Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Sydney concert evacuated as lighting strikes hit Accor Stadium

Taylor Swift fans have been evacuated from the Accor Stadium in Sydney after lightning strikes nearby – with the superstar’s performance now delayed.

Wild weather lashing Sydney on Friday evening has caused chaos for the 80,000 Swifties heading to her first show of the Eras Tour in the city.

Fans sitting on the floor and lower bowl levels of the stadium were asked to move inside after lightning struck just 10 kilometres away.

Accor Stadium Evacuated due to lightning strike within 10km.

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Accor Stadium Evacuated due to lightning strike within 10km.

ALL FLOOR AND LOWER BOWL HAVE BEEN ASKED TO MOVE INSIDE!!#TAYLORSWFIT #THEERASTOUR #SYDNEYN1 PIC.TWITTER.COM/TERDARLHQL

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Taylor Swift fans have been evacuated from the Accor Stadium in Sydney after lightning strikes nearby – with the superstar’s performance now delayed

Fans sitting on the floor and lower bowl levels of the stadium were asked to move inside after lightning struck just 10 kilometres away

A statement from Accor Stadium told concert-goers the three-hour show has been delayed.

‘Please note, due to weather, show start time has been delayed,’ it said.

‘Stay undercover until further notice and follow venue screens and staff instructions.

‘Stay safe and remember to be kind to those around you.’

A statement from Accor Stadium told concert-goers the three-hour show has been delayed as fans race to get under cover

Swifties are seen sheltering from the rain at Swift’s first Sydney concert of the Eras Tour on Friday night

A man’s voice was heard on a loudspeaker at Accor telling fans that lightning had struck 10kms away and ticket holders needed to evacuate.

A stream of concert-goers, most wearing plastic rain ponchos, were seen moving to undercover areas of the stadium following the announcement.

Swift was due to take the stage at 7.30pm.

Accor Stadium has said the show will run unless there is ‘severe weather which could impact the safety of artists and patrons’.

Swift is known to play in the rain, with Sydney fans hopeful the miserable conditions will soon pass.