Taylor Swift has spoken out about the canceled Eras Tour shows in Vienna after a terrorist plot was uncovered earlier this month. On August 21, the pop star shared her thoughts on the situation, expressing both fear and relief.
"The cancellation of our Vienna shows was heartbreaking. The reason behind it filled me with a deep sense of fear and overwhelming guilt, knowing how many fans were looking forward to those concerts," Swift wrote. "But I’m also incredibly grateful to the authorities, because their actions meant we were mourning the loss of concerts, not lives."
Three teenagers were arrested for allegedly planning an ISIS-style terror attack during one of Swift’s Austrian concerts. Their plan reportedly involved driving a bomb-filled vehicle into the crowd with the intention of causing mass casualties.
Swift explained that she chose not to address the situation publicly at the time to avoid potentially escalating the threat. "I wasn’t going to speak out if it meant possibly provoking those who might harm my fans," she said. "In situations like this, silence is a form of restraint, waiting for the right moment to express yourself."
She also expressed her gratitude for the way her fans came together during this challenging time and highlighted the collaborative efforts between her team, stadium staff, and authorities to ensure the safety of her audiences as the tour continued.
The Vienna shows, originally scheduled for August 8-10, were canceled just days before they were set to take place. Swift’s European tour concluded on August 19 with a final performance at Wembley Stadium in London.
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