Taylor Swift is playing her first of six sold out Toronto shows at the Rogers Centre on Thursday, part of her record-breaking Eras Tour — the first tour in history to gross over $1 billion.

Crowds had already started forming Wednesday as fans lined up to buy merchandise, including $60 T-shirts, $30 tote bags and sweaters that ranged from $90 to $115. Some of those fans had long ago secured their tickets, while others were hoping for a last-minute miracle.