Taylor Swift concert fears as two suspects ARRESTED for allegedly plotting terror attack on upcoming Austria shows

Two suspects have been arrested on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack during Taylor Swift’s upcoming shows in Vienna, Austria.

The 19-year-old main suspect was arrested in Ternitz, south of Vienna, and the second person in the Austrian capital, said Franz Ruf, director general for public security at the Interior Ministry.

The 34-year-old pop star will perform at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna on August 8, 9 and 10. Security measures for the shows will be tightened.

The suspects, who reportedly radicalized themselves online, wanted to target Vienna for their attack. The 19-year-old specifically targeted Swift’s concert in Vienna, Ruf confirmed.

He added that authorities are aware of “preparatory actions” for a possible attack.

Police said the 19-year-old had taken an oath of allegiance to the Islamic State in early July.

The 34-year-old pop star will perform at Vienna’s Ernst-Happel Stadium (pictured) on August 8, 9 and 10, and security measures for the shows will be tightened.

According to reports, a bomb squad found chemicals during a raid on the home of the 19-year-old, who was suspected of possessing an explosive device. The substances are now being tested to see if they can be used to make a bomb.

The names of the suspects have not yet been released.

Ruf said that special attention would be paid to access controls and that concertgoers would be well advised to arrive well in advance.

According to police, 65,000 concertgoers are expected per day, plus another 10,000 to 15,000 fans from outside the region.

According to Gerhard Purst, Vienna’s police chief, although the concrete danger has been reduced to a minimum, an abstract risk justifies increasing security.

The record-breaking Eras Tour concludes on December 8 in Vancouver, Canada.

The 152-concert series, which will feature Swift performing hits from her 17-year career, is expected to gross more than $2 billion by the end of the December season, with nightly grosses as shown by Variety last month.

“A source close to the production said early in the Eras Tour era that her average gross per night was $14 million,” the outlet reported. “Others believe that is a very conservative estimate, with a possible total closer to $17 million on at least some nights.”

The shows are expected to be attended by 65,000 concertgoers per day, with another 10,000 to 15,000 fans from outside the area, police said – Swift pictured performing in Amsterdam in July

The 152-concert series, which will see Swift perform hits from her 17-year career, is expected to surpass the $2 billion mark by the end of the December season, with the staggering per-night grosses revealed by Variety last month — pictured during a performance in Munich last month

This is an increase from previously Forbes reports, which estimate the amount at between $10 and $13 million.

Notably, this figure excludes revenue from inflated resale tickets, which often sold for several times their original price. Swift opted not to profit from scalping her own tickets, which averaged around $230 and maxed out at $499, excluding VIP packages that ran as high as $899.

Additionally, the Eras Tour film, which was released last fall before the tour ended, grossed more than $180 million in the U.S. and $261 million worldwide, breaking the records set by Justin Bieber’s concert film in the U.S. and Michael Jackson’s worldwide, according to Variety.

The biggest problem for The Eras Tour came in November 2022, when Ticketmaster’s system crashed due to overwhelming demand, causing delays for thousands of fans.

Despite setting a record with 2 million tickets sold in one day, blame was placed on the ticketing platform rather than Swift itself.

While she has had an incredibly successful year – between her 152-day Eras Tour and the release of The Tortured Poets Department – Taylor is already working on new music, which insiders say could be released as early as next year.

According to sources, the Cruel Summer singer has no plans for an extended hiatus and is already working on new music for a 2025 release. Insiders also say he is in talks to return to tour in 2026.

Despite some of her fans, or “Swifties,” expressing fatigue over her constant chart dominance and seemingly endless release of TTPD variations – of which there are currently over 30 – Taylor is determined to continue her lucrative success.

Insiders have told DailyMail.com that she has been writing new material during her tour, which could mean she is addressing the controversy surrounding her alleged rivalry with Charli XCX.

‘Taylor is working on a new album due out in 2025, followed by a new tour in 2026,’ an insider told DailyMail.com. ‘She’s been incredibly inspired by all the new experiences she’s having on the Eras tour and has been quietly writing songs backstage.