Taylor Sheesh at Fed Square | Friday, February 16 | Free

If impersonation is the highest form of flattery, then Taylor Sheesh could be Swift’s official hype-man. The Filipino drag queen, who has been impersonating the pop star since 2017, will be making their Australian debut at Fed Square from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Packed with “vogueing”, Bollywood dancing, cheerleading and more, Sheesh’s “Errors Tour” pays homage to Swift while celebrating local and diverse performers from around Australia.

Eras Tour after-party | February 16-18 | Tickets from $25

For the night owls, music venue Max Watts will host an after-party following each of the Melbourne shows. Beginning about 11.30pm, Perth-based DJ Rog – who went viral over the pandemic for his Swift mash-ups – will spin the hottest tracks from all 10 of the pop star’s eras. A chance to dance, sing and continue sharing friendship bracelets, this will be perfect for those who don’t want the day to end (and who prefer listening to Swift on max volume).

The Friday and Saturday after-parties will take place at Max Watts, while the Sunday event will take place at Garden State Hotel at 10.30pm. You must be 18+ to attend.

Taylor Swift bottomless brunch | February 17-18 | Bookings essential, $79 a person

Richmond’s Harlow bar has planned a “Taylor takeover” the weekend of her Melbourne dates, including three Taylor drag bottomless brunch sessions. Local drag queens will lip-synch, death drop and vogue to Swift’s top hits while you sip on Taylor-inspired cocktails (or mocktails) and nibble on some tasty bites.

Taylor Swift silent disco walking tour | Friday, February 23 | Tickets from $15

Have you experienced second-hand embarrassment watching those large groups of people dancing down the CBD’s streets wearing large headphones and singing loud for all to hear? Well, now is your chance to join them.

Starting at 6.30pm at Fed Square’s Atrium, dancer Mr Motion will lead you through a walking/dancing tour of the city while Swift songs blast through your headphones. Taking place the weekend after Swift’s Melbourne shows, this will be a chance to either relive the Eras Tour experience or to imagine you were there in the first place.

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Candlelight: A tribute to Taylor Swift | Saturday, February 24 | Tickets from $28

After the intensity of Swift’s Melbourne weekend, what better way to unwind – while still soaking up plenty of Swiftie goodness – than an intimate candlelit concert? Hundreds of candles will illuminate the Collingwood Town Hall, as a string quartet plays instrumental versions of Swift’s songs, including Enchanted, Love Story and All Too Well. If you can’t make it to the Saturday session, or wish to keep riding the Taylor train into next month, there will be another candlelit Swift tribute on March 14 at Fitzroy Town Hall.