Taylor Swift Celebrates Pride Month with Fans During Electrifying Eras Tour Performance in France

Swift was met with rain during her performance at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon — but made room for some rainbows with a lively performance of ‘You Need to Calm Down’

<p>John Shearer/TAS24/Getty</p> Taylor Swift performs at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France, on June 2, 2024

John Shearer/TAS24/Getty

Taylor Swift performs at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France, on June 2, 2024

Taylor Swift is celebrating the start of Pride Month in France as she continues the European leg of her Eras Tour.

On Sunday, June 2, the “Tortured Poets Department” singer performed at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France, for her first Eras Tour show of the month — and wished the crowd a happy month celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

“Happy Pride Month, Lyon,” Swift, 34, could be heard telling the audience as she performed “You Need to Calm Down,” a song she wrote in 2019 as an anthem for the queer community. As she sang the hit, rainbow lights and decor lit up the stage and fans waved their hands back and forth.

<p>John Shearer/TAS24/Getty</p> Taylor Swift performs "You Need to Calm Down" at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France, on June 2, 2024

John Shearer/TAS24/Getty

Taylor Swift performs “You Need to Calm Down” at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France, on June 2, 2024

The video for “You Need to Calm Down,” first released in the summer of 2019, features a wide array of LGBTQ+ celebs including the Queer Eye fab five, internet personality Hannah Hart, queer and plus-size model Dexter Mayfield, Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon and singer Todrick Hall.

Rainbows took on yet another meaning after Sunday’s Eras Tour performance — Swift was met with tons of rain in Lyon for her show, telling the crowd: “Pluie, rain” (“pluie” means “rain” in French).

<p>John Shearer/TAS24/Getty</p> Taylor Swift performs at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France, on June 2, 2024

John Shearer/TAS24/Getty

Taylor Swift performs at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France, on June 2, 2024

According to videos shared by fans on social media, the singer’s band played from underneath tents on the sides of the stage, and the VIP booths and other areas closest to the stage were also covered by tents, as audience members sported ponchos to brave the wet weather.

“We have officially had a rain show tonight and that is set,” Swift said ahead of her “Champagne Problems” performance, according to USA Today. “That is permanent. It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t rain again.”

<p>John Shearer/TAS24/Getty</p> Taylor Swift performs in Lyon, France, on June 2, 2024

John Shearer/TAS24/Getty

Taylor Swift performs in Lyon, France, on June 2, 2024

Keeping with her Eras Tour tradition of introducing two surprise songs each night, the singer sat down at her piano to play a mix of “The Prophecy,” off of her record-breaking new albumThe Tortured Poets Department, and “Long Story Short” from her 2020’s evermore.

Later in the show, for another set of surprise songs, she sang a mash-up of “You’re on Your Own Kid,” a fan-favorite track off Midnights, and “Fifteen” from her 2010 record Speak Now.

<p>JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty</p> Taylor Swift performs in Lyon, France, on June 2, 2024

JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty

Taylor Swift performs in Lyon, France, on June 2, 2024

Although Swift’s Super Bowl-winning boyfriend, Travis Kelce, has been popping over to Europe intermittently to spend some time with her during this leg of the Eras Tour, he seemingly remained back in the U.S. during her Sunday night show. The night prior, he made an appearance at Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City, Mo., alongside Jason Sudeikis, Paul Rudd, Patrick Mahomes and other big names at the fundraising event.

Kelce, 34, and Mahomes, 28, appeared onstage for a short skit with Sudeikis, in which the Ted Lasso star cheekily asked the tight end (in character, nonetheless) if he’ll be popping the question to Swift anytime soon.

In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), Sudeikis — sporting a fake mustache, sunglasses and a cap — asked Kelce, “Hey Travis, real talk okay, just the guys here … when are you going to make an honest woman out of her?”

Kelce laughed as the audience cheered, though he didn’t give a response to Sudeikis’ question.

Swift is set to perform one more show in Lyon before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland, for a three-night run.

Related Posts

Whoopi Goldberg vs. Kat Timpf: The Feud Everyone’s Talking About – And Why Timpf Refuses to Back Down

The media world is no stranger to heated debates, but when Whoopi Goldberg takes a swipe at someone, it makes headlines. This time, the target of her criticism is none other…

Carley Shimkus’ Emotional Support for Kat Timpf—The Friendship That’s Touching Hearts Everywhere!

In the fast-paced world of media and television, genuine friendships can be rare. But when Carley Shimkus and Kat Timpf share a moment of real, heartfelt support, the world pays attention. Recently,…

The Biggest Carol Moments in The Walking Dead – Which One Stands Out for You?

Over the years, The Walking Dead has given us iconic characters, but few have had a journey as complex, heartbreaking, and badass as Carol Peletier. From an abused housewife to one of the…

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2025) – First Trailer | Daniel Radcliffe’s Return Sparks Frenzy!

For over a decade, Harry Potter fans have been begging for a sequel to the beloved film series. Now, their patience may finally be rewarded as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is…

Disney Restricts Media at Snow White Premiere After Major Controversies – What’s Really Going On?

The live-action Snow White movie was supposed to be one of Disney’s most highly anticipated releases, but it has been drowning in controversy long before its premiere. Now, in…

VENOM 4: KING IN BLACK – Will Tom Hardy’s Venom Return After The Last Dance?

Sony’s Venom franchise has defied all odds since its explosive debut in 2018. What started as a standalone anti-hero film quickly evolved into a box office juggernaut, proving that audiences…