN @ Lucas Oil Stadium
- 11/03 – Indianapolis, IN @ Lucas Oil Stadium
- 11/14 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
- 11/15 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
- 11/16 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
- 11/21 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
- 11/22 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
- 11/23 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
+ = w/ Gracie Abrams
& = w/ GAYLE
$ = w/ Sabrina Carpenter
As the tour continues, fans and the music community collectively mourn the loss of Ana Clara, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing safety measures at live events. Swift’s tribute stands as a poignant reminder of the profound impact fans have on artists and the shared responsibility for their well-being.
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