Join in the celebration of Taylor Swift’s midnight release with a trip to Target, a movie night, or a dance party

As Taylor Swift gears up to release her 12th studio album, dedicated fans, known as Swifties, have a chance to celebrate the occasion in style at select Target stores. The highly-anticipated album, titled “The Life of a Showgirl,” will be available for purchase at midnight on Friday, with some Target locations staying open until 1 a.m. to accommodate eager fans looking to get their hands on the exclusive release.

To ensure a fair and organized purchasing process, customers can begin collecting physical or digital tickets starting at 10 p.m. on Thursday. At 11:45 p.m., ticket holders can line up to make their purchase when the clock strikes midnight. Each guest is allowed to purchase up to four of each available item, including Target exclusive items like limited vinyl and CD editions with posters.

For those unable to make it to the late-night release event, pre-orders are available on Target’s website. Additionally, the album will be widely available at all Target stores starting on October 3. Various other retailers will also carry “The Life of a Showgirl.”

In addition to purchasing the album, fans can take their celebration to the next level with a special movie event. Several movie theaters will host showings of “The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” from October 3-5. Audiences can enjoy the music video for “The Fate of Ophelia,” lyric videos, and personal reflections from Taylor Swift on the album. Participating theaters, such as AMC Theatres and Main Cinema in Minneapolis, will be part of this global event. Moviegoers are encouraged to sing and dance along, as long as it doesn’t disrupt other viewers.

For those looking for even more ways to celebrate, The Fine Line and Cowboy Jack’s in downtown Minneapolis will be hosting Taylor-themed dance parties on Friday night. These events offer fans the chance to come together and enjoy the new album in a fun and lively atmosphere.

As Taylor Swift fans eagerly await the release of “The Life of a Showgirl,” there are plenty of exciting opportunities to immerse themselves in the music and celebration surrounding this highly-anticipated album. From exclusive album releases at select Target stores to movie screenings and dance parties, there are countless ways for fans to join in the excitement and enjoy the latest offering from this iconic artist.