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How to Watch ‘Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert’ Live Online

Last updated May 14, 2020
Written by:
Gabriela Vatu
via ABC

The world may be stuck at home, and concerts are not something that we can probably take into consideration for the foreseeable future due to the pandemic. Still, it doesn't mean we can't enjoy concerts from the comfort and safety of our home. Taylor Swift is going to help us with that, offering a new special that will air this weekend on ABC. We're planning to watch the Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert online, so let's go figure out how to do that.

The concert that will air this weekend was recorded back in autumn in Paris, as Taylor put together a select show to celebrate the launch of her Lover album - which has since gone multiple platinum.

Taylor Swift will be singing songs from her latest album, and we'll also get some behind-the-scenes moments. Given how her Lover first tour was canceled due to the pandemic, this is probably the closest we'll get to hear the songs live for a while.

When and Where to Watch Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert?

Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert will air on May 17th at 10 PM on ABC. Basically, the concert will air after the American Idol season finale.

How Can I Live Stream Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert?

Watching the Taylor Swift concert online is not going to be as difficult as one may think because there are plenty of ways to enjoy TV over the internet. Live TV platforms are here to make our lives easier, and one of the best options to watch the Taylor Swift concert online on ABC is with the help of Hulu. The Live TV platform has a single bundle of networks you should look into, so start your free trial on Hulu now!

On top of all the channels they have in the main bundle, you can also add channel packs and premium networks to your account so that you can enjoy more content. We do have to mention, however, that in order to watch ABC, you need nothing more than the main bundle - so the rest is up to you. A really cool thing about Hulu is that when you subscribe to the Live TV service, you also gain access to the Hulu On-Demand platform, so you have two services for the price of one to enjoy. (Note: ABC is a channel that broadcasts in select markets only, so if you happen to live in an area with no coverage, you can use a VPN to connect to a server from a nearby city. As long as ABC is available in that area, you will get it also. You can click here to get more details on all the steps you need to take to make this a possibility.)

Here's how you can start your free trial of Hulu:

Other Ways to Watch Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert Online

YouTube TV - YouTube TV is a really cool service that has a single bundle of networks, where you will easily find ABC. There are no channel packs here, but there are a bunch of premium networks you can look into. A really cool thing about YouTube TV is that all subscribers get unlimited cloud DVR storage space and three simultaneous streams for free.

How Can I Watch Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert When Traveling Outside of the United States?

If the coming weekend finds you traveling abroad, then you will need a little bit of extra help to enjoy watching the Taylor Swift concert. Live TV platforms and streaming services in the United States are all geo-blocked, so you can't watch the content freely as you do when you are home. In order to unblock the access, you will need to use a VPN to change your IP address so that you appear to be back home rather than in a different part of the world. We recommend ExpressVPN because it's a tool that offers thousands of servers all over the world and some great privacy features to protect your identity.

Here's how you can use ExpressVPN to watch Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert:

Can I Watch Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert Live on the Network's Website?

Watching the Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert live on ABC is also possible to do through the ABC live stream available on the website. In order to access the live stream, you will need to log in to an account, which you can do with the help of credentials from your TV provider. The TV provider in question can be one of the live TV services way discussed or a cable company for those who haven't cut the cord just yet. (Note: The ABC live stream is also geo-blocked, so you will need a VPN if you're traveling abroad. You can click here to get more details on all the steps you need to take.)

Can I Watch Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert With a TV Antenna?

Yes! That's going to be possible because ABC continues to broadcast over-the-air. These antennas continue to be extra-popular because they enable people to watch dozens of local channels for free, and they're particularly used as a way to complement live TV subscriptions.

Before making any decisions, we think you should look into a site like NoCable so you can figure out whether ABC even airs in your particular area. Furthermore, you will also find out what other channels broadcast over-the-air near your home. This will allow you to figure out how far the broadcast stations are as well, which will be useful when deciding what range you need your device to cover. Check the antennas we listed above in case any of them have the right features, which will save you some time in research.

Can I Watch Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert at a Later Time?

Luckily for you, the Taylor Swift concert will soon be available to stream on both Hulu and Disney+. According to the announcement, this will be possible the day after it airs, so starting with May 18th.

You can subscribe to Hulu easily, and you can even start a free trial on Disney+. If you want, you can also get the bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ so that you have all these networks together at a better monthly price. You will, however, forgo the free trial period - so only take on this subscription option if you are really sure about all the services.



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