Taylor Swift treated her fans to an exciting surprise during her Eras Tour stop in New Orleans on Saturday night, shaking things up with a heartfelt performance twist. Clad in an eye-catching orange outfit, Swift hinted at something new for her signature surprise set, teasing the crowd with, “Tonight, I’m going to do something completely different.” Swift then astonished the 65,000 attendees by performing Espresso, a song by none other than her close friend and fellow pop star, Sabrina Carpenter.
Swift’s Tribute to a Friend and Fan-Favorite Song
Before diving into the performance, Swift expressed her admiration for Carpenter, telling the audience, “This is a song that isn’t mine but belongs to someone I really love.” The crowd’s enthusiastic cheers filled the stadium as Swift dialed Carpenter on her phone, putting her on speaker to share the moment. “I’m here in New Orleans, singing Espresso, and they knew every word!” she exclaimed to Carpenter, adding, “Why aren’t you here with us?”
To everyone’s surprise, Carpenter soon joined Swift on stage, thrilling fans with a surprise entrance that felt straight out of a dream.
Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter performing ‘Espresso’ together at the Eras Tour in New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/W7aUOD7ef6
— Pop Base (@PopBase) October 27, 2024An Unforgettable Duet on Stage
The duo launched into an acoustic version of Espresso, with Carpenter exclaiming, “Holy Sh**, New Orleans!” Swift seamlessly joined in on the lyrics, prompting waves of applause from the captivated audience. After finishing their duet, the pair continued with *Is It Over Now* and Please Please Please from Carpenter’s latest album.
The memorable night concluded with Swift thanking Carpenter for making the spontaneous appearance, noting, “She’s on her own tour and had just one day off. This is incredible!” After Carpenter’s departure, Swift sat at her piano, performing a soulful mashup of Hits Different and Welcome to New York, leaving fans with a night they’ll never forget.