Swifties took over Toronto Thursday as they geared up for pop superstar Taylor Swift’s first Canadian show on her globe-spanning, record-breaking Eras Tour. Swift will play six consecutive sold-out shows at Rogers Centre that had fans scrambling for a year to secure tickets and accommodations.

It is that time of the year when decorations and twinkling lights return from the festive bunkers, with the year-ending shenanigans right around the corner. But what differentiates this year from all the rest is how the world has been preparing for Taylor Swift to say,

The final cities in the Eras Tour are Toronto in November and Vancouver in December. Here’s how fans can get caught up on the latest developments, and some music playlists for new listeners