“My heart dropped”: Taylor Swift tour rumors spiral after Kentucky Derby auction mix-up sparks Swiftie frenzy

A recent apology was issued after a charity event listing caused confusion among Taylor Swift's fans. The Unbridled Eve Derby Gala, set for May 2 in Louisville, Kentucky, included an auction item described as a "signed guitar by Taylor Swift and two concert tickets during her upcoming 2026 tour." This sparked excitement, as Swift had not yet announced a 2026 tour.

However, the event organizers later clarified that the listing was a mistake and issued an apology for the error. In their statement, they explained that the auction item should have read "guitar signed by Taylor Swift and two tickets for a concert during her next tour," emphasizing that they had no knowledge of a 2026 tour.
Event co-founder Tammy York-Day issued a statement clarifying that the mention of a 2026 Taylor Swift tour was an error. "We inadvertently listed an item with an incorrect date," she explained. "We apologize to the Swiftie Nation there is no confirmed information on a new tour." This correction followed backlash after an auction listing inaccurately suggested that tickets to a future Taylor Swift tour were available.

After the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala mistakenly listed Taylor Swift’s 2026 tour tickets as part of an auction, fans voiced their disappointment on social media. One fan wrote, “I was ready to buy those tickets… why tease us like that?”
Others joked about their frustration, with one saying, “Swifties can’t catch a break! First Ticketmaster, now this.” Many fans expressed how the mix-up had left them emotionally drained, with some sharing, “I literally thought it was the tour announcement, my heart dropped.” The confusion sparked a call for clearer communication from event organizers, as fans hoped for more transparency in the future.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have kept a low profile during the NFL offseason, but fans are eagerly speculating about where the couple might make their next public appearance. One event that’s generating buzz is the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Last year, Kelce attended the prestigious event alone, as Swift was busy preparing for the European leg of her record-breaking "Eras Tour."
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With Taylor Swift's schedule now more flexible and Kelce in the offseason, the 2025 Kentucky Derby is shaping up to be a highly anticipated event, many are predicting that this year's Derby could be the ideal occasion for the couple to make a public appearance together, adding to the excitement surrounding their relationship.