Taylor Swift fans spark safety concerns over ‘dangerous’ act after Eras Tour shows canceled in Vienna over failed terror plot

Taylor Swift fans raised safety concerns after they gathered in a large group to sing after her Eras Tour concerts were canceled due to a terrorist threat.

Thousands of Swifties were left heartbroken after it was announced that the 34-year-old singer’s three performances scheduled for this weekend in Vienna, Austria, were canceled after government officials uncovered an ISIS terror plot.

On Thursday, hordes of distraught fans gathered at the stadium to swap bracelets, sing her songs and share their mutual disappointment.

However, some people online questioned whether the mass gathering was safe after it was reported that two men planned to drive a truck into the crowd of fans entering Taylor’s concert and “kill as many people as possible.”

Images of huge groups of Swifties gathering in the Austrian capital went viral on X, formerly Twitter, leaving thousands of people worried for their well-being.

“Isn’t that a bit dangerous after what happened?” someone wrote.

“This is very sweet, but it’s probably more dangerous than just performing a concert…” added another.

“I saw people streaming this on TikTok Live. I don’t understand how they’re not scared, like there’s a terrorist threat,” someone else agreed.

“That’s not something to take lightly. Even if they’re in custody, there could be others working with them.”

“This is really unsafe, people,” read a fourth tweet, while a fifth wrote, “I’m sure they have good intentions, but this probably isn’t very smart.”

“The difference with the concert is that at the concert there was security, metal detectors and bag checks,” another user noted.

However, some fans who attended the event reported that police were present and had blocked off the streets so they could gather.

“Before anyone starts, this is a safe gathering and police are protecting those in attendance,” someone said.

“The police are here and have blocked off the streets so the Swifties can gather,” said another.

Others praised Swifties, describing the rally as a way to “show ISIS they’re not afraid of their threats.”

“This is a great message to show that they are not afraid of the children and that what happened will not stop them from having fun and living their lives,” another user tweeted.

“Swifties are the best little community. Always love and positivity. I’m glad they’re making the best of a bad situation,” cheered another person.

“This is so healthy,” said someone else.

“I was there and I wanted to avoid it at first because I was scared. But I’m so glad I went,” revealed one attendee.

“For me, it was taking back what those people tried to take from us, it was grieving what we lost together, it was cheering each other up.”

Beran A., 19, was arrested on Wednesday morning in Ternitz, south of Vienna, while a second teenager, 17, was detained in the Austrian capital in the afternoon, Director General for Public Security Franz Ruf said.

Austrian media reported that the suspects planned to drive a car into groups of Swifties that were gathering outside the venue and then attack them with machetes and knives.

The 19-year-old is said to have said he wanted to “kill as many people as possible outside the concert hall.”

Franz also confirmed that “explosives were being manufactured” at the suspect’s home, after local media reported that the 19-year-old had stolen chemicals from his former workplace, a metalworking company, also in Ternitz, to make a bomb.

“Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour Vienna shows cancelled due to government officials’ confirmation of planned terrorist attack,” the organizer said in a statement Wednesday.

‘Now that government officials have confirmed that a terrorist attack is being planned at the Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three planned shows for everyone’s safety.

‘All tickets will be automatically refunded within 10 working days.’