Taylor Swift fans expressed outrage after a photo of an infant lying on the concert floor at one of her Eras Tour shows in Paris went viral.
The image, showing a baby asleep on a purple coat in the standing area of Swift’s concert at La Défense Arena, was shared by Twitter user @jacnights13.
The photo captured an unidentified person standing near the baby, though their relationship with the child was unclear. The original poster, who attended Swift’s Friday show, later noted that the photo was not theirs but still expressed safety concerns, suggesting that security should have been called due to the inappropriate setting for an infant.
The viral nature of the photo sparked widespread dismay among fans. Tweets poured in, criticizing the decision to bring an infant into such a chaotic environment. Concerns ranged from the baby’s lack of proper ear protection to the sensory overload of loud sounds, flashing lights, and dense crowds. One user pointed out the potential danger in case of an emergency, where the baby could be at risk of being trampled.
In response to the backlash, a representative from La Défense Arena referenced their policy from the venue’s website, which states that all minors at concerts must be accompanied by an adult and remain under their guardian’s responsibility. They also mentioned that while an alternative seating arrangement was offered to spectators with a young child, the ticket holders declined it.
The arena’s guidelines for Swift’s concerts, which ran from May 9 to May 12, included details on bag regulations and prohibited items but did not specifically address rules regarding young children at the venue.
