Taylor Swift Cancels Her Eras Tour Dates In Austria Following Government Confirmation Of A Planned Terrorist Attack

Taylor Swift — currently on the European leg of her Eras Tour — was scheduled to play three nights at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna, Austria, kicking off tomorrow, August 8th.

Taylor Swift performs on stage in a glamorous, sequined bodysuit with intricate patterns
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However, this morning news broke that two men were arrested in connection to a planned terrorist attack at Taylor's upcoming shows.

Taylor Swift performing on stage in a flowing dress with a large black-and-white backdrop showing her image
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In a news conference, Vienna State Police Director Franz Ruf and Police Chief Gerhard Purstl revealed that Vienna State Police raided the home of one of the men, a 19-year-old from Ternitz who allegedly "pledged his allegiance to ISIS." According to the police, the bomb squad found chemical substances in his home, and investigators are actively determining if said substances could have been used to build a bomb.

The two men had been radicalized online and allegedly had a specific plan to carry out the attacks.

Aerial view of a large, circular stadium with a field and seating inside, surrounded by trees and city buildings in the distance

Pictured: Ernst-Happel-Stadion, with a capacity of 50,865.

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Initially, police confirmed that there were no plans to cancel the shows and that Taylor's performance would go on with increased security measures.

Taylor Swift performs on stage in an elegant, flowing dress during her concert, with a large screen displaying her image in the background
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However, Taylor Nation — Taylor Swift's official fan page — shared a post to their Instagram story confirming that the three Eras Tour dates in Vienna have been canceled "for everyone's safety" and that tickets would automatically be refunded.

Text summary of image: Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour shows in Vienna are canceled due to a planned terrorist attack. Tickets will be refunded within 10 business days. Visit www.oeticket.com/help/updates for more info

Aside from the Instagram story, neither Taylor nor her team have commented on the situation.