Taylor Swift stormed the stage at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the first night of her Australian Eras tour – and the biggest concert of her career – on Friday.

The global megastar, 34, left the crowds reeling as she strutted out in style for the hotly-anticipated show, which kicked off her first Australian tour since 2018.

She pulled out all the stops as she put on her usual high-energy performance for the 96,000 eager Swifties who flocked to Melbourne for the epic night.

While Swiftie mania has swept Australia in the lead-up to the concert, the night also marked Taylor’s biggest show ever as almost 100,000 fans descended on the MCG.

Despite already having performed at huge sporting stadiums across the US, the opening night of her Australian tour broke records, as she has never performed to a crowd larger than 74,000.

Taylor Swift stormed the stage at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the first night of her Australian Eras tour – and her biggest concert to date – on Friday

The global megastar, 34, left the crowds reeling as she strutted out in style for the hotly-anticipated show, which kicks off her first Australian tour since 2018

While Swiftie mania has swept Australia in the lead-up to the concert, the night also marks Taylor’s biggest show ever as almost 100,000 fans descended on the MCG

Reacting to performing at her biggest show to date, Taylor told the 96,000-strong crowd: ‘This is the biggest show we’ve done on this tour or any tour I have ever done!

‘That’s the version you get of me tonight, the version that is completely star-struck by the fact that so many of you wanted to hang out with us on Saturday night in Melbourne!’

As well as the massive crowds inside the venue, huge numbers also stood outside the grounds, despite not having secured tickets, in a bid to hear the epic setlist.

Kicking off the record-breaking night, Taylor put on a very leggy display in her signature jewelled silver and pink leotard, which she styled with matching knee-high boots as she stormed the stage.

Once again pulling off an impressive amount of outfit changes – in line with her tour tradition – Taylor later slipped into a stunning gold tasseled mini dress, once again worn with matching sparkling boots.

Taylor rocked a whole host of stunning outfits as she stormed the stage and put on the performance of her life for the 96,000-strong crowd – her biggest audience to date

Despite already having performed at huge sporting stadiums across the US, the opening night of her Australian tour broke records, as she has never performed to a crowd larger than 74,000

At one point in the show, Taylor put on a very elegant display in a stunning orange gown as the crowds lit up with torches behind her

She also showed off her glamorous sense of style in a glittering lilac gown with a layered tulle skirt

She flashed a huge smile as she sat behind the piano and channeled her individual ‘Eras’ in the epic performance

Changing her outfits to match with the mood and aesthetics of her ‘Eras’, she also put on a daring display in a statement one-legged jumpsuit featuring bold red detailing

Taylor put on an edgy display in the glittering ensemble as she showed off her signature sense of style

She made sure all eyes were on her as she put on an incredible performance for impressed fans

Taylor was joined by a whole host of backing dancers for one very high-energy moment in the show

She put on a dazzling display in a floating green gown as she twirled around the stage

Sporting an array of show-stopping ensembles, Taylor later slipped into a stunning gold tasseled mini dress, once again worn with matching sparkling boots

Taylor was completely showered in colourful confetti as she put on an epic performance for her eager fans

Taylor captured attention in a stunning blue sequinned bodysuit, styled with a tasseled jacket

The Cruel Summer hitmaker put on a vibrant display in a ruffled yellow gown as she sat at the piano

With an array of different stage set ups and outfits, Taylor pulled out all the stops for the performance

Kicking off the show, Taylor first took to the stage in a sparkling silver blazer before stripping down to reveal her iconic leotard beneath

She put on a vibrant display in a stunning red sequinned ensemble as she stood under the spotlight

She pulled out all the stops as she put on her usual high-energy performance for the impressive 96,000 eager Swifties who flocked to Melbourne for the epic night

She completely blew the crowds away as they videoed her performance and sang along, during her biggest show ever

Changing her outfits to match with the mood and aesthetics of her ‘Eras’, she also put on a daring display in a statement one-legged jumpsuit featuring bold red detailing.

She also sported an array of gorgeous gowns including a billowing lilac dress with a layered tulle skirt and a vibrant orange ensemble as she put on a spectacular show.

In keeping with tradition, she also performed two special surprise songs for the delighted Melbourne crowds, and opted for hits Red and You’re Losing Me this time around.

She then sent fans completely wild as she revealed a previously unseen cover for her upcoming album The Tortured Poets Department.

Projecting the album cover on the screen behind her, the shot showed her lying down and facing the camera as she rested her head on her arms.

As the crowds deafening screams could be heard, she explained of the cover: ‘There is an exclusive song on this vinyl called The Bolter, so this is called the Bolter edition.’

She added of writing the songs: ‘This album, I think more than any other, I needed to make it, it was really a lifeline for me, just the things I was going through.’

Thousands of Taylor Swift fans swarm the Melbourne Cricket Ground

For the record-breaking night, Taylor put on a very leggy display in her signature jewelled silver and pink leotard, which she styled with matching knee-high boots

Taylor was joined by backing dancers as she put on the show of her life in Melbourne

Reacting to performing at her biggest show to date, Taylor told crowds: ‘This is the biggest show we’ve done on this tour or any tour I have ever done’

Taylor looked ethereal in a gorgeous green dress with a floating cape as she twirled around the stage

She teamed her delicate ensemble with a pair of green pumps as she sang while sitting down on a staircase on stage

The All Too Well hitmaker looked incredible as she put on an impressive performance

She also put on a very leggy display in a beaded orange co-ord set, made up of a mini skirt and an ab-flashing crop top

Taylor also handed out the first ’22 hat’ of her Australian tour to one lucky fan, who appeared completely overwhelmed with emotion

She brought her usual level of energy to the show as she dazzled in her recognisable leotard

Taylor put on a high-energy display as she performed on her pink stage in her usual style

Taylor pulled out all the stops as she sported her very glitzy ensemble for the epic night

Taylor thrust her guitar in the air as she put on a very glamorous display in a sequinned lilac gown

The 96,000-strong-crowd appeared to be having the time of their life as they joined Taylor for the biggest show of her career

As well as the massive crowds inside the venue, huge numbers also stood outside the grounds, despite not having secured tickets, in a bid to hear the epic setlist

Taylor also handed out the first ’22 hat’ of her Australian tour to one lucky fan, who appeared completely overwhelmed with emotion.

The sweet encounter saw Taylor take off her black bowler hat – as she normally does during her shows – and place it on a young girl’s head.

The youngster beamed from ear-to-ear as she was overwhelmed by the encounter as she leaned up on stage and held hands with Taylor while getting the rare hat.

Huge numbers of fans without tickets also descended on the MCG after tour organisers admitted they were concerned about the 15,000 ticketless fans who were estimated to arrive at the sold-out shows.

Ahead of the Sydney gigs next week, Venues NSW warned ticketless fanatics to stay away from Accor Stadium to prevent crowd management issues, The Daily Telegraph reported.

A spokesperson said fans who missed out on tickets should not try to ‘soak up the atmosphere’ outside, as they likely won’t hear any songs anyway.

Taylor belted out a whole string of her best loved hits as she left the crowds very impressed with her performance

She showed off her toned legs in her incredible ensemble as she stormed the stage for the concert

Taylor styled her golden tresses in her normal fringed style and sported her signature eyeliner

She first came out on stage in a grey blazer before her glitzy outfit underneath was revealed in a sequence with backing dancers

Her fans were seen eagerly surrounding the stage and filming the epic concert on their phones

Taylor brought her normal high level of energy to the incredible concert

She strutted her stuff down the stage as huge projections of her were on a screen behind her, allowing the huge crowds to see the show

Taylor looked over the moon as she flashed a huge smile while putting on an epic performance

Fans have been eagerly waiting for Taylor to take to the stage in her first Australian tour since 2018 , and flocked to the venue early amid the Swiftie mania

Taylor stood on a huge podium in the middle of the stage as she pulled out all the stops with her epic concert

She looked animated as she made sure to put on the show of her life as she marked the biggest show of her career

‘We are not encouraging ticketless fans to attend, but part of our contingency plan is allowing for extra people who may be travelling who haven’t got tickets,’ they said.

However, on the first night in Melbourne, fans were said to have been stamping their feet in time to the music outside the MCG and dancing on the grass as Swiftie mania swept Australia.

Ahead of Taylor’s epic arrival on stage, Sabrina Carpenter put on a high-energy performance as she warmed the crowds up.

The American singer, 24, kicked off the hotly-anticipated tour at 6.30pm with her epic support act performance, and she pulled out all the stops for the occasion.

Sabrina put on a very leggy display in a figure-hugging pink dazzling gown as she belted out her best loved hits and covers including Olivia Newton John‘s Hopelessly Devoted To You.

She teamed her fashionable ensemble with a pair of knee-high white boots and styled her fringed golden tresses loosely across her shoulders.

She showed off her toned legs in the statement ensemble as she put on the show of her life

At one point in the show, Taylor got out her iconic bright pink guitar as she serenaded the crowds

Taylor dazzled in her layered yellow gown as she melodically belted out her top hits

Taylor dazzled in a red gown while playing the guitar and showing off her musical talents

She later stripped down to a glittering leotard as she energetically danced around the stage

Taylor appeared thrilled to be in Melbourne as she grinned from ear-to-ear while putting on a fantastic show

Taylor looked incredible in a blue beaded bodysuit as she danced on a chair during one epic number

She appeared completely overwhelmed by the huge crowds as she flashed a huge smile on the record-breaking night

Taylor showed off her incredible vocal talents as she belted out her best-known hits, following each of her album Eras

Known for her very energetic performances, Taylor did not fail to disappoint with her latest show

She was joined by a whole host of backing dancers as the carefully organised show got underway

She sweetly made a love heart with her hands during one number as she performed with a sparkling silver guitar