Taylor Swift Exhibition: Songbook Trail At The V&A Museum

The temporary exhibition celebrating the story, style and songs of the 14-time Grammy award winning artist, Taylor Swift, is set to WOW all fans this summer.

Wind through the free-to-visit Swift collection of galleries that explore the 16 looks that Taylor Swift has worn throughout her career.

It’s the perfect activity to kickstart your Taylor Swift day if you’re heading to the Eras Tour in London. And if you weren’t able to grab any tickets, then there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying it anyway! Plus…we’ll include more Taylor Swift activities too!

You’ll find the upcoming exhibition at the V&A South Kensington, the iconic British Museum in London!

Are you ready for it?

A winding journey through a whole host of galleries showcasing iconic items on display. From Taylor’s most famous looks and costumes to instruments, music awards and storyboards.

The personal collections and accessories on loan from Taylor Swift’s personal archive will be on show from the 27th July to 8th September 2024. So, you have the WHOLE summer to experience true Taylor magic. I know I’m excited, are you?!

You’ll come across iconic custom-made cowboy boots that the country music singer wore during her breakout success in 2007. But also the jet-black ruffled shoulder dress from the Tortured Poets Department, Fortnight music video!! Not to mention previously worn outfits by award-winning designers.

Think that’s all? Think again! You’ll get to see 13 stops on the Songbook Trail that let you in on a chapter of her life and musical career. Especially her songwriting capabilities and each era! See why it’s the perfect stop for the Eras Tour?!

Not only will you pass instruments like her guitars on this temporary trail, but also the iconic music awards and unseen archival items! They’ll deep dive into Taylor’s childhood, with childhood items, as well as her legendary legacy from debut to present. Witness her famous creativity, lyrical genius, and so much more. She’s an American music icon for a reason…

You have Peppa Pig and Paddington afternoon tea bus tours…even horror-themed ones, but a Taylor Swift afternoon tea tops the cake!

With Golden Tours, you can embark on an ethereal and enchanted double-decker bus and take in the beautiful and iconic views of London while singing along to all your favourite Taylor Swift hits!

Shake it off to all her sick beats, munch on delicate pastries and baked goodies, talk about your champagne problems, and refresh yourself with bubble teas and juice to cool down this cruel summer. From indulging in red velvet cakes, macaroons, scones, delicious wraps and sandwiches to sipping on a pot of tea.

Taylor Swift will never go out of style and a themed afternoon tea celebrating your favourite artist just hits different.

So, if you’re a lover of all things Taylor Swift, then this will be your wildest dreams.

Check out this gorgeous mural of Taylor Swift outside Wembley Stadium. Curated by artists Humor Street Art and Murwalls, the beautiful rendition of her 2023 Grammy look is the perfect spot to capture memories or a selfie before heading to the Eras Tour this August!

BUT that’s not the only mural in Wembley. Frank Styles has spray painted the Spanish Steps at Wembley, creating an 8ft portrait of her using different colours! It’s simply gorgeous and is the most iconic backdrop to your Eras Tour pics. Check it out!

Experience a simply enchanted rendition of Taylor Swift’s most iconic songs on a London Eye pod at dusk. This event is in partnership with RG Live and Sony Music, and will blow you all away.

Imagine being surrounded by candlelight at dusk, where classical versions of Taylor’s songs are playing right in front of you, as you take in the beautiful sights of London. If this was a movie, it would be the most romantic trip ever!

You’ll also get a welcome drink and a special ‘Eye <3 Tay’ friendship bracelet!

Of course, you can’t forget the amazing wax figure of Taylor Swift at Madame Tussauds! The figure is an exact replica of the iHeartRadio Awards sequined outfit she wore in 2019. With it’s mesmerising purple, blue and pink sequins, down to her nails – it’s an exact match! You can’t forget the coloured tips of her hair too. Why not take a selfie with her?

She’s not the only music artist there, though! At the Impossible Festival, you’ll also find Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and many more!