Taylor Swift bag policy: What you can and cannot bring to Detroit concerts at Ford Field
DETROIT (FOX 2) - If you're headed to the Taylor Swift concerts at Ford Field in Detroit on Friday or Saturday, you're going to want to leave some items at home.
The Era Tour shows have a clear bag policy. Bags that are clear and made of plastic, vinyl, or PVC, and are smaller than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches are allowed. Additionally, these bags cannot have stickers, graphics, or writing on more than one side.
As part of this clear bag policy, one-gallon plastic freezer bags are allowed. Small clutches that are not clear are also permitted, only if they are no bigger than 4 ½ by 6 ½ inches.
All bags will be inspected prior to entering the venue.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 02: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Soldier Field on June 02, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Natasha Moustache/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management )
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What else is allowed at the Taylor Swift concerts:
- Medically necessary items including insulin, medication, portable oxygen, small soft pack coolers, and breast pumps
- Medical/Covid Masks or religious face coverings. No other types of masks are permitted.
- Infant items in a clear bag (bottles, formula) are allowed with a child. Diaper bags are not allowed per the Clear Bag Policy
- Posters & signs, maximum size of 11 inches by 17 inches, without poles or sticks. Must not block another guest’s view.
- Football helmets. Altered helmets equipped with spikes or any other item that can be used as a weapon are not permitted
- Seat cushions not exceeding 15 inches by 15 inches and must not contain armrests, zippers, pockets, flaps, or metal backs
Items not allowed at the Taylor Swift concerts:
- Purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, fanny packs, cinch bags, groceryand paper bags, duffle bags, computer bags, or luggage of any kind.
- Aerosol cans (hairspray, sunscreen, mace, pepper spray, bug spray, spray paint, etc.)
- Animals (except certified service animals to aid guests with disabilities)
- Balloons (air or helium)
- Balls (beach balls, footballs, etc.)
- Banners or large flags
- Battery-operated clothing, signs, and lights
- Bicycles, Scooters, Skateboards, Skates, Segways, or unauthorized means of transportation
- No professional or commercial cameras (includes any camera with detachable lens)
- Chairs including folding chairs or stools
- Chains, chain wallets, studded jewelry, or spurs
- Clothing, customers or personal effects that may impede the view of those around or behind you.
- Decals, stickers, confetti, or glitter
- Drones and/or remote-controlled aircraft
- Electronic equipment including laptop computers, tablets, digital readers, audio recording devices, video recorders, tripods, and wearable video cameras including Go Pros.
- Flammables including fireworks, road flares, emergency flares, explosives or other incendiary devices
- Flashlights
- Food, beverages, liquids, and storage containers (large coolers, ice chests, thermoses, cans, bottles, metal water bottles, flasks, cups,boxes, popcorn buckets, etc.)
- Glass or metal containers of any kind
- Handcuffs or other restraint items
- Handouts, items, or goods intended for unauthorized sale, promotion, exchange, or giveaway
- Illegal substances
- Knives, pocket knives, box cutters, scissors, etc.
- Laser pointers
- Marijuana, including medically prescribed, electronic accessories, or paraphernalia associated with marijuana or illegal narcotics use.
- Markers (permanent) and/or paint
- Noisemaking devices (air horns, bells, bullhorns, kazoos, musical instruments, thunder sticks, whistles, etc.)
- Objects that can be used as missiles or projectiles (sticks, poles, bats, clubs, Frisbees, etc.)
- Offensive, profane, or political messages or images on signs and clothing that are distasteful or indecent
- Radios or Walkie Talkies
- Selfie sticks
- Strollers and infant car seats or carriers
- Umbrellas
- Weapons including handguns, ammo, tasers, chemical sprays, brass knuckles, etc.*
- Wrapped gifts