Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kick off rumored wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have begun rumored wedding celebrations with a star-studded pre-party at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Approximately 100 guests attended the Thursday event, with a larger celebration of up to 1,000 expected on Friday. High-profile attendees included Lena Dunham, Jack Antonoff, Rachel Antonoff, Erin Andrews, Tree Paine, Bradley Cooper, Gigi Hadid, and Selena Gomez. The venue was surrounded by media and fans despite temperatures exceeding 100°F (37°C). Street closures and a white canopy tent for arrivals were set up. The event coincides with 4 July weekend, marking America's 250th birthday and the World Cup in the city.
Key facts
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce started rumored wedding celebrations on Thursday, July 3, 2026.
- The pre-party was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
- Around 100 guests attended the Thursday event; up to 1,000 are expected on Friday.
- Celebrities spotted include Lena Dunham, Jack Antonoff, Rachel Antonoff, Erin Andrews, Tree Paine, Bradley Cooper, Gigi Hadid, and Selena Gomez.
- Temperatures topped 100°F (37°C) during the event.
- A permit obtained by the Associated Press indicated a pre-party from 17:30 to 22:30 ET.
- The event coincides with 4 July weekend and the World Cup in New York.
- Fans gathered outside despite the heat and mayor's advice to stay indoors.
Entities
Artists
- Taylor Swift
- Travis Kelce
- Lena Dunham
- Jack Antonoff
- Rachel Antonoff
- Erin Andrews
- Tree Paine
- Bradley Cooper
- Gigi Hadid
- Selena Gomez
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Graham Norton
Institutions
- BBC
- Associated Press
- TMZ
- People Magazine
- Page Six
- Madison Square Garden
- Kansas City Chiefs
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Madison Square Garden
- Manhattan
- Belgium