Merch. It's so popular that every business and event has it. Merchandise tied to concerts or influencers is so prolific we don't even use the whole word anymore.
When it comes to merch, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has been one of the most high-profile examples of the past two years.
Ahead of her shows, merch is sold to fans - whether they scored coveted tickets or not - typically outside the same stadium where she will perform.
In Vancouver, however, there is not enough real estate on the BC Place property for setting up merch trucks, and the venue has a perimeter fence that will keep non-ticket holders out until the venue opens at 4:30 p.m.
For those looking to get their hands on official Eras Tour merchandise, including the infamous blue crewneck that is not sold online, here are all of the vending opportunities for fans in Vancouver.
The official public merch sale: Canada Place
Merchandise will be available to purchase as part of the Eras Tour's official public sale on Wednesday through Sunday. Anyone can head to Canada Place's cruise ship terminal at the Port of Vancouver to make a purchase. The queue will be on the west side of Canada Place (Vancouver's landmark building with the five large white sails).
The sale will happen on December 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and December 6 through 8 from noon to 8 p.m.
Please note: Entry to the sale will not be permitted before 8 a.m. and staff on site are prohibiting queuing before 8 a.m. on these days as well, a representative for the Convention Centre tells V.I.A.
See slide 2 for a location map.
📍 Canada Place - 999 Canada Pl (queue on west side of the building)
Ticket-holders: Buying merch at BC Place on concert day
Concert-goers will be able to purchase merch at the stadium before and during the Eras Tour shows on December 6, 7, and 8.
However, the venue does not open until 4:30 p.m. and line-ups at the BC Place perimeter cannot form until 3:30 p.m.
The Marriott Bonvoy merch pop-up shop
Members of the hotel chain's loyalty program can access a special "pop-up" merch shop in the Grand Ballroom of the Westin Bayshore.
The sale is open to Marriott Bonvoy members only (membership is free with online sign-up) and is offered at the following dates and times:
- Thursday, Dec. 5 from 2 to 6 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The first 30 minutes of each sale day will be open only to Marriott Bonvoy members who are currently guests of the Westin Bayshore; a room key will be required to access the room.
📍 Westin Bayshore - 1601 Bayshore Dr
